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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.
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.
Hwang In-Beom and Oh Hyeon-Gyu turn the game around as South Korea beat Czech Republic 2-1
South Korea came from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1 at Estadio Akron, with goals from Hwang In-Beom and Oh Hyeon-Gyu securing three points in Group Stage matchday 1.
Quiñones and Jiménez give Mexico a perfect World Cup opener at Azteca
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at Estadio Azteca in their 2026 World Cup group opener, with Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scoring either side of a pivotal red card.
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.
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.
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.
Mexico vs South Africa: a World Cup opener 16 years in the making
Mexico host South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Group Stage Match 1 of the 2026 World Cup. Here’s what’s at stake and how both sides arrive.
PSG wins the UEFA Champions League final on penalties as Arsenal’s defense holds until it doesn’t
Paris Saint-Germain claimed the 2025 UEFA Champions League title at the Ferenc Puskás Stadium, beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
The coaching rise of Filipe Luis : from Flamengo glory to the Monaco hot seat
From Atletico Madrid icon to Copa Libertadores winner, Filipe Luis is set to take charge of AS Monaco. A look at his fast rising coaching career.