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Everything from the FIFA World Cup 2026 — match reports, group analysis, knockout drama and tournament features.
Ghana 1-0 Panama – group stage, Group L
Ghana edged Panama 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group L, with a late winner at BMO Field in Toronto, securing three points in a tight contest.
Read more →England 4-2 Croatia – group stage, Group L
England beat Croatia 4-2 in the FIFA 2026 group stage, Group L, at AT&T Stadium, with Harry Kane's penalty and brace, plus goals from Bellingham and Rashford.
Read more →Portugal 1-1 Congo DR – Group K match report, FIFA World Cup 2026
Portugal and Congo DR drew 1-1 at NRG Stadium, with João Neves scoring early and Yoane Wissa equalising before halftime in the Group K FIFA World Cup 2026
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AnalysisWorld Cup 2026 Jun 17
FIFA World Cup 2026 results on 2026-06-17: Argentina and Austria secure wins, updating group standings and shaping the tournament landscape with key victories.
Read more →Austria 3-1 Jordan – group stage, Group J
Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group J at Levi's Stadium. Schmid opened the scoring, Arnautovic sealed it with a late penalty.
Read more →Argentina 3-0 Algeria – FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group J
Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group J match at GEHA Field, Arrowhead Stadium, securing a dominant win in a convincing show.
Read more →Iraq 1-4 Norway – FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group I
Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group I, with Haaland netting a brace, Østigard heading the third and a late own-goal sealing win.
Read more →France 3-1 Senegal – group stage, Group I
France clinched a 3-1 win against Senegal in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group I, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Bradley Barcola the third.
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AnalysisWorld Cup 2026 Jun 16
Iran and New Zealand shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw on June 16, 2026, at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with various groups seeing early leaders emerge after the initial round of matches.
Read more →Iran 2-2 New Zealand – Group stage, Group G
Iran and New Zealand drew 2-2 at SoFi Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group G, with Elijah Just scoring twice and Mohammad Mohebbi equalising.
Read more →Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay – Group stage, Group H
Saudi Arabia and Uruguay drew 1-1 in the group stage, Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with goals from Abdulelah Al-Amri and Maxi Araújo at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida.
Read more →Belgium 1-1 Egypt – group stage, Group G, FIFA World Cup 2026
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 at Lumen Field, Seattle, in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group G. Emam Ashour scored first, an own-goal by Mohamed Hany equalised.
Read more →Spain 0-0 Cape Verde – group stage, Group H
Spain and Cape Verde played to a 0-0 draw in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group H, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Both teams left the match level on points.
Read more →FIFA World Cup 2026: Full Review and Spain’s Historic Triumph
A complete retrospective of the 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America, covering every group, knockout round and Spain’s first-ever title.
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AnalysisWorld Cup 2026 Jun 15
Sweden dominates Tunisia 5-1, while other groups see minimal movement in standings on June 15, 2026, at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with various teams preparing for upcoming matches.
Read more →Sweden 5-1 Tunisia – group stage, Group F
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in the World Cup 2026 group stage, Group F at Estadio BBVA Guadalupe with goals from Ayari, Isak, Gyökeres, Svanberg and a late strike.
Read more →Ivory Coast 1-0 Ecuador – group stage, Group E
Ivory Coast secured a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group E, with a late strike by Amad Diallo at the Philadelphia venue.
Read more →Netherlands 2-2 Japan – group stage, Group F
Netherlands and Japan drew 2-2 at AT&T Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group F, with goals from van Dijk, Summerville, Nakamura and Kamada.
Read more →Germany 7-1 Curaçao – Group stage, Group E match report
Germany overwhelmed Curaçao 7-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group E, at Houston's NRG Stadium, securing a dominant victory in the opening match.
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AnalysisWorld Cup 2026 Group Stage – 14 June 2026
Action-packed group-stage matches on 14 June saw Scotland claim a first win, Australia bounce back, Germany thrash Curaçao and the Netherlands settle for a draw with Japan.
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Football ExplainedWhy was the 1950 Maracanazo such a national trauma?
The 1950 Maracanazo was a national trauma for Brazil due to the unexpected loss to Uruguay in the World Cup final, which scarred the country's national identity for decades and led to significant changes in the team's approach and identity.
Read more →Australia 2-0 Türkiye – group stage, Group D
Australia beat Türkiye 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group D. Nestory Irankunda scored in 27th minute and Connor Metcalfe added in 75th.
Read more →Haiti 0-1 Scotland – FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group C
Scotland edged Haiti 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group C, with John McGinn’s 28th-minute strike deciding the match at Gillette Stadium.
Read more →Brazil 1-1 Morocco – group stage, Group C
Brazil and Morocco shared the points with a 1-1 draw in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group C, at MetLife Stadium, keeping both sides in contention.
Read more →Qatar 1-1 Switzerland – group stage, Group B
Qatar and Switzerland shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw in the group stage, Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2026, after a late equaliser at Levi's Stadium.
Read more →United States 4-1 Paraguay – group stage, Group D
United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group D clash at SoFi Stadium, securing a dominant victory as the hosts led throughout.
Read more →Canada 1-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina – group stage, Group B
Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina drew 1-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage encounter, Group B, at BMO Field in Toronto, with goals from Jovo Lukic and Cyle Larin.
Read more →South Korea 2-1 Czechia – group stage, Group A
South Korea beat Czechia 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group A match at Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, earning three points in a close contest.
Read more →Mexico 2-0 South Africa – group stage, Group A
Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group A, at Estadio Banorte, with goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez.
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Football ExplainedWhy is the Balkans region so influential in football?
The Balkans region is highly influential in football due to its rich history, passion, and production of talented players, with many top leagues relying on Balkan talent, particularly Serie A, which has a long-standing connection with the region.
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