World Cup

On June 16, 2006, an 18-year-old scored his first World Cup goal. On June 16, 2026, the same man scored three. This is what twenty years looks like. https://twitter.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/2067136363078545876?s=20 There are players who…

Austria and Jordan meet at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Wednesday morning, with both sides seeking to establish early momentum in Group J. While Argentina remain overwhelming group favourites, the battle for the second automatic…

Argentina begin their World Cup title defence against Algeria in Kansas City on Wednesday morning, seeking to join an exclusive club of nations that have retained the sport's most prestigious trophy. La Albiceleste face the Fennec Foxes in…

The day produced four matches and four draws. Every team in Groups G and H sits on one point. Spain, ranked third in the world and European champions, have the same return as New Zealand, the lowest-ranked side at the tournament. Football,…

Iran open their World Cup campaign against New Zealand on Tuesday evening at Los Angeles Stadium, arriving in exceptional form while the All Whites seek to establish themselves as genuine competitors. However, the fixture carries additional…

Belgium launch their World Cup campaign against Egypt on Monday evening at Seattle Stadium, seeking to capitalize on exceptional qualifying form while the Pharaohs arrive determined to frustrate one of Europe's traditional tournament…

Uruguay arrive in Miami as heavy favourites to dispatch Saudi Arabia on Monday evening, yet face a mounting defensive injury crisis that threatens to undermine their status as Group H contenders and South American heavyweights. Marcelo…

Spain launch their World Cup campaign on Monday against Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with the reigning European champions looking to establish early dominance in Group H against the tournament's newest arrivals. Luis de la Fuente's…

Ivory Coast host Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium on Monday in a compelling Group E opener that pits a side in excellent form against a South American team riding an impressive 19-match unbeaten streak. Emerse Fae's Elephants enter the…

Sweden launch their World Cup return against Tunisia at Estadio Monterrey on Sunday, aiming to replicate their impressive 2018 quarter-final run after Graham Potter successfully revitalized the squad following a turbulent initial qualifying…