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…
Germany recovered from an early scare to cruise past World Cup debutants Curacao in Houston. Germany began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 7-1 victory over Curacao in their Group E opener on Saturday. Despite conceding a surprise equaliser in the first half, the four-time world champions responded in emphatic fashion to…
Nestory Irankunda became Australia’s youngest World Cup goalscorer in a stunning 2-0 victory over Turkey. Australia made a winning start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Turkey in Vancouver. Watford forward Nestory Irankunda opened the scoring with a superb first-half strike before Connor Metcalfe sealed the win after capitalising…
They made it hard. But Scotland made history. John McGinn delivered when it mattered most, firing Scotland to their first World Cup victory since 1990 with a winning goal against Haiti at Boston Stadium on Thursday. The result sends Scotland to the top of Group C on their return to the men’s World Cup after…
Vinicius Jr saved Brazil from their first opening World Cup defeat since 1934, scoring a stunning solo goal to earn a 1-1 draw against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Wednesday. Morocco struck first. Ismael Saibari lifted the ball over goalkeeper Alisson Becker in the 21st minute following a defensive miscommunication — the…
Boualem Khoukhi scored deep into stoppage time as Qatar rescued a draw against Switzerland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Qatar claimed their first-ever point in FIFA World Cup history after a last-minute goal secured a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in San Francisco. Switzerland looked set for victory after Breel Embolo converted a penalty in…
Ghana have been dealt a major setback after midfielder Thomas Partey was refused entry into Canada before their opening World Cup match. Thomas Partey was denied entry into Canada ahead of Ghana’s first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision means the midfielder will miss the Black Stars’ opening fixture on Canadian soil,…
