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Araújo’s late equalizer rescues Uruguay against a stubborn Saudi Arabia
Uruguay dominated possession and shots but had to wait until the 80th minute for Araújo’s equalizer to cancel out Al-Amri’s first-half goal. Final score: 1-1.
Egypt’s own goal rescues Belgium, but Ashour had already stolen the show
Belgium and Egypt split points at Lumen Field in a 1-1 World Cup Group Stage draw, with Ashour’s early goal canceled by an Hany own goal at the 66th minute.
Spain held 0-0 by Cape Verde in World Cup opener as goalkeeper Vozinha defies 27 shots
Spain dominated possession and racked up 27 shots but could not break down Cape Verde, drawing 0-0 in their 2026 World Cup Group Stage opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Ayari’s brace powers Sweden past Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup opener
Sweden dismantled Tunisia 5-1 at Estadio BBVA, with Yasin Ayari scoring twice and Viktor Gyokeres adding a second-half goal to put the Swedes in command of Group Stage play.
Ivory Coast 1-0 Ecuador: Diallo’s 90th-minute header wins World Cup opener at lincoln financial field
A. Diallo’s last-gasp goal gave Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Ecuador in their 2026 World Cup Group Stage opener, despite Les Elephants collecting three yellow cards.
Kamada’s late equalizer earns Japan a point against Netherlands at at&t stadium
Netherlands and Japan share the spoils 2-2 in World Cup Group Stage action, with Daichi Kamada canceling out Crysencio Summerville’s go-ahead goal in the 89th minute.
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.
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.
Australia 2-0 Türkiye: Socceroos ambush a dominant side to open World Cup 2026
Australia beat Türkiye 2-0 at BC Place in World Cup Group Stage play, with Irankunda and Metcalfe scoring despite being heavily outplayed statistically.
Germany 7-1 Curaçao: Havertz brace caps ruthless World Cup opener in Houston
Germany hammered Curaçao 7-1 in their 2026 World Cup Group Stage opener at NRG Stadium, with Kai Havertz scoring twice and six different players finding the net.