Messi equalled the World Cup all-time scoring record as Argentina began their title defence in style. Lionel Messi scored a stunning hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making history in the process. The Argentina captain found the net three times in a 3-0 victory, taking his…
The Manchester City striker scored twice to lead Norway to a convincing victory in their opening World Cup match. Erling Haaland announced his arrival on the FIFA World Cup stage with a brilliant two-goal performance as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their Group stage opener. The 25-year-old striker opened the scoring in the first half,…
Kylian Mbappe broke France’s scoring record as Les Bleus opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal. France secured all three points in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match after defeating Senegal 3-1 in New Jersey, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice to become the country’s all-time leading goalscorer. After a difficult…
Iran came from behind on two occasions to earn a hard-fought 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their opening Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Iran denied New Zealand a historic World Cup victory after staging two comebacks in an entertaining encounter in Los Angeles. New Zealand took an early lead through…
Maxi Araujo’s late goal denied Saudi Arabia a famous victory in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Uruguay came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in a thrilling Group H clash, preventing the Saudis from repeating the opening-game heroics that stunned Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. Saudi…
A late own goal denied Egypt a historic victory as Belgium fought back to earn a point in their World Cup opener. Egypt came close to securing their first-ever FIFA World Cup win but were held to a 1-1 draw by Belgium in their opening Group G match in Seattle. Emam Ashour gave Egypt the…
Cape Verde produced one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by holding Spain to a goalless draw in Atlanta. Cape Verde frustrated the reigning European champions throughout their Group H opener, earning a historic 0-0 draw in their first-ever World Cup match. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Spain failed…
Alexander Isak scored and provided two assists as Sweden made a flying start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1 in Monterrey, with Liverpool striker Alexander Isak delivering a standout performance on his World Cup debut. Yasin Ayari opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a powerful strike before Isak…
The Manchester United winger scored a stunning late goal to give Ivory Coast a crucial victory over Ecuador. Ivory Coast made a winning start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after Amad Diallo scored a superb 90th-minute winner to secure a 1-0 victory against Ecuador in Philadelphia. The substitute curled home a brilliant finish…
Daichi Kamada’s late goal earned Japan a valuable point in a dramatic 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Japan and the Netherlands shared the spoils in one of the most entertaining matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, drawing 2-2 in Dallas. After a goalless first half, Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk opened the…
