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World Cup nears halfway point with little time to reflect, just as USA and FIFA wants it
The first day off of this breakneck tournament doesn’t arrive until after the last 16, Wednesday July 8 to be exact, a full 27 days into the thing.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Germany v Cote D'Ivoire: Group E - FIFA World Cup 2026
World Cup Thursday tee-up: Germans will be keen to keep winning run going
Elsewhere the Netherlands would guarantee qualification with a win or a draw against Tunisia, who are already eliminated

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

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Kerim Alajbegovic stunner helps Bosnia to brink of World Cup knock-out phase
The win puts Bosnia in a strong position to advance as one of the best third-placed teams

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

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Switzerland hang on against Canada to win group as hosts forced to settle for second
Canada would've had home advantage in the next round had they secured the result they needed in Vancouver

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Tartan Army march - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Tuesday June 23
World Cup 2026: third-place race, who has qualified and who needs what?
With the group stage hurtling towards its end we look at who needs what to make the knockout phase

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Brazil Press Conference - Miami Stadium - Tuesday June 23rd
Carlo Ancelotti warns Brazil to beware of Scotland’s ‘fighters’
A draw would almost certainly seal Scotland’s first passage beyond the group stage of a major finals and even a defeat could be enough, depending on the outcome of results in other groups.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

England v Ghana - FIFA World Cup - Group L - Boston Stadium
Carlos Queiroz jokes ‘VAR went for a coffee’ for Ghana penalty claim
Ghana’s appeals for a late penalty for Ezri Konsa’s challenge on Prince Adu fell on deaf ears.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

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World Cup 2026: Everything you missed overnight and what's coming up on Wednesday
In the overnight games, Croatia and Colombia had 1-0 wins over Panama and Congo DR, respectively.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Spain v Cabo Verde - 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H
S John Fallon: Pico Lopes' Cape Verde adventure can inspire League of Ireland dreamers
In the early hours of Saturday morning, Lopes and Cape Verde have a chance to seal progression to the World Cup knockout stages when they face Saudi Arabia

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Scotland v Morocco - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Boston Stadium
Scottish fans’ friendly USA invasion exemplifies the joy of the World Cup
Major tournaments bring people together and Scotland’s welcome presence adds to the case for a 48-team event.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

England v Ghana - FIFA World Cup - Group L - Boston Stadium
England given reality check by stubborn Ghana to leave group in the balance
The idea was to maintain the momentum they had generated in the 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening Group L tie but there was no surge here.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

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Didier Deschamps to miss France-Norway World Cup clash after mother’s death
Deschamps is to return to France after receiving the news on Tuesday morning.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Portugal v Uzbekistan: Group K - FIFA World Cup 2026
Record-breaking Cristiano Ronaldo silences critics as Portugal thump Uzbekistan
Portugal and Ronaldo were heavily criticised after an uninspiring 1-1 draw in their Group K opener against DR Congo, but they came alive under the roof at the Houston Stadium on Tuesday.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

France v Senegal: Group I - FIFA World Cup 2026
How France and Iraq dealt with the weather delay during World Cup clash
"We played cards," joked France manager Didier Deschamps, whose side eventually ran out 3-0 winners.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Serbia - FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier
'He’s just a top coach': Thomas Tuchel backs Anthony Barry to keep making frank assessments
Barry spoke in surprising detail about England’s “complicated and confusing” performance in Dallas, where Tuchel’s side eventually kicked on and secured a 4-2 victory in the Group L opener.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

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Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria
Lionel Messi has now scored 18 World Cup goals

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Roberto Lopes clears the ball under pressure from Aymeric Laporte 15/6/2026
World Cup day-by-day fixture guide
Five days and 16 games in to the World Cup, here's how it's gone so far

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

New Zealand v Egypt: Group G - FIFA World Cup 2026
Mohamed Salah ends 92 years of Egyptian World Cup hurt
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane had all had huge performances to spark their countries into this World Cup. Salah has joined them but done something bigger — that moment of belonging.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

New Zealand v Egypt: Group G - FIFA World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026: Everything you missed overnight and what's coming up on Monday
What you missed: The Belgians and Uruguayans are held again, meanwhile Salah inspires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

New Zealand v Egypt: Group G - FIFA World Cup 2026
Mo Salah inspires Egypt to historic win over New Zealand
After a relatively quiet first half ‌that saw them go in behind at the break, Egypt and Salah turned up the heat in the second period as the 34-year-old winger showed he is still capable of conjuring magic from his boots

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Belgium v IR Iran: Group G - FIFA World Cup 2026
Nathan Ngoy sent off as 10-man Belgium held by Iran
The stalemate means both sides have drawn two games and will have everything to play for in the final round of Group G matches

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

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Yamal and Spain up and running in Saudi rout
First-night concerns were washed away though as Spain struck three times in the first 24 minutes

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Spain Media Availability - FIFA World Cup 2026
David Raya: ‘When you lose a Champions League final it destroys you inside’
The Arsenal and Spain goalkeeper discusses being bullied by 35-year-olds in the English fifth tier, winning the Premier League and competition in the Spain squad

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Germany v Cote D'Ivoire: Group E - FIFA World Cup 2026
World Cup While You Were Sleeping: Undav double breaks Ivorian hearts, Room the hero as Curacao hold Ecuador
The German's left it late but got the job done against Ivory Coast to progress, while Ecuador dropped the ball and some points against a dogged Curacao side whose keeper was simply unbeatable on the night

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Ecuador v Curacao: Group E - FIFA World Cup 2026
Curaçao stand firm and claim historic first World Cup point against Ecuador
Watched by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands in the stands, the Curaçao goalkeeper etched his name into the pantheon of World Cup legends with what must rank as one of the most heroic performances in the long history of the competition

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

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