Jun 22, 2026
Raphinha’s hamstring injury clouds Brazil’s run into the World Cup knockouts
Brazil have not ruled Raphinha out of the tournament, but a hamstring injury picked up against Haiti looks set to keep their key forward out of the gr...
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Jun 22, 2026
Salah inspires Egypt’s historic first World Cup win over New Zealand
Mohamed Salah scored and created a goal as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver, the first World Cup win in the country’s histo...
Jun 22, 2026
Cape Verde dig out a second famous draw, holding Uruguay 2-2
Kevin Pina’s stunning free kick and Helio Varela’s second-half leveller earned World Cup debutants Cape Verde a 2-2 draw with Uruguay, leaving Group H...
Jun 22, 2026
Argentina target the last 32 against Austria as Messi closes on Klose’s record
Lionel Messi is level with Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup goal record, and a win over Austria in Dallas would send the holders into the knockouts...
Jun 21, 2026
Beiranvand’s seven saves frustrate Belgium as Iran hold on for a goalless draw
Alireza Beiranvand was unbeatable in the Iran goal as ten-man Belgium dominated but could not break through, a 0-0 draw in Los Angeles that sent Iran...
Jun 21, 2026
Yamal and Oyarzabal blitz sends Spain past Saudi Arabia and into the last 32
A Lamine Yamal strike and a quickfire Mikel Oyarzabal double had Spain coasting by half-time as they beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta to top Group H a...
Jun 21, 2026
Ueda’s brace fires Japan past Tunisia and to the brink of the last 32
Ayase Ueda scored twice and Daichi Kamada struck inside four minutes as Japan thrashed Tunisia 4-0 in Monterrey, moving level at the top of Group F an...
Jun 21, 2026
Spain chase a first win against Saudi Arabia after the Cape Verde stumble
Spain dropped points in their opening draw with Cape Verde and return to Atlanta needing a win, with Group H still level and Saudi Arabia ready to fru...
Jun 20, 2026
Substitute Undav’s double sends Germany past Ivory Coast and into the last 32
Deniz Undav came off the bench to score twice, the winner in stoppage time, as Germany recovered to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 and reach the World Cup knock...
Jun 20, 2026
Brobbey and Gakpo both score twice as Netherlands hammer Sweden 5-1
Two goals apiece from Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo sent the Netherlands top of Group F with a commanding 5-1 win over Sweden in Houston.
Jun 20, 2026
Group F top spot on the line as Netherlands meet Potter’s in-form Sweden
Graham Potter’s Sweden flew out of the blocks with a 5-1 win over Tunisia, while Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands were pegged back by Japan. Saturday’s mee...
Jun 20, 2026
Cunha brace and Vinicius send Brazil top of Group C as Haiti go out
Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinicius Junior added a third as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia to move top of Group C and end the debutants’ to...
Jun 20, 2026
Galarza’s 64-second strike and a red card: 10-man Paraguay knock Turkey out
Matias Galarza scored after 64 seconds and Paraguay held on with ten men following Miguel Almiron’s red card to beat Turkey 1-0 in Santa Clara and sen...
Jun 20, 2026
Germany and Ivory Coast meet in Toronto with top of Group E at stake
Germany and Ivory Coast both won their openers and meet at BMO Field with top spot in Group E on the line, kicking off at 1:30am IST on Sunday.
Jun 20, 2026
Saibari’s early strike sinks Scotland and sends Morocco top of Group C
Ismael Saibari struck inside the opening two minutes as Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in Boston to move top of Group C, leaving Steve Clarke’s side needin...
Jun 19, 2026
USA see off Australia to reach the World Cup last 32 without Pulisic
Cameron Burgess’s own goal and a first World Cup strike from Alex Freeman sent the hosts into the last 32 with a game in hand, even without their inju...
Jun 19, 2026
Arsenal open their title defence against Coventry as the 2026-27 Premier League fixtures land
The 2026-27 Premier League schedule is out, and it sends champions Arsenal into their title defence at home to newly promoted Coventry on the opening...
Jun 19, 2026
Tottenham complete £52m signing of Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton
Roberto De Zerbi has the ball-playing centre-back he wanted, and Tottenham have spent big to get him.
Jun 19, 2026
Romo’s goal sends Mexico into the World Cup knockouts as the first team through
A goalkeeping mix-up gifted Luis Romo the only goal in Guadalajara, and the 1-0 win over South Korea made Mexico the first side to reach the round of...
Jun 19, 2026
Unbeaten USA and Australia meet in Seattle with top spot in Group D up for grabs
Both the United States and Australia won their openers and sit level on points, and Friday’s Group D meeting at Lumen Field in Seattle could decide to...
Jun 19, 2026
David’s hat-trick fires Canada to a historic first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar
Jonathan David scored three times as Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver for their first ever win at a men’s World Cup, all but booking a...
Jun 18, 2026
Manzambi’s substitute brace fires Switzerland past 10-man Bosnia and into Group B’s lead
Substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice as Switzerland overpowered 10-man Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 at SoFi Stadium to move top of Group B.
Jun 18, 2026
Mokoena’s late penalty earns South Africa a 1-1 draw with Czechia in Atlanta
Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty cancelled out Michal Sadilek’s early opener as South Africa drew 1-1 with Czechia at Atlanta Stadium for their first poi...
Jun 18, 2026
Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on a free transfer to reunite with Mourinho
Real Madrid have signed Bernardo Silva on a free transfer from Manchester City, handing new manager Jose Mourinho a marquee addition for his second sp...