Match reports
Match reports, previews and analysis.
Sunday, 14 June 2026
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Australia vs Türkiye showed why Irankunda and Beach mattered most
Australia vs Türkiye ended 2-0 as Nestory Irankunda scored, Patrick Beach made 8 saves on debut and Connor Metcalfe sealed it.
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John McGinn beaming after Scotland's World Cup opener win
John McGinn said he was beaming with pride after his scuffed winner gave Scotland a 1-0 World Cup opening victory over Haiti.
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Australia vs Türkiye preview: World Cup opener hoodoo meets a form side
Australia face Türkiye in Vancouver as they try to end a four-match World Cup opener losing streak against an unbeaten side.
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Sweden vs Tunisia preview: Gudmundsson illness and front-two gamble shape opener
Sweden's World Cup opener against Tunisia is defined by Gabriel Gudmundsson's illness concern, Potter's selection choices and a Gyökeres-Isak gamble.
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Brazil vs Morocco ratings: Vinícius Júnior tops a flawed draw
Vinícius Júnior topped Brazil's ratings in a 1-1 draw with Morocco, but the numbers point to a shaky opener and several concerns for Brazil.
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Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador looks built for a low-scoring opener
Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador opens at Lincoln Financial Field with clean sheets and a 19-match unbeaten run pointing to a tight contest.
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Vinicius Junior levels for Brazil but Morocco were better value in opener
Brazil vs Morocco ended 1-1 as Vinicius Junior's 32nd-minute equaliser cancelled out Ismael Saibari's opener at MetLife Stadium.
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Neymar ruled out of Brazil's World Cup opener against Morocco
Neymar will miss Brazil's World Cup opener against Morocco because of a calf injury, but Carlo Ancelotti says he could return to training next week.
Saturday, 13 June 2026
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Qatar vs Switzerland: VAR row and late equaliser define historic draw
Qatar earned their first World Cup point in a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, with a disputed penalty and Boualem Khoukhi’s 90+4 equaliser.
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Canada World Cup draw: Reynolds hails Toronto crowd
Ryan Reynolds called Toronto's atmosphere one of the greatest he has seen after Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia & Herzegovina and Cyle Larin scored late.
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USA vs Paraguay showed why Pochettino went aggressive from the start
USA vs Paraguay finished 4-1 as Mauricio Pochettino's bold 4-2-3-1 paid off, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice in 72 minutes.
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USA vs Paraguay showed Balogun's edge and Pulišić's importance
USA vs Paraguay finished 4-1 after a 3-0 halftime lead, with Balogun scoring twice, Pulišić assisting and Reyna adding a late finish.
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Jordan Henderson England World Cup squad debate grows as Bellingham and Rogers back him
Bellingham and Rogers have defended Jordan Henderson's England World Cup place as pundits push younger alternatives and Tuchel's selection calls.
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Netherlands vs Japan preview: Koeman faces a striker call as World Cup opener looms
Ronald Koeman must choose between Memphis Depay and Donyell Malen as the Netherlands open their World Cup campaign against Japan.
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Germany vs Curaçao preview
Germany open their World Cup campaign against Curaçao in Houston, carrying nine straight wins and recent opening-game scars into the tournament.
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Scotland vs Haiti is already being framed by Scotland’s leaders
Robertson backs McTominay as Scotland’s best in Serie A and Lennon calls McGinn a stick-on starter before Haiti on 14 June 2026.
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England vs Croatia preview: Guehi expected to miss out as Tuchel leans physical
England's World Cup opener against Croatia is already shaping into a selection story, with Marc Guehi expected to miss out and Jude Bellingham likely to start.
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USA vs Paraguay: Balogun and Pulisic drive a convincing opening win
USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup opener as Folarin Balogun scored twice, Christian Pulisic assisted, and Giovanni Reyna struck late.
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Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Larin off the bench changes the opener
Larin scored in the 78th minute after coming on in the 76th as Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.
Friday, 12 June 2026
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Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina ratings: Larin rescues a first World Cup point
Cyle Larin’s late equaliser rescued Canada’s first-ever World Cup point in Toronto, while Jonathan David had a frustrating 1-1 draw.
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Cyle Larin rescues Canada's first World Cup point against Bosnia & Herzegovina
Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute as Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia & Herzegovina, earning their first World Cup point after seven games.
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Scotland world cup opener: Clarke wants a stronger start against Haiti
Steve Clarke wants Scotland to do something special against Haiti, with Scott McTominay fit again and a squad-first message before the opener.
Thursday, 11 June 2026
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Mexico end World Cup opening curse with dominant 2-0 victory
Mexico defeat South Africa 2-0 to break World Cup opening curse. Quiñones scores earliest goal of tournament; three red cards mar the opener.
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Unbeaten Switzerland meets winless Qatar in World Cup Group B clash
Switzerland have lost one match in 14 games, while Qatar are winless in six since qualification. Form disparity defines Group B's opening World Cup clash
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Morocco's injury headache before Brazil is bigger than the opener
Morocco face Brazil with Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli out, while Andy Brassell says their real test is how they respond to AFCON pressure.
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USA vs Paraguay: Pochettino's opening-night defensive call
USA open World Cup 2026 against Paraguay with Chris Richards a major doubt, Matt Freese established as No 1 and pressure on the hosts to start with three
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Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina: Davies likely to miss the opener
Jesse Marsch says Alphonso Davies will miss Canada’s World Cup opener against Bosnia & Herzegovina, but could return later in the group stage.
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Mexico open the 2026 World Cup against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca
The 2026 World Cup opens with Mexico against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, a rematch of the 2010 opener and the start of a 48-team tournament.
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South Korea vs Czech Republic points to a tight World Cup opener
South Korea’s unbeaten qualifying run and Son Heung-min’s record chase meet Patrik Schick’s scoring form and Czech Republic’s playoff resilience in a
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Scotland vs Haiti preview: Nazon and Isidor give Scotland an early test
Scotland begin their World Cup campaign against Haiti, with Duckens Nazon’s scoring record and Wilson Isidor’s form posing a real opener test.