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Ivory Coast vs Ecuador: both sides desperate for a strong start in Philadelphia
Ivory Coast have not made it past the group stage since 2006, despite qualifying for several tournaments since. Ecuador arrive having reached the last 16 in 2022. For both sides,…
Netherlands vs Japan: Oranje face a real test in their World Cup opener in Dallas
The Netherlands arrive at this World Cup with genuine ambitions of going deep in the tournament. Japan, twice Asian champions in recent years, are no soft touch and they proved…
McGinn’s first-half strike gives Scotland a winning World Cup start against Haiti
John McGinn’s 28th-minute goal was enough for Scotland to beat Haiti 1-0 at Gillette Stadium in their 2026 World Cup Group Stage opener.
Saibari’s opener not enough as Brazil and Morocco share the points at MetLife
Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 at MetLife Stadium in their 2026 World Cup group opener, with Vinicius Jr. canceling out Saibari’s early strike.
Germany vs Curacao: eight wins on the spin and a point to prove in Houston
Germany walk into NRG Stadium on Sunday carrying momentum that few teams at this tournament can match. Eight wins from their last eight matches, including a 2-1 defeat of host…
Khoukhi’s 90th-minute leveler earns Qatar a point against dominant Switzerland
Qatar snatched a 1-1 draw against Switzerland at Levi’s Stadium, Khoukhi heading in at the death after Embolo’s early penalty put the Swiss in front.
Canada and bosnia & herzegovina share the points in World Cup opener at bmo field
Cyle Larin’s 78th-minute equalizer rescued a 1-1 draw for host nation Canada against Bosnia & Herzegovina in their World Cup group stage debut at BMO Field.
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.
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.
Balogun doubles up as USA rout Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener
Folarin Balogun scored twice and an early own goal set the tone as the USA beat Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in their 2026 World Cup Group Stage debut.