WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Cherki pushes for a start after France beat Senegal 3–1
Your team is off and running. France beat Senegal 3–1 in the World Cup opener on Saturday, with Rayan Cherki coming off the bench to make an impression.…
Sampaio to ref Norway vs Senegal after card-heavy opener
Wilton Pereira Sampaio will officiate Norway against Senegal. The Brazilian referee made headlines in the tournament opener, Mexico 2–0 South Africa, where he handed out a record number of red cards.…
Saibari stunner beats Scotland and Morocco takes control of Group C
Your team is nearly through to the knockout stage. Morocco 1–0 Scotland, and Ismael Saibari did it again, a goal worthy of the World Cup stage.…
O'Neil set for Ipswich as Saka and Rashford become Ghana doubts
Gary O'Neil is set to leave Strasbourg and take over as Ipswich head coach. The former Manchester United midfielder returns to England management with the Championship club.…
Sweden can seal last 16 spot against rattled Netherlands
Sweden's second Group F match kicks off Saturday at 19:00 CEST in Monterrey. A win against the Netherlands puts your team on the brink of the knockout round, after that 5–1 demolition of Tunisia in the opener.…
Manzambi double powers Switzerland past Bosnia 4–1 at the World Cup
Johan Manzambi scored twice and Switzerland are alive in Group B. The Freiburg forward bagged a brace in a 4–1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina at the World Cup on Saturday, a result that washes away some of the frustration from the opening draw against Qatar.…
Pacho's promise as Ecuador face Advocaat and a must-win
That is the math. Ecuador face Curaçao on Saturday in their second Group E match, and anything less than three points leaves you staring at elimination.…
Portugal draw 1–1 with DR Congo, Ronaldo criticism erupts
Your team opened the World Cup with a flat draw. Portugal 1–1 DR Congo in the group stage opener, and the reaction has been harsh.…
Galarza's 64-second goal downs Turkey as 10-man Paraguay survive
Paraguay 0–1 Turkey in Houston and your team took a giant step toward the knockout stage. Matías Galarza scored after 64 seconds.…
Kone out of World Cup after surgery, Canada beat Qatar 6–0
Ismael Kone's World Cup is over. The Canada midfielder underwent successful surgery on a broken leg suffered in the 6–0 win over Qatar on Thursday.…
Khusanov apologises for cameraman collision in Colombia clash
Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov has apologised after crashing into a cameraman during Colombia's World Cup group stage match. "Het spijt me", I'm sorry, Khusanov said, offering the cameraman his shirt as a gesture of goodwill.…
Turkey eliminated as Paraguay squeeze through
Paraguay 1–0 Turkey on Friday, and Turkey are gone from the World Cup. They played the second half against ten men and still could not find a goal.…
Saibari scores after 70 seconds as Scotland fall to Morocco
Scotland 0–1 Morocco and your World Cup is suddenly hanging by a thread. Ismael Saibari scored after 70 seconds.…
Ivory Coast await without Ndicka as Germany eye last 16
Germany face Ivory Coast in Toronto on Saturday at 22:00 CEST, the second Group E match for Nagelsmann's side. A win all but seals the round of 16.…
Lisandro back, Algeria lodge Messi complaint, Alvarez to start
Lisandro Martínez is back, and nobody saw this timeline coming. The Manchester United defender has completed what MARCA calls a "miraculous recovery" and is available for Argentina at this World Cup.…
Freeman and Pepi send USA into World Cup knockout stage
Your team is through. USA 2–0 Australia on Friday night in Seattle, and the round of 32 is booked with a game to spare.…
Haiti out of World Cup after Brazil's second-half surge
It is over. Brazil 3–0 Haiti in Los Angeles, and your team is eliminated from the 2026 World Cup with one group match still to play.…
Algeria complain to FIFA after Messi hat-trick
Your federation is not letting this go. Algeria have filed an official complaint with FIFA over Lionel Messi's challenge during the World Cup opener.…
Renard takes over Tunisia with Japan clash looming
Your World Cup is not over. Tunisia sacked Sabri Lamouchi after one match, the 5–1 collapse against Sweden, and Herve Renard is now in charge.…
Germany run riot as Curaçao's World Cup debut turns brutal
Your team's World Cup debut was a lesson. Germany 7–1 Curaçao in the Group E opener in Houston.…
Mexico first to the knockout stage after 1–0 win over South Korea
Your team is the first nation to qualify for the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup. Mexico beat South Korea 1–0 on Thursday night in Guadalajara, and with Switzerland's win over Bosnia later, the math locked in.…
Qatar thrashed 6–0, face FIFA investigation after mass brawl
Qatar were dismantled 6–0 by Canada on Thursday in their World Cup group stage match, but the result was only half the story. A mass confrontation broke out at the full-time whistle, and former FIFA official Keith Hackett did not hold back.…
Switzerland 4–1 Bosnia, Qatar decider awaits
That one hurts. Your team fell apart after Tarik Muharemovic got a red card and Switzerland ran in four on Thursday in Los Angeles.…
Elijah Just has Celtic circling after World Cup brace for New Zealand
Elijah Just's two-goal World Cup debut against Iran has put Celtic back on alert, with Martin O'Neill urging the club to move quickly before others pounce. "He's really announced himself on the global stage with those two goals for New Zealand against Iran in their first game at the World Cup," O'Neill said, backing the Motherwell winger for a step up to the Scottish champions.…