Portugal held to draw by DR Congo in World Cup 2026 opener
Joao Neves opens the scoring for Portugal with early goal, but Yoane Wissa equalises in first-half injury time.
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Iran will have to leave US hours after every World Cup match, official says
Mehdi Torabi issued a new visa after previous one expired when team returned to Mexico following the New Zealand game.
US sprinter Noah Lyles sets world best 150m time at Golden Spike meet
Lyles clocks 14.67 seconds, edges Dambile of South Africa for gold while Australian teenager Gout Gout finishes third.
Ghana’s Partey loses appeal to overturn Canadian visa refusal for World Cup
Thomas Partey will not be able to enter Canada for Ghana's first World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday.
Mbappe breaks scoring record in France win over Senegal in World Cup
Kylian Mbappe becomes France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals, two goals off record World Cup scorer Miroslav Klose.
Argentina vs Algeria: LIVE – World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream service.
South Korea World Cup squad at odds with media over Son Heung-min mockery
South Korean players reportedly refrain from speaking to national media outside official World Cup commitments.
Ronaldo’s last dance as Portugal face DR Congo in World Cup: All to know
Team news, prediction, and lineups as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal begin quest for maiden Cup trophy against DR Congo.
World Cup: Can Senegal stun France again? Predictions, schedule on Day 6
France take on Senegal in a repeat of their famous 2002 opener while Messi's Argentina face Algeria in Kansas City.
Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms
Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms
Iran draw 2-2 with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup match
Elijah Just scored both of New Zealand's goals in either half; Rezaeian and Mohebbi levelled for Iran in Group G game.
Who is Vozinha, Cape Verde’s viral goalkeeper at the World Cup?
From his hometown of Sao Vicente in Cape Verde, Vozinha has been his jersey name throughout his club career.
Saudi Arabia draw 1–1 against Uruguay in World Cup opening game
Abdulelah Alamri gives Saudi Arabia a first-half lead before Maxi Araujo equalises late in the Group H game in Miami.
Duck, duck, goal: bird dressed in Mexico’s World Cup jersey scores on social media
Images of Merlin, a two-year-old duck, parading on the streets of Mexico City celebrated by fans on social media
Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored the goals, but a duck stole the show.
As Mexico celebrated its World Cup-opening victory over South Africa on Thursday, Merlin, a two-year-old duck dressed in the national team’s colors, became an unlikely internet sensation and the tournament’s first unofficial mascot.
Continue reading...Egypt draw 1–1 with Belgium at World Cup group game
Emam Ashour's first international goal gave Egypt the lead, before veteran Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal to equalise.
Iran vs New Zealand live: World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, protest news, score, team sheets, score, photos and text commentary stream from Los Angeles.
France vs Senegal: World Cup 2026 – Mbappe, teams, lineups, start, Dembele
Two-time champions France begin their Group I campaign by taking on Senegal in New York New Jersey on Tuesday.
Tunisia sack boss Sabri Lamouchi after World Cup thrashing by Sweden
Tunisia coach Sabri Lamouchi pays the price for 5-1 football defeat to Sweden in Group F opener at World Cup 2026.
Spain held to shock draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener
Lamine Yamal comes off the bench but cannot help Spain overcome World Cup debutants Cape Verde in 0-0 draw.
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in strong start to World Cup
Two goals from Ayari and one each from Isak, Gyokeres and Svanberg take Sweden to the top of Group F in Monterrey.