Comenencia scores Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal

Livano Comenencia makes national history scoring Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal against Germany in their Group E match in Houston.

Team Curaçao Arrives at the World Cup With Much of the Island in Tow.

Qualifying for the world’s biggest sporting event meant everything for residents of the Caribbean island country.

By Mitch Smith

2026 World Cup: Curaçao, a small nation with big ambitions

Just 444 square kilometers and home to slightly fewer than 160,000 people, Curaçao is set to become the smallest country ever to compete in a World Cup. Swiss photographer Mario Heller traveled to the Caribbean island to capture the anticipation, hopes, and popular fervor ahead of the biggest sporting event in its history.

Côte d’Ivoire v Ecuador: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ World Cup kick-off time: 7pm ET/12am BST/9am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Contact Beau Beau will be here shortly. In the meantime, catch up on what to know about Côte d’Ivoire and Ecuador with our team guides. Côte d’Ivoire return to the world stage for the first time since the golden years of the early 2010s. They do not quite have the star power of old, but their squad is packed with recognisable faces to fans in Europe’s top leagues. Continue reading...

By Beau Dure

India beat Pakistan by 64 runs to open Women’s T20 World Cup campaign

Smriti Mandhana scored 68, and Deepti Sharma took five wickets as India thrashed Pakistan in front of a sellout crowd.

Curacao stuns Germany at World Cup with historic goal that sends supporters into understandable frenzy

Curacao scores its first-ever World Cup goal against Germany at Houston's NRG Stadium, led by manager Dick Advocaat in the 2026 Group Stage.

The World Cup could add $17 billion to the U.S. economy. Here are the stocks set to benefit

The 2026 World Cup could add $17 billion to the U.S. economy, largely driven by digital advertising, travel and consumer spending.

Cowboy country turns into World Cup epicentre in Dallas

Japan and Netherlands fans are turning out in big numbers in Dallas, Texas, as the city embraces its status as the main World Cup hub.

By Amanda Shalala

Germany start 2026 World Cup with win over Curacao

For the first time since they won the tournament in 2014, Germany won their opening game at the World Cup.

World Cup 2026: Netherlands let victory slip as Japan salvage point with last-gasp header

By FRANCE24

Gareth Southgate backs England for World Cup glory after turning down TV work to ‘keep out of the way’

Gareth Southgate managed England at four major tournaments before resigning after Euro 2024

By Jonathan Veal

Curaçao’s 1st World Cup goal sparks belief before Germany’s floodgates open

For 37 minutes on Sunday, Curaçao stayed with four-time champion Germany, with the World Cup first-timers daring to believe they could pull off the unimaginable. Livano Comenencia tied it with his left-footed shot through traffic from the center of the box in the 21st minute to give Curaçao its first goal in the tournament and send fans of the Blue Wave into a frenzy. “This is not a disgrace,” Curaçao coach Dick Advocaat said.

By KRISTIE RIEKEN

‘Supportive boyfriend’ Justin Trudeau chooses U.S. over Canada World Cup opener

Instead of witnessing Canadian sports history in Toronto, the former prime minister was in Los Angeles where pop-star girlfriend Katy Perry performed for FIFA

By National Post Staff

History at Edgbaston! India-Pakistan shatters Women's T20 World Cup record

A record-breaking crowd of 18,814 witnessed India's dominant victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston, setting a new attendance record for a Women's T20 World Cup group-stage match. Smriti Mandhana's 68 and Deepti Sharma's career-best 5/10 propelled India to a commanding 64-run win, highlighting the growing popularity of women's cricket and the India-Pakistan rivalry.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Iran's World Cup team gets warm send-off from fans in Tijuana, Mexico

Supporters in Mexico waved Iranian flags and chanted “Team Melli” as Iran’s players departed for their World Cup opener in Los Angeles.

World Cup 2026: Netherlands v Japan updates

The Netherlands get their World Cup campaign underway with a tricky fixture against Japan. Follow all the action here.

Germany survive early scare to begin World Cup campaign with 7-1 win over minnows Curacao

By Rebecca Johnson

Germany crush debutants Curacao 7-1 in FIFA World Cup Group E opener

Germany walloped Curacao 7-1 in their FIFA World Cup opener on Sunday after Felix Nmecha scored the tournament’s fastest goal so far and then drew a penalty in first-half stoppage time, which Kai Havertz converted to extend the lead. The four-time champions dominated from the start of the Group E match against the smallest nation to qualify for a World Cup and were rewarded when Nmecha curled a shot into the corner after a sublime one-two with Florian Wirtz in the sixth minute. Havertz got tw...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

Germany's World Cup universe back in order with demolition of Curacao

Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty Hang Out at FIFA World Cup Amid Rumored Split

Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty are pounding the alarm at rumors they split … a new video shows the two chilling out at the FIFA World Cup. The rapper shared a post which shows her smiling with her young son, Papa Bear, whom she shares with Petty,…

By TMZ Staff

India rout Pakistan at women's T20 World Cup

The women in blue registered a comprehensive 64-run victory

By AFP

Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full Fifa fee

Artan returned home to a hero's welcome while UEFA appointed him to officiate their match.

Favorites Spain face tiny Cape Verde to kick off World Cup mission

Spain arrived in Atlanta expecting to make a deep World Cup run, but faces a Monday opener against Cape Verde, whose players are embracing the excitement of representing their nati...

13 World Cup teams blast UEFA chief over ‘uninteresting’ matches remark

13 World Cup teams have criticized UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin’s remarks about “uninteresting” matches in the expanded tournament. Read their joint s Read More: https://punchng.com/13-world-cup-teams-blast-uefa-chief-over-uninteresting-matches-remark/

By Punch Newspapers

‘A Lot Of Balls’ brings together 100 Mexican artists to interpret culture through soccer

Restaurant Magda in Mexico City has collaborated with 100 artists on the eve of the World Cup, with the goal of reimagining what the tournament, and its most potent symbol — the ball — really represents. The post ‘A Lot Of Balls’ brings together 100 Mexican artists to interpret culture through soccer appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By Alan Chazaro

World Cup 2026: Havertz joins Balogun as top scorers so far [Full List]

USA striker Folarin Balogun no longer stands alone at the top of the race for the Golden Boot at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after Germany forward Kai Havertz matched his tally with a brace in his side's emphatic 7-1 victory over Curaçao. The post World Cup 2026: Havertz joins Balogun as top scorers so far [Full List] appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Football’s greatest legends prepare for their final World Cup

Think of the first time football made you cry. Maybe it was a goal you will never forget. Maybe it was a final whistle.

By Mishael Quaynor

How to Watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast of FIFA World Cup 2026 Match - LatestLY

How to Watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast of FIFA World Cup 2026 Match  LatestLY

Tunisia’s FIFA ranking: What’s their position during the 2026 World Cup? - bolavip.com

Tunisia’s FIFA ranking: What’s their position during the 2026 World Cup?  bolavip.com