World Cup first sees Almiron sent off for covering mouth

Watch Miguel Almiron become the first player to be sent off under new rules preventing players from covering their mouths during a game at the 2026 World Cup, with the Paraguay midfielder shown red in a win over Turkey.

Cape Verde Will Count on Vozinha Against Uruguay at the World Cup

Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper, Vozinha, is keeping the archipelago nation’s hopes outsized after his performance against soccer giant Spain.

By Ruth Maclean, Andre Amaral and Saikou Jammeh

How Latin American World Cup jerseys became a political football

Far-right populists have staked their claim on their team’s kit — and the left is trying to fight back

2026 World Cup: Jérôme Meary, the Frenchman who became an essential football intermediary in the US

In just fifteen years, the Haute-Savoie native has established himself as a key figure in Major League Soccer, the North American football league. Although nothing initially pointed him toward a career as an agent, a twist of fate changed everything.

USA go supersonic in Seattle and Morocco squeeze past Scotland | World Cup Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Seb Hutchinson, Jack Snape, Alex Abnos and Ewan Murray as the USA progress to the round of 32 Continue reading...

World Cup 2026: Netherlands vs Sweden prediction, schedules, key highlights

World Cup day 10 features Netherlands-Sweden as the USA reach the knockout stage and Brazil move closer to qualification

Soccer legend Zlatan Ibrahimović's one-word response to US Men's World Cup question will inspire hope

Zlatan Ibrahimović says the USMNT should be taken seriously at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their convincing wins over Paraguay and Australia.

FIFA President and Canadian PM sign Russian flag during 2026 World Cup – video

On 19 June 2026, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a Russian flag. A Russian man explained how the incident happened.

By Denys Ivanenko

The World Cup final's first halftime show: an attack on tradition or just good entertainment?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will feature a halftime show for the first time. It has ruffled the feathers of some soccer fanatics, who see the move as a "Yankeefication" of the Beautiful Game.

Quick hits: NFL flavour at the World Cup and Osito the dog charms fans

Scotland feels hard done by in their defeat against Morocco and a former NFL legend is on hand to photograph as the son of another of the NFL alumni cohort scores for his country. Here's the quick hits from the FIFA World Cup.

Easy money or risky business? What can Hong Kong do as prediction markets boom?

In the second of a two-part series tracing new trends in illegal betting in Hong Kong amid excitement over the football World Cup, Connor Mycroft looks at the rise of prediction markets and the risks. Read part one here. When 25-year-old Jean Pierre* started betting on Polymarket last year, his reasoning was simple: “I was just looking to see if I could make some money easily,” he told the South China Morning Post. The French freelance video creator, who has lived in Hong Kong for five years,...

By Connor Mycroft

Vinícius and Cunha fire Brazil past Haiti and into World Cup contention

Vinícius Júnior scored and set up one of Matheus Cunha's two goals as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 on Friday to strengthen their bid for a place in the World Cup knockout stage. Haiti became the first team eliminated from the tournament, while Brazil responded emphatically after their opening draw with Morocco.

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I'm a 67-year-old World Cup volunteer. Being able to contribute to soccer feels like a dream — it's an honor.

Juan Guanuna, a FIFA World Cup volunteer, welcomes people to Newark Airport. Juan Guanuna Juan Guanuna went viral on Instagram for his excitement about being a FIFA World Cup volunteer. His lifelong passion for soccer stems from growing up watching his dad play weekly in Ecuador. As a World Cup volunteer, his role is to greet and assist people arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Juan Guanuna, a 67-year-old FIFA World Cup vo...

Scotland fans channel the spirit of the World Cup to leave Boston charmed

A win and a loss from their opening two games of the World Cup leaves the Scots with a chance of qualification, and they could yet make a triumphant return to the city in the last 32

By Chris Wilson

Who is Yan Diomande? Meet Ivory Coast's 19-year-old soccer World Cup standout linked to Liverpool

Here's the rundown on Yan Diomande, who has been garnering a lot of attention during the World Cup.

The World Cup question Cristiano Ronaldo can no longer escape

Cristiano Ronaldo's effectiveness for Portugal is under intense scrutiny following a goalless draw against DR Congo. Despite his legendary status, the 41-year-old's limited touches and lack of decisive impact raise questions about his role in the 2026 World Cup. The team's attacking rhythm and statistics suggest a need for tactical evolution.

By PRANAV SHUKLA

Meet Alex Freeman: USA’s latest World Cup goal-scorer and son of Super Bowl winner

By Nitin Sharma

The Irish Independent’s View: Dubliner Lopes carries our World Cup dreams with his heroics for Cape Verde

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Morocco and Brazil take charge of Group C at World Cup

Morocco and Brazil overcame Scotland and Haiti respectively to take command of Group C and a big step towards reaching the knockout stages at the 2026 World Cup.

By Paul Myers

Japan looking to ramp up intensity against Tunisia in World Cup’s 1,000th match

Japan's first match was played in Dallas, where the air conditioning in the stadium was noticeable, ‌but Monterrey presents a very different challenge due to the expected heat.

How a warm World Cup welcome is endearing the US to fans

Morocco close in on World Cup knockout phase after edging out Scotland

Ismael Saibari’s second-minute strike proved enough to seal the win.

Morocco World Cup Player Achraf Hakimi Claims Fame Led To Rape Case

Morocco captain and Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case ... but he insists the matter is only moving forward because he's a celebrity. The 27-year-old defender -- who is currently playing in the World Cup -- will…

By TMZ Staff

Saibari strike gives Morocco World Cup win

He scored the only goal of the game against Scotland

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Former World Cup players standing as coaches in 2026

Only three people have won the World Cup title first as players and then as coaches.

World Cup 2026: Balogun shines again as USA storm into knockout stage

Elsewhere, Morocco continued Africa's strong showing at the tournament with a victory over Scotland The post World Cup 2026: Balogun shines again as USA storm into knockout stage appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

Türkiye eliminated from World Cup after narrow loss to Paraguay

Türkiye's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to an abrupt end Friday after a 1-0 defeat to Paraguay, a result that left the Crescent-Stars without a point and eliminated before...

Brazil reclaim World Cup scoring record from Germany - The Daily Star

Brazil reclaim World Cup scoring record from Germany  The Daily Star

World Cup: Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes clash, Sweden face Dutch

Germany and Ivory Coast clash in a high-stakes World Cup match, with Sweden also aiming for the knockout round. Get all the details on these crucial games. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-germany-meet-ivory-coast-in-high-stakes-clash-sweden-face-dutch/

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Opinion: The Mexico that World Cup headlines are missing

The world was warned Mexico couldn't pull this off. A week into the World Cup, the facts tell a different story, writes Charlotte Smith. The post Opinion: The Mexico that World Cup headlines are missing appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By Charlotte Smith

Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch

High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also book their ticket. The post Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Hundreds of venues prepare to host fans for Netherlands vs Sweden World Cup match

Dutch fans will gather in pubs, community venues, and public squares to watch the Netherlands play Sweden in a key Group F World Cup match, as multiple locations across the country are offering pub

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More fans set to fly out to reinforce Black Stars’ support at the World Cup

The Ghana Supporters Union is set to significantly beef up its numbers at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a timely financial and logistical intervention from Stanbic Bank Ghana.

By David Apinga

Why FIFA uses 'COD' as DR Congo's official abbreviation at the 2026 World Cup - MSN

Why FIFA uses 'COD' as DR Congo's official abbreviation at the 2026 World Cup  MSN