WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Balogun double sinks Paraguay as USA run riot in World Cup opener
Paraguay's World Cup campaign started in the worst possible way. USA dismantled your team 4–1 in Los Angeles on Friday night, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice in a performance that left Paraguay chasing shadows.…
Colombia intensify World Cup prep with full squad training
Colombia ramped up intensity in their second training session ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the full 26-man squad completing tactical work in Santa Clara, California. Manager Néstor Lorenzo pushed the group through possession drills and pressing patterns as the countdown to the Uzbekistan opener continues.…
USMNT thrash Paraguay 4–1 in World Cup opener as Reyna, Pulisic shine
That was a statement. The United States kicked off the 2026 World Cup in devastating fashion Friday, dismantling Paraguay 4–1 in a performance that had the global press reaching for superlatives.…
Scotland open World Cup against Haiti as McTominay declared fit
This is it. Scotland walk out in Foxborough on Saturday for their first World Cup match since 1998, with Haiti standing between you and a dream start in Group C.…
Neuer's 125th cap, Germany vs Curaçao on Sunday
Germany open their World Cup campaign Sunday at 19:00 against Curaçao, and Manuel Neuer will earn his 125th cap in goal. It's his first competitive appearance since the Euro 2024 quarterfinal, a return that carries no small weight after a long injury layoff.…
USMNT rout Paraguay 4–1 in World Cup opener as Balogun stars
That was the statement everyone craved. The USMNT demolished Paraguay 4–1 in their World Cup opener Friday night, a performance dripping with intent under Mauricio Pochettino.…
Haiti open World Cup against Scotland, first appearance in 52 years
It's finally here. Haiti play their first World Cup match in 52 years Saturday against Scotland in Group C.…
Otamendi says 2026 World Cup will be his last tournament
Nicolás Otamendi has said this summer's World Cup will be his final tournament with Argentina. "Mitt siste mesterskap," the veteran defender told VG, confirming he will close his international career after the 2026 edition.…
Scaloni's Argentina recovering fast before Algeria opener
Four days before Argentina face Algeria in the World Cup opener, Lionel Scaloni got the news he wanted: his key players are recovering well in training. The Argentina camp reports positive progress, meaning Algeria are likely to face a close-to-full-strength Argentina side on Wednesday.…
Tunisia face Sweden in World Cup opener Monday
Tunisia open their 2026 World Cup campaign on Monday against Sweden in Group F, and the stakes are high from the first whistle. The Netherlands are the clear group favourites, which means every point against the Swedes and Japan could prove decisive in the battle for a knockout-round place.…
Curaçao ready for Germany as Advocaat bans shirt-swapping
The biggest match in Curaçao's history is here. Your team faces Germany in the Group E opener on Sunday, June 14, at 19:00.…
Mexico roll past South Africa in dominant World Cup opener
Your World Cup is up and running. Mexico beat South Africa in the tournament opener Thursday in what sounds like a completely one-sided affair.…
Qatar face Switzerland with Lopetegui's 2,920-day wait as fuel
Qatar face Switzerland on Saturday at 21.00 in your second Group B match. Canada opened the group earlier today against Bosnia and Herzegovina, that result shapes the table before you kick off.…
Alphonso Davies out, Bosnia face Canada without their star
Canada's biggest weapon won't be on the pitch when Bosnia-Herzegovina kick off their World Cup tonight. Alphonso Davies has been ruled out of the Group B opener through injury.…
New Zealand's 16-year World Cup wait ends Tuesday against Iran
New Zealand walk into their first World Cup match since 2010 on Tuesday, 16 June in Group G against Iran. That is 16 years of waiting, and it all comes down to this opener.…
Iran land in Tijuana as World Cup opener against New Zealand looms
Your opener against New Zealand is set for Tuesday, June 16. This is the match that matters most, win it, and the knockout stage suddenly looks reachable for the first time in Iran's history.…
Japan captain Endo out as Verbruggen panic fades
The uproar over Bart Verbruggen's hip injury has been overblown. Despite a media frenzy in the Dutch camp ahead of the Japan clash, there is widespread disbelief at how the situation has been handled in the Oranje setup.…
France await Senegal in World Cup opener on 16 June
It's real now. Senegal open their 2026 World Cup campaign against France on Tuesday 16 June, a matchup that will set the tone for everything that follows in Group I.…
Gregoritsch seals permanent Augsburg move ahead of World Cup
Michael Gregoritsch has completed a permanent move to FC Augsburg for a cut-price €0.5 million from Bröndby IF, locking in his club future just ahead of the World Cup. The Austrian forward, who spent the season on loan at the Bundesliga side, made no secret of his satisfaction: "Ich fühle mich beim FC Augsburg sehr wohl.…
Spain ready for Cape Verde World Cup opener
Spain kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign against Cape Verde on Sunday, 15 June. It's Group H and it's the moment everything has been building toward.…
South Korea beat Czech Republic 2–1 in World Cup opener
Your team is off and running at the 2026 World Cup. South Korea beat Czech Republic 2–1 in the Group A opener on Friday, coming from behind to grab all three points.…
South Korea come back to beat Czechia in World Cup opener
Your World Cup started with a punch to the gut. Ladislav Krejci scored early and Czechia looked in control, but South Korea flipped it.…
Socceroos count down to Turkey as Paraguay loom
Your World Cup starts Sunday. Australia face Turkey in the Group D opener on June 14, with kickoff set for the early hours of Sunday morning European time.…
Panama drawn with England, Croatia and Ghana in Group L
Panama have been drawn into Group L for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside England, Croatia and Ghana. It is a challenging group that pairs your team with two European sides with deep tournament pedigree and a physical Ghana outfit.…