World Cup 2026

Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup 15 Jun 2026 - 01:10 am

Arlington,United States: Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of...

Germany thrash Curacao 7-1 in World Cup group match 14 Jun 2026 - 10:18 pm

Houston: Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 2014 as they eased to a 7-1...

Qatari referees appointed for Portugal versus DR Congo World Cup match 14 Jun 2026 - 07:14 pm

Doha, Qatar: FIFA has announced the match officials for matches 21 to 24 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with three Qatari referees...

Bangladesh farmer unfurls vast Germany banner to show World Cup support 14 Jun 2026 - 02:25 pm

Magura, Bangladesh: Across Bangladesh, football fans have decked out their rooftops with the flags of Brazil and Argentina -- the most popular teams...

FIFA confirms technical glitch during Qatar-Switzerland match 14 Jun 2026 - 02:10 pm

Zurich: FIFA confirmed Sunday that a technical glitch occurred during the Qatar-Switzerland match, held in San Francisco as part of the opening round...

Australia stun Turkiye at World Cup after selection gamble pays off 14 Jun 2026 - 09:49 am

Vancouver, Canada: Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkiye in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic's...

Germany eye winning start as Curacao gear up for historic World Cup debut 14 Jun 2026 - 09:42 am

Doha, Qatar: Germany will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against debutants Curacao tonight, with the four-time champions aiming to make an...

Netherlands face Japan in high-stakes opener 14 Jun 2026 - 09:37 am

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup is only just beginning, but for the Netherlands and Japan, the margin for error already feels slim....

McGinn gives Scotland win over Haiti on World Cup return 14 Jun 2026 - 06:16 am

A scrappy finish by John McGinn allowed Scotland to mark their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a nervy...

Vinicius earns Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup opener 14 Jun 2026 - 03:17 am

Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser for Brazil in a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday as the five-time World Cup winners made...

Khoukhi’s stoppage-time goal snatches draw against Switzerland as Qatar earn first-ever World Cup point 14 Jun 2026 - 12:51 am

DOHA: Boualem Khoukhi headed home in the fourth minute of stoppage time as Qatar held Group B favourites Switzerland to a 1-1 draw...

Qatar 1-1 Switzerland (FIFA World Cup 2026) 13 Jun 2026 - 09:30 pm

Qatar opens its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Switzerland in a crucial Group B clash, with Julen Lopetegui's side aiming to make...

Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup 13 Jun 2026 - 10:31 am

Los Angeles, United States: Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in one...

Qatar complete preparations for opening match against Switzerland 13 Jun 2026 - 08:51 am

Washington: Qatar's national football team completed their preparations on Thursday ahead of their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Switzerland,...

An Astronaut, movie stars and a knight: US brings glitz for WC opener 13 Jun 2026 - 08:19 am

Los Angeles, United States: The World Cup arrived in the United States on Friday in a blizzard of celebrity and glamour, with Los...

United States defeat Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener 13 Jun 2026 - 06:38 am

Los Angeles, United States: The United States could scarcely have scripted a better start to their World Cup as a Folarin Balogun brace...

Canada draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup 13 Jun 2026 - 12:18 am

Toronto, Canada: Co-hostsCanadagrabbed a second-half equalizer to draw 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on Friday, earning their first-ever point at a...