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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.
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.