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World Cup Briefs
Standings
Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| 2 |  South Korea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Czech Republic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 |  South Africa | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 4 |
| 2 |  Switzerland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 4 |
| 3 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -6 | 1 |
Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 6 |
| 2 |  Ivory Coast | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Ecuador | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -6 | 1 |
Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 |  Japan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Egypt | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| 2 |  Iran | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
Group H
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Spain | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 |  Uruguay | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  Cape Verde Islands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 |  Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
Group K
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Portugal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 4 |
| 2 |  Colombia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 |  Congo DR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 0 |
Knockout Bracket
World Cup news
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Johan Manzambi's cameo has left Switzerland with a real selection call
Johan Manzambi scored twice in 24 minutes as Switzerland beat Bosnia & Herzegovina 4-1, leaving Murat Yakin with a real selection call.
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Netherlands vs Sweden preview: Depay, Isak and Gyökeres are the real story
Netherlands v Sweden preview: Memphis Depay has 24 World Cup minutes, while Sweden may keep the Isak-Gyokeres pairing after a 5-1 opener.
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Jude Bellingham gives England their edge as Tuchel’s message lands
Jude Bellingham scored in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia as Thomas Tuchel’s half-time message helped spark a freer second-half surge.
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Tuchel backs Saka bench call after England's win over Croatia
Thomas Tuchel explained why Bukayo Saka was benched for England's 4-2 win over Croatia, backing the selection call on Bellingham and his bench.
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Czech Republic vs South Africa: Mokoena rescues a draw after early Czech lead
Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty earned South Africa a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic after Michal Sadílek’s sixth-minute opener.
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Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina line-ups show a tight Group B contest
Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina meet in Group B at the 2026 World Cup, with five Serie A stars starting and both sides level after opening 1-1 draws.
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Tyler Bindon makes World Cup history for New Zealand
Tyler Bindon came off the bench against Iran and made history with New Zealand, becoming part of the first mother-son duo to play at a World Cup.
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Brazil vs Haiti preview: Ancelotti plans changes as Brazil chase a first win
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco and need a response against Haiti. Carlo Ancelotti is expected to reshape the XI, with Neymar and Casemiro in focus.
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Jordan Pickford under pressure after Tuchel's England demands
Jordan Pickford is under pressure after Thomas Tuchel's demands and a mixed Croatia display, with 2 of 10 long passes in the first half.
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England goal song Chase the Sun is already the World Cup's loudest soundtrack
England's Chase the Sun was played four times in a 4-2 win over Croatia. FIFA's 2026 rules let all 48 nations choose goal songs.
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John McGinn’s goggles story turns Scotland’s World Cup opener into something bigger
John McGinn explains the goggles celebration after Scotland’s 1-0 win over Haiti, tying it to nephew Jack’s eyesight and goggles.
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England vs Croatia analysis: Barry was right about the first half
Anthony Barry's halftime verdict on England vs Croatia was backed by the data, with cautious possession and set-piece dependence in a 4-2 win.
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Abdukodir Khusanov at centre of World Cup cameraman incident in Colombia win
Abdukodir Khusanov’s 34th-minute collision with a cameraman became the standout moment in Uzbekistan 1, Colombia 3, with Jacqui Oatley on commentary.
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World Cup Brief #3: Messi's record, Mbappé's history & more
Messi equals the all-time record, Mbappé makes history, Cape Verde stun Spain, Kane's drama and Ronaldo held — the 2026 World Cup brief.
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Scotland vs Morocco selection debate centres on shape, Christie and McKenna
Scotland's selection calls for Morocco are under scrutiny, with pundits backing a shape change, Ryan Christie’s return and Scott McKenna in contention.
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Tuchel says England lost their way before recovering to beat Croatia 4-2
Thomas Tuchel said England overthought the first half against Croatia before a 4-2 win, with Harry Kane's double and Declan Rice's exit central.
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England vs Croatia: Tuchel's Bellingham call pays off
Thomas Tuchel’s call to start Jude Bellingham paid off as England beat Croatia 4-2, with Bellingham and Harry Kane driving the win.
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Declan Rice injury scare eased after England's win over Croatia
Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice’s withdrawal against Croatia was precautionary, with Rice insisting he is all good and expects to face Ghana.
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Jude Bellingham says the noise around him sharpens his England form
Jude Bellingham said his chip on his shoulder helps him focus after England’s 4-2 win over Croatia, where he scored and backed up Tuchel’s message.
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Thomas Tuchel's calm half-time reset changed England against Croatia
Thomas Tuchel's calm half-time team-talk helped England turn a 2-2 game into a 4-2 win over Croatia in their World Cup opener.
All nations
Mexico 
South Korea 
Czech Republic 
South Africa 
Canada 
Switzerland 
Bosnia & Herzegovina 
Qatar 
Brazil 
Morocco 
Scotland 
Haiti 
USA 
Australia 
Paraguay 
Türkiye 
Germany 
Ivory Coast 
Ecuador 
Curaçao 
Netherlands 
Japan 
Sweden 
Tunisia 
Egypt 
Iran 
Belgium 
New Zealand 
Spain 
Uruguay 
Cape Verde Islands 
Saudi Arabia 
France 
Norway 
Senegal 
Iraq 
Argentina 
Austria 
Algeria 
Jordan 
Colombia 
Congo DR 
Portugal 
Uzbekistan 
England 
Ghana 
Panama 
Croatia Sweden Brazil Scotland Algeria Netherlands Japan Paraguay Qatar New Zealand Cape Verde Islands Iran Norway Spain Belgium Uzbekistan Austria Portugal Ghana Iraq Czech Republic Ecuador Saudi Arabia Bosnia & Herzegovina Jordan Panama Senegal Türkiye