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…
French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will face trial over a rape allegation dating back to 2023. Morocco captain and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France after prosecutors confirmed a rape case against him will proceed to court. A 24-year-old woman accused Hakimi of raping her at his home in…
Canada celebrated a landmark World Cup victory, but the night was overshadowed by a devastating injury to Ismael Kone. Canada recorded their first-ever World Cup win with a dominant 6-0 victory over Qatar in Vancouver, moving to the brink of qualification for the knockout stage. The hosts were already leading 3-0 when midfielder Ismael Kone…
Co-hosts Mexico booked their place in the World Cup round of 32 with a hard-fought win over South Korea. Mexico became the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 victory over South Korea in Guadalajara. The decisive moment in the clash came in the 50th…
Johan Manzambi came off the bench to score twice as Switzerland secured a commanding World Cup victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina. Switzerland defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in a group stage clash, scoring all four goals in a dramatic final 20 minutes. The breakthrough came in the 74th minute when substitute Johan Manzambi volleyed home less than three minutes…
Teboho Mokoena’s late spot-kick kept South Africa’s World Cup hopes alive. South Africa fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic after Teboho Mokoena converted an 83rd-minute penalty in their Group A clash. The Czech Republic took an early lead just five minutes into the match when Michal Sadilek finished a clever…
The Ivory Coast forward has become the latest player blocked from entering Canada during the tournament. Striker Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada ahead of Ivory Coast’s next fixture, dealing a setback to his country’s campaign. Canadian authorities reportedly refused Wahi entry on grounds that his presence could compromise the country’s immigration and…
