WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Victor Munoz picks Liverpool as Spain's possession problem shows up again
Victor Munoz is heading to Anfield. Liverpool have beaten Newcastle to the Osasuna midfielder, with the deal now confirmed.…
Koubek's Czechia held 1–1, World Cup hopes hang in the balance
Your team needed a win Friday, and they did not get it. Czechia 1–1 South Africa in the second group match, and the result leaves Group A wide open.…
Kim howler gifts Mexico win, South Korea face decisive South Africa clash
Luis Romo scored in the 49th minute, and that was enough. Mexico 1–0 South Korea in the Group A showdown on Friday, and Mexico became the first team to book a spot in the last 32.…
Pulisic in doubt as Socceroos face USA for Group D
Christian Pulisic is not a sure thing for the USA's World Cup clash with Australia on Saturday. USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino was noncommittal on Friday.…
Al-Owais stands tall as Saudi Arabia look to Spain
Sunday. That is when Saudi Arabia face Spain in the second Group H match, with the group lead on the line.…
Saka set to return for Panama clash, Tuchel confirms
England will likely be without Bukayo Saka when they face Panama in the final World Cup Group L match. Thomas Tuchel said the Arsenal forward will be "nursed through the next week of training" but is not expected to start until that Panama clash, missing the Ghana fixture first.…
Uruguay must beat Cape Verde after Saudi draw
A 1–1 draw with Saudi Arabia turns Sunday's match against Cape Verde into a must-win for your team. Marcelo Bielsa's side need three points on Matchday 2 to keep the knockout stage path open, with Federico Valverde and Darwin Núñez expected to lead the push at Hard Rock Stadium.…
Arshavin joins Uzbekistan fans at the Azteca
The man who scored four at Anfield in 2009 was in Mexico City on Wednesday, standing with your supporters. Reddit caught it: a photo of Andrey Arshavin mixed in with the Uzbekistan crowd at the Azteca for the Colombia opener (Reddit 1).…
Montella fires back and Paraguay call it a 6-point final
Vincenzo Montella has told critics to back off his players after the 2–0 defeat to Australia. "They're men, not robots," the Türkiye coach said, pushing back against the wave of criticism that followed the Group D opener.…
Neymar out for Haiti clash, Ancelotti backs Endrick
No Neymar tonight. Brazil's star forward is out of the Haiti match with a calf injury and is now doubtful for the Scotland game too.…
Vozinha shuts out Spain, Uruguay next for Cape Verde
0–0. Cape Verde's first World Cup match, and your goalkeeper walked off a hero.…
Konaté signs for Real Madrid as France rotate for Iraq
Ibrahima Konaté is heading to Real Madrid. The France centre-back joins on a free transfer when his Liverpool contract expires, Real Madrid confirmed as part of their summer business.…
Congo DR hold Portugal 1–1 and the world can't stop talking about Ronaldo
Congo DR walked into the World Cup and walked out with a point. Portugal 1–1 República Democrática do Congo in the Group K opener Wednesday.…
Kamada strike earns Japan a point the Dutch cannot forget
Your team walked out of the World Cup opener with a point that Europe is still talking about. Daichi Kamada grabbed the late equalizer and the 2–2 draw against the Netherlands on Sunday landed like a statement.…
Haaland double sinks Iraq, Norway face Senegal test
Your team is back on the World Cup stage and Erling Haaland made sure it counted. Two goals from the striker gave Norway a winning start against Iraq in Group I.…
Jordan Bos fastest at the World Cup, hits 37 km/h
Jordan Bos is the quickest player at this World Cup so far. The Feyenoord man clocked just under 37 km/h in Australia's group match against Turkey, according to tournament tracking data.…
Clarke warns Scotland as Morocco loom large in Group C
Your team face Scotland on Friday in a massive Group C match. Scotland manager Steve Clarke did not hold back.…
Kane double sinks Croatia in World Cup opener
England 4–2 Croatia. Harry Kane scored twice, and Thomas Tuchel called it "the full package".…
Mokoena penalty keeps South Africa alive at World Cup
Teboho Mokoena. A cool penalty in the 83rd minute, and South Africa have their first World Cup point since 2010.…
Lukaku fit, Garcia aligned, Iran on Sunday
Your team faces Iran on Sunday, and there is no split in the camp. Rudi Garcia and the players are on the same wavelength about how Belgium will play.…
Timber out for Netherlands clash as Sweden train fully
Quinten Timber will miss Saturday's match against Sweden. The Dutch midfielder is out with a concussion.…
Manzambi and Vargas fire Switzerland past Bosnia 4–1
Switzerland 4–1 Bosnia-Herzegovina, and the night belonged to the substitutes. Murat Yakin sent on Johan Manzambi and Rubén Vargas in the second half with the score still goalless, and the pair delivered four goals between them.…
Portugal's opener fallout: Ronaldo criticism, squad tension, and a Dias return
One game in and the knives are out. Luís Aguilar did not hold back on SIC Notícias: "Cristiano Ronaldo has to be at the service of the team, not the team at the service of him".…
Canada rout Qatar 6–0 as Koné suffers double leg fracture
Your team did it. Canada 6–0 Qatar on Thursday night, the country's first-ever World Cup victory.…