World Cup 2026

Ivory Coast break deadlock in 90th minute to defeat Ecuador

Les Elephants pulled even on points with Germany in a 1-0 win over Ecuador.

Tuchel’s ‘Grade E’ ref Turpin to take charge of England’s World Cup opener

On April 19, 2023 Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel is shown a yellow card by referee Clement Turpin during their Champions League match against Manchester City.

Japan coach lauds fightback but draw with Dutch ‘disappointing’

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group F - Netherlands v Japan - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 14, 2026 Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu reacts REUTERS/Issei Kato

Belgium seek to take the initiative with win in opener against Egypt

Belgium will aim to get on the front foot in their World Cup opener against Egypt, though their coach Rudi Garcia described their opponents as one of the best Africa has ever produced.

Uruguay travel to Miami delayed by administrative issues

The Uruguay team training in Mexico on June 13. Uruguay were scheduled to travel to Miami for their Group H opener against Saudi Arabia on June 15.

Saudi Arabia aiming high against Uruguay in Miami opener

A Saudi Arabia fan with a replica World Cup trophy. The Saudis famously sprung one of the great World Cup upsets when they beat Argentina at the 2022 and are aiming to start strongly against Uruguay in this edition.

Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in World Cup thriller

Japan's Daichi Kamada celebrates scoring their second goal as Netherlands' Bart Verbruggen reacts.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 15, 2026

The agreement was struck despite an Israeli strike on Lebanon on June 14 that drew criticism from both Iran and US President Donald Trump.

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The Football World Cup and the business of the beautiful game

Football fans at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, June 12, watching the group A preliminary round match between South Korea and Czech Republic at the FIFA World Cup in Mexico.

In crisis-hit Cuba, World Cup offers brief respite

Brazilian football team fans watching the FIFA World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco on June 13 at the Estudio 50, in Havana.

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