Yasin Ayari, Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres and Mattias Svanberg were on target as Sweden overwhelmed Tunisia in their FIFA World Cup 26 opener.

Havertz and Isak star as European pair record big wins, Japan twice fight back to draw with the Netherlands and a late Amad Diallo strike helps Côte d'Ivoire down Ecuador.

Heading into his fourth FIFA World Cup, iconic Team Melli star wants to send a message of peace and unity. Alireza Jahanbakhsh was born and raised in the north of IR Iran and although he’s spent years ...

Amad Diallo scored a 90th-minute winner as Côte d'Ivoire edged Ecuador in a breathless contest in which the woodwork was struck four times. The match, somehow, seemed to be heading for a goalless draw ...

Japan's second half comebacks against Netherlands could be an auspicious sign for what's ahead for them in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Germany were in fine fettle in their opener against Curaçao. Here are seven reasons why this German side could be a real contender.

Kai Havertz scored twice as Julian Nagelsmann's side ran riot to hand the FIFA World Cup newcomers a harsh lesson.

Japan had beaten Germany and Spain at Qatar 2022 after conceding first, and they rallied through Keito Nakamura's super low strike. Yet on his third Oranje appearance, lively winger Summerville ...

The tournament co-hosts will qualify on 18 June as Group A winners - and meet a third-placed team from Groups C, E, F, H or I in the Round of 32 in Mexico City on 30 June - if: They defeat Korea ...

Manuel Neuer became the ninth player to win the World Cup and return to the competition fully 12 years later following Germany's victory over Curaçao.

Former world champions Spain and Uruguay get their campaigns up and running as the action begins in Groups G and H.

Germany face World Cup debutants Curaçao in their opening match and are aiming to make a strong start after losing their first game at each of the last two editions.