World Cup Factfile: 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.
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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 Factfile: 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 Factfile: 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 Factfile: 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 Factfile: 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.
Russia banned by FIFA & UEFA
FIFA and UEFA ban the Russian national team and Russian clubs from all tournaments due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Gareth Southgate: ‘I want to lead England to Qatar World Cup’
Gareth Southgate says that he will take a rest before entering into contract negotiations with the FA after England’s Euro 2020 final loss to Italy.
World Cup: Argentina on verge of exit, France through after beating Peru
Total Sports News rounds up the day’s action at the World Cup as a disappointing Argentina side fall to Croatia and France qualify for the second round.
World Cup: Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia to progress, Spain scrape past Iran
Total Sports News rounds up the day’s action at the World Cup as Uruguay book their place in the knockout round and Spain and Portugal stutter to wins in Group B.
Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal to win over Morocco
Portugal gain a crucial win in World Cup Group B despite not being at their best against Morocco.
Russia beat Egypt to take huge step towards second round
Russia are on the verge of qualifying from Group A at the World Cup after a convincing victory over Egypt.
Poland errors hand Senegal victory in Group H
A Thiago Coniek own goal and an Mbaye Niang goal gives Senegal a win over Poland in their opening World Cup match.
Japan win after horror start for 10-man Colombia
An early red card proves crucial as Japan defeat Colombia in their World Cup Group H opener.
England need late Harry Kane winner to see off Tunisia
Harry Kane scores the winner in the 91st minute as England defeat Tunisia in their opening game of the World Cup.
Mertens, Lukaku lead Belgium to victory over Panama
Dries Mertens opener and Romelu Lukaku’s brace sees Belgium ease to victory over World Cup newcomers Panama.
Andreas Granqvist spot-kick gives Sweden win over South Korea
VAR is put into action once again to award Sweden a penalty in their 1-0 win over South Korea in World Cup Group G.
Steven Zuber goal sees Switzerland earn a draw against Brazil
Switzerland gain a point from their opening World Cup Group E game against Brazil as Steven Zuber cancels out Philippe Coutinho’s world-class opener.
Hirving Lozano scores winner as Mexico shock Germany in Group F opener
Mexico stun Germany to win their opening game of the World Cup after a thrilling encounter in Moscow.
Aleksandar Kolarov free-kick gives Serbia win over Costa Rica
Serbia defeat Costa Rica by a single goal in their opening game of the World Cup after Aleksander Kolarov’s superb free-kick.
Croatia top Group D with win over Nigeria
An own goal and a Luka Modric penalty earns Croatia three points in their World Cup Group D match against Nigeria.
Denmark win World Cup opener after Peru miss penalty
Yussuf Poulsen scores the only goal of the game to give Denmark the victory over Peru after Christian Cueva’s missed penalty.
Lionel Messi misses penalty as Iceland earn point
Iceland gain a well-earned point against Argentina in their first ever World Cup match after Lionel Messi misses from the penalty spot.
VAR takes centre stage as France edge past Australia
Paul Pogba scores the France winner late after being awarded a controversial penalty in their World Cup match against Australia.
Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick helps Portugal draw with Spain in World Cup classic
Cristiano Ronaldo completes his hat-trick to equalise late on as Portugal share six goals with Spain in a thrilling World Cup match.
Stoppage-time goal sees Iran snatch victory over Morocco
Iran strike late to defeat Morocco and pick up a vital three points in the opening Group B game at the World Cup.
Uruguay leave it late to see off Mo Salah-less Egypt
Agony for Egypt as Jose Gimenez heads in late on to give Uruguay the win in Group A of the World Cup.
