World Cup 26.
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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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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.
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Lionel Messi ties World Cup goals record with Algeria hat-trick
Lionel Messi's hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria moved him level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals.
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Luis Diaz leads Colombia past Uzbekistan with goal and assist at the Azteca
Luis Diaz led Colombia's 3-1 win over Uzbekistan with a goal and assist at the Azteca as Colombia's central play wore down the deep block.
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Ghana leave it late against Panama as Yirenkyi seals 1-0 win
Ghana vs Panama ended 1-0 in Toronto as Caleb Yirenkyi scored in the 95th minute after Brandon Thomas-Asante's low cross.
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Czech Republic vs South Africa preview: Mofokeng faces the biggest test yet
South Africa’s World Cup survival hinges on Relebohile Mofokeng after Themba Zwane’s three-match suspension, with Czech Republic and Patrik Schick posing
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England vs Croatia: Tuchel's half-time message changed the game
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham say Thomas Tuchel's calm half-time speech helped England turn a 2-2 opener into a 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia.
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England’s big calls pay off in 4-2 Croatia win
England beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener, with Harry Kane scoring twice, Jude Bellingham striking after the restart and the bench adding more.
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Thomas Tuchel wanted England to stop protecting the result against Croatia
Thomas Tuchel said England were too focused on protecting the result before their second-half surge against Croatia.
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Harry Kane breaks World Cup penalty record after retake drama against Croatia
Harry Kane is the first player to score five World Cup penalties after a retake against Croatia, moving past Lionel Messi's previous mark of four.
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USA vs Australia preview: Balogun and Beach headline the Group D battle
Folarin Balogun scored 2 against Paraguay and Patrick Beach made 8 saves on debut as USA vs Australia heads to Seattle in World Cup 2026 Group D.
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Canada's first-goal imperative against Qatar
Canada are 7-0-3 scoring first but never recover after conceding first (0-31). Jonathan David chases his first goal since September.
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At 40, Vozinha makes World Cup history—but almost without his mother watching
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, earns man of the match with clean sheet against Spain while his mother races to secure a U.S. visa to watch him.
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Van der Vaart's remarks overshadow Netherlands' World Cup draw with Japan
Van der Vaart's offensive remark overshadowed Netherlands' 2-2 World Cup draw, along with Van Dijk criticism and shin pad safety concerns raised.
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Cristiano Ronaldo makes World Cup history, but Portugal held to disappointing draw
Portugal held 1-1 by DR Congo as Ronaldo becomes oldest World Cup outfield player. Wissa's stoppage-time header gives Leopards historic draw.
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Elye Wahi arrested on match-fixing suspicion before World Cup
Ivory Coast star Elye Wahi arrested on suspicion of match-fixing for allegedly earning an intentional yellow card in Ligue 1—investigation ongoing as he
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João Neves shines as Portugal held by Congo DR
João Neves scored in the opening six minutes with an 8.0 rating, but Portugal drew 1-1 with Congo DR. Cristiano Ronaldo extended his nine-game major
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Djed Spence selected for England's World Cup opener against Croatia
Djed Spence selected for England's World Cup squad for today's Croatia opener, sporting distinctive protective headgear as the Three Lions begin their campaign.
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Tuchel's system-first philosophy: tournament readiness over reputation
Tuchel's England squad drops star players for system fit. Chalobah's selection restructures the defense; Foden, Palmer, Maguire, Shaw pay the price.
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Scotland's possession lesson: how Clarke plans to test Morocco
Steve Clarke demands improved possession from Scotland against Morocco, but plans to strike on the break.
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Portugal vs DR Congo: Leao and Conceicao on the bench
Portugal open their 2026 World Cup campaign against DR Congo with Rafael Leao and Francisco Conceicao on the bench, while Bernardo Silva and Pedro Neto start.
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 
Portugal 
Colombia 
Congo DR 
Uzbekistan 
England 
Ghana 
Panama 
Croatia Sweden Scotland Brazil Netherlands Japan Algeria Paraguay Qatar New Zealand Iran Cape Verde Islands Norway Spain Belgium Uzbekistan Austria Congo DR Ghana Portugal Iraq Czech Republic Saudi Arabia Ecuador Bosnia & Herzegovina Jordan Panama Türkiye Senegal