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Netherlands face Japan in high-stakes opener 14 Jun 2026 - 09:37 am
Netherlands’ Virgil van Dijk with teammates during a training session ahead of the match against Japan.
McGinn gives Scotland win over Haiti on World Cup return 14 Jun 2026 - 06:16 am
Scotland's midfielder #07 John McGinn celebrates after scoring his team's first goal . (Photo by Franck Fife / AFP)
Vinicius earns Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup opener 14 Jun 2026 - 03:17 am
Morocco's defender #02 Achraf Hakimi adn Brazil's forward #07 Vinicius Junior fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Mauro PIMENTEL / AFP)
FIFA maintains position among top international sports organizations 13 Jun 2026 - 04:22 pm
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Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup 13 Jun 2026 - 10:31 am
Brazil's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti gestures during a press conference at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Mauro Pimentel / AFP)
Qatar complete preparations for opening match against Switzerland 13 Jun 2026 - 08:51 am
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United States defeat Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener 13 Jun 2026 - 06:38 am
US goalkeeper #01 Matt Turner (R) and midfielder #08 Weston McKennie celebrate on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
Canada draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup 13 Jun 2026 - 12:18 am
Canada's forward #09 Cyle Larin (L) scores the equalizer during the 2026 World Cup Group B football match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto on June 12, 2026. (Photo by Cole Burston / AFP)
Canada's World Cup moment arrives at home 12 Jun 2026 - 09:00 pm
Jesse Marsch, Head Coach of Canada, attends the press conference of Canada one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH at Toronto Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Photo by Charlotte Wilson / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994 12 Jun 2026 - 07:24 pm
US Argentine head coach Mauricio Pochettino speaks during a press conference at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles on June 11, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup football match between USA and Paraguay. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
AI replaces Paul the Octopus for 2026 World Cup tips 12 Jun 2026 - 03:44 pm
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Marsch says wanted 'responsibility' of leading Canada in home World Cup 12 Jun 2026 - 01:26 pm
Jesse Marsch, Head Coach of Canada, attends the press conference of Canada one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B on June 11, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images/AFP
Vinicius-Hakimi duel headlines Brazil-Morocco clash 12 Jun 2026 - 11:53 am
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Will World Cup 2026 crown a new all-time top scorer? 12 Jun 2026 - 11:28 am
Should Argentina make another deep run in North America, Messi would have a realistic opportunity to become the most prolific scorer in World Cup history. (Photo by Juan Mabromata / AFP)
Yamal steps into World Cup spotlight 12 Jun 2026 - 10:54 am
A big Panini sticker depicting Spain's forward Lamine Yamal is pictured in San Pedro Garza Garcia on June 9, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar Aguilar / AFP)
Seeking strong start, Qatar brace for tough Swiss test in World Cup opener 12 Jun 2026 - 08:05 am
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In Photos: Republic of Korea beat Czech Republic 2-1 in World Cup 12 Jun 2026 - 07:23 am
Korean team celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Republic of Korea and the Czech Republic at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 11, 2026. (Photos by Ulises Ruiz / AFP)
Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup 12 Jun 2026 - 12:19 am
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