FIFA World Cup 2026
He broke the deadlock, unlocking the Senegalese defence in the 66th minute to score a record-equalling 57th goal for his country.
Published 17 Jun, 2026 06:57am
The win put Norway top of Group I on goal difference, level with France on three points.
Published 17 Jun, 2026 05:40am
Kylian Mbappe struck twice to lead France to a dominant 3-1 victory over Senegal in World Cup Group I on Tuesday.
Updated 17 Jun, 2026 07:00am
FIFA commissioned photographs of all players and coaches ahead of the tournament for display on big screens at stadiums and on digital media.
Published 17 Jun, 2026 02:34am
After the final whistle on Monday in Atlanta, the Cape Verde goalkeeper broke down in tears, in part because his mother had not been able to travel to see his heroics against Spain.
Published 17 Jun, 2026 01:36am
The 34-year-old striker did physical work on the pitch and had some contact with the ball.
Published 17 Jun, 2026 01:13am
The draw dents Iran’s hopes of progressing to the knockouts for the first time.
Updated 16 Jun, 2026 09:31am
The France captain drew a blank in warm-up games against Ivory Coast and Northern Ireland and ended the season at Real Madrid without a trophy, despite finishing as La Liga’s top scorer.
Updated 16 Jun, 2026 09:20am
For Belgium, this tournament is likely the last chance for the remnants of their golden generation to better their third-placed finish in Russia eight years ago and finally win silverware.
Updated 16 Jun, 2026 07:48am
Despite enjoying 74 per cent possession and laying siege to the Cape Verde goal, the 2010 world champions were unable to find a breakthrough.
Published 15 Jun, 2026 11:33pm
Germany struck 69 seconds into the second half, Musiala running on to Joshua Kimmich’s pass and scoring from a tight angle.
Published 15 Jun, 2026 05:58am
For Iran and New Zealand, the match also represents a chance to change familiar World Cup narratives.
Updated 15 Jun, 2026 10:14am
Four-time champions' win against smallest nation to qualify for World Cup puts them in good position to progress to knockouts.
Published 15 Jun, 2026 12:18am
Political controversies have put a dampener on the buzz surrounding the World Cup.
Published 14 Jun, 2026 04:03pm
Miro Muheim’s own goal earns Qatar a 1-1 draw with Switzerland.
Published 14 Jun, 2026 10:43am
If the action on the field changes that, here’s what to look out for in terms of teams and players at the Fifa World Cup.
Updated 14 Jun, 2026 04:19pm
The US is now in a strong position to progress from Group ‘D’, which also contains next Friday’s opposition Australia, and Turkiye.
Updated 14 Jun, 2026 11:21am
Dutch fans are optimistic that their team will win the World Cup this time after losing three finals.
Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:21am
It was the latest indication that the expected rush of soccer fans to host cities in the United States has yet to fully materialise.
Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:48pm
Folarin Balogun becomes the first US player to score twice in a World Cup game since the 1930 tournament.
Published 13 Jun, 2026 11:17am
Brazil has endured three turbulent years, four managers and a series of disappointments.
Updated 13 Jun, 2026 11:21am
Despite strong showings in the European Championship in recent years, Turkiye have not played at a World Cup since making the semi-finals in 2002.
Updated 13 Jun, 2026 11:30am
The Koreans had their game plan and stuck to it, taking it to the Czechs throughout, with silky, intricate play and precision passes that put their opponents on the back foot.
Published 13 Jun, 2026 05:23am
Congress fails to extend Surveillance Act’s section that allows warrantless surveillance of foreign targets.
Published 13 Jun, 2026 05:22am
Cyle Larin got Canada’s goal after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead with a header in the 21st minute in Toronto.
Published 13 Jun, 2026 02:36am
“Let me just say that our $60 entry price is the lowest entry price of any American sports in the play-off phases,” Infantino says.
Updated 12 Jun, 2026 10:46am
Gordon and Jude Bellingham were the big winners as the latter edged ahead of Morgan Rogers in the battle to start behind Harry Kane in attack.
Updated 12 Jun, 2026 09:43am
Three players sent off during World Cup opener; Shakira and Burna Boy perform during opening ceremony in Mexico City.
Published 12 Jun, 2026 02:43am
FIFA has faced stinging criticism over the eye-watering costs of tickets.
Published 11 Jun, 2026 02:10pm
The atmosphere is expected to be festive as more than 80,000 fans pack the renovated Azteca for the first match of the expanded 48-team tournament.
Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am
