Players from Mexico warm up before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Korea in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Thursday, June 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Luis Romo punished a critical 50th-minute error by goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu, and co-host Mexico’s historical dominance of South Korea at the World Cup continued … Read more
Canada’s Jonathan David in action. | Photo Credit: Reuters Jonathan David bagged a hat-trick as Canada demolished nine-man Qatar 6-0 on Thursday (June 18, 2026) to secure their first win at a World Cup finals and lift the co-hosts ahead of Switzerland at the top of Group B. The win came at a price, however, … Read more
Alphonso Davies of Canada warms up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Qatar at BC Place Vancouver on June 18, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. | Photo Credit: AFP Jonathan David bagged a hat-trick as Canada demolished nine-man Qatar 6-0 on Thursday (June 18, 2026) to secure their first … Read more
Bosnia-Herzegovina’s midfielder Ermin Mahmic and goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj react after losing the 2026 World Cup Group B football match between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP Twenty-year-old Johan Manzambi scored a late brace after coming on in the 71st minute, Ruben Vargas … Read more
South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena celebrates scoring their first goal from the penalty spot with teammates. | Photo Credit: Reuters South Africa scored a penalty seven minutes from fulltime as they fought back to draw 1-1 with the Czech Republic at the World Cup on Thursday (June 18, 2026) after falling behind early in the Group … Read more
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Brazil midfielder Casemiro was not at his best against Morocco. Endrick’s inclusion could give the Selecao the cutting edge up front. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Brazil enters its second Group C game with many questions to answer, despite avoiding defeat in its opener. The 1-1 draw against Morocco was a reminder that reputation alone will … Read more
South Africa scored a penalty seven minutes from fulltime as they fought back to draw 1-1 with the Czech Republic at the World Cup on Thursday after falling behind early in the Group A clash. South Africa manager Hugo Broos has ditched his experiment with a five-man defence, used in their opening loss to Mexico, … Read more
Messi produced a sensational hat-trick against Algeria . | Photo Credit: Reuters The World Cup has opened like an old Broadway theatre suddenly finding new light. Some curtains have risen on unfamiliar faces, some scripts have been torn up before the second act, and yet, at the centre of the stage, football’s great names have refused … Read more
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup Group K match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, on June 17, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Portugal coach Roberto Martinez dismissed questions about Cristiano Ronaldo’s role after a frustrating World Cup opener, defending his decision to keep the captain on for the full 90 minutes in … Read more
South Korea players train in Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 17, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Mexican military forces intercepted and brought down a drone that flew near the South Korean national football team’s training camp ahead of its World Cup match against Mexico, a federal official told The Associated Press on Wednesday (June 17, 2026). … Read more
Qatar fans during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Image for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP Qatar brought a cheering section to the World Cup by treating a large contingent of supporters to an all-expenses-paid trip to North America. Some … Read more
Colombia’s Luis Diaz in action with Uzbekistan’s Abbosbek Fayzullaev during the World Cup Group K match in Mexico City on June 17, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Colombia opened their World Cup Group K campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday (June 17, 2026), as Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz … Read more
Samuel Moutoussamy. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Samuel Moutoussamy, who played in the Group K match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 for DR Congo against Portugal, has drawn attention due to his second name, which sounds Indian. The France-born defensive midfielder played a notable role in the match, which was significant for the country, … Read more
Uzbek fans wave national flags ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Uzbekistan and Colombia at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP Colombia opened their World Cup Group K campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday, … Read more
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
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
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
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
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates a goal during the FIFA World Cup Group J match against Algeria. Messi opened his sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournamnent’s joint all-time top scorer. | Photo Credit: AFP Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament’s joint all-time top … Read more
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
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
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
Iran’s Arya Yousefi and Saeid Ezatolahi take a drink during a hydration break during their FIFA World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles, on June 15, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, climate scientists warned that this edition of the tournament could be among the hottest on … Read more
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
Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) as he scored twice in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal, leaving him within touching distance of Lionel Messi as he bids to become the tournament’s highest ever scorer. The Real Madrid superstar notched his team’s first goal at the MetLife … Read more
Austria’s Marko Arnautovic celebrates scoring their third goal against Jordan, on June 16, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Austria won a World Cup game for the first time in 36 years with a 3-1 victory on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) over a Jordan team on debut at football’s premier global event. An own goal from … Read more
Jordan’s Ali Olwan embraces head coach Jamal Sellami after the World Cup Group J soccer match against Austria in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, on June 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Jordan can hold their heads up high after delivering an “honourable performance” on their World Cup debut, coach Jamal Sellami said following … Read more
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
Czechia’s Patrik Schick controls a ball during a training session. | Photo Credit: AP South Africa’s return to the FIFA World Cup after a 16-year absence has so far resembled much of its footballing history — spirited, organised and competitive, but ultimately punished by fine margins. A 0-2 defeat to host Mexico in the opening … Read more