England despatch Croatia to win thrilling World Cup opener
England make a winning start to their 2026 campaign by beating Croatia as Harry Kane equals Gary Lineker’s Three Lions World Cup scoring record.
World Cup Preview: Uzbekistan
Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov headlines a talented new generation. Can Uzbekistan spring a surprise in North America?
World Cup Preview: Panama
Panama are back at the World Cup and determined to make more history. Can Los Canaleros reach the knockout rounds for the first time?
World Cup Preview: Ghana
Four-time African champions Ghana are back on the World Cup stage for the fifth time in six tournaments. Can the Black Stars recapture the magic of their famous 2010 quarter-final run?
Portugal become latest World Cup victim after DR Congo draw
Yoane Wissa’s goal cancels out Joao Neves’s early opener as DR Congo earn a superb point against World Cup contenders Portugal.
World Cup Preview: Croatia
Luka Modric returns for another World Cup with Croatia. Can the legendary midfielder inspire one final fairytale campaign?
World Cup Preview: England
England head to North America dreaming of ending 60 years of hurt. Can Harry Kane and Thomas Tuchel succeed where so many have fallen short?
Group J: Argentina win thanks to Messi hat trick, Austria see off newcomers Jordan
At the World Cup, Lionel Messi equals Miroslav Klose’s World Cup scoring record as wins for Argentina and Austria put them in a good position in Group I.
Group I: France and Norway take control after opening game
At the World Cup, Group I kicks off with wins for France and Norway, with doubles for potential Golden Boot winners Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.
World Cup Preview: Jordan
Jordan are preparing for the biggest tournament in their history after a remarkable rise. Can the Chivalrous Ones spring a surprise in 2026?
World Cup Preview: Austria
Austria are back at the World Cup with one of Europe’s most improved teams. Can Das Team impress at their first World Cup since 1998?
World Cup Preview: Algeria
Riyad Mahrez remains the standard-bearer for Algerian football. Can the former Manchester City star inspire another memorable campaign?
World Cup Preview: Argentina
Lionel Messi returns for what could be his final World Cup adventure. Can Argentina’s greatest player bow out with another title?
World Cup Preview: Norway
Norway are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998 with a golden generation. Can they finally make a major tournament breakthrough?
World Cup Preview: Iraq
Aymen Hussein leads Iraq into their first World Cup for 40 years. Can the prolific striker inspire a memorable campaign?
World Cup Preview: Senegal
Sadio Mane remains Senegal’s talisman as they chase a deep World Cup run. Can the Lions of Teranga reach the latter stages?
World Cup Preview: France
Didier Deschamps has already delivered World Cup glory to France as player and coach. Can he add another title in his final tournament?
World Cup Group G: New Zealand miss out on historic first World Cup win, Egypt pegged back by Belgium
A pair of draws leaves Group G wide open after the opening matchday, as New Zealand are denied a historic win by Iran and Belgium need an own-goal equaliser to rescue a point.
World Cup Group F: Cape Verde stun Spain as Uruguay struggle to draw with Saudi Arabia
It was a night of shock results in World Cup Group F, as Cape Verde keep Spain at bay and Uruguay need a late winner to salvage a draw against Saudi Arabia
World Cup Preview: New Zealand
The All Whites are back at the World Cup for the first time since 2010 after a long wait. Can New Zealand finally win a match on football’s biggest stage?
World Cup Preview: Iran
Iran arrive amid extraordinary circumstances after months of conflict with host nation USA. Can they rise above the turmoil?
World Cup Preview: Uruguay
Marcelo Bielsea leads a new-look Uruguay side packed with quality. Can La Celeste go all the way at the World Cup?
World Cup Preview: Saudi Arabia
Herve Renard returns to lead Saudi Arabia on the global stage once again. Can the Frenchman guide the Green Falcons beyond the group stage for the first time since 1994?
World Cup Preview: Belgium
A new era has begun under Rudi Garcia, but Belgium’s ambitions remain unchanged. Is it the Red Devils golden generations final chance to conquer the world?
World Cup Preview: Egypt
Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush lead Egypt into North America with high hopes. Can the Pharaohs emerge from a challenging Group G?
World Cup Preview: Cape Verde
The Blue Sharks are preparing for their first ever World Cup appearance after a historic qualifying campaign. Can Cape Verde spring a surprise in North America?
World Cup Preview: Spain
Spain head to the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favourites after Euro 2024 glory. Preview their fixtures, star players, manager and prospects.
Group F: Japan rescue dramatic point against Netherlands, Sweden put five past Tunisia.
In Group F, Japan secure a dramatic draw with the Netherlands, while Graham Potter’s Sweden thrash Tunisia in their return to the World Cup.
Group E: Germany hit seven past Curacao, Ivory Coast with late winner against Ecuador
Group E gets underway at the 2026 World Cup as Germany steamroll Curacao and Ivory Coast strike late to down Ecuador.
World Cup Preview: Tunisia
The Carthage Eagles are heading to North America under a new regime in an attempt to reach their first ever World Cup knockout game. Can Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri and Celtic winger Sebastian Tounekti fire Sabri Lamouchi’s side into history?
World Cup Preview: Sweden
After a dramatic play-off resurrection, Sweden are heading to North America under new leadership. Can Graham Potter unlock the lethal frontline partnership of Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak?
