World Cup quiz: Name these top nations' leading scorers

We want you to name the leading scorer from each of the top 20 countries according to Fifa's global rankings.

Jaded and Exhausted, Many Iranians Shrug at World Cup

The successes of Iran’s national soccer team used to be a source of celebration. Now, many Iranians can barely muster the energy to care.

By Sanam Mahoozi, Shirin Hakim and Yeganeh Torbati

Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into World Cup after ⁠5-1 defeat by Sweden

Move comes after thrashing in opening game in Mexico Tunisia still to face Japan and Netherlands in Group F Tunisia sacked their head coach, Sabri Lamouchi, on Monday after ⁠a 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their first World Cup game. The Tunisian ⁠football federation ⁠announced ​his dismissal on its Instagram account. “An agreement has been officially reached ⁠to dismiss coach Sabri Lamouchi,” the statement said. “Plans are underway ‌to appoint ‌Mondher Kebaier as the national team ‌coach [on an ...

By Reuters

Soccer Edition: Watch World Cup highlights from across the NPR Network

The 2026 World Cup is playing out in communities across the country. Journalists from NPR and its member stations are in your city — capturing the excitement and asking the important questions.

By The NPR Network

Belgium v Egypt live: World Cup 2026

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.

World Cup fans can't stop smiling after a massive weekend of fun across the US, time capsules & brisket!

World Cup weekend delivers smiles, big TV ratings, and unforgettable scenes as fans from Scotland, Netherlands, and beyond take over U.S. cities.

War, sports collide as Iran's World Cup kicks off in Los Angeles

A divisive collision of geopolitics and sports is playing out in a community with emotional ties to two countries at war, setting the stage for drama and protest that will go beyond the pitch.

Germany news: 23 million tune in for World Cup win

The Germany national team's 7-1 win over Curacao drew over 23 million viewers. Meanwhile, German President Steinmeier is kicking off his visit to Indonesia. Follow DW for more.

Racist gesture at Korean World Cup fan costs Mexican engineering guild chief his post

A Mexican man who led an engineering guild has apologised after losing his position over a video showing him making a racist gesture at a South Korean fan during a World Cup match in Guadalajara. Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes came under fire after he was seen pulling at the corners of his eyes – a gesture derogatory towards people of Asian descent – in a video posted by South Korean influencer Yoon Su-jin. Yoon, a YouTuber whose creator handle is InoCat, captured Bernal, who was wearing...

By SCMP’s Asia desk

Iran take World Cup centre stage as they arrive in US

Iran's football team arrived in the United States for the first time at this World Cup on Sunday, landing at Los Angeles International Airport and holding a press conference on the same day that a peace deal between the two nations was announced. The Iran squad arrived after a short flight from Tijuana, Mexico, where they left their base ​camp earlier to a ‌rousing sendoff ahead of their opening game against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium on Monday.

By FRANCE24

Belgium v Egypt LIVE: Mo Salah leads Pharaohs in Group G clash looking for first World Cup win

The Belgians open their World Cup campaign against an Egypt side looking for their first ever win at a finals

By Chris Wilson

World Cup flightmare as Uruguay blames FIFA for travel chaos after an airplane mix-up

Uruguay's team poses before departing Montevideo last Tuesday. Santiago Mazzarovich / AFP via Getty Images Two-time World Cup winners Uruguay faced travel delays on the way to the US. Paperwork issues meant their airplane lacked permission to enter the US. It's only the latest travel issue to beset the World Cup. One of the World Cup's most notable teams blamed FIFA after their travel to their first game was delayed. Uruguay, which has won the tournament twice, was left waiting for the righ...

Sweden win World Cup opener, alleged spy denies accusations, three guilty of harassing minister, warm weather for Midsommar

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 15th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Tehrangeles, Los Angeles’ little Iran: ‘That national team does not represent Iran; it represents the Islamic Republic of Iran’

The L.A. neighborhood, a meeting point for its large Persian community, receives the national team uncomfortably as it makes its debut against New Zealand

By Lorenzo Calonge Calonge

Deschamps points to Spain as team to beat at World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday Spain are the team to beat at the World Cup, seeking to temper expectations for a squad that includes several tournament debutants.I'm not going to say that France is stronger than everyone else, but Spain is the clear favourite," said Deschamps.

Snicko in football? Cricket-style technology steals the show during FIFA World Cup clash

A novel ball-contact technology, akin to cricket's 'Snicko', made its debut in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier between Sweden and Tunisia. This innovation proved crucial in overturning an offside call, awarding a goal to Sweden's Mattias Svanberg. The technology confirmed a touch by Alexander Isak, leading to a 5-1 victory for Sweden.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Fact check: These FIFA World Cup ticket sites are fake

In May, the US intelligence service, FBI warned against scams and said it was issuing a public service announcement to warn the public against cyber fraud.

World Cup Referee Accused Of Making White Supremacist Hand Gesture During Broadcast

Shaun Evans, an Australian referee at this year’s World Cup, has been accused of making a white supremacist hand gesture during an official broadcast on Sunday night.  Evans was captured placing his index finger and thumb together to create an “O” figure with his right hand in front of his right leg during Sunday night’s […]

By Zac Ntim

Kieran Jackson: The surreal possibility hanging over Iran’s perilous World Cup campaign

By Kieran Jackson

Ghana coach enters record books at his fifth World Cup in row

Carlos Queiroz is still one tournament short of matching the record for coaching at the World Cup, but the 73-year-old will still enter the record books this week. Queiroz takes charge of Ghana as they begin their Group L campaign against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday and continues a run that began with Portugal in […]

Japan displays resilience in hard-fought stalemate with Netherlands

The 2-2 draw showed that even amid an injury crisis, the Samurai Blue can still trouble elite opponents.

Skipping class to watch the World Cup? Schools face clash over priorities

The classroom television was once part of the magic. For many Koreans, watching a World Cup match or one of Kim Yu-na's Olympic figure skating performances with classmates remains a vivid school memory — students gathered around a screen, cheering, shouting and sometimes crying together. That tradition has returned with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Korea’s opening match against the Czech Republic kicked off at 11 a.m. Friday, Korea time, and the team’s remaining group-stage matches are also sc

By The Korea Herald

Sweden crush Tunisia, Ecuador lose to Côte D'Ivoire, and small Curaçao's big World Cup debut

In other World Cup matches, Japan clutched a draw with the Netherlands and Curaçao scored in their first-ever World Cup appearance.

No thoughts of revenge as France start World Cup against Senegal, says Deschamps

Fifa urged to remove World Cup referee over 'white supremacy' gesture

Fifa’s anti-racism partner called on the sporting body to remove Shaun Evans from its World Cup VAR team.

Ghana coach enters record books at his fifth World Cup in row

Queiroz is hailed in his native Portugal as a trendsetter

By REUTERS

Protests In Los Angeles As Iranian Soccer Team Arrives For 1st World Cup Match

Protests In Los Angeles As Iranian Soccer Team Arrives For 1st World Cup Match Iranian Americans protested against the regime in Tehran as the Iranian soccer team arrived in Los Angeles for their first World Cup match against New Zealand on June 15. As the team arrived at the Los Angeles Galaxy’s training ground in Carson, a small group of Iranian Americans shouted, “Down with terrorists!” The Iranian national team, which traveled to Los Angeles for a #2026WorldCup match, was pr...

By Tyler Durden

FIFA to pay full fee to Somali ref denied US entry for World Cup

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will still receive his full tournament fee, according to mu...

Rod Stewart in hot water after attending World Cup game just hours after abruptly cancelling concert

The veteran rocker has drawn backlash after sharing a video of himself flying to Boston for the game hours after he cancelled his concert in California The post Rod Stewart in hot water after attending World Cup game just hours after abruptly cancelling concert appeared first on NME.

By Poppy Burton

World Cup 2026: Diallo seals Africa’s first win as Côte d’Ivoire edge Ecuador

Following South Africa's 2-0 defeat to hosts Mexico and Morocco's impressive 1-1 draw against Brazil, the Elephants carried the continent's hopes of recording a first win at the expanded tournament. The post World Cup 2026: Diallo seals Africa’s first win as Côte d’Ivoire edge Ecuador appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

Germany's World Cup universe back in order

Germany enjoyed a successful World Cup liftoff in Houston.

Germany hit 239 to overtake Brazil on World Cup scoring list - The Daily Star

Germany hit 239 to overtake Brazil on World Cup scoring list  The Daily Star

Hungary’s biggest World Cup win stands after 44 years

Explore the biggest World Cup wins in history, including Hungary’s record-setting 10-1 victory and other emphatic triumphs. Discover the teams and players Read More: https://punchng.com/hungarys-biggest-world-cup-win-stands-after-44-years/

By Punch Newspapers

FIFA probes VAR official over controversial hand gesture at World Cup

World football governing body FIFA is seeking clarification from Australian video assistant referee (VAR) official Shaun Evans after a hand gesture he made before Germany's 7-1 victory over Curacao at the 2026 World Cup sparked widespread debate on social media. The post FIFA probes VAR official over controversial hand gesture at World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Canada visa denial for Thomas Partey exposes legal fractures of multi-host FIFA World Cup

Canada’s refusal to grant Thomas Partey a temporary residence visa exposes the complex sovereign friction of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 2026 tournament, which is being co-hosted across three nations—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—marks a historic shift in global sports logistics. This expansive multi-country format was highly celebrated as a milestone for global […]

By Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie

Auchan kicks off the Beer Fair with over 300 varieties from 25 countries, ahead of the World Cup

By romaniainsider

Ivory Coast Beats Ecuador as Germany Hits Seven at the World Cup

Amad Diallo hit a 90th-minute winner to give Ivory Coast a dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador, the standout moment on a high-scoring fourth day of the 2026 World Cup that also saw Germany thrash Curaçao 7-1, Sweden rout Tunisia 5-1, and Japan snatch a late 2-2 draw from the Netherlands. In Philadelphia, Ecuador dominated for […] The post Ivory Coast Beats Ecuador as Germany Hits Seven at the World Cup appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

By Tico Times

From Croatia's burek to Ghana's chichinga: Taste the 2026 World Cup through NYC’s fan-favorite foods from Groups J, K and L - Goal.com

From Croatia's burek to Ghana's chichinga: Taste the 2026 World Cup through NYC’s fan-favorite foods from Groups J, K and L  Goal.com

Why is ‘CPV’ used for Cape Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? - bolavip.com

Why is ‘CPV’ used for Cape Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?  bolavip.com