WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Fayzullaev scores first World Cup goal, Uzbekistan fall 3–1 to Colombia
Your team's first World Cup match is in the books. Colombia 3–1 Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday, and the scoreline does not tell the full story.…
Uruguay open with a narrow 1–0 over Saudi Arabia
Your team opened Group H with a 1–0 win over Saudi Arabia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. A clean sheet, three points, but not the kind of performance that puts anyone at ease.…
Parreira hospitalized, Ancelotti rings five changes for Haiti
Carlos Alberto Parreira is in hospital. The coach who led Brazil to the 1994 World Cup is being treated for Hodgkin's lymphoma in Rio de Janeiro.…
Trendyol's World Cup accessibility project for Turkey fans
While the on-pitch talk in Turkey is dominated by the 2–0 defeat to Australia and the heat on Vincenzo Montella, the national team's main sponsor is pushing a different kind of story. Trendyol is launching an accessibility project aimed at visually impaired fans during the 2026 World Cup, bringing audio-described match experiences and accessible digital content to supporters following the campaign from home.…
Cape Verde hold Spain 0–0 in historic World Cup debut
Your Blue Sharks walked into their first World Cup match and did not blink. Spain 0–0 Cape Verde.…
Barcola shines as France open World Cup with 3–1 win over Senegal
France beat Senegal 3–1 in the World Cup opener on Tuesday, and Bradley Barcola was the story. "C'est magique le football," Deschamps said afterwards.…
Mukau and Congo DR hold Portugal on a historic night in Philadelphia
Your team walked off the pitch in Philadelphia with a 1–1 draw against Portugal. First World Cup match in 52 years.…
Kamada strikes late as Japan hold Netherlands 2–2
Japan opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2–2 draw against the Netherlands, and it is already being talked about as more than just a point. Daichi Kamada's late equalizer forced the Dutch into defensive substitutions that manager Ronald Koeman will have to answer for, captain Virgil van Dijk was visibly frustrated afterwards.…
Haaland brace sends Norway past Iraq in World Cup opener
Norway's 28-year wait for World Cup goals ended emphatically. Erling Haaland scored twice as your team beat Iraq 4–1 in the Group I opener on June 16.…
World Cup debut ends 3–1 for Jordan against Austria
Your first World Cup match ended in a 3–1 defeat to Austria at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday. Marko Arnautovic opened the scoring, Romano Schmid doubled the lead, and Ali Olwan pulled one back before the break to keep hope alive.…
Bouaddi, 18, is the World Cup breakout star
Ayyoub Bouaddi introduced himself to the world against Brazil. The 18-year-old Lille midfielder, in just his fourth cap for Morocco, ran the midfield with a composure that belied his age, and the Dutch press are calling him the tournament's breakout sensation.…
South Africa stare down elimination ahead of Czech Republic clash
Your team opened the 2026 World Cup with a 2–0 loss to hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca. Raúl Jiménez was the difference.…
Kane hits double as England launch World Cup with 4–2 win over Croatia
Harry Kane scored twice as England beat Croatia 4–2 in Dallas on Thursday. That is ten World Cup goals for your captain, drawing him level with Gary Lineker as England's all-time top scorer at the tournament.…
Belgium held 1–1 by Egypt as Meunier takes aim
Your World Cup opened with a 1–1 draw against Egypt at Lumen Field in Seattle. Not the start you wanted.…
Portugal held 1–1 by DR Congo as Ronaldo comes under fire
A flat start. Portugal 1–1 DR Congo in the Group C opener on Wednesday night in Houston.…
Bosnia awaits and Switzerland need a win
Your team plays Bosnia and Herzegovina Thursday in the second Group B match of this World Cup, and after the 1–1 draw with Qatar, nothing less than a win will do. That Qatar result has not aged well.…
Ayari's goal stings Tunisia as Gakpo avoids Isak talk
Yasin Ayari scored in Sweden's World Cup opener and the reverberations hit differently in Tunisia. "Everyone knows they wanted me to play for them," Ayari said.…
Davies returns as Canada host Qatar in pivotal Group B clash
Your best player returns. Alphonso Davies is fit and available for Canada's second World Cup group match against Qatar in Vancouver.…
Luis Díaz fires Colombia past Uzbekistan in World Cup opener
Your World Cup is off and running. Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3–1 in the Group K opener at the Estadio Azteca, and Luis Díaz was the difference.…
Paraguay dismantled by USA, Pitta gets the call against Turkey
Your team took an early lead and still left SoFi Stadium beaten 4–1 by the United States in their Group D opener. Isidro Pitta scored first, then the US ran through Paraguay's midfield and backline for the next 80 minutes.…
Kane equals England record as Messi hits a hat-trick
England opened their World Cup with a statement. Harry Kane scored twice in a 4–2 win over Croatia on Wednesday, a match with no cards and 21 shots.…
Christie on Messi and the Tartan Army charm Rhode Island
Ryan Christie grew up watching Lionel Messi. Now he might face him at a World Cup.…
Pulisic calf injury clouds USA's Australia clash
Christian Pulisic is racing a calf problem ahead of Friday's Group D match against Australia. Brenden Aaronson laid it out plainly to reporters: "We're really hoping Christian is going to be back for the game, of course.…
Messi hat-trick opens Argentina's World Cup defense with 3–0 win
Argentina 3–0 Algeria in Kansas City on Wednesday, and Lionel Messi scored all three. A World Cup hat-trick at 38 years old.…