WORLD CUP NEWS
Daily World Cup 2026 briefs — every nation, written the moment the story breaks.
Lamouchi sacked as Sweden put five past Tunisia in World Cup opener
Tunisia fired their coach overnight. Sabri Lamouchi is out, removed immediately after Sweden thrashed his side 5–1 in Monterrey on Sunday.…
Embolo keeps scoring when Switzerland need him most
Breel Embolo has a habit of showing up when Switzerland open a tournament. The Stade Rennais forward scored against Qatar in Saturday's 1–1 draw, extending a personal streak that now spans multiple recent international competitions, he has found the net in Switzerland's opening match each time, according to Marca.…
Diallo's late strike ends Ecuador's 19-game unbeaten run
Ecuador 0–1 Côte d'Ivoire. Philadelphia.…
Ronaldo's sixth World Cup begins Wednesday against DR Congo
Your World Cup starts Wednesday against DR Congo in the group stage opener. Cristiano Ronaldo walks out for his sixth World Cup, no other player has done that for Portugal.…
Canada draw with Bosnia as Davies watches from the sideline
Your team got off the mark. Canada 1–1 Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup opener on Friday.…
Paraguay fall 4–1 to US, Turkey test looms next
That was rough. The United States ran over your team 4–1 in their World Cup opener on Friday, and the scoreline does not flatter the hosts.…
Tunisia sack Lamouchi, Renard takes over mid-tournament
Tunisia have fired head coach Sabri Lamouchi following a 5–1 defeat to Sweden in their World Cup opener. The decision came fast.…
McGinn goal downs Haiti, McLean red card controversy brews
Scotland 1–0 Haiti in the World Cup opener on Sunday. John McGinn scored the only goal at Gillette Stadium, and that was enough.…
Falcao tips Colombia for the final as camp clip goes viral
Radamel Falcao believes your team can go all the way. The former striker predicted Colombia will reach the World Cup final in 2026, speaking ahead of the Group K opener against Uzbekistan on 18 June.…
Pulisic trains individually but set for Australia clash
Christian Pulisic trained individually on Monday, but the word out of camp is that he remains on track to face Australia on Friday. No reason to panic.…
Neymar out as Haiti prepare for Brazil
Brazil will be without Neymar when they face Haiti on Friday. The forward missed training and additional tests confirmed he will not be available for the group C match.…
Messi muscle concern and Scaloni's warning before Algeria
Your team kicks off the World Cup defense Tuesday night against Algeria in Kansas City, and Lionel Messi is nursing a muscle issue that could limit his minutes. The knock has been the dominant talking point in the buildup.…
Saibari to Bayern for €55m as Germany eye Saturday qualification
Ismael Saibari is joining Bayern Munich. The PSV midfielder and Moroccan international will cost €55m, and Bavarian Football Works calls it a done deal.…
Algeria open World Cup against Argentina with Zidane in goal
It is here. Algeria face Argentina in Kansas City on Tuesday, the opening match of Group H at the 2026 World Cup.…
Egypt draw Belgium 1–1, first World Cup win still waiting
Egypt 1–1 Belgium in the Group G opener in Seattle. Emam Ashour put the Pharaohs ahead in the 19th minute.…
FIFA probes VAR official after Curaçao's World Cup debut
FIFA is investigating VAR assistant Shaun Evans over an alleged far-right hand gesture made before the Germany 7–1 Curaçao match on Saturday. The gesture was caught on camera during pre-match duties.…
Lamouchi on the brink after Tunisia's 1–5 World Cup collapse
Tunisia 1–5 Sweden in the World Cup opener, and Sabri Lamouchi is already facing the sack. Reports out of the Tunisia camp say the coach could be fired after just one match, a decision that would make him the first managerial casualty of the tournament.…
Mexico vs South Korea group decider set for Friday
Mexico face South Korea on Friday 19 June in a Group A match that could decide who tops the group. With both teams eyeing the knockout rounds, the stakes are straightforward: win and you take control of the group.…
Arnold says Iraq can shock the world at the World Cup
Graham Arnold is not here just to make up the numbers. The Iraq head coach says your team can do something the world will not see coming at this World Cup.…
Kamada equaliser keeps Asia rolling, Qatar vs Canada looms Thursday
Daichi Kamada scored a late equaliser as Japan drew with the Netherlands at the World Cup. Another Asian team taking points off European opposition.…
Bosnia open with 1–1 draw, Switzerland next in Group B decider
Your team opened their World Cup with a 1–1 draw against Canada, and now the real test waits. Switzerland are next on Thursday, level on points, and this game feels like the one that decides who controls Group B.…
New Zealand open World Cup 2026 against Iran in Los Angeles
After 16 years away, New Zealand are back. The All Whites face Iran in the Group G opener at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.…
Iran face New Zealand in World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium
Iran open their seventh World Cup campaign Tuesday at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, facing New Zealand in Group G. The match kicks off a tournament where your team has never advanced past the group stage.…
Amad Diallo strikes late as Ivory Coast open World Cup with Ecuador win
Ivory Coast 1–0 Ecuador. Amad Diallo, youngest ever Ivorian World Cup goalscorer, won it at the death.…