Lamine Yamal inspired Spain to a dominant 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup 2026, scoring once and creating constant danger. Mikel Oyarzabal added a brace as Spain secured a place in the knockout stage with a commanding display.
Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey scored two goals each as the Netherlands dismantled Sweden 5-1 in a Group F clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The emphatic victory lifted the Dutch to the top of the standings ahead of Sweden.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Neymar will be available for the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C clash against Scotland. The star forward's return comes as Brazil monitor Raphinha's injury and seek to secure progression to the knockout stage.
Paraguay midfielder Matias Galarza set a new FIFA World Cup 2026 record by scoring after just 64 seconds against Türkiye. The strike eclipsed Morocco's Ismael Saibari and gave Paraguay a dream start in a crucial Group D encounter.
Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil defeated Haiti 2-0 to climb to the top of Group C at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The victory eased pressure on Carlo Ancelotti's side and confirmed Haiti as the tournament's first eliminated team.
Portugal defender Ruben Dias has defended Cristiano Ronaldo after criticism of the veteran forward's performance in the 1-1 draw against DR Congo. Dias insisted the squad remains united behind Ronaldo ahead of key FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage matches.
Ismael Saibari's goal after just 71 seconds handed Morocco a deserved 1-0 victory over Scotland and sent them to the top of Group C. The North Africans dominated throughout and moved closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.
Johan Manzambi came off the bench to score twice as Switzerland defeated 10-man Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in Group B of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The victory lifted the Swiss to the top of the standings after two matches.
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as defending champions Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J opener. The 38-year-old equalled Miroslav Klose’s World Cup scoring record with 16 goals during another historic international appearance.
Erling Haaland scored twice on his FIFA World Cup debut as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their Group I opener. Leo Østigård also scored, while an own goal helped Norway secure a comfortable victory and move to the top of the group.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola also played key roles as Les Bleus overcame a strong Senegal challenge to begin their campaign with a victory.
Daichi Kamada's late equaliser helped Japan secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. The Dutch twice took the lead through Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville, but Japan responded on both occasions.
John McGinn’s first-half strike gave Scotland a 1-0 win over Haiti in Boston, ending a 36-year wait for a World Cup victory. The Group C encounter saw Scotland dominate spells while Haiti missed key chances to equalise.
Vinicius Jr and Ismael Saibari scored superb goals as Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in their Group C clash in New York. Both sides created chances in an entertaining contest that saw strong goalkeeping performances from Alisson and Bounou.
Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage-time header earned Qatar a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland, securing the nation's first FIFA World Cup point on foreign soil. The Swiss dominated proceedings but paid the price for missed chances as Qatar struck late to salvage a historic result.
South Korea came from behind to defeat Czechia 3-1 in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match. Goals from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu completed the comeback after Ladislav Krejci's opener, extending Korea’s impressive run against European opponents.
