WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Pato Merlín barred and Mexico's group stage begins
A surreal one. The man known as Pato Merlín, a Mexican football personality famous for his duck costume, cannot enter the Estadio CDMX for Mexico's match against Czech Republic.…
Iraq face France as storms threaten Philadelphia clash
Iraq face France in Philadelphia on Monday, and it is not just Mbappé they are watching. FIFA has prepared weather disruption measures with storms forecast to hit the area during the match.…
Just shines but Egypt end New Zealand's unbeaten World Cup record
New Zealand fell 3–1 to Egypt in their second Group G match on Monday, leaving the knockout rounds hanging on one result: beat Belgium later this week. Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt claimed their first-ever World Cup victory.…
Iran blank Belgium in World Cup opener
Your team walked into this tournament with the world watching for all the wrong reasons. They answered on the pitch.…
Senegal face Haaland and Norway with World Cup hopes on the line
Senegal face Norway in Group I on Tuesday night, and a defeat could all but end the campaign. Your team lost 1–3 to France in the opener.…
Ivory Coast fall 2–1 to Germany, Acherchour wants the ceiling smashed
Your team pushed Germany hard but fell 2–1 in what was another good performance without the result to match. After beating Ecuador in the opener, Ivory Coast are still chasing that second-place finish in the group, and a Round of 16 meeting with France is very much on the table.…
Netherlands demolish Sweden 5–1, Van Hanegem still finds Koeman
That was a statement. Netherlands 5–1 Sweden, and the numbers tell a story of dominance.…
Austria face Messi and Argentina with Group J on the line
This is the one. Austria face Argentina in Group J at 18:00 UK time, and Lionel Messi is chasing the all-time World Cup scoring record.…
Modric and Croatia fall 4–2, Panama next
It started well and ended badly. Croatia lost 4–2 to England in the Group L opener in Dallas.…
Spain roll past Saudi Arabia 4–0, Yamal and Oyarzabal shine
Spain demolished Saudi Arabia 4–0 in their second World Cup Group H match on Saturday. Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal were the difference.…
Saka cleared to face Ghana as England return to full strength
Bukayo Saka returned to normal England training on Monday after managing an Achilles issue. The winger had been a doubt for the Group L meeting with Ghana at BMO Field, but Thomas Tuchel now has him available.…
Yamal tears through Saudi Arabia as Group H opens up
Your team got hit hard on Sunday. Spain 4–0 Saudi Arabia in the Group H clash, and Lamine Yamal ran the show.…
Irankunda and Metcalfe fire Australia past Turkey in World Cup opener
No new team news lands on Monday, but the feeling from Saturday's win over Turkey has not faded. Your team is one match into Group D with three points on the board.…
Valverde's Uruguay stumble to Cape Verde draw, Group H wide open
Sunday was not the night anyone expected. Uruguay 2–2 Cape Verde in Miami, and your knockout hopes now hang on the final group match.…
Panama face Croatia as Modric chases history
Your second group game is here. Panama face Croatia Monday in Group L, and the spotlight is on Luka Modric, who becomes the first outfield player to appear in five World Cups.…
Türkiye out of World Cup after Paraguay defeat, Montella stays
Two games, zero points, done. Paraguay beat your team 1–0 on Saturday and Türkiye are eliminated from the 2026 World Cup before the group stage even finishes.…
Ronaldo doubt ahead of Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Portugal face Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Group K, and Cristiano Ronaldo might not start. French outlet RMC Sport reports that Portugal fans are demanding a lineup without him, putting maximum pressure on coach Roberto Martinez.…
Cape Verde draw Uruguay 2–2 and stay unbeaten at the World Cup
Two World Cup matches, two draws against former world champions. Cape Verde 2–2 Uruguay on Saturday, after holding Spain 0–0 in the opener.…
Raphinha out of Scotland clash with thigh injury
Brazil will be without Raphinha for Wednesday's Group C match against Scotland. The winger has a right thigh injury and Ancelotti is now weighing his replacement, Luiz Henrique, Rayan, Endrick, and Gabriel Martinelli are the options.…
Colombia awaits after DR Congo earn first World Cup point
DR Congo go again. Your team face Colombia in the second Group K match on Tuesday, and after that 1–1 draw with Portugal, everything is still possible.…
Mbappé and France wait on tornado alarm ahead of Iraq match
France play Iraq tonight in their second Group I match, and the weather is the story before a ball is kicked. A tornado alarm has been issued for the area, and n-tv reports the match could face delays or even cancellation.…
Ueda draws Premier League eyes as Japan hold Netherlands 2–2
Ayase Ueda is the name on every scout's lips. Clubs from the Premier League and the Bundesliga have already approached the Feyenoord striker after his performances at this World Cup.…
Norway face Senegal with Group I control at stake
Your team is one win from taking control of Group I. Norway arrived at this World Cup after 28 years away and opened with a 4–1 demolition of Iraq.…
Jordan debut against an Algeria side fighting for survival
Your team plays Algeria tonight in Santa Clara, and the stakes are not the same for both sides. Jordan are making their World Cup debut, and Group J resumes with everything still possible.…