FIFA World Cup 2026: Caleb Yirenkyi’s stoppage-time goal lifts Ghana over Panama

Ghana’s Antoine Semenyo, left, celebrates teammate Caleb Yirenkyi’s goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Caleb Yirenkyi completed a sweeping counterattack with a tap-in goal in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time, lifting Ghana to ​a 1-0 win … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Ghana vs Panama LIVE

Panama’s midfielder Jose Luis Rodriguez and Ghana’s midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group L football match between Ghana and Panama at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto on June 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP Caleb Yirenkyi completed a sweeping counterattack with a tap-in goal in the fifth minute … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria highlights

Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Gonzalo Montiel, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, Facundo Medina; Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo ‌Fernandez, Thiago Almada; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez. Algeria: Luca Zidane; Aissa Mandi, Rayan ⁠Ait-Nouri, Rafik Belghali, Ramy ⁠Bensebaini; Fares Chaibi, Hicham Boudaoui, Nabil Bentaleb; ‌Ibrahim Maza, Amine Gouiri, Anis … Read more

Lionel Messi equals all-time goalscoring record at World Cups

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a hat-trick at the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Algeria in Kansas City on June 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose’s all-time record for goals at World Cup tournaments when he netted for the 16th time in Argentina’s opening match against Algeria on … Read more

Lionel Messi scores first hat-trick in FIFA WC tying goals record

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates his hat-trick during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Algeria in Kansas City on June 16, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Lionel Messi saluted a “beautiful moment” after becoming the World Cup’s joint all-time leading goalscorer in his record-breaking sixth finals appearance on Tuesday (June 16, 2026). The 38-year-old Argentina … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026, Austria vs Jordan Highlights: Austria wins 3-1 in Group J clash

Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Austria: Alexander Schlager, David Alaba, Philipp Lienhart, Phillipp Mwene, ‌Stefan Posch, Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Seiwald, Konrad Laimer, Marcel Sabitzer, Romano Schmid, Sasa Kalajdzic Jordan: Yazeed ⁠Abu Laila, Abdullah Nasib, Yazan ⁠Al-Arab, Mohammad Abu Al-Nadi, Noor Al-Rawabdeh, Nizar Al-Rashdan, Mousa ‌Al-Tamari, Ali Olwan, Ehsan Haddad, Muhannad Abu Taha, … Read more

World Cup what to know: Cristiano Ronaldo looks to make history by scoring in 6th World Cup

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo. File | Photo Credit: AP Cristiano Ronaldo, your turn. The 41-year-old is set to enter the World Cup on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) when Portugal meets Congo after impressive performances by the tournament’s other top stars. France’s Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland of Norway each had two goals as they opened their … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Portugal vs DR Congo highlights: African side gets first-ever World Cup point as it denies star-studded Portugal in 1-1 draw

Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for his sixth World Cup as if it were his first, said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez as he hailed the 41-year-old as “an example and a reference for football.” Armed with a richly talented generation, Portugal are among the favourites to win the World Cup for the first time. Ronaldo’s continued … Read more

England beat Croatia 4-2 as Kane scores twice

England’s Harry Kane, right, attempts a shot on goal as Croatia’s Josip Sutalo tries block during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP England got their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign off to ​a winning start as they … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026: U.S. forward Christian Pulisic trains separately as he recovers from calf injury

U.S.’ player Christian Pulisic trained on his own during practice on Monday (June 15, 2026) while he rehabilitates a calf injury that limited him to one half of action in the Americans’ opening World Cup victory. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. forward Christian Pulisic trained on his own during practice on Monday (June 15, … Read more

Football: the world at its feet

Every four years, the world pauses to witness a single sporting event. Football: the world at its feet explores how the game grew into a sprawling global phenomenon. Opening with a look at the modern complexities and massive scale of the sport, this exclusive compilation from The Hindu then transports you back through time, charting … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 | France vs Senegal LIVE

With 57 goals in 99 appearances, Kylian Mbappé becomes the joint top scorer for France, surpassing Olivier Giroud’s 57 goals in 137 appearances.  Mbappe’s goal was his 13th in FIFA World cups and leaves him only 3 shy of record holder Miroslav Klose of Germany.