John McGinn strike downs Haiti as Scotland top Group C
John McGinn scores the only goal of the game as Scotland survive a late onslaught to beat Haiti in their opening game of the World Cup.
World Cup Preview: Netherlands
The Oranje are heading to North America determined to finally shake off their tag as World Cup bridesmaids. Can Ronald Koeman guide his side all the way to global glory?
World Cup Preview: Curacao
The smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup finals are ready to make history in North America. Can Tahith Chong and captain Leandro Bacuna help Dick Advocaat’s side cause a monumental upset in Group E?
World Cup Preview: Germany
After successive, heartbreaking group stage exits, Die Mannschaft are back to rewrite the script under Julian Nagelsmann. Can dazzling Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal Musiala inspire Germany back to the pinnacle of global football?
Young stars shine as clinical Australia stun Turkey in Group D opener
Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe strike as a youth-inspired Australia pull off a stunning victory over Turkey in their World Cup opener.
World Cup Preview: Turkey
Making their highly anticipated return to the grandest stage after 24 years, the Crescent-Stars are primed for a deep run. Can Real Madrid starlet Arda Guler guide Vincenzo Montella’s golden generation deep into the knockout rounds?
World Cup Preview: Australia
The Socceroos are back for a sixth consecutive World Cup, sporting a fresh tactical edge under boss Tony Popovic. Can breakout Feyenoord star Jordan Bos inspire Australia out of a tricky group and into the tournament’s knockout stages?
Vinicius Jr stunner avoids Brazil embarrassment in World Cup opener
Vinicius Jr comes to the rescue as Brazil struggle to earn a point against Morocco in their 2026 World Cup opener.
World Cup Preview: Haiti
Returning to the grandest stage for the first time since 1974, the Grenadiers have overcome incredible odds just to reach North America. Can talisman Duckens Nazon and head coach Sebastien Migne script the ultimate World Cup fairytale in Group C?
Qatar stun Switzerland with late equaliser to earn historic World Cup result
Boualem Khoukhi’s stoppage-time header makes history for Qatar as they shock Switzerland to earn a share of the points in their World Cup opener.
World Cup Preview: Morocco
After a history-making, ground-breaking semi-final run in 2022, the Atlas Lions are back on the grandest stage with a fresh generation of talent. Can new manager Mohamed Ouahbi orchestrate another fairytale knockout run?
World Cup Preview: Brazil
The five-time world champions are heading to North America looking to finally end a 24-year World Cup trophy drought. Can legendary boss Carlo Ancelotti guide Vinicius Junior and the Selecao back to global dominance?
World Cup Preview: Qatar
Qatar are appearing in their second World Cup after making their debut as host nation in 2022. This time around, they qualified in their own right but come into the tournament as the lowest-ranked...
World Cup Preview: Switzerland
Switzerland have reached the knockout stages in the last three World Cups but were knocked out in the last-16 each time. Can they finally reach the quarter-finals at the 2026 World Cup?
World Cup Preview: Scotland
The Tartan Army are descending on North America in their thousands to support a Scotland team competing at the World Cup for the first time since 1998. Can Steve Clarke lead his men to their first ever World Cup knockout game too?
Folarin Balogun brace helps USA cruise past Paraguay in World Cup opener
USA start their host World Cup campaign off superbly as the dynamic trio of Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie steamroll the Paraguay defence.
World Cup Preview: Paraguay
Paraguay are returning to the World Cup after a 16-year absence. Total Sports News previews their chances ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup Preview: USA
With superstar names like Folarin Balogun, Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic, USA have never gone into a World Cup with higher expectations. Can Mauricio Pochettino deliver for the USMNT?
Late equaliser gives Canada first World Cup point against Bosnia
Cyle Larin’s late leveller earns Canada their first ever point at a World Cup finals as they draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.
World Cup Preview: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014 after a glorious play-off win over Italy. Will that victory give them enough momentum to progress from the group stage to give 40-year-old Edin Dzeko one final crack at glory?
World Cup Preview: Canada
Co-hosts Canada go into the 2026 World Cup with their most talented squad ever. Could they be dark horses to progress deep into the tournament? Total Sports News previews their chances.
South Korea come from behind to beat Czechia
South Korea fought back to defeat Czechia in their World Cup opener, with goals from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu overturning Ladislav Krejci’s second-half opener.
World Cup Preview: South Korea
South Korea have been at every World Cup since 1986, but their fourth-place finish in 2002 now feels like a long time ago. That was the most talented South Korea team in history. For...
Mexico: World Cup Opening Ceremony – In Pictures
The 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico City with a vibrant opening ceremony, including performances from Shakira and Burna Boy.
Mexico ease past nine-man South Africa in chaotic World Cup opener
Host nation Mexico kicked off the World Cup in dramatic fashion at a packed Estadio Azteca, overcoming a fiery encounter against South Africa that saw three players sent off.
World Cup Preview: Czechia
Can Miroslav Koubek make history and lead Czechia back into the World Cup knockout stages after a 20-year absence? From fixtures and key players to expert predictions, Total Sports News previews their chances ahead of a crucial opening match against South Korea.
World Cup Preview: South Africa
Can South Africa banish the ghosts of 2010 and qualify for the World Cup knock-out rounds for the first time? From fixtures and key players to expert predictions, Total Sports News previews Bafana Bafana’s chances ahead of their highly anticipated return to the global stage against Mexico.
World Cup Preview: Mexico
Can home advantage help Mexico break their historic World Cup curse? From fixtures and key players to expert predictions, Total Sports News previews El Tri’s chances ahead of their historic opening match at the Estadio Azteca.
2026 World Cup: All the squads as they are announced
Total Sports News brings you all the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad lists as they are announced.
Aymeric Laporte leaves Manchester City to join Al Nassr
Aymeric Laporte has sealed a £23.6m move to Saudi Pro League’s Al Nassr after making 180 appearances for Manchester City.
Chelsea sign Brazilian teenager Deivid Washington
Chelsea adds another teenager to their squad with the £17.2m acquisition of 18-year-old Santos sensation Deivid Washington.
