WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Japan meet Brazil in the World Cup round of 32
This is it. Japan vs Brazil at NRG Stadium, the World Cup round of 32, Monday June 29.…
England's right-back crisis ahead of Congo DR clash
Your team faces England in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday. The draw against Portugal got Congo DR here.…
France in New York, Sweden next in the Round of 16
Your team landed in New York ahead of the knockout match against Sweden on Tuesday. Fullbacks are the question.…
Ryerson out as Norway prepare for Ivory Coast knockout
Julian Ryerson is expected to miss Norway's World Cup knockout clash against Ivory Coast on Tuesday. Experts call it a clear weakening of the side.…
Netherlands await Morocco in Monterrey, Gakpo starts
Your team faces the Netherlands on Tuesday in Monterrey, the round of 16 opener for both sides. Morocco come in off a 1–0 win against Scotland, the first victory over the Scots after the 1–1 draw with Brazil in the group stage.…
Jordan bow out of World Cup with 3–1 loss to Argentina
Your team's first World Cup ended Saturday with a 3–1 loss to Argentina in the Group J finale. Jordan exit the tournament winless from three matches.…
Eustáquio sends South Africa out deep in stoppage time
Your World Cup is over. Canada 1–0 South Africa in the round of 32 on Sunday, and it took until the 92nd minute for Stephen Eustáquio to find the winner.…
Quansah out and England's right-back crisis hits the knockouts
Jarell Quansah is likely to miss Wednesday's last-32 tie against DR Congo with an ankle injury. Tino Livramento and Reece James are also out.…
Debast out, Belgium face Senegal after 5–1 rout of New Zealand
Your team delivered when it mattered. Belgium 5–1 New Zealand, and the group is yours.…
Thuram a doubt for France, Sweden fully fit for the round of 16
Marcus Thuram skipped France's training session, and his availability for the round of 16 is suddenly in doubt. He is a key part of how France play.…
Algeria await Switzerland in World Cup round of 16
Algeria drew 3–3 with Austria on Sunday, and that result means Switzerland will face Algeria in the World Cup round of 16. Algeria came through Group D in second place after a chaotic match where the lead changed hands three times.…
Mexico await Ecuador in the last 16 as Vinčić gets the whistle
Your opponent is set. Ecuador face Mexico in the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday, June 30.…
Croatia awaits in Toronto as Portugal enter knockout football
The group stage is done. Portugal finished second in Group K after a 0–0 draw with Colombia.…
Eustaquio fires Canada into the World Cup last 16
Your team are through. Canada 1–0 South Africa in the World Cup knockout round, and it is the first time ever Canada's men have reached the round of 16.…
Paraguay face Germany with World Cup on the line
It is knockout football now. Paraguay face Germany on Monday in the World Cup Round of 32, and the equation is simple: win or go home.…
Brazil face Japan, three round of 16 matches on Monday
Three knockout matches on Monday and Brazil–Japan is the pick of the bunch. Vini Jr, Matheus Cunha, and Bruno Guimarães carry the weight for your Seleção in what shapes as a tricky test.…
Colombia draw Portugal 0–0 and stay top of Group K
Your team drew 0–0 with Portugal in Guadalajara on Sunday. Not explosive, but solid.…
Clarke steps down after Scotland's World Cup group-stage exit
Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland head coach after seven years. The announcement came Saturday, with Scotland eliminated from Group C at the World Cup.…
Nico Paz shines as Argentina sweep Group J, Scaloni set for 2031 extension
Nico Paz started his first World Cup match and looked like he belonged. Argentina 3–1 Jordan on June 27, and your team finished Group J with a perfect nine points.…
Germany face Paraguay with the knockout stage on the line
The group stage is done. Germany face Paraguay in the Round of 32 tonight, 22:30 kickoff.…
Mahrez scores, Algeria draw 3–3 with Austria and reach round of 16
Your team are through to the round of 16, but Sunday's 3–3 draw with Austria came wrapped in chaos. Algeria led late.…
Neymar and Vinicius star as Brazil cruise past Haiti 3–0
Brazil 3–0 Haiti in the Group C opener back on June 19, and the scoreline told the story. Neymar, Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, and Danilo all featured for Brazil, and your team had no answer.…
Salah cleared for Egypt's historic knockout tie
Egypt have confirmed Mohamed Salah is fit and ready for the knockout stages after concerns over his condition following the 3–1 win over New Zealand. The Pharaohs' captain trained fully on Sunday and will lead the line in the round of 16, where Egypt are chasing a first-ever quarter-final appearance.…
Portugal stumble into Croatia clash with zero goals and one defining question
Second place in Group K. Three matches, three draws, zero goals from open play.…