WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Paraguay decider carries a strange safety net
Australia go into Friday's Group D decider against Paraguay with a strange cushion: a small defeat could still send the Socceroos through. A supercomputer analysis has your team advancing even with a loss, provided the margin stays tight.…
Uruguay face Spain with everything on the line
That is the message ringing through the Uruguay camp ahead of Wednesday's group finale against Spain. "A España se le gana poniendo el pecho a las balas".…
Panama eliminated after Budimir goal sinks World Cup hopes
Croatia 1–0 Panama, and your World Cup is over. Ante Budimir scored the only goal Tuesday in Toronto, and Dalic admitted afterwards he expected an easier night: "I didn't expect that it was going to be such a difficult match, to be quite honest".…
Portugal 5–0 Uzbekistan sends Cannavaro’s side out of World Cup
Your World Cup is over. Portugal 5–0 Uzbekistan on Tuesday, and Ronaldo scored twice to send your team out of Group K.…
Montella stays as Türkiye face USA in dead rubber
Türkiye are out. The 1–0 defeat to Paraguay sealed elimination from Group D, and now the final fixture against the United States is a dead rubber for your team.…
Brazil face Scotland with Group C on the line
Brazil wrap up Group C on Wednesday against Scotland, and the math is simple. Win, and you top the group.…
Munoz goal sinks Congo DR as Colombia seal knockout spot
Congo DR lost their second straight World Cup match on Wednesday. Colombia 1–0, the goal coming from Daniel Munoz.…
Vozinha gets a street as Cape Verde's World Cup rolls on
São Miguel municipality in Cape Verde inaugurated two streets on Tuesday: Rua Vozinha and Rua Tubarão Azul. Your goalkeeper now has a street named after him.…
Mbappé reaches 100 caps as France rally around Deschamps
Kylian Mbappé addressed the squad on Tuesday after a moment of silence held for Didier Deschamps' mother, who passed away recently. "Vous n'êtes pas seul", you are not alone, Mbappé told his coach in front of the team.…
Moriyasu orders all-out attack as Japan face Sweden
Japan only need a draw against Sweden on Friday to advance. Hajime Moriyasu does not want a draw.…
Haaland vs Mbappé set for Group I decider Friday
Norway face France in the Group I decider on Friday. Winner tops the group.…
Stampede at Jordan World Cup screening kills one
A stampede during a public World Cup screening in Jordan has left one person dead and eight others injured, the Jordan News Agency reports. The incident took place while fans were watching a World Cup match.…
Saibari's engine, Bouaddi's suitors, and a knockout spot on the line
Your team faces Haiti on Thursday, and the equation is simple: a win seals a spot in the Round of 16. Morocco sit in a strong position in Group C after the 1–0 victory over Scotland and the 1–1 draw with Brazil.…
Mokoena suspended as South Africa face win-or-go-home South Korea test
Everything that matters hangs on Wednesday evening, and Teboho Mokoena will not be on the pitch. The midfielder, your only goal-scorer at this World Cup, is suspended for the final Group A match against South Korea.…
England flop to 0–0 against Ghana as Saka return becomes urgent
A 0–0 draw against Ghana that tested everyone's patience. England could not break Ghana down and never looked like scoring.…
Doku returns as Belgium stare down New Zealand decider
Jérémy Doku rejoined the squad Wednesday morning after a whirlwind trip to London. He left the Belgium camp to attend the birth of his son and returned less than two days later.…
Real Madrid sign Swedish teen Felicia Schröder for world record fee
Real Madrid have paid a world record fee for a teenage striker, and she is Swedish. Felicia Schröder is now a Real Madrid player.…
Switzerland face Canada with Group B top spot on the line
Wednesday night at the World Cup. Switzerland face Canada in the final Group B match, and it is for the group win.…
Ecuador face Germany with the World Cup on the line
Ecuador play Germany on Thursday at MetLife Stadium, 22:00 local time. This is it.…
Ronaldo makes history and Portugal's knockout path hangs on Colombia
Your captain answered the noise. Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals against Uzbekistan and became the first player in history to score in six different World Cups.…
Canada face Switzerland with Group B top spot on the line
Your final group-stage match kicks off Wednesday evening. Canada vs Switzerland.…
Paraguay face Australia with the knockout rounds on the line
Paraguay face Australia on Friday with the knockout rounds on the line. A win and you're through, full stop.…
Munoz fires Colombia into the last 32 as Portugal await
Your team is into the knockout rounds. Colombia beat DR Congo 1–0 Wednesday and top Group K with six points from two games.…
Mbappé scores twice as France reach the last 16
France are through. Kylian Mbappé scored twice to beat Iraq and lock up a knockout spot.…