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Match previews
- 3–5 minutesTags : Belgium, Egypt, Hossam Hassan, Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Preview, Roberto Garcia, Romelu Lukaku
Belgium vs Egypt: Salah, De Bruyne and a World Cup opener worth watching
Belgium face Egypt in Group Stage matchday 1 at Lumen Field. Both sides arrive in form, here is what is at stake at the 2026 World Cup.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Cape Verde Islands, Fernando Hierro, Jamiro Monteiro, Lamine Yamal, Lúcio Antunes, Preview, Spain
Spain open World Cup 2026 against Cape Verde after that Peru wobble
Spain face Cape Verde Islands in Group Stage matchday 1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Here’s what’s at stake and how both sides arrive at the 2026 World Cup.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Akram Afif, Granit Xhaka, Murat Yakin, Preview, Qatar, Switzerland
Qatar open World Cup 2026 campaign against Switzerland at Levi’s Stadium
Qatar host Switzerland at Levi’s Stadium in the 2026 World Cup group stage opener. Here is what is at stake for both sides in Group A.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Achraf Hakimi, Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti, Morocco, Preview
Brazil vs Morocco: Carlo Ancelotti’s World Cup debut carries serious weight at MetLife
Brazil open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Morocco at MetLife Stadium. Here’s what’s at stake in Group Stage Match 1.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Erling Haaland, Graham Arnold, Iraq, Lars Lagerbäck, Martin Ødegaard, Norway, Preview
Iraq vs Norway: a World Cup debut six days after losing to Venezuela
Iraq and Norway meet at Gillette Stadium in World Cup 2026 Group Stage matchday 1. Here’s what’s at stake for both sides.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Didier Deschamps, France, Kalidou Koulibaly, Kylian Mbappé, Preview, Senegal
France vs Senegal: opening day at MetLife sets the tone for Group D
France open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Senegal at MetLife Stadium. Here’s what’s at stake in Group E’s matchday 1.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Gustavo Alfaro, Mauricio Pochettino, Paraguay, Preview
Pochettino opens his World Cup account against familiar opposition
Mauricio Pochettino takes charge of the USMNT in a World Cup group opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, six days after a 1-2 friendly loss to Germany.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Alphonso Davies, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Canada, Jesse Marsch, Preview
Canada open World Cup 2026 at home against Bosnia, with Dzeko watching
Canada host Bosnia & Herzegovina in Group Stage matchday 1 at BMO Field. Stakes, form, key battles and prediction for the World Cup 2026 opener.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Czech Republic, Kim Do-Hoon, Patrik Schick, Preview, Son Heung-Min, South Korea, Tomas Soucek
Czech Republic carry World Cup momentum into South Korea opener
Czech Republic face South Korea in their 2026 World Cup Group Stage opener at Estadio Akron. Both sides need points to advance from a tight four-team group.
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Manchester United retro jersey: the 5 most iconic shirts ever
In recent seasons, Cristiano Ronaldo has redefined what it means to wear the Manchester United jersey. From record-breaking goal hauls to silverware-defining…
- 2–3 minutes
Real Madrid retro jersey: the 5 most iconic shirts ever
In recent seasons, Real Madrid have redefined what it means to wear the famous white shirt. From Champions League triumphs to record-breaking La Liga…
- 8–12 minutes
FC Barcelona jersey 2015: where to buy and iconic versions
In recent seasons, Messi has redefined what it means to wear the Barcelona jersey. From record-breaking goal hauls to silverware-defining moments, the **fc…
- 7–10 minutes
Barcelona pink jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
Few colors have caused as much debate in Catalan football as the **barcelona pink jersey**. For a club whose identity is sewn into the blue-and-claret stripes,…
- 7–10 minutes
Cristiano Ronaldo jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
No footballer in the modern era has shifted more replica shirts than Cristiano Ronaldo. Nike valued his lifetime endorsement at a reported $1 billion in 2016…
- 6–9 minutes
Dembele PSG jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
Ousmane Dembélé arrived in Paris from Barcelona in August 2023 for a reported €50 million fee (per Transfermarkt), walking into a club halfway through a…
- 7–10 minutes
PSG Messi jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
For two seasons, the strangest sight in football was Lionel Messi wearing the colors of Paris Saint-Germain. The August 2021 transfer that no one saw coming…
- 7–11 minutes
Messi jersey Argentina: where to buy and iconic versions
For more than a decade, the **Argentina jersey of Lionel Messi** carried a tragic story. Three lost finals between 2014 and 2016. A brief retirement that…
- 8–11 minutes
Ronaldo 2008 jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
The 2007-08 Manchester United home shirt is the most important jersey of Cristiano Ronaldo’s club career. This is the kit of his **first Ballon d’Or**. The kit…
- 7–10 minutes
Portugal Ronaldo jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
Cristiano Ronaldo has worn the maroon shirt of Portugal for more than two decades. He made his debut on August 20, 2003 against Kazakhstan as an 18-year-old…
Match reviews
3–4 minutesTags : Graham Potter, Review, Sweden, Tunisia, Viktor Gyokeres, World Cup, Yasin AyariAyari’s brace powers Sweden past Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup opener
- 3–4 minutesTags : A. Diallo, Ecuador, Emerse Fae, Ivory Coast, Review, Sebastian Beccacece
Ivory Coast 1-0 Ecuador: Diallo’s 90th-minute header wins World Cup opener at lincoln financial field
- 3–4 minutesTags : Crysencio Summerville, Daichi Kamada, Japan, Netherlands, Review, Ronald Koeman, Virgil van Dijk, World Cup
Kamada’s late equalizer earns Japan a point against Netherlands at at&t stadium
- 3–4 minutesTags : Australia, Nestory Irankunda, Review, Tony Popovic, Türkiye, Vincenzo Montella, World Cup
Australia 2-0 Türkiye: Socceroos ambush a dominant side to open World Cup 2026
- 3–5 minutesTags : Curaçao, Germany, Jamal Musiala, Julian Nagelsmann, Kai Havertz, Review, World Cup
Germany 7-1 Curaçao: Havertz brace caps ruthless World Cup opener in Houston
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- 5–7 minutesTags : Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup, Joao Neves, Portugal, Rafael Leao, Vitinha
Portugal at the 2026 World Cup : Ronaldo’s last shot at the one prize missing
Portugal arrive at the 2026 World Cup as Nations League champions and genuine contenders, with Cristiano Ronaldo chasing the one trophy missing from his collection. Here is the squad, the key players, and…
- 4–6 minutesTags : FIFA World Cup, Sweden, Viktor Gyokeres
Sweden at world cup 2026 : back through the back door
Eight years after their remarkable run in Russia, Sweden is back at the World Cup. Absent from the 2022 tournament following a disappointing qualification campaign, the Blågult has successfully rebuilt an ambitious project…
- 5–7 minutesTags : Ecuador, FIFA World Cup
Ecuador in World cup 2026 : the fortress
In the shadow of South America’s historic giants—Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay—Ecuador has gradually established itself as one of the continent’s most formidable nations. Long regarded as an outsider in South American football, La…
- 5–7 minutesTags : FIFA World Cup, Ivory Coast
Ivory coast in world cup 2026 : roar the world stage
Ivory Coast heads into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a new status. For years, the Elephants embodied the unfulfilled potential of African football. Despite boasting exceptional generations led by Didier Drogba, Yaya…
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