Paraguay’s Julio Enciso challenges for the ball with Turkey’s Ferdi Kadioglu and Abdulkerim Bardakci during the World Cup Group D match between Turkey and Paraguay in Santa Clara, near San Francisco, on June 19, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Matías Galarza scored for Paraguay in just the second minute of the game against Turkiye on … Read more
Paraguay’s Matias Galarza celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group D against Turkiye in Santa Clara, California, near San Francisco, on June 19, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this year’s World Cup and Paraguay held on for … Read more
Brazil goes top of Group C on goal difference after the 3-0 win today. The team has four points from its two games, and plays Scotland next on June 25 at 3.30 a.m. (IST). Morocco had defeated Scotland 1-0 earlier in the day, and also have 4 points but has an inferior goal difference compared … Read more
Morocco’s Ismael Saibari celebrates after the match. | Photo Credit: Reuters Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Friday (June 19, 2026) with Ismael Saibari scoring his second goal in as many games after 71 seconds, leaving the North Africans well placed to advance into the round of 32. With … Read more
Morocco players warm up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Scotland and Morocco at Boston Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. | Photo Credit: AFP Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Friday (June 19, 2026) with Ismael Saibari scoring his second goal in … Read more
General view during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. | Photo Credit: AFP The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout stage with a dominant performance against Australia on Friday, an early own goal and a simple header … Read more
Papa, why is India not playing in the World Cup?” Kattabomman held up a newspaper page showing the details of all the FIFA teams, groups, and schedule of matches. I was dreading this question ever since Katta was born. I knew it would come up one day. For Indian parents — but not necessarily for … Read more
Football managers lead uncertain lives. Especially when they have been hired by big clubs. Owners and fans have short memories. A string of middling results is all it takes for speculation about a manager’s future to run wild. Before long, the rumours become reality. Arne Slot guided Liverpool to a Premier League title in 2024-25 … Read more
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Yakin feels the tactical changes after the second hydration break gave Switzerland the edge against Bosnia and Herzegovina. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The hydration break — arriving at the 22nd minute mark of each half — was introduced by FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup to protect players from the overbearing heat in venues across … Read more
Jaswinder Singh. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Jaswinder Singh, a football coach of Indian-origin, was recently appointed as the head coach of FC Jurong, one of Singapore’s most successful clubs. The Singaporean has been part of the club’s youth teams since 2020 and has steadily risen through the ranks. In a chat with The Hindu, … Read more
Geoff Hurst of England in 1966 and Kylian Mbappe of France in 2022 are the only players have unique feat by scoring hat-trick in a World Cup final. Published – June 19, 2026 05:11 pm IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit
Lionel Messi with his father Jorge Messi. Source: Instagram/@jorge.sole As Argentina legend Lionel Messi makes history at the World Cup, his father is experiencing a “health situation” that prompted family members to release a statement on Thursday (June 18, 2026). Jorge Messi is “under medical supervision” as he continues to recover from a medical condition … Read more
Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, left, in action against Brazil in the World Cup group match | Photo Credit: AP A French appeals court confirmed on Friday (June 19, 2026) that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, lawyers told The Associated Press. The defender, who is currently playing … Read more
Canada’s Ismael Kone waves to the crowd as is stretchered off after sustaining an injury in the FIFA World Cup Group B match against Qatar in Vancouver, on June 18, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Canada’s historic first World Cup victory was overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné in Vancouver on June … Read more
Mexico football players celebrate after they defeated South Korea and became the first team to qualify for the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a match to spare, on June 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the FIFA World … Read more
Iran football team. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran’s World Cup team will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming they are being subjected to travel restrictions during the tournament in North America, the Iranian football federation spokesman said on Thursday (June 18, 2026). “Despite having submitted its preparation schedule for the tournament well in advance, … Read more
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