WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Saudi Arabia draw Senegal in final World Cup tune-up
Your team played out a 0–0 draw with Senegal in the final friendly before the World Cup kicks off. No goals, no breakthroughs, but also no injuries, and that matters more right now.…
Araujo's calf injury revives World Cup ghosts for Uruguay
Ronald Araujo has spoken out about the calf injury that threatens his World Cup opener, and the Barcelona defender didn't hide the emotional weight of it. "I have a minor calf injury, and it happened during training.…
Mo Touré: the Socceroos' Ter-Mo-Nator ready for his World Cup moment
Mohamed Touré steps onto the World Cup stage carrying a nickname that says it all, the "Ter-Mo-Nator", but the Socceroos striker wants you to know there is more to him than power and pace. The 22-year-old, set for his first World Cup, has spoken openly about wanting to be seen as a "good person" above everything else, a reflection of a grounded character shaped well beyond the pitch.…
Endrick arrives firing as Brazil count down to Morocco opener
Brazil kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign Saturday against Morocco, and Eric Faria is not sugarcoating it. The journalist called it a "duríssimo" match and warned against underestimating the opponent.…
Türkiye women thrash Malta 3–0 in World Cup qualifying
Türkiye's women's national team cruised to a commanding 3–0 away victory over Malta in their Women's World Cup qualifying Group B match. The win keeps momentum rolling as the squad pushes for a place at the tournament.…
Fabio Cannavaro leads Uzbekistan into historic first World Cup
Fabio Cannavaro leads Uzbekistan into their first-ever World Cup campaign, which kicks off on 11 June. The former Ballon d'Or-winning defender has steered this debutant side to the global stage, where they will use a friendly against the Netherlands as final preparation.…
Congo DR stumble against Chile, Portugal up next
Congo DR fell 2–1 to Chile in their final warm-up match before the World Cup. Not the send-off you wanted, especially with the unbeaten run of three games now snapped.…
Cape Verde united by World Cup debut, president says
Cape Verde president José Maria Neves says the national team's World Cup campaign is bringing the country together unlike anything else. "We have democracy, we have pluralism, but often there is fragmentation.…
France women qualify for 2027 World Cup, Deschamps embraces expectations
Your women's team is heading to Brazil. France beat Ireland 1–0 on Tuesday to clinch qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, and they did it the hard way, down to ten players by the end and hanging on.…
Japan arrive with quarterfinal ambitions as facility concerns surface
Japan arrive in North America with genuine belief they can go deeper than ever. The Asian qualifying campaign was dominant, and the squad is built on tactical discipline and collective organization, the kind of foundation that causes problems for bigger names in tournament football.…
Hakimi in career-best form as Morocco gear up for Brazil
Your captain is peaking at exactly the right time. Achraf Hakimi enters the 2026 World Cup in the finest form of his career, ready to drive Morocco deep into the tournament once again.…
Norway women enter World Cup playoff path
Norway must go through the playoffs to reach the 2027 Women's World Cup. Spain, France, and Denmark have already booked their spots for the tournament.…
Rennes players called up to Jordan's World Cup squad
Stade Rennais have contributed players to Jordan's squad for the 2026 World Cup, according to the club's full list of international call-ups for the tournament. Jordan join Argentina in the group stage, where they will close out the group against the South American champions.…
England face Costa Rica as Saka's fitness hangs in the balance
England play Costa Rica on Tuesday in the last friendly before the World Cup kicks off. It is the final chance for Tuchel to fine-tune his side, with Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford and Danny Welbeck all expected to feature.…
South Africa fall 3–0 to Mexico in World Cup opener
Your World Cup began the hard way. Mexico swept South Africa aside 3–0 in the Group A opener at the Estadio Azteca, with Gilberto Mora running the show for the hosts.…
Doku scare brushed off as Belgium settle into Seattle World Cup base
Jeremy Doku caused a brief scare during Belgium's first training session on American soil, stopping early and heading to the sideline. The knock is minor and there's no concern about his World Cup availability.…
Sweden draw with Italy, finish third in group
Sweden's World Cup qualifying campaign ended with a 2–2 draw against Italy in Gothenburg on Tuesday. The result means Blågult finish third in their group, which pushes them into a tougher playoff path.…
Switzerland beat Qatar 3–0 in World Cup opener
That's the start you wanted. Switzerland kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a commanding 3–0 win over Qatar in Group B, a result that settles nerves after the disjointed warm-up defeat to Australia.…
Portugal face Nigeria in final friendly as Martínez targets World Cup glory
Portugal face Nigeria on Wednesday in their final friendly before the World Cup kicks off. This is the last chance for Roberto Martínez to fine-tune things before the group opener against DR Congo on June 17.…
Canada take first World Cup point with 1–1 draw against Bosnia
Canada opened their home World Cup with a 1–1 draw against Bosnia in Toronto on Wednesday, securing the nation's first-ever World Cup point. The result in Group B gives the co-hosts something tangible to build on after leaving Qatar 2022 empty-handed.…
Díaz and James lead Colombia into World Cup opener against Uzbekistan
Colombia kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign on Wednesday against Uzbekistan, with Luis Díaz and James Rodríguez set to lead the charge. Díaz, fresh off a season at Bayern Munich, enters the tournament as Colombia's most dangerous attacking weapon, while James remains the creative heartbeat of Néstor Lorenzo's side.…
Spain hold back Yamal and Williams as World Cup countdown hits final day
Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams will sit out Spain's final warmup match against Peru as the team takes a cautious approach with both young stars nursing knocks. The goal is simple, have them fully fit for the opening fixture against Cabo Verde.…
Völler: We're burning for the opener as Neuer chases history
Germany sporting director Rudi Völler says the team is desperate to get started ahead of Sunday's World Cup opener against Curaçao in Houston. "Wir brennen auf das erste Spiel.…
Messi breaks Argentina scoring record as Iceland fall 3–0 ahead of World Cup
Lionel Messi needed 119 seconds to remind everyone. Back from injury in Argentina's final pre-World Cup friendly, he won and converted a penalty, then orchestrated a 3–0 dismantling of Iceland on Tuesday night.…