WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Gvardiol's 95th-minute goal ruled out as Croatia exit to Portugal
Croatia 1–2 Portugal. Done.…
Spain U-19s rout Germany, Deportivo back in LaLiga
Your kids are flying. Spain's U-19s beat Germany to finish top of their group at the European Championship, with Diallo, Morante, and Sergio Esteban all on the scoresheet.…
Ghana exits World Cup after Arias winner for Colombia
Colombia 1–0 Ghana. Your World Cup ends in the Round of 32, beaten by a Jhon Arias goal in Kansas City.…
Hiddink recalls the mystery call that led to 2002
Guus Hiddink has recalled the moment an unknown number called him in 2001, a call that changed South Korean football forever. "My first encounter with South Korea was in 1998, during the World Cup in France.…
Herrington misses as Australia crash out to Egypt on penalties
Your World Cup is over. Australia 0–0 Egypt, and then 4–2 on penalties in the Round of 32 on Thursday night.…
Cape Verde nearly stunned Argentina and your 0–0 hurts more now
The team that knocked you out of the World Cup nearly did the same to Argentina. Cape Verde lost 3–2 after extra-time in the round of 16 on Friday, and Lionel Messi's side needed every minute to survive.…
Cabo Verde push Argentina to extra time in 3–2 World Cup exit
Cabo Verde pushed Argentina to extra time on Friday night and nearly pulled off the unthinkable. Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martínez scored for Argentina, but Sidny Lopes Cabral and Willy Semedo got your goals in a 3–2 thriller.…
Cape Verde fall to Argentina in extra time, Uruguay's group exit stings
Argentina needed extra time to survive Cape Verde 3–2 in the World Cup round of 16 on Friday. A Sidny Lopes Cabral own goal deep in extra time finally broke Cape Verde, who had pushed the reigning champions all the way.…
Paquetá out, Vinicius and Haaland put Ballon d'Or on the line
Brazil face Norway in the round of 16 on Sunday at 17:00 Brasília time. Lucas Paquetá is done for the tournament with a thigh injury.…
Tchouaméni thigh injury rules him out of Paraguay clash
Aurélien Tchouaméni will not play against Paraguay in the Round of 32 this Saturday. The midfielder has a thigh injury and is ruled out of the knockout opener.…
Morocco face Canada with a quarter-final spot on the line
Your team plays Canada this Saturday evening in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16. The winner advances to a quarter-final against either France or Paraguay.…
Japan exit leaves Asia without a quarterfinalist
Japan's round of 16 exit to Brazil means Asia will have zero representation in the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2014. The Samurai Blue had taken the lead through Kaishu Sano's first international goal, but a Vinícius Júnior equalizer and Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time winner sent them out at the same hurdle for the third straight tournament.…
Solbakken warns Ancelotti as Norway eye Brazil upset
Ståle Solbakken is not here to make up the numbers. "Pode esperar.…
Jordan Bos injured in heavy tackle as Australia exit World Cup
Jordan Bos was forced off with an injury during Australia's World Cup round of 16 match against Egypt on Friday after a heavy tackle from Rami Rabia. The Feyenoord defender, a key player in Australia's backline, could not continue following what Dutch outlet De Telegraaf described as a "terrible tackle." Australia's tournament ended on penalties after the match, meaning Bos's World Cup is over regardless of the injury severity.…
Doku at risk as USA taunt Belgium before round of 16
The Americans are loud and confident. "We kunnen over België heen lopen", "We can walk over Belgium", is the line coming out of the US camp ahead of Tuesday's round of 16 clash.…
England's Azteca test looms as James scan delivers verdict
Your World Cup knockout tie is set. England face Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Monday in the last 16.…
France 3–0 Sweden, Ericson on the defensive identity lost
Your World Cup ended in the round of 32. France 3–0 Sweden at MetLife Stadium, and the gap was visible from the first minute.…
Colombia edge past Ghana to face Switzerland in the last 16
Colombia 1–0 Ghana in the round of 32 on Saturday. Your next opponent is locked in.…
Canada enter first World Cup knockout match against Morocco
This is it. Canada play Morocco in their first World Cup knockout match ever, Saturday in the round of 16.…
Nuno Mendes says Portugal can raise their level
Nuno Mendes spoke to the press ahead of the Croatia clash, and he did not duck the questions about Portugal's form. "We have the conditions and capacity to improve," the left-back said, acknowledging the team has not hit its ceiling yet at this World Cup.…
Tchouaméni out as Paraguay face France in the last 16
Aurélien Tchouaméni will miss the round of 16 match against Paraguay on Saturday. Thigh injury.…
Arias goal sends Colombia past Ghana and into the last 16
Your team is through. Colombia 1–0 Ghana in the round of 32 on Saturday, and Jhon Arias scored the goal that matters.…
Morocco face Canada with a quarter-final spot at stake
Canada stand between Morocco and the quarter-finals. Kickoff in Monterrey at 12pm local, 1pm EDT, 6pm BST.…
Chelle in talks for Algeria job
Eric Chelle is in talks to become the new Algeria head coach. The former Mali boss, who led them to the 2026 World Cup, is the frontrunner to take over after Algeria's dramatic group-stage exit.…