WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Kimmich on Spain's scare and why World Cup minnows bite back
Joshua Kimmich has been around long enough to see the shift. After Spain drew 1–1 with Cabo Verde, the Germany captain said it plainly: "Generally speaking, it's getting more difficult to win games".…
Brazil are chaotic, no Neymar, and Haiti can frustrate them
Brazil are wounded, chaotic, and coming for you on Friday. The 1–1 draw with Morocco in their opener has rattled them badly.…
Curaçao's debut ends 7–1, Ecuador showdown next
Curaçao walked onto a World Cup pitch for the first time Sunday, and yes, Germany ran away with it 7–1 in Houston. The scoreline hurts.…
Renard arrives and Tunisia face Japan in a must-win Sunday
Tunisia face Japan in their second Group F match on Sunday, June 21. After the 5–1 defeat to Sweden, nothing short of a win keeps the knockout dream alive.…
André Jardine leaves América for Shabab Al-Ahli
André Jardine has left América to take over at Shabab Al-Ahli in the UAE, the club confirmed on Wednesday. He is the most successful manager in América's history, and his exit lands while Mexico are co-hosting a World Cup, jarring timing for fans who saw him as the domestic benchmark.…
Qatar hold Switzerland amid VAR chaos, Canada up next
Your team walked away from the Switzerland match with a point and a storm of controversy. The 1–1 draw in Group B hinged on a penalty that should never have stood, FIFA's semi-automated offside technology failed during the incident involving Breel Embolo.…
Haaland double sinks Iraq in World Cup return
Iraq opened their World Cup return with a 4–1 loss to Norway in Boston on Monday, and Erling Haaland did exactly what everyone feared he would. Two goals.…
Bosnia face Switzerland with Group B wide open
Your team goes into Thursday's match against Switzerland with a real shot. Both sides drew their openers, Bosnia-Herzegovina 1–1 against Canada in Toronto and Switzerland 1–1 against Qatar.…
Belgium next for Iran as Meunier calls out teammates
Belgium await Iran on Sunday in what shapes up as the second group match of your World Cup campaign. The fixture comes four days after Iran open against New Zealand, and the Belgian camp is already making noise, veteran Thomas Meunier has publicly criticised the younger generation of Red Devils for their attitude, saying they "dance all day and listen to bad music".…
Diallo and Ivory Coast one result from history against Germany
Ivory Coast's World Cup campaign hits its defining moment Saturday when they face Germany in a match that could send them to the knockout stages for the first time ever. After Amad Diallo's 90th-minute winner stunned Ecuador 1–0 in the Group E opener, Emerse Fae's side now sits one result away from history.…
Depay and Kluivert fitness row splits Dutch camp ahead of Sweden
A single decision has split the camp. The Dutch staff gave the squad a day off and now face direct criticism over how they are handling players who are not fully fit, Memphis Depay and Justin Kluivert among them.…
Sadio Diallo becomes youngest African World Cup scorer as Senegal fall to France
France 3–1 Senegal at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday. The scoreline does not tell your team's story.…
Modrić leads Croatia into World Cup opener against England
Your team walks into Dallas Stadium tonight. England are waiting.…
Romano Schmid stunner leads Austria past Jordan 3–1 in World Cup opener
Romano Schmid scored a beauty in the 20th minute and your team took control. Austria beat Jordan 3–1 in the Group J opener on Monday.…
Partey out as Ghana open World Cup against Panama
Thomas Partey will not play against Panama. The appeal to Canadian authorities was rejected, and Ghana's most important midfielder is ruled out of the World Cup opener.…
Spain stumble to 0–0 draw with Cape Verde in World Cup opener
Your team fired blanks against World Cup debutants on Tuesday. Spain 0–0 Cape Verde in Atlanta, and the European champions could not find a way through.…
Drone over South Korea training raises spy fears before Mexico
A drone was spotted over South Korea's training session on Wednesday, days before the Group A showdown with Mexico at the World Cup. Korean military personnel at the camp intercepted the drone and are treating it as a possible espionage attempt.…
Czechia face South Africa with World Cup hopes on the line
Czechia face South Africa on Thursday in a match that will define their 2026 World Cup. The 2–1 loss to South Korea in the opener leaves zero margin, anything short of a result and the knockout stage is out of reach.…
Al-Ahli sign Kinteh for record fee as Renard lands Tunisia job
Al-Ahli have agreed a deal with Tromsø for Gambian defender Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, and the Norwegian club are calling it a record sale. The 20-year-old centre-back has been one of the Eliteserien's standout young players, and the fee is the highest Tromsø have ever received.…
Berhalter fires at Australia ahead of Group D clash
Friday is USA in Group D. Sebastian Berhalter lit the fuse in the buildup: "I think one [of this team's core beliefs] is that we're American.…
Uruguay wait as World Cup kicks off
The 2026 World Cup has started, but your team is still waiting. Uruguay debut against Saudi Arabia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.…
Panama close state offices ahead of World Cup opener against Ghana
Panama are not here to make up the numbers. State offices across the country closed Wednesday so everyone could watch the World Cup opener against Ghana.…
Uzbekistan make World Cup debut against Colombia
Uzbekistan walk out at the Estadio Azteca for their first World Cup match. Colombia.…
Montella under pressure as Türkiye head into Paraguay clash
Your team lost 2–0 to Australia in the World Cup opener in Vancouver, and the fallout is brutal. Fatih Terim did not hold back, saying the side looked like they were "not playing, but wasting time".…