World Cup 2026 News
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Saka Hat-Trick Powers England to Bronze in 10-Goal Thriller Against France
Bukayo Saka scored three times and Jude Bellingham added a stoppage-time sixth as England beat France 6–4 in Miami to claim their best World Cup finish since 1966.
Read more →Messi Inspires Late Argentina Comeback to End England's World Cup Dream
Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez struck in the final eight minutes as defending champions Argentina came from behind to beat England 2–1 in Atlanta and set up a final with Spain.
Read more →Porro and Oyarzabal Send Spain to First World Cup Final Since 2010
Pedro Porro and Mikel Oyarzabal scored either side of half-time as Spain beat France 2–0 in Dallas to reach their first World Cup final in 16 years.
Read more →Álvarez Stunner Sends Argentina Past 10-Man Switzerland into England Semi-Final
Julián Álvarez curled home a 112th-minute winner and Lautaro Martínez added late insurance as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3–1 after extra time in Kansas City.
Read more →Bellingham Brace in Extra Time Sends England Past Norway into Semi-Finals
Jude Bellingham scored in first-half stoppage time and again three minutes into extra time as England came from behind to beat Norway 2–1 in Miami.
Read more →Merino Strikes Again as Spain Beat Belgium to Set Up France Semi-Final
Substitute Mikel Merino scored an 88th-minute winner as Spain beat Belgium 2–1 in Los Angeles, booking a blockbuster World Cup semi-final against France in Dallas.
Read more →Mbappé Steers France Past Morocco into Third Straight World Cup Semi-Final
Kylian Mbappé scored and assisted after a first-half penalty miss as France beat Morocco 2–0 in Boston to reach a third consecutive World Cup semi-final.
Read more →Kobel Saves Penalty as Switzerland Beat Colombia in Vancouver Shootout
Gregor Kobel denied Cucho Hernández from the spot and Rubén Vargas scored the winner as Switzerland beat Colombia 4–3 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes to reach their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954.
Read more →Messi Inspires Late Comeback as Argentina Beat Egypt 3–2 in Atlanta
Lionel Messi scored and assisted in a three-goal burst as Argentina came from 2–0 down to beat Egypt 3–2, with Enzo Fernández heading a stoppage-time winner to keep the holders' World Cup defence alive.
Read more →De Ketelaere Brace Powers Belgium Past Co-Host USA in Seattle
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice in the first half and set up Hans Vanaken as Belgium beat the United States 4–1 to set up a quarter-final with Spain in Los Angeles.
Read more →Merino Stoppage-Time Winner Sends Spain Past Portugal in Dallas
Substitute Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of stoppage time as Spain beat Portugal 1–0 to reach their first World Cup quarter-final since 2010 and end Cristiano Ronaldo's tournament.
Read more →Bellingham Brace Helps 10-Man England Knock Out Mexico at the Azteca
Jude Bellingham scored twice in 98 seconds and Harry Kane converted a penalty as England beat co-hosts Mexico 3–2 in a five-goal thriller to set up a quarter-final with Norway.
Read more →Haaland Late Double Sends Norway Past Brazil into First World Cup Quarter-Final
Erling Haaland scored twice in the final 11 minutes as Norway beat Brazil 2–1 at MetLife Stadium, dumping the five-time champions out before the last eight for the first time since 1990.
Read more →Ounahi Brace Knocks Out Co-Host Canada as Morocco Reach Quarter-Finals
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and Soufiane Rahimi added a stoppage-time third as Morocco beat Canada 3–0 in Houston to become the first team into the World Cup 2026 last eight.
Read more →Mbappé Penalty Sends France Past Stubborn Paraguay in Philadelphia Heat
Kylian Mbappé converted a 70th-minute spot-kick as France beat Paraguay 1–0 in a feisty round-of-16 tie to set up a quarter-final reunion with Morocco.
Read more →Arias Strike Sends Colombia Past Toothless Ghana in Kansas City
Jhon Arias flicked in Luis Suárez's cross on 14 minutes as Colombia beat Ghana 1–0 at Arrowhead Stadium to reach the World Cup round of 16 unbeaten.
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Borges Own Goal Rescues Argentina in Extra-Time Cape Verde Thriller
Lionel Messi scored but Cape Verde equalised twice before Diney's deflected own goal gave Argentina a 3–2 extra-time win and a last-16 date with Egypt.
Read more →Salah Panenka Sends Egypt Through on Penalties in Dallas
Emam Ashour scored and Mohamed Hany's own goal levelled it, but Egypt won 4–2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw to reach the World Cup round of 16 for the first time since 1934.
Read more →Embolo and Ndoye Send Switzerland Past Algeria in Vancouver
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored in either half as Switzerland beat Algeria 2–0 at BC Place to reach the World Cup round of 16 for the first time since 1938.
Read more →Ramos Header Completes Portugal's Dramatic Comeback Over Croatia
Gonçalo Ramos headed a stoppage-time winner as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia 2–1 at Toronto Stadium after VAR denied a late Croatian equaliser.
Read more →Oyarzabal Brace Sends Spain Past Austria in Los Angeles
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Pedro Porro added a header as Spain beat Austria 3–0 at Los Angeles Stadium to reach the World Cup round of 16.
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Tillman Free Kick Seals USMNT Knockout Win Despite Balogun Red
Malik Tillman curled in an 82nd-minute free kick as the 10-man United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2–0 at Levi's Stadium to reach the World Cup round of 16.
Read more →Tielemans Penalty Completes Belgium's Extra-Time Comeback
Youri Tielemans scored twice, including a 120+5 penalty, as Belgium rallied from 2–0 down to beat Senegal 3–2 after extra time in Seattle.
Read more →Kane Brace Rescues England in Atlanta Comeback
Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes as England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2–1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and reach the World Cup round of 16.
Read more →Quiñones and Jiménez Send Mexico Past Ecuador at the Azteca
Julián Quiñones scored and assisted as Mexico beat Ecuador 2–0 at Estadio Azteca to reach the World Cup round of 16 for the first time since 2014.
Read more →Morocco Knock Out Netherlands on Penalties in Monterrey Thriller
Issa Diop's stoppage-time header forced extra time before Morocco won 3–2 on penalties to eliminate the Netherlands in the round of 32.
Read more →Mbappé Brace Powers France Past Sweden in New Jersey
Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Bradley Barcola added another as France beat Sweden 3–0 at MetLife Stadium to reach the World Cup round of 16.
Read more →Haaland Late Winner Sends Norway Past Ivory Coast in Dallas
Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute as Norway came from behind to beat Côte d'Ivoire 2–1 and set up a round-of-16 clash with Brazil.
Read more →Paraguay Eliminate Germany on Penalties in Boston Shock
Paraguay won 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw with Germany at Boston Stadium, knocking the four-time champions out in the round of 32.
Read more →Martinelli Stoppage-Time Winner Rescues Brazil Against Japan
Gabriel Martinelli scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time as Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2–1 in Houston and reach the round of 16.
Read more →Eustáquio Stoppage-Time Strike Sends Canada into Last 16
Stephen Eustáquio scored in the 92nd minute as Canada beat South Africa 1–0 in Los Angeles to reach the World Cup round of 16 for the first time.
Read more →Messi Scores Again as Argentina Complete Perfect Group J Campaign
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score in a seventh consecutive World Cup match as Argentina beat Jordan 3–1 in Dallas and finished Group J with nine points.
Read more →Kalajdzic Stoppage-Time Header Rescues Austria in Six-Goal Group J Thriller
Sasa Kalajdzic scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time as Austria came from behind to draw 3–3 with Algeria in Kansas City, sending both teams through and eliminating IR Iran.
Read more →Wissa Brace Sends DR Congo Into Knockouts for First Time
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo rallied from an early deficit to beat Uzbekistan 3–1 in Atlanta and reach the World Cup round of 32 for the first time.
Read more →Colombia Top Group K After Goalless Miami Stalemate with Portugal
Colombia drew 0–0 with Portugal at Miami Stadium to finish top of Group K with seven points as Diogo Costa denied a flurry of late Colombian chances.
Read more →Vlasic Late Header Sends Croatia Through as Ghana Clinch Third Place
Nikola Vlasic headed in from Luka Modric's corner in the 83rd minute as Croatia beat Ghana 2–1 in Philadelphia to finish second in Group L.
Read more →Kane Breaks England World Cup Record as Three Lions Top Group L
Harry Kane scored his 11th World Cup goal to pass Gary Lineker as England beat Panama 2–0 in New Jersey and secured top spot in Group L.
Read more →Trossard Brace and Lukaku Finishers Seal Belgium Top Spot in Group G
Leandro Trossard scored twice and Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers added late goals as Belgium beat New Zealand 5–1 in Vancouver to finish top of Group G.
Read more →Early Goals Cancel Out as Egypt and Iran Share Group G Spoils
Mahmoud Saber and Ramin Rezaeian traded first-half strikes in a 1–1 draw at Seattle Stadium that sent Egypt through as Group G runners-up and left Iran third.
Read more →Cape Verde Reach Last 32 Without a Win After Goalless Houston Stalemate
Cape Verde drew Saudi Arabia 0–0 in Houston to finish second in Group H on three points and become the first team since Chile in 1998 to reach the knockout stage without winning a group game.
Read more →Baena Strike Sends Spain Top as Uruguay Crash Out of World Cup
Álex Baena punished a Fernando Muslera error to give Spain a 1–0 win in Guadalajara that topped Group H and eliminated Uruguay from the tournament.
Read more →Gueye Double Powers Senegal Rout as Lions Keep Knockout Hopes Alive
Pape Gueye scored twice and Habib Diarra, Ismaila Sarr and Iliman Ndiaye also found the net as Senegal thrashed 10-man Iraq 5–0 in Toronto.
Read more →Dembélé Hat-Trick Fires France to Perfect Group I Record
Ousmane Dembélé scored the second-fastest hat-trick in World Cup history as France beat Norway 4–1 in Boston to finish top of Group I with nine points.
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Ayhan Stoppage-Time Winner Denies USA Perfect Group D Record
Kaan Ayhan turned in Can Uzun's cross in the eighth minute of stoppage time as Türkiye beat the United States 3–2 in Los Angeles to claim their only win of the World Cup group stage.
Read more →Socceroos Seal Group D Runners-Up Spot in Goalless Santa Clara Stalemate
Australia held Paraguay to a 0–0 draw at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium to clinch second place in Group D and reach the World Cup knockout stage for the third time in their history.
Read more →Brobbey and van Hecke Seal Netherlands Top Spot in Group F
Brian Brobbey and Jan Paul van Hecke scored as the Netherlands beat Tunisia 3–1 in Kansas City to finish Group F with seven points and set up a last-32 clash with Morocco.
Read more →Maeda and Elanga Share Spoils as Japan and Sweden Both Advance
Daizen Maeda and Anthony Elanga traded second-half goals in a 1–1 draw at Dallas Stadium as Japan and Sweden both qualified for the World Cup knockout stages from Group F.
Read more →Plata Winner Sends Ecuador Through as Best Third-Placed Team
Gonzalo Plata stabbed home a 77th-minute winner as Ecuador came from behind to beat Germany 2–1 in New Jersey and reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time since 2006.
Read more →Pépé Brace Sends Côte d'Ivoire Into First World Cup Knockout Round
Nicolas Pépé scored twice as Côte d'Ivoire beat Curaçao 2–0 in Philadelphia to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in the nation's history.
Read more →Mexico Sweep Group A with Historic Nine-Point Finish
Mateo Chávez, Julián Quiñones and Álvaro Fidalgo struck after the break as Mexico beat Czechia 3–0 at Mexico City Stadium to become the first El Tri side to win all three group games.
Read more →Maseko Strike Sends South Africa Into Last 32 for First Time
Thapelo Maseko finished Tshepang Moremi's pass on 63 minutes as South Africa beat Korea Republic 1–0 in Monterrey to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history.
Read more →Vinícius Brace Sends Brazil Top of Group C as Neymar Returns
Vinícius Júnior scored twice and Matheus Cunha added a third as Brazil beat Scotland 3–0 in Miami to win Group C, with Neymar making his long-awaited tournament debut off the bench.
Read more →Rahimi and Yassine Rescue Morocco in Six-Goal Atlanta Thriller
Substitutes Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine scored in the closing stages as Morocco rallied from two deficits to beat Haiti 4–2 and secure second place in Group C.
Read more →Vargas and Manzambi Send Switzerland Top of Group B
Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi struck within 11 minutes of the restart as Switzerland beat Canada 2–1 in Vancouver to win Group B with seven points.
Read more →Alajbegović Wonder Strike Keeps Bosnia Hopes Alive as Qatar Exit
Teenager Kerim Alajbegović curled in a stunning opener and Ermin Mahmic sealed a 3–1 win as Bosnia and Herzegovina finished third in Group B and Qatar bowed out.
Read more →Muñoz Strike Sends Colombia Into Last 32 at DR Congo's Expense
Daniel Muñoz scored for the second game running as Colombia broke Lionel Mpasi's resistance on 76 minutes to beat DR Congo 1–0 and secure a place in the knockout stage.
Read more →Budimir Strike Eliminates Panama as Croatia Revive Group L Hopes
Substitute Ante Budimir tucked in Josip Stanisic's cross on 54 minutes as Croatia beat Panama 1–0 in Toronto and confirmed Los Canaleros' elimination with one game remaining.
Read more →Ghana Hold England to Goalless Draw in Boston Stalemate
Benjamin Asare and a resolute Black Stars defence denied England as Harry Kane blazed over from close range late on in a 0–0 draw that leaves Group L wide open heading into the final matchday.
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Ronaldo Brace Sends Portugal Top of Group K with Five-Goal Rout
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to become the first player to net at six World Cups as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5–0 in Houston and moved to the brink of the last 32.
Read more →Algeria Come From Behind to Eliminate Jordan in Santa Clara
Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri scored from corners as Algeria overturned Nizar Al-Rashdan's first-half strike to beat Jordan 2–1 and keep their knockout hopes alive.
Read more →Haaland Brace Sends Norway Into Last 32 at Senegal's Expense
Erling Haaland scored twice after Marcus Holmgren Pedersen's opener as Norway edged Senegal 3–2 in a five-goal thriller at MetLife Stadium to join France in the knockout stage.
Read more →Mbappé Double in Weather-Delayed Win Sends France Through
Kylian Mbappé scored in each half and Ousmane Dembélé netted his first major-tournament goal for France as Les Bleus beat Iraq 3–0 after a two-hour storm delay in Philadelphia.
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Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Beat Austria
Lionel Messi scored in each half to become the men's World Cup's all-time leading scorer and send defending champions Argentina into the last 32 with a 2–0 win in Dallas.
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Salah Inspires Egypt to First-Ever World Cup Win Over New Zealand
Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3–1 in Vancouver and claim their first FIFA World Cup victory in 92 years.
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Cabo Verde Fight Back for 2–2 Draw with Uruguay in Miami
Kevin Pina's free-kick and Helio Varela's opportunistic finish earned Cabo Verde a second famous point as Uruguay twice let a lead slip in Group H.
Read more →Yamal and Oyarzabal Fire Spain to 4–0 Win Over Saudi Arabia
Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal and Mikel Oyarzabal netted twice before Hassan Altambakti's own goal as Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4–0 in Atlanta.
Read more →Beiranvand Heroics Earn Iran Point Against Ten-Man Belgium
Alireza Beiranvand made a string of outstanding saves and Nathan Ngoy was sent off as Belgium and IR Iran played out a goalless draw in Los Angeles.
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Ueda Double Sends Japan Past Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th Match
Ayase Ueda scored twice and Daichi Kamada netted the fastest goal in Japan's World Cup history as Japan beat Tunisia 4–0 in Monterrey to eliminate the African side.
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Room Makes 15 Saves as Curaçao Earn Historic Point Against Ecuador
Goalkeeper Eloy Room produced a record-equalling 15 saves to keep out a wasteful Ecuador as tiny Curaçao earned their first ever World Cup point in a 0–0 draw.
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Brobbey and Gakpo Brace as Netherlands Hammer Sweden in Houston
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo each scored twice and Crysencio Summerville added a late fifth as the Netherlands beat Sweden 5–1 to move top of Group F.
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Undav Brace Off the Bench Sends Germany Into Last 32
Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice, including a 94th-minute winner, as Germany came from behind to beat Côte d'Ivoire 2–1 in Toronto and reach the knockout stages.
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Galarza Strike Sends Ten-Man Paraguay Past Eliminated Türkiye
Matías Galarza scored after 64 seconds and Miguel Almirón was sent off in stoppage time as Paraguay beat Türkiye 1–0 in Santa Clara to keep their knockout hopes alive.
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Cunha Brace as Brazil Top Group C and Eliminate Haiti
Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinícius Júnior added a third before half-time as Brazil beat Haiti 3–0 in Philadelphia to move top of Group C on goal difference.
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Saibari Screamer Sends Morocco Top as Scotland Leave Boston Empty-Handed
Ismael Saibari scored in the second minute as Morocco beat Scotland 1–0 in Boston, leaving Steve Clarke's side needing a result against Brazil to stay in the hunt.
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Balogun Inspires USA as Freeman Sends Co-Hosts into Knockouts
Cameron Burgess turned Folarin Balogun's cut-back into his own net and Alex Freeman headed in before half-time as the USA beat Australia 2–0 in Seattle to join Mexico in the round of 32.
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Romo Sends Mexico Through as First Team into Round of 32
Luis Romo pounced on Kim Seung-gyu's spill after a Raúl Jiménez header as Mexico beat South Korea 1–0 in Guadalajara to become the first side through to the knockouts.
Read more →Manzambi Brace as Switzerland Thrash Ten-Man Bosnia
Substitutes Johan Manzambi and Rubén Vargas sparked a late flurry as Switzerland beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4–1 in Los Angeles to top Group B.
Read more →Mokoena Penalty Rescues Point for South Africa Against Czechia
Teboho Mokoena converted a late spot-kick to cancel out Michal Sadilek's early opener as Czechia and South Africa drew 1–1 in Atlanta.
Read more →David Hat-Trick as Canada Record Historic 6–0 World Cup Win
Jonathan David scored three goals and Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba also netted as nine-man Qatar were routed 6–0 at BC Place in Canada's first-ever World Cup victory.
Read more →Díaz Stars as Colombia Beat Uzbekistan on World Cup Return
Luis Díaz set up Daniel Muñoz and scored himself before Jaminton Campaz sealed a 3–1 win as Colombia opened their campaign against World Cup debutants Uzbekistan.
Read more →Yirenkyi Stoppage-Time Winner Gives Ghana Late Victory over Panama
Caleb Yirenkyi tapped in from Brandon Thomas-Asante's cross in the fifth minute of stoppage time as Ghana beat Panama 1–0 in Toronto.
Read more →Kane Brace as England Beat Croatia 4–2 in Dallas Opener
Harry Kane scored twice and Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added second-half goals as England overcame two Croatia equalisers to win 4–2 at Dallas Stadium.
Read more →Wissa Earns DR Congo Historic Point Against Portugal
Yoane Wissa's stoppage-time header cancelled out João Neves' early opener as DR Congo claimed their first-ever World Cup point with a 1–1 draw in Houston.
Read more →Arnautović Penalty Seals Austria Win on World Cup Return
Romano Schmid, a Yazan Abu Al-Arab own goal and a stoppage-time Marko Arnautović penalty gave Austria a 3–1 win over Jordan in Santa Clara.
Read more →Messi Hat-Trick as Argentina Begin Title Defence with Algeria Win
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick to equal Miroslav Klose's record of 16 tournament goals as Argentina beat Algeria 3–0 in Kansas City.
Read more →Haaland Brace on World Cup Debut as Norway Beat Iraq 4–1
Erling Haaland scored twice on his tournament debut and Leo Østigård added a third as Norway beat Iraq 4–1 in Boston to join France on three points in Group I.
Read more →Mbappé Brace as France Beat Senegal in New Jersey Opener
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to become France's joint all-time top scorer as Les Bleus came from a goalless first half to beat Senegal 3–1 at MetLife Stadium.
Read more →Just Brace Denied as Iran Twice Fight Back to Draw with New Zealand
Elijah Just scored twice for New Zealand but Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi rescued a 2–2 draw for IR Iran in a thrilling Group G opener in Los Angeles.
Read more →Araujo Salvages Late Point as Uruguay Draw with Saudi Arabia
Maxi Araújo equalised 10 minutes from time after Abdulelah Al Amri had given Saudi Arabia a first-half lead in a 1–1 Group H draw in Miami.
Read more →Lukaku Salvages Point as Belgium Draw with Egypt in Seattle
Emam Ashour gave Egypt a first-half lead before Mohamed Hany's own goal 22 seconds after Romelu Lukaku's introduction earned Belgium a 1–1 draw in Group G.
Read more →Vozinha Heroics as Cape Verde Hold Spain to Goalless Draw
40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha made seven saves as World Cup debutants Cape Verde held European champions Spain to a stunning 0–0 draw in Atlanta.
Read more →Ayari Brace as Sweden Thrash Tunisia in Monterrey
Yasin Ayari scored twice and Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres combined brilliantly as Sweden opened Group F with a 5–1 win over Tunisia.
Read more →Amad Strikes Late as Côte d'Ivoire Beat Ecuador in Philadelphia
Substitute Amad Diallo curled in a 90th-minute winner as Côte d'Ivoire edged Ecuador 1–0 after both sides hit the woodwork four times at Philadelphia Stadium.
Read more →Kamada Snatches Late Point as Japan Hold Netherlands in Dallas
Daichi Kamada's 89th-minute header rescued a 2–2 draw for Japan after Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville had twice put the Netherlands ahead in Group F.
Read more →Havertz Brace as Germany Put Seven Past World Cup Debutants Curaçao
Kai Havertz scored twice and substitute Deniz Undav contributed a goal and two assists as Germany routed tournament newcomers Curaçao 7–1 in Houston.
Read more →Irankunda and Metcalfe Stun Türkiye as Australia Win 2–0
Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored either side of the break as the Socceroos upset Türkiye in Vancouver to join the United States on three points in Group D.
Read more →McGinn Ends 36-Year Wait as Scotland Beat Haiti
John McGinn's first-half strike gave Scotland their first World Cup win since 1990 and sent the Tartan Army top of Group C on opening night in Boston.
Read more →Vinícius Júnior Rescues Brazil in 1–1 Draw with Morocco
Ismael Saibari put Morocco ahead before Vinícius Júnior levelled as the 2022 semi-finalists held five-time champions Brazil at MetLife Stadium.
Read more →Khoukhi Snatches Late Point as Qatar Hold Switzerland
Captain Boualem Khoukhi headed home in stoppage time to earn Qatar their first-ever World Cup point after Breel Embolo's first-half penalty had put Switzerland ahead.
Read more →Balogun Brace Powers USA to 4–1 World Cup Win Over Paraguay
Folarin Balogun scored twice before half-time as co-hosts the United States opened Group D with their biggest World Cup victory since 1930.
Read more →Larin Rescues Draw as Canada Earn First World Cup Point
Substitute Cyle Larin equalised in the 78th minute as co-hosts Canada drew 1–1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in the first men's World Cup match played on Canadian soil.
Read more →Korea Republic Rally Past Czechia 2–1 in Group A Opener
Hwang In-beom scored and assisted as the Taegeuk Warriors came from behind to beat Czechia at Guadalajara Stadium on opening day.
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Mexico Beat South Africa 2–0 in Chaotic World Cup 2026 Opener
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored either side of halftime as three red cards made it a wild opening night at Mexico City Stadium.
Read more →Mexico and South Africa Set to Open the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca
Co-hosts Mexico face South Africa on Thursday in a repeat of the 2010 tournament opener, launching a 39-day, 104-match spectacle across North America.
Read more →48 Teams, 104 Matches, Three Nations: The Scale of World Cup 2026
For the first time, the World Cup spans three countries and 48 nations, with a new round of 32 reshaping the road to the final at MetLife Stadium.
Read more →Ticket Price Backlash Overshadows World Cup Build-Up
Fans and officials have criticised FIFA's dynamic pricing model, with the most expensive face-value final tickets priced at $32,970 — more than twenty times the top price at Qatar 2022.
Read more →Scotland Supporters Hit by Last-Minute US Entry Permit Revocations
A group of Scotland fans had their US entry permits revoked shortly before travelling to the World Cup, adding to growing concern over fan visa access.
Read more →United States Ready for SoFi Stadium Home Opener Against Paraguay
The USMNT face Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday in their first World Cup match on home soil since 1994, with Katy Perry headlining the LA opening ceremony.
Read more →Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin Headline Star-Studded Mexico City Opening Ceremony
FIFA has confirmed a 90-minute opening ceremony at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June, featuring global music stars performing the official tournament anthem.
Read more →Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied US Entry Ahead of World Cup
Omar Artan, who would have been the first Somali referee at a World Cup, was turned back at Miami International Airport despite holding a valid visa.
Read more →Iran Faces Visa Denials and Revoked Ticket Allocation for US World Cup Games
Iran's football federation says roughly 15 support staff were denied US visas and its group-stage ticket allocation for supporters was revoked.
Read more →New IFAB Rules Set to Reshape the 2026 World Cup
Five-second throw-in and goal-kick countdowns, 10-second substitution exits, expanded VAR powers, and mandatory hydration breaks will all debut in North America.
Read more →Lionel Messi Confirmed for Record Sixth World Cup with Argentina
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been named in Lionel Scaloni's 26-man squad despite muscle fatigue, joining Cristiano Ronaldo as the only men to reach six tournaments.
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