WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Hamza becomes Egypt's youngest World Cup player as Pharaohs hold Belgium
Hamza Abdelkarim just became the youngest Egyptian to ever play at a World Cup finals. The Barcelona teenager stepped onto the pitch against Belgium and into the record books.…
Curaçao debut with a goal and a 7–1 lesson from Germany
It was historic, and it was brutal. Curaçao 1–7 Germany in Houston, your team's first World Cup match, and the gulf was immediate.…
Renard replaces Lamouchi mid-World Cup after Sweden defeat
Tunisia have sacked Sabri Lamouchi and replaced him with Hervé Renard, mid-World Cup. The decision came after your team lost the opening Group H match to Sweden.…
Haaland double sinks Iraq on World Cup return
Forty years of waiting, and Erling Haaland was there to greet you. Norway 4–1 Iraq in the Group I opener in Boston, and the Manchester City striker scored twice on his World Cup debut.…
Hidalgo the dolphin predicts Mexico will beat South Korea
A dolphin named Hidalgo at the Rinconada Aquarium in Guadalajara has picked Mexico to beat South Korea in their World Cup group stage match. The dolphin chose a ball marked with the Mexican flag over one representing South Korea, sparking excitement among fans ahead of Wednesday's fixture.…
FIFA confirms VAR error in Switzerland vs Qatar
FIFA has confirmed the cause of a controversial VAR error that marred Qatar's World Cup group-stage match against Switzerland. A "technical malfunction" led to an incorrect offside ruling, FIFA said in a statement, describing the incident as one that created a "distrustful" atmosphere around the officiating.…
Taremi speaks out as Iran grind out a messy 2–2 with New Zealand
That was exhausting. Iran drew 2–2 with New Zealand in the Group C opener on Tuesday, and the football was only half the story.…
Fenerbahçe eye Tarik Muharemovic after World Cup showing
Fenerbahçe are tracking Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic after his performances at the World Cup caught the Turkish club's attention. The left-footed centre-back started in Bosnia's historic 1–1 draw against Canada in Toronto, the nation's first ever World Cup point.…
Gyökeres and Isak set to start against Netherlands on Saturday
Sweden will start Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak together against you on Saturday. That is the word from the Swedish camp ahead of the Group H meeting.…
Mbappé brace and Olise masterclass sink Senegal in World Cup opener
Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Michael Olise ran midfield. France 3–1 Senegal in the World Cup opener at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.…
Schmid wonder strike gives Austria early World Cup lead
Austria's first World Cup match since 1998 is underway and Romano Schmid produced a moment of magic. His strike flew into the top corner, prompting the BBC commentator to call it simply: "Wonderful!".…
Modric and Croatia open against England in Dallas
Your World Cup starts today. Croatia face England in the Group L opener in Dallas on Wednesday.…
Partey loses final appeal, Ghana face Panama without him
Thomas Partey will not play against Panama tonight. A Canadian judge rejected Ghana's visa appeal on Tuesday, confirming the midfielder cannot enter the country.…
Heung-Min Son mocked, KFA boycotts Korean media at World Cup
South Korea's FA has cut off its own press corps at the World Cup, and the reason is personal. A journalist mocked captain Heung-Min Son over his military service exemption, and the squad has responded by shutting out Korean media entirely.…
Al-Amri goal earns Saudi Arabia 1–1 draw with Uruguay in World Cup opener
Saudi Arabia opened their 2026 World Cup with a 1–1 draw against Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Abdulelah Al-Amri got the goal for the Green Falcons, matching Maximiliano Araujo's strike for a Uruguay side that fired 24 shots on the night.…
Araujo scores but Uruguay stall with 24 shots
Saudi Arabia 1–1 Uruguay to open Group I, and it stings. Your team had 24 shots, dominated possession, and still walked off with a single point.…
Pulisic trains alone as Australia eye knockout spot in Seattle
Your team can seal a knockout spot on Friday. Australia face the US in Seattle, and a win or draw in this second Group D match could send the Socceroos through.…
Partey out as Panama face Ghana in Group L opener
It is here. Panama face Ghana on Wednesday at Toronto Field in the Group L opener, kick-off 20:00 Brasília time.…
Ivan Barton to referee Türkiye's World Cup clash with Paraguay
Ivan Barton is the man in the middle. The El Salvador official will referee Türkiye's World Cup group match against Paraguay.…
Neymar trains again as Romário tears into Brazil's opener
Neymar trained on Tuesday. First session in a month after that calf injury kept him out of the opener.…
Uzbekistan kick off historic World Cup debut against Colombia
Your team's World Cup debut arrives Wednesday against Colombia at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the historic venue hosting Uzbekistan's first-ever match on football's biggest stage. Fabio Cannavaro's side, a 2000/1 outsider, faces a Colombia attack built around Liverpool winger Luis Diaz.…
Vozinha shutout earns Cape Verde historic World Cup point against Spain
Cape Verde 0–0 Spain. Your team just pulled off the shock of the World Cup so far, and it was Vozinha who made it happen.…
Congo DR return as Rúben Dias misses Portugal opener
Your team is back. Congo DR face Portugal on Wednesday in the Group K opener at the 2026 World Cup, the first appearance in 52 years.…
Kamada's late strike earns Japan a point that rattles the Netherlands
Japan 2–2 Netherlands in the World Cup group opener, and Daichi Kamada's late equalizer has shaken the tournament's sense of order. Your team struck twice and walked off with a result nobody in the Dutch camp wanted to talk about.…