Diomande's performance on Sunday was the best of any individual at the World Cup to this point. That the Ivory Coast have options like Hoffenheim's Bazoumana Touré and Amad who can play opposite Diomande points to their impressive attacking depth that should bear fruit later in the tournament.

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In perhaps the biggest match of the weekend, two World Cup contenders kick off Group C action on Saturday. Brazil, on a quest for a record sixth World Cup, will face African heavyweights Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Mattias Svanberg capped off Sweden’s comfortable win over Tunisia in his World Cup debut. Wolfsburg’s midfielder scored seconds after coming on as a substitute in a 5-1 victory for Graham

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night.

Germany scored 7 again at a World Cup, while a late goal saw Japan hold Netherlands to a thrilling draw

One of the standout images from the start of this World Cup.During the night from Sunday to Monday, Sweden thrashed Tunisia (5-1) in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.Graham Potter’s