No stage too big - Haaland arrives in style at World Cup

Erling Haaland has made a habit of scoring debut goals in the big competitions. He did it in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Now he has done it at the World Cup too.

Kylian Mbappé leads France to a solid victory over Senegal in their World Cup opener

Led by their captain – who scored twice, becoming France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals – Les Bleus got their 2026 World Cup campaign off to a perfect start by defeating Senegal 3–1.

Austria v Jordan: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 9pm local/2pm AEST/5am BST/12am EDT ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Martin Hello and welcome to live coverage of the World Cup match between Austria and Jordan at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Kick-off in this Group J game is 9pm local/12am EDT/5am BST/2pm AEST – or 6am CEST/7am EEST for those watching from the homelands of the competing teams. Reigning world champions Argentina are widely expected to top the group that also includes Algeria but the rem...

By Martin Pegan

Iraqi soccer fans celebrate end of 40-year World Cup drought

The Iraq national men's team hasn't played a World Cup in 40 years; a drought that ends Tuesday night, to the excitement of soccer fans in Dearborn, Michigan, home to a large Iraqi diaspora.

By Jasmine Garsd

Gabriela Moura, from Kentucky Derby drama to bikini runway, is a name to watch if Brazil advances in World Cup

Influencer Gabriela Moura made her World Cup debut supporting Brazil against Morocco, turning heads as the TikTok star with nearly 12 million followers.

Which France and World Cup records did Mbappe break against Senegal?

France captain overtakes Giroud with 58 goals for his country and the most for Les Bleus at a World Cup.

Erling Haaland scores twice, adds assist in World Cup debut as Norway tops Iraq 4-1 in Group I

Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals, including one off a defensive blunder, and added an assist in his tournament debut Tuesday to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.

France midfielder Rabiot joins Vinicius in criticising World Cup final pitch

France midfielder Adrien Rabiot said the pitch "felt more like an artificial surface" after Les Bleus opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal on Tuesday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will host the final game of the tournament on July 19.

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How England plot to avenge years of heartbreak by Croatia in critical World Cup opener

England manager Thomas Tuchel said his squad needed no more ‘emotional fuel’ ahead of what is expected to be a serious test for the World Cup hopefuls

By Miguel Delaney

World Cup: Here’s Why New Hydration Breaks Are Getting A Mixed Reception - Forbes

World Cup: Here’s Why New Hydration Breaks Are Getting A Mixed Reception  Forbes

A World Cup ticket equals 200,000 nopales: a grower’s plea inspires support for Mexico

The videos Eduardo Horcasitas shares on social media about the reality of agricultural work have attracted the interest of thousands of people

By Sara González

Check your LinkedIn DMs. You might have been asked to play in the World Cup.

Roberto Lopes celebrates after Cape Verde and Spain drew 0-0 on Monday. Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images African nation Cape Verde shocked Spain, a World Cup favorite, by tying 0-0 on Monday. One Cape Verdean defender was born in Ireland and recruited via LinkedIn to play for the team. Roberto Lopes said he ignored the message for nine months because he didn't understand Portuguese. Roberto Lopes played a star role in one of the World Cup's most shocking results on Monday, b...

New Zealand's Tyler Bindon and mom Jenny are the first mother-son duo to play in the World Cup

When Tyler Bindon came in off the bench for New Zealand in its World Cup opener against Iran, he made a bit of history with his mom. Jenny Bindon and Tyler are the first mother and son to play in the World Cup.

By ANNE M. PETERSON

FIFA World Cup 2026 Recap: A Day of Only Draws after 68 years

Four draws in one day, Spain’s 2,500-pass drought, Cape Verde’s LinkedIn hero, Bielsa’s anti-modelling rant, and a night where football remembered that stalemates can still have stories.

By NIRMALYA DUTTA

FIFA World Cup 2026, Argentina vs Algeria Football LIVE Score: Messi to play 200th game for Argentina today

Iranian football player's US visa expired after one World Cup game, Iran Football Federation says

The Iran Football Federation assured it was taking action to obtain a new visa for the team's winger, Mehdi Torabi, after his visa expired following a match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.

Tunisia replaces manager days ahead of Japan World Cup match

Herve Renard managed Saudi Arabia to a shock 2-1 victory over eventual ​champions Argentina at the 2022 ⁠World Cup.

Watch: French captain claims country's greatest goalscorer in World Cup win against Senegal

Kylian Mbappe has overtaken football legend Lionel Messi's record, securing 14 World Cup goals.

Louise Little’s late blitz not enough as Ireland fall short against England in T20 World Cup clash

By David Townsend

World Cup 2026: France v Senegal updates

France, one of the pre-tournament favourites, begin their World Cup with a clash against Senegal at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Follow the action as it happens.

Argentina and Algeria Fans Brawl In Times Square Ahead of World Cup Match

Some FIFA World Cup fans couldn't wait until Tuesday for some Argentina vs. Algeria action -- they ended up duking it out right in the middle of Times Square ... and the chaos was captured on video. According to reports, fans of both countries were…

By TMZ Staff

RTM tightens multi‑layered safeguards after VPN attempts to access World Cup broadcasts

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) has strengthened its multi-layered digital security infras...

World Cup 2026: Mbappe strikes twice as France overpower Senegal

Mbappé's brace and Barcola's impact from the bench proved decisive as France claimed all three points. The post World Cup 2026: Mbappe strikes twice as France overpower Senegal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

US Soccer's Landon Donovan Addresses Hairpiece After Balding Struggles

Landon Donovan no longer has to rely on a hat trick to hide his hair. Indeed, viewers took notice during the 2026 World Cup that the former U.S. Men’s National Team soccer player is now rocking...

By Bentley Maddox

Mbappe brace powers France past Senegal in World Cup opener

France made an emphatic start to its World Cup campaign as Kylian Mbappe delivered a match-winning performance against Senegal, helping Les Bleus secure three points and early cont...

Made in Bangladesh jerseys reach FIFA World Cup 2026 - The Daily Star

Made in Bangladesh jerseys reach FIFA World Cup 2026  The Daily Star

From betting to violence: The hidden gender impact of Fifa men’s World Cup

While both benefit economically, women also face heightened risks of harassment, trafficking...

Argentina’s World Cup 2026 debut: Who’s playing and how to watch it

The Albiceleste starts its title defense against Algeria, looking to become the first South American team to secure three points La entrada Argentina’s World Cup 2026 debut: Who’s playing and how to watch it se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Fernando Romero Nuñez

Messi, Ronaldo join Ochoa in World Cup history

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining Guillermo Ochoa as the first players to participate in six t Read More: https://punchng.com/messi-ronaldo-join-ochoa-in-world-cup-history/

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Mexico City got a US $70M boost from first World Cup weekend

This economic boost was driven by the tourism, consumer and entertainment sectors, particularly by increased hotel occupancy, food and beverage sales and sporting goods purchases. The post Mexico City got a US $70M boost from first World Cup weekend appeared first on Mexico News Daily

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Neymar back in training with Brazil at World Cup

Brazil forward Neymar, who was diagnosed with a right calf injury in late May, trained at the World Cup for the first time Tuesday in a sign he may be nearing a return. The post Neymar back in training with Brazil at World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Haaland scored twice on World Cup debut as Norway beat Iraq

Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway overcame a spirited Iraq in their opening Group I game at Boston Stadium.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Kane tells England 'be free in the mind' for World Cup title bid - Ahram Online

Kane tells England 'be free in the mind' for World Cup title bid  Ahram Online

Argentina vs. Algeria FREE live stream: Where to watch World Cup game today - NJ.com

Argentina vs. Algeria FREE live stream: Where to watch World Cup game today  NJ.com