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Everything from the FIFA World Cup 2026 — match reports, group analysis, knockout drama and tournament features.
AnalysisWorld Cup 2026 2026-06-23
FIFA World Cup 2026 results on 2026-06-23: Norway and Algeria secure wins, while other groups see shifts in standings, read the latest World Cup 2026 news and standings update.
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Football ExplainedWhy did Yugoslavia disappear from football?
Yugoslavia disappeared from football due to the country's dissolution and UN sanctions, leading to their suspension from international competition in 1992, marking the end of a successful national team that had reached the semi-finals of the 1930 and 1962 FIFA World Cups.
Read more →Jordan 1-2 Algeria – Group J result, FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage
Algeria beat Jordan 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group J, at Levi's Stadium. First-half lead for Jordan was overturned by two second-half goals.
Read more →Norway 3-2 Senegal – group stage, Group I
Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in Group I at MetLife Stadium, with Erling Haaland's double and late drama sealing three points in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage.
Read more →France 3-0 Iraq – group stage, Group I match report
France beat Iraq 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group I, at Lincoln Financial Field, with Mbappé scoring twice and Dembélé adding the third.
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Match ReportsArgentina 2-0 Austria – group stage, Group J
Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group J, at AT&T Stadium, securing the win with two goals from Lionel Messi in the match.
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AnalysisWorld Cup 2026 2026-06-22
FIFA World Cup 2026 results on 2026-06-22: New Zealand lost to Egypt, with the standings showing Mexico and Germany leading their groups, as the tournament progresses with exciting matches and unexpected outcomes unfolding.
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Football ExplainedWhy is Gibraltar recognized by UEFA?
Gibraltar is recognized by UEFA due to its football association being a member, despite being a territory, after a 16-year legal fight for recognition, and is now a full member of UEFA and FIFA, participating in European competitions.
Read more →New Zealand 1-3 Egypt – FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group G
Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group G match at BC Place, Vancouver, with the spectacular goals from Zico, Salah and Trézéguet.
Read more →Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde – group stage, Group H, FIFA World Cup 2026
Uruguay and Cape Verde finished the Group H clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in a 2-2 draw at Hard Rock Stadium, leaving both sides still in contention.
Read more →Belgium 0-0 Iran – group stage, Group G
Belgium and Iran drew 0-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage clash, Group G, at SoFi Stadium. No goals were scored as the match finished level overall.
Read more →Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia – group stage, Group H
Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group H, securing a comprehensive win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
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AnalysisWorld Cup 2026 2026-06-21
FIFA World Cup 2026 results on 2026-06-21: Ecuador drew Curaçao, while Japan thrashed Tunisia, affecting standings in their respective groups, with Japan's big win a notable result.
Read more →Tunisia 0-4 Japan – Japan win Group F World Cup 2026 match
Japan secured a 4-0 victory over Tunisia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group F, with goals from Kamada, Ueda (twice) and Ito at Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe.
Read more →Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao – group stage, Group E
The match ended in a 0-0 draw between Ecuador and Curaçao at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City during the group stage, Group E of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Read more →Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast – Group stage, Group E
Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in the World Cup 2026 group stage, Group E, at Toronto's BMO Field, earning three points with a late second strike by Deniz Undav.
Read more →Netherlands 5-1 Sweden – FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group F
Netherlands cruised to a 5-1 victory over Sweden in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group F, at Houston's NRG Stadium, securing three points with dominant play.
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AnalysisWorld Cup 2026 2026-06-20
FIFA World Cup 2026 results for 2026-06-20 include Brazil 3-0 Haiti and Türkiye 0-1 Paraguay, impacting group standings and team positions.
Read more →Türkiye 0-1 Paraguay – Group D result, FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage
Paraguay beat Türkiye 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group D, at Levi's Stadium. Matías Galarza scored early, a red card left Paraguay a man down.
Read more →Brazil 3-0 Haiti – FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group C
Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group C, at Lincoln Financial Field, securing a comprehensive win in Philadelphia city.
Read more →Scotland 0-1 Morocco – Group Stage, Group C – FIFA World Cup 2026
Morocco secured a 1-0 victory over Scotland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group C, with Ismael Saibari scoring early at Gillette Stadium at night.
Read more →United States 2-0 Australia – group stage, Group D
United States beat Australia 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group D, after an early own-goal and a first-half header comfortably secured the win.
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AnalysisWorld Cup 2026 Jun 19
Mexico leads Group A with 6 points after beating South Korea, while other groups see tight standings and notable results on June 19, 2026, in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Football ExplainedWhy is Japan called Samurai Blue?
Discover why Japan's national football team is nicknamed Samurai Blue and the history behind their iconic blue jerseys, tracing back to the 1930s and a combination of tradition and superstition.
Read more →Mexico 1-0 South Korea – World Cup 2026 group stage, Group A
Mexico secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group A, with Luis Romo's half-time goal proving decisive in Guadalajara.
Read more →Canada 6-0 Qatar – group stage, Group B
Canada dominated Qatar to claim a 6-0 victory in their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage clash, Group B, at BC Place, Vancouver, delivering a strong result.
Read more →Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina – group stage, Group B
Switzerland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage at SoFi Stadium, clinching a win after visitors were reduced to ten men.
Read more →Czechia 1-1 South Africa – Group A, FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage
Czechia drew 1-1 with South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with goals from Michal Sadílek and penalty-scorer Teboho Mokoena.
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AnalysisWorld Cup 2026 Jun 18
FIFA World Cup 2026 results on June 18, with Colombia beating Uzbekistan, and updated standings for all groups after the latest matches, check the results and standings here.
Read more →Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia – FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group K
Colombia secured a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group K, at Estadio Banorte, Mexico City, moving ahead in the tournament.
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