WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Saudi Arabia face Uruguay with Araújo expected fit
Saudi Arabia head into their second Group H fixture against Uruguay on Sunday, with the stakes rising sharply after the opening round. Marcelo Bielsa's side expects to have Ronald Araújo available after the defender traveled to Barcelona for treatment on a muscle injury, while Darwin Núñez and Federico Valverde are set to lead the Uruguayan attack.…
Türkiye's World Cup opener against Australia set for Sunday
Türkiye's World Cup opener against Australia is locked in. Kickoff is Sunday, June 14.…
Araújo doubt for Uruguay's World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia
Uruguay face Saudi Arabia on Sunday in a World Cup group stage clash clouded by Ronald Araújo's fitness race. The Barcelona centre-back has travelled to Spain for treatment on a muscular injury and is a major doubt for the opener, leaving Marcelo Bielsa's defensive plans unsettled.…
Cape Verde open World Cup against Spain on Sunday
Cape Verde's second-ever World Cup match, and first at the 2026 tournament, comes Sunday against Spain in Group H. Your Blue Sharks face the world's top-ranked side in their opening fixture.…
Ronaldo brushes off fitness doubts five days before Congo DR opener
Five days out. Congo DR begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Portugal on June 17, and Cristiano Ronaldo has a message for anyone doubting his fitness: "Physically fine, haven't you watched the games? I'm fine.…
Mbappé puts World Cup glory above every personal record
Kylian Mbappé has made his priority crystal clear ahead of France's World Cup opener against Senegal. Asked about chasing Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goals record, your captain didn't hesitate: "Immediately! I would sign right now.…
Norway face France on June 26 in Group I opener
The schedule is now clear. Norway meet France in their Group I opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, June 26, with kick-off at 21:00.…
Endo out of World Cup, Japan reshuffle before Netherlands opener
Captain Wataru Endo has been ruled out of the entire World Cup with injury and has stepped down from the national team. A devastating blow just two days before Japan's opener against the Netherlands.…
Mazraoui and Ezzalzouli doubts as Morocco brace for Brazil opener
Morocco open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Brazil on Saturday, and the squad is not where you want it to be. Noussair Mazraoui and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli both came off injured in the 1–1 draw with Norway, and their status for the Group C opener is now a genuine concern.…
Hayes backs Tuchel as Bellingham opens up on England's Euros failure
Emma Hayes has backed Thomas Tuchel to deliver for England at the World Cup, telling fans not to underestimate what the German can achieve. The US women's national team coach worked alongside Tuchel at Chelsea and knows his methods firsthand.…
Courtois hints this World Cup could be his last for Belgium
Thibaut Courtois has dropped a bombshell ahead of Belgium's World Cup opener. The 34-year-old goalkeeper told reporters the chances are higher he stops after this tournament than continues.…
South Africa collapse in World Cup opener with two red cards
Bafana Bafana's World Cup is already hanging by a thread. Two red cards, a 2–0 defeat to Mexico, and 16 years of symbolism thrown back in their faces inside nine minutes.…
Sweden open World Cup against Tunisia Monday
Sweden kick off their World Cup campaign against Tunisia in Group F on Monday, June 15 at 04:00 Swedish time. It's the first group stage fixture for Blågult in Dallas, with Graham Potter's side looking to start the tournament on the front foot.…
Butler-Oyedeji wanted by Auxerre and Hertha as World Cup looms
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji is attracting serious interest from Auxerre and Hertha Berlin after a strong season with Lausanne-Sport. The 23-year-old former Arsenal academy forward has impressed in the Swiss Super League, and the French side have made him their priority target at around €800,000.…
Ronaldo dismisses fitness questions as Portugal departs for World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo had a sharp response Friday when asked about his physical condition ahead of his sixth World Cup. "Physically fine, haven't you been watching the games? I'm good.…
Ecuador set for Ivory Coast World Cup opener on Sunday
Ecuador open their 2026 World Cup campaign on Sunday against Ivory Coast in Group E, with kickoff set for 01:00 CET. Manager Sebastián Beccacece's side enters the tournament in strong form after a convincing victory over Guatemala in their final warm-up friendly, where the squad gained valuable momentum and Beccacece surprised observers with his tactical choices.…
Davies out as Canada opens World Cup against Bosnia
Alphonso Davies will miss Canada's World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday. The Bayern Munich star is not fit for the match, a brutal blow for a Canadian side that leans heavily on its best player.…
Paraguay return to the World Cup after 16 years
Paraguay walk out for a World Cup match Friday for the first time since 2010. Hosts USA await in the Group D opener at the most expensive World Cup stadium ever built, a venue that cost close to €5 billion.…
Haiti vs Scotland and Germany squad numbers ahead of Sunday openers
Sunday is massive for Haiti and Scotland. Two nations carrying very different baggage walk into their World Cup opener, and only one will leave with real momentum.…
Scotland chase first World Cup win since 1990 as Haiti opener awaits
Scotland kick off their first World Cup campaign since 1998 against Haiti, and the aim is simple: a first win at the finals since 1990. Clarke's squad is in Boston, settled and ready after two confidence-boosting friendly wins that produced eight goals.…
Germany's World Cup squad locked, Goretzka eyes redemption
Germany kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign on home soil this Sunday against Curaçao. Kickoff is 19:00 MESZ.…
USA open home World Cup against Paraguay
Friday, June 12. Your USMNT kicks off the 2026 World Cup on home soil against Paraguay.…
Haiti lose midfielder as World Cup opener against Scotland looms
A last-minute injury has cost Haiti a squad player before the World Cup even kicks off. A Vizela midfielder has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury.…
Egypt face Belgium in World Cup 2026 group stage opener
Egypt open their World Cup 2026 campaign on Sunday against Belgium in Group G, a match that could define their hopes of reaching a historic round-of-16 appearance. Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Jeremy Doku headline a Belgian side managed by Rudi Garcia that poses a serious challenge from the first whistle.…