Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand delivered a standout performance as Iran earned a crucial point against Belgium. Iran boosted their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after battling to a goalless draw against 10-man Belgium in Group G. Beiranvand was the star of the match, producing a series of impressive saves…
Teenager Lamine Yamal starred as Spain secured their first victory of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain cruised to a convincing 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Group H, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring just 10 minutes into his first World Cup start. The 18-year-old Barcelona forward finished from close range after a low…
Japan sealed a convincing win over Tunisia to confirm the North Africans’ exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tunisia’s disappointing World Cup campaign continued after a comprehensive 4-0 defeat to Japan in Group F. Japan took control early and never looked back. Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada opened the scoring inside four minutes after…
Goalkeeper Eloy Room produced a record-equalling performance to help Curacao secure their first-ever World Cup point. Curacao made history by holding Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, earning the nation’s first point at football’s biggest tournament. Veteran goalkeeper Eloy Room was the star of the match, making…
Deniz Undav scored twice off the bench as Germany staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Ivory Coast and reach the World Cup knockout stages. Germany booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto. Ivory Coast took the lead in the 30th…
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored twice as the Netherlands delivered a dominant World Cup performance against Sweden. The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 to move to the top of Group F and take a major step toward qualification for the World Cup round of 32. Brian Brobbey opened the scoring in the fifth minute after…
Brazil claimed their first victory of the 2026 World Cup, but the performance left room for improvement. Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia to get their World Cup campaign back on track after a disappointing draw with Morocco. Matheus Cunha scored twice, while Vinicius Jr added a third goal before half-time as Brazil dominated the…
Ten-man Paraguay held off relentless Turkish pressure to secure a vital World Cup victory. Paraguay boosted their chances of reaching the World Cup Round of 32 with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Turkey, despite playing the entire second half with 10 men. Matias Galarza scored the fastest goal of the tournament so far after just…
Scotland pushed Morocco to the limit but were unable to find a late equaliser in Boston. Scotland suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Morocco in their second World Cup group match, despite a determined performance and a strong finish. Morocco controlled much of the game and looked dangerous throughout the first half. However, Scotland remained…
The United States delivered a dominant display against Australia to strengthen their grip on Group D. The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in Seattle to take a major step toward winning their World Cup group. Despite missing injured captain Christian Pulisic, the tournament co-hosts controlled the game from the start. Australia defender Cameron Burgess scored…
