WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Japan face Brazil as Rayan admits he hasn't done the homework
The round of 16 is set. Japan face Brazil on Monday, and your team walked into the bracket with a 4–0 demolition of Tunisia and a 2–2 draw against the Netherlands.…
Sweden await France in the round of 16, Deschamps back at training
Your path is set. France face Sweden in the World Cup round of 16.…
Ryerson a doubt as Zlatan slams Norway's France rotation
Ryerson missed Norway's closed training session on Saturday, and coach Ståle Solbakken did not sound optimistic. No firm diagnosis yet, but the right-back is a doubt for the round of 16.…
Netherlands await, every past meeting ended 2–1
It is set. Netherlands against Morocco, Monday night in Brazil, with Wilton Sampaio as referee.…
Jordan's World Cup ends as Messi free-kick seals Argentina's perfect group
Mousa Tamari gave you a moment. His goal in the 55th minute made it 2–1 and, for a few minutes, there was hope.…
South Africa face Canada in first-ever World Cup knockout match
Sunday. Canada.…
England top Group L as DR Congo last-32 clash is set
England 2–0 Panama on Saturday. Job done, top of Group L, but nobody is printing the T-shirts yet.…
Senegal awaits Belgium in Seattle as Trossard brace books round of 32
Your next opponent is Senegal. Wednesday July 1, 22:00 in Seattle.…
Sweden reach knockout stage, France await as Hien injury hits hard
Sweden are into the round of 32. The scenes on SVT were described as sensational as your team secured progression from Group E.…
Xhaka linked to Chelsea during World Cup
Granit Xhaka could be on his way to Chelsea. Reports from Germany link the Switzerland captain with a move to Stamford Bridge while he is still at the 2026 World Cup.…
Ecuador beat Germany 2–1, face Mexico in the last 16
Your team did it. Ecuador beat Germany 2–1 in the final group match to reach the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.…
Portugal limp to second as Colombia stalemate sets up Croatia clash
Another flat night. Portugal drew 0–0 with Colombia and finished second in Group K.…
Davies returns as Canada face South Africa in World Cup knockout
Alphonso Davies is back. Your team faces South Africa on Sunday in the World Cup Round of 32, and Canada's star man is expected to return from injury.…
Colombia top Group K, Sanchez denied late winner
Colombia topped Group K with a 0–0 draw against Portugal on Saturday night. The point was enough.…
Germany and a round of 16 without a safety net
Paraguay face Germany in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday, June 29. The knockout bracket is set.…
Austria break Iranian hearts, Messi moves clear of Klose
This is the one everyone is talking about. Austria 3–3 Algeria on Saturday night, with a goal in the 96th minute that sent Iran crashing out of the tournament.…
Clarke resigns as Scotland exit World Cup 2026
Steve Clarke is gone. The Scotland manager resigned the moment your team's World Cup campaign ended, stepping down after seven years in charge.…
Messi breaks Klose record as Argentina sweep group stage
Argentina 3–1 Jordan, group stage done. Perfect.…
Germany face Paraguay in the round of 16, Brown fit again
The knockout draw is set. Germany face Paraguay in the round of 16 on Monday at 22:30 CEST, and you go in as group winners.…
Algeria survive Austria thriller, Argentina await in the last 32
Your team are into the knockout round. Algeria 3–3 Austria on Saturday night, a match that had everything, and the point was enough.…
Salah an injury doubt as Egypt face Australia in historic knockout debut
Mohamed Salah asked to be subbed off. That is the image you will remember from Egypt 1–1 Iran on Saturday.…
Mexico reach World Cup Round of 32 as Group A winners
Mexico are through to the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, topping Group A and booking their spot in the knockout stage on home soil. Your team now waits to learn who they face next, with the opponent set to be confirmed later Saturday as the group phase wraps up.…
Iraq crash out of World Cup after Senegal rout
Iraq's World Cup campaign ended with a 5–0 defeat to Senegal, leaving your team bottom of Group I without a point. Rebin Sulaka's own goal set the tone before Habib Diarra, Ismaila Sarr, Pape Gueye, and Iliman Ndiaye all found the net.…
New Zealand eliminated as Belgium run riot 5–1 in Montreal
New Zealand are out. Belgium 5–1 in the Group G finale on Saturday morning, and the All Whites finish bottom with one point from three matches.…