match report
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WorldLate Gouiri strike completes Algeria comeback and eliminates Jordan
Algeria rallied from a goal down to beat Jordan and claim their first World Cup win since 2014, ending the debutants' tournament.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 22
WorldMessi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina reach the knockouts
Lionel Messi recovered from a missed early penalty to score twice and become the all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history.
By Marcus Okafor · Jun 22
WorldHaaland Double Sends Norway Through in Five-Goal Thriller
Erling Haaland struck twice as Norway edged a pulsating contest with Senegal to reach the knockout stage.
By Mira Faraj · Jun 22
WorldMbappe and Dembele Send France Through Against Iraq
Another Kylian Mbappe brace and a Ousmane Dembele strike booked France's place in the knockout stage.
By Priya Chen · Jun 22
WorldCape Verde stun Uruguay again with thrilling comeback draw
Kevin Pina's free-kick and Helio Varela's chip earn debutants Cape Verde a second remarkable point against two-time world champions Uruguay.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 21
WorldYamal and Oyarzabal inspire Spain to statement rout of Saudi Arabia
Lamine Yamal opens his World Cup account and Mikel Oyarzabal strikes twice as Spain answer their critics with a ruthless first-half blitz.
By Lena Holloway · Jun 21
WorldMohamed Salah inspires Egypt to historic first World Cup win over New Zealand
The Pharaohs came from behind in Vancouver, Salah scoring and assisting as Egypt claimed a maiden World Cup victory in their 92-year history.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 21
WorldTen-man Belgium held by resolute Iran in goalless Group G stalemate
Nathan Ngoy's red card forced Belgium onto the back foot, but they held firm for a point against a disciplined Iran side at SoFi Stadium.
By Marcus Okafor · Jun 21
WorldUeda double sends Japan surging as Tunisia exit in the World Cup's 1,000th match
Kamada's fourth-minute strike set the tone in a landmark fixture for the tournament.
By Mira Faraj · Jun 20
WorldBrobbey and Gakpo doubles power Netherlands to crushing win over Sweden
The Dutch produced their best display of the tournament to seize control of Group F.
By Priya Chen · Jun 20
WorldEloy Room's 15-Save Masterclass Earns Curaçao Historic First Point
A record-breaking goalkeeping display in Kansas City frustrated Ecuador and kept Curaçao's qualification dream alive.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 20
WorldUndav's Stoppage-Time Winner Sends Germany Through in Toronto
Deniz Undav struck twice, including a 94th-minute winner, as Germany came from behind to seal top spot in Group E.
By Lena Holloway · Jun 20
WorldGalarza's lightning strike sinks Turkey as 10-man Paraguay survive
The fastest goal of the tournament and a controversial new-rule red card defined Paraguay's gritty win that eliminated Turkey.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 19
WorldUSA see off Australia 2-0 in Seattle to seal knockout berth
An early own goal and Alex Freeman's first World Cup strike booked the co-hosts' place in the round of 32, even without the injured Christian Pulisic.
By Marcus Okafor · Jun 19
WorldCunha brace and Vinicius strike fire Brazil top of Group C
Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinicius Junior added a third in a dominant first-half display as Brazil eliminated Haiti and moved top.
By Mira Faraj · Jun 19
WorldSaibari's 70-second strike sinks Scotland and dents knockout hopes
Ismael Saibari struck the fastest goal of the 2026 World Cup as Morocco edged Scotland and left Steve Clarke's side needing a result against Brazil.
By Priya Chen · Jun 19
WorldJonathan David hat-trick sinks Qatar as Canada hammer six in Vancouver
Canada recorded their first-ever World Cup victory in spectacular fashion, with Jonathan David's treble inflicting Qatar's heaviest tournament defeat.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 18
WorldManzambi double powers Switzerland to emphatic win over 10-man Bosnia
A late flurry of goals turned a tight contest into a rout as Switzerland overwhelmed a Bosnia side reduced to ten men at SoFi Stadium.
By Lena Holloway · Jun 18
WorldLuis Romo Settles It as Mexico Book Knockout Spot With Win Over South Korea
A second-half strike from Luis Romo gave the hosts a 1-0 win and a place in the Round of 32.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 18
WorldLate Mokoena Penalty Earns South Africa a Point Against Czechia
Teboho Mokoena's 83rd-minute spot kick cancelled out Michal Sadílek's early opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
By Marcus Okafor · Jun 18
WorldYirenkyi's last-gasp winner snatches priceless Ghana victory over Panama
A 95th-minute strike from 20-year-old Caleb Yirenkyi settles a tense, low-scoring Group L opener in Toronto.
By Anika Patel · Jun 17
WorldKane double powers chaotic England past Croatia in six-goal Group L opener
Harry Kane's brace and second-half strikes from Bellingham and Rashford see the Three Lions edge a frantic World Cup opener in Arlington.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 17
WorldLuis Diaz Inspires Colombia to Winning Start Against Spirited Uzbekistan
Diaz scored one and made another as Colombia saw off World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 3-1 at the Estadio Azteca.
By Diego Arroyo · Jun 17
WorldWissa Earns DR Congo Historic Point as Portugal Stumble in Houston
Yoane Wissa's stoppage-time header cancelled out Joao Neves' early opener to hand DR Congo their first-ever World Cup point.
By Mira Faraj · Jun 17
WorldArnautovic stoppage-time penalty seals Austria's first World Cup win in 36 years
Austria edged a thriller against debutants Jordan in Santa Clara, with a 12th-minute-of-added-time spot kick settling it.
By Theresa Bauer · Jun 16
WorldMessi's first World Cup hat-trick fires holders Argentina past Algeria
Lionel Messi drew level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals as Argentina opened their title defence in style in Kansas City.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 16
WorldHaaland Brace Powers Norway to Emphatic Win Over Iraq
Erling Haaland scored twice on Norway's long-awaited World Cup return as the Scandinavians overwhelmed Iraq at Gillette Stadium.
By Anika Patel · Jun 16
WorldMbappe Double Sinks Senegal as France Open Group I in Style
Kylian Mbappe struck twice and Bradley Barcola added a third as France saw off a spirited Senegal at MetLife Stadium.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 16
WorldMaxi Araujo rescues Uruguay as Al-Owais defies the favourites
Saudi Arabia lead through Abdulelah Al-Amri but Maximiliano Araujo levels late to earn Uruguay a point in the Miami heat.
By Diego Arroyo · Jun 15
WorldCape Verde stun Spain with goalless draw on World Cup debut
European champions Spain are frustrated in Atlanta as tournament debutants Cape Verde dig in for one of the great World Cup upsets.
By Mira Faraj · Jun 15
WorldElijah Just double earns New Zealand a thrilling Group G draw with Iran
The winger struck either side of half-time but Iran fought back through Rezaeian and Mohebi to share the spoils at SoFi Stadium.
By Theresa Bauer · Jun 15
WorldLukaku's instant impact rescues Belgium as Egypt are denied historic first win
Emam Ashour's maiden international goal had Egypt dreaming, but a Mohamed Hany own goal moments after Romelu Lukaku's introduction salvaged a Belgium point in Seattle.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 15
WorldAyari brace inspires rampant Sweden in five-goal demolition of Tunisia
Isak and Gyokeres also struck as Sweden announced themselves with a statement Group F win.
By Anika Patel · Jun 14
WorldNetherlands and Japan share the spoils in pulsating Group F opener
Kamada's late equaliser earns Japan a deserved point in a four-goal Arlington thriller.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 14
WorldAmad Diallo's Late Strike Sinks Ecuador and Ends 19-Game Unbeaten Run
The Manchester United winger came off the bench to settle a tight Group E opener in Philadelphia and end Ecuador's long unbeaten streak.
By Diego Arroyo · Jun 14
WorldGermany Run Riot in Houston as Curaçao's Historic Bow Ends 7-1
Julian Nagelsmann's side opened their World Cup with a goal blitz, though Curaçao's debutants left their own mark on the record books.
By Mira Faraj · Jun 14
WorldLate own goal hands Qatar a precious first World Cup point against Switzerland
Breel Embolo's first-half penalty looked like winning it before Miro Muheim's stoppage-time own goal rescued Qatar in Santa Clara.
By Diego Arroyo · Jun 13
WorldSocceroos stun Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver counterattacking masterclass
Underdogs Australia rode a debutant goalkeeper's heroics and clinical breaks to a famous victory over a possession-hungry Turkey.
By Theresa Bauer · Jun 13
WorldJohn McGinn ends Scotland's 28-year wait as Tartan Army top Group C
McGinn's deflected strike delivered Scotland's first World Cup win since 1990 and their first goal at the tournament in 10,244 days.
By Anika Patel · Jun 13
WorldVinicius Junior rescues Brazil as Morocco hold five-time champions to a draw
Ismael Saibari's audacious lob put Morocco ahead before Vinicius Junior's stunner earned Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil a point on their opening night at MetLife Stadium.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 13
WorldBalogun brace fires USA to 4-1 rout of Paraguay in World Cup opener
The co-hosts lit up SoFi Stadium with their joint-best World Cup win as Folarin Balogun announced himself on the global stage.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 12
WorldLarin rescues Canada a historic first World Cup point against Bosnia
A late Cyle Larin equaliser earned the co-hosts a point on home soil in Toronto and ended a long wait for World Cup respectability.
By Mira Faraj · Jun 12
WorldSouth Korea Stun Czechia With Late Comeback on World Cup Opening Day
Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu struck in the final half hour to overturn Ladislav Krejčí's opener at Estadio Akron.
By Theresa Bauer · Jun 11
WorldMexico Open World Cup 2026 in Style as Quiñones and Jiménez Sink South Africa
El Tri got the host nation's tournament under way with a comfortable 2-0 win at a roaring Estadio Azteca.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 11