In one of the most remarkable results of the 2026 World Cup group stage, debutants Cape Verde held European champions Spain to a goalless draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Spain fired 27 shots but could not find a
America’s World Cup began in emphatic fashion at SoFi Stadium, with Folarin Balogun’s historic brace and a late Giovanni Reyna strike powering the USMNT to a 4-1 win over Paraguay. It’s the most goals the US have ever scored
Sweden dismantled Tunisia 5-1 in Monterrey to storm to the top of Group F, with Yasin Ayari’s long-range brace and Alexander Isak’s all-round brilliance setting the tone. Substitute Mattias Svanberg even etched his name into the record books, scoring
The Netherlands twice took the lead but failed to hold on as Japan fought back for a 2-2 draw in their 2026 World Cup Group F opener. Summerville scored a standout goal and was named Player of the Match,
Germany opened their 2026 World Cup Group E campaign with a dominant 7-1 win over Curaçao, as Havertz scored twice and several players joined the scoresheet. Despite the heavy defeat, Comenencia made history by scoring Curaçao’s first-ever World Cup
Canada earned their first-ever World Cup point after a 1-1 draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina in Group B. Jovo Lukić gave Bosnia the lead from a set piece, but substitute Cyle Larin struck in the 78th minute to secure
Raphinha believes Brazil can end their long World Cup title drought in 2026, with himself and Vinicius Junior expected to lead the attack. Under Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil are aiming to combine attacking flair with a stronger tactical system in
Argentina enters the 2026 World Cup as defending champions, with Lionel Messi leading their bid to break the long-standing champion’s curse. This Group J preview looks at Argentina’s title defense, Algeria and Austria’s battle for second place, and Jordan’s
2026 World Cup final ticket prices have reportedly surged, with top seats reaching $32,970. Rising knockout-stage prices and extreme resale listings have sparked debate over whether the tournament is becoming too expensive for ordinary fans.
France secured a dominant 3–1 win over Colombia, with rising star Désiré Doué delivering a standout performance. With strong squad depth and a powerful attacking lineup, France continues to strengthen its position as a top contender for the 2026