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Thomas Tuchel’s first World Cup test: England vs Croatia at AT&T Stadium
Thomas Tuchel takes England into the 2026 World Cup group stage against Croatia. Can his tactical philosophy deliver where previous managers fell short?
Portugal open World Cup 2026 against Congo DR, Ronaldo’s last dance begins
Portugal face Congo DR at NRG Stadium in their World Cup 2026 Group A opener. Here’s what’s at stake for both sides on June 17.
Messi hat-trick dismantles Algeria as Argentina open World Cup 2026
Lionel Messi scored three times at Arrowhead Stadium as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in their World Cup 2026 group opener, despite the Desert Foxes holding possession.
Austria beat Jordan 3-1 at Levi’s Stadium as Arnautovic penalty wraps up Group Stage win
Austria opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Jordan, Schmid breaking the deadlock before Arnautovic converted a 90th-minute penalty.
Haaland nets twice as Norway dismantle Iraq 4-1 in World Cup opener
Erling Haaland scored twice and Leo Østigård added a late third as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 at Gillette Stadium in their 2026 World Cup Group Stage debut.
Mbappé double and late barcola goal give France a 3-1 win over Senegal at metlife
France beat Senegal 3-1 in their 2026 World Cup Group Stage opener, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Bradley Barcola adding a third after a goalless first half.
Argentina vs Algeria: Defending champions open World Cup 2026 at arrowhead
Argentina begin their World Cup 2026 title defense against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium. Here’s what’s at stake in Group Stage – 1.
Elijah Just scores twice but Iran salvage a point in 2-2 World Cup opener
New Zealand’s Elijah Just scored a brace at SoFi Stadium, but Iran twice found answers to earn a 2-2 draw in their 2026 World Cup group-stage debut.
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.