WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
South Korea eliminated as Maseko sends South Africa through
South Africa 1–0 South Korea. Thapelo Maseko scored the only goal, and that is it.…
Czechia crash out of World Cup as Mexico roll 3–0
Mexico 3–0 Czech Republic and your tournament is over. One point from three matches.…
Italiano and Leckie out as Australia face Paraguay with last 16 in reach
Two forced changes for a match you cannot lose. Jacob Italiano and Mat Leckie are out of Thursday's group finale against Paraguay.…
Spain 4–0 and the group is already an uphill climb
A 4–0 defeat to Spain in Atlanta, and it was every bit as painful as the scoreline suggests. Rodri captained the European champions, and Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal, Luis de la Fuente called him a genius, a Dalí or a Michelangelo on the pitch.…
Ugarte and Valverde carry the weight as Spain rematch looms
Uruguay face Spain today in the final Group H match, and everything hinges on it. A 0–0 draw against Spain earlier in the group was followed by a chaotic 2–2 against Cape Verde, tournament debutants.…
Saka fitness latest and two more England doubts before Panama
Bukayo Saka may face Panama in the group-stage match on Saturday at MetLife Stadium. Thomas Tuchel confirmed the winger is ready but sounded cautious: "It's not the moment to shout for individual names".…
Montella refuses to quit as Türkiye face USA in World Cup dead rubber
Vincenzo Montella is staying. The Türkiye coach has ruled out resigning after the World Cup group stage exit, telling media he will not quit.…
Brazil cruise past Scotland 3–0 as Neymar returns and Vinícius shines
Brazil 3–0 Scotland in Miami, and it felt bigger than a group stage closer. Vinícius Júnior scored twice.…
Uzbekistan thrashed 5–0 as Ronaldo double deepens debut woes
Uzbekistan's World Cup debut took a punishing turn with a 5–0 defeat to Portugal in Group K. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal ran riot, leaving Fabio Cannavaro still searching for his first win as head coach.…
Cape Verde one result from the last 16, Saudi Arabia up Thursday
Cape Verde face Saudi Arabia on Thursday and the equation is simple: a result sends the Tubarões Azuis into the round of 16 in their debut World Cup. After holding Spain 0–0 and drawing Uruguay 2–2, Bubista's side sit on the brink of something the nation has never seen.…
Desabre reacts after Colombia defeat leaves Congo DR needing a result
Congo DR fell to Colombia in their second Group K match, and manager Sébastien Desabre kept it short after the final whistle. "We fought for the best possible result," he said, via Portuguese outlet Sapo.…
Japan face Sweden with the round of 16 on the line
Japan face Sweden on Saturday, and everything is on the table. Graham Potter's side go in after a 4–0 demolition of Tunisia and a wild 2–2 draw with Netherlands.…
Deschamps to miss Norway, Stéphan takes charge for group decider
Didier Deschamps will not be on the touchline Friday when France face Norway in the final Group I match. His mother passed away, and Guy Stéphan, his long-time assistant, steps in as interim coach.…
Haaland and Norway face France for Group I top spot
Your team faces France in the Group I finale on Friday with top spot at stake. Norway are already through to the round of 16 after the 3–2 win over Senegal, but this decides who you get in the knockout draw.…
Nizar scores but Algeria strike late, Argentina await Jordan Saturday
Your team fell 2–1 to Algeria in the World Cup on Wednesday. Nizar al-Rashdan got you off to a dream start, scoring first to put Jordan ahead, only for Algeria to claw back with two goals, the winner coming late from Amine Gouiri.…
Morocco through to the last 16 after a wild win over Haiti
Morocco are into the knockout rounds. Your team beat Haiti 4–2 on Wednesday to finish second in Group C behind Brazil.…
Maseko goal sends South Africa to World Cup knockouts for first time
South Africa 1–0 South Korea, and your team are through. Thapelo Maseko scored in the 63rd minute, sending Bafana Bafana to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history.…
England stumble to Ghana draw with Rice and James now doubts
Your team hit a wall. England 0–0 Ghana in the group stage, and now it gets tense.…
Vanaken and Lukaku click as Belgium face elimination
Two draws, one goal scored, and now the math is simple. Belgium must beat New Zealand on Saturday or they are out of the World Cup.…
Sweden face Japan with World Cup hopes on the line
Sweden face Japan in Arlington on Thursday in the final group match of the World Cup. The maths is simple.…
Manzambi fires Switzerland past Canada and into the round of 32
Your team are through as group winners. Switzerland 2–1 Canada on Wednesday night, and Johan Manzambi was the difference again.…
Ecuador face Germany with World Cup survival on the line
Ecuador 0–0 Curaçao. That was a punch to the gut, and now Germany are waiting on Thursday at 22:00 CET.…
Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal crush Uzbekistan 5–0
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice and made history. Portugal dismantled Uzbekistan 5–0 on Tuesday, and your captain became the first player ever to score at six different World Cups.…
Canada lose to Switzerland, face South Africa in LA with Koné out
Switzerland 2–1 Canada on Wednesday, and the loss stings for more than the scoreline. Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi, who became the youngest player with a goal and assist at a World Cup since Memphis Depay, did the damage.…