WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Beiranvand stonewalls Belgium as Iran grab vital Group G point
Your team walked off with a point. Iran 0–0 Belgium on Sunday in Group G, and it was built on Alireza Beiranvand's gloves.…
Thiaw rallies Senegal ahead of Norway showdown
Pape Thiaw laid it all out ahead of Senegal's Group I clash with Norway. "We are ready to die for Africa and Senegal," your coach said.…
Netherlands thrash Sweden 5–1 as Brobbey and Gravenberch shine
Your team put on a show. Five goals, a hatful of chances, and three points that send Oranje into the knockout rounds with real swagger.…
Rangnick says Austria can beat Argentina in Group J decider
Ralf Rangnick is not here to make up the numbers. Ahead of Austria's Group J decider against Argentina on Monday, your manager kept it simple: "Podemos vencer", we can win.…
Rice reveals he played through nerve pain during England's win over Croatia
Declan Rice has been playing through a hamstring nerve problem for six months, carrying the injury since before the World Cup and through England's 1–0 win against your team. He was substituted in the 62nd minute of that match after his hamstring tightened, but was back on the pitch four days later facing Ghana.…
Spain rout Saudi Arabia 4–0 and the group is back under control
Your team are exactly where they need to be. Spain demolished Saudi Arabia 4–0 in the second Group H match, and suddenly the Cape Verde draw feels distant.…
Rice and Saka injury doubts before England face Ghana
Ghana face England on Tuesday in their second Group L match, and England's camp is giving you plenty to track. Declan Rice revealed he has been managing hamstring nerve pain since January, calling the fixture schedule "obscene" for club and country.…
Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4–0, Cape Verde showdown looms
Rodri played the full 90 minutes on Sunday as Spain dismantled Saudi Arabia 4–0 in Group H. Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Mikel Merino, Marc Cucurella, and Nico Williams all featured in a Spanish side that looked every bit the contender.…
Cape Verde draw 2–2 with Uruguay as Viñas fair play row takes over
Another draw, another night of questions. Cape Verde 2–2 Uruguay in Miami on Sunday, and your team has now taken just two points from two World Cup group matches.…
Paraguay looms Friday with Australia on the brink of the last 16
Your team stunned Turkey 2–0 in the Group D opener. Now Paraguay.…
Panama face Croatia with World Cup knockout hopes at stake
Panama face Croatia on June 23 in a match that likely decides who advances from Group L. After opening with that 7–1 demolition of Onda Azul, Carlos Queiroz's side now confront a win-or-go-home scenario against the 2018 finalists.…
Türkiye eliminated from World Cup after Paraguay defeat
Türkiye are done. The Paraguay match sealed it.…
Cape Verde unbeaten after Spain and Uruguay draws, knockout round one point away
Two matches, two draws, and your team are still unbeaten at their first World Cup. Cape Verde opened with Spain 0–0 and followed it with Uruguay 2–2 on Sunday.…
Khusanov and Uzbekistan step into the Azteca spotlight
Your team's World Cup debut is set. Uzbekistan face Colombia at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.…
Cunha scores twice as Brazil roll past Haiti, Neymar cleared for Scotland
Brazil beat Haiti 3–0 and Matheus Cunha grabbed two of them. Wearing the number 9 shirt, he looked like a man who intends to keep it.…
Karimov out until Congo DR group stage meeting
Uzbekistan right-back Karimov will miss his team's first two World Cup group matches and is only expected to be fit for matchday three, which happens to be against Congo DR. That is potentially useful news for your side, picking up an opponent whose defensive options are already stretched by injury.…
Japan hold Netherlands 2–2, Sweden awaits Friday
Japan 2–2 Netherlands. Daichi Kamada scored a late equalizer that felt like more than just one point.…
Mbappé hits 100 caps as France begin the chase for a third star
Kylian Mbappé earns his 100th cap for France in the World Cup opener against Senegal. He is 27.…
Norway face Senegal with the knockout stage one result away
The equation is simple. Norway face Senegal at MetLife Stadium in the early hours of Tuesday (02:00 CEST, night to June 23) and a result could send your team through to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.…
Saibari strikes twice and Morocco are rolling
Ismael Saibari is having himself a World Cup. Morocco drew Brazil 1–1 in the Group C opener, and Saibari scored the goal of the night.…
Jordan face Algeria with World Cup survival at stake
This is it. Jordan face Algeria in Santa Clara with World Cup survival on the line.…
Belgium held 0–0 by Iran, Garcia on the brink
Your team could not break through. Belgium drew 0–0 with Iran at Lumen Field on Sunday, and that means two points from the first two Group G matches.…
Saka back in training as England prepare for Ghana
Bukayo Saka is back in full training ahead of England's second World Cup group match against Ghana on Tuesday. That is the image every fan wanted to see.…
Japan awaits after Netherlands rout Sweden 5–1
The real story now is what comes after the 5–1. Sweden face Japan on Friday in Group F, the match that will define whether this campaign has legs.…