Jun 23, 2026
Mbappe’s double sends France into the last 32 after a storm-hit win over Iraq
Kylian Mbappe struck either side of a two-hour weather delay and Ousmane Dembele finally scored at a major tournament as France beat Iraq to seal a pl...
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Jun 23, 2026
Ronaldo’s Portugal look to take control of Group K against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal need a win over Uzbekistan in Houston to recover from their opening draw with DR Congo and take charge of Group K.
Jun 22, 2026
Messi breaks the World Cup scoring record in Argentina’s win over Austria
A missed penalty inside 10 minutes did nothing to stop Lionel Messi from rewriting the World Cup record books in Dallas, where his double sent Argenti...
Jun 22, 2026
Mbappe’s France and Haaland’s Norway eye the last 32 on Group I’s big Monday
Group I’s two early leaders, France and Erling Haaland’s Norway, can both reach the last 32 on Monday night, while Senegal and Iraq fight to keep thei...
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 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
Ronaldinho joins Serie C side Ravenna at 46, but not as a player
At 46, Ronaldinho has joined Serie C side Ravenna as a shareholder and marketing ambassador. The club won’t quite rule out a cameo, but this is a bran...
Jun 21, 2026
Eloy Room’s 15 saves earn debutants Curaçao a historic first World Cup point
Eloy Room made 15 saves to keep Ecuador out in a 0-0 draw, earning Curaçao, the smallest nation by population ever to reach a World Cup, the first poi...
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 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
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...
Jun 18, 2026
Group B is all square as Canada and Switzerland hunt a first World Cup win
Nobody has won a game in Group B yet. Switzerland take on Bosnia and Canada host Qatar on Thursday night, and a single victory would finally separate...
Jun 18, 2026
Mexico and South Korea meet in Guadalajara with top spot in Group A on the line
Mexico and South Korea both won their openers and meet in Guadalajara with top spot in Group A, and a place in the last 32, on the line.
Jun 18, 2026
The World Cup’s three hosts are all unbeaten, and the real tests start now
Mexico, the United States and Canada have all come through their opening games unbeaten, and the World Cup’s first three-nation home advantage looks r...