World Cup 2026 round-up: Haaland, Mbappe and Olise fire Norway and France into last 16
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé once again delivered when it mattered most as Norway and France booked their places in the FIFA World Cup last 16 with victories on Tuesday.
World Cup 2026 round-up: Canada break South African hearts, Lionel Messi continues Argentina’s trophy surge
Canada defeated South Africa on Sunday with a stoppage-time Stephen Eustaquio winner to see Jesse Marsch’s side advance to the Round of 16 stage to meet either Netherlands or Morocco.
World Cup 2026 news: Ousmane Dembele steals the spotlight as France punish much-changed Norway
Ousmane Dembele delivered one of the standout individual performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as his first-half hat-trick inspired France to a commanding 4-1 victory over a heavily rotated Norway side on Friday.
World Cup 2026 betting tips: Norway vs France odds and predictions; Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe set to face off
France and Norway meet in one of the standout fixtures of the FIFA World Cup group stage on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland taking centre stage in a clash that could have significant implications for both Group I and the Golden Boot race.
World Cup 2026 analysis: Why Bafana Bafana's historic win over South Korea is about far more than three points
Bafana Bafana's 1-0 victory over South Korea will be remembered as one of the most significant results in South African football history, but the importance of the performance stretches well beyond securing a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages.
World Cup 2026 news: Ghana’s defensive resilience frustrates England in goalless draw
Ghana produced a disciplined defensive display to hold England to a 0-0 draw in Group L at the World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, frustrating Thomas Tuchel's side and earning a valuable point in Boston.
World Cup 2026 news: Cristiano Ronaldo silences critics with double in Portugal victory over Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo silenced recent criticism of his performances with a first-half brace as Portugal secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in Group K on Tuesday.
World Cup 2026 news: Erling Haaland maintains pressure on Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe with brace v Senegal
Erling Haaland continued his outstanding FIFA World Cup campaign with another brace as Norway secured their place in the knockout stages with a 3-2 victory over Senegal on Tuesday.
World Cup 2026 news: Kylian Mbappe scores brace to keep pace with Lionel Messi as France beat Iraq
Kylian Mbappe continued his impressive FIFA World Cup campaign with a brace as France secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Iraq in Group I on Monday.
World Cup 2026 news: Lionel Messi breaks scoring record as Argentina beat Austria
Lionel Messi continued his remarkable FIFA World Cup campaign by scoring twice in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday, becoming the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer in the process.
World Cup 2026 news: Lamine Yamal stars as Spain cruise past Saudi Arabia
Lamine Yamal continued his impressive FIFA World Cup campaign as Spain secured their first Group H victory with a commanding 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday.
World Cup 2026 news: Erling Haaland brace fires Norway past Iraq
Erling Haaland announced himself on the FIFA World Cup stage with a brilliant brace as Norway opened their Group I campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Iraq on Tuesday.
World Cup 2026 news: Gary Neville says Jude Bellingham debate is over after England victory
Jude Bellingham delivered another influential performance for England as the Three Lions opened their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday.
FIFA World Cup news: Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held by DR Congo in tournament opener
Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating start to the FIFA World Cup as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their opening group-stage match on Wednesday.
FIFA World Cup news: Lionel Messi historic hat-trick powers Argentina past Algeria
Lionel Messi delivered another memorable FIFA World Cup performance as Argentina opened their campaign with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Algeria on Wednesday.
FIFA World Cup news: Kylian Mbappe becomes France's all-time leading scorer in victory over Senegal
Kylian Mbappe etched his name further into French football history after scoring twice in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal at the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.
FIFA World Cup news: Hugo Broos criticises 'soft' red card as South Africa fall to Mexico in tournament opener
South Africa's FIFA World Cup campaign began with disappointment as Bafana Bafana fell to Mexico in the tournament opener, with a trio of red cards ultimately overshadowing the action on the pitch.
Playing under the bright lights of the Estadio Azteca, South Africa struggled to impose themselves for large periods of the contest as Mexico capitalised on home support and superior quality to secure an important Group A victory.
FIFA World Cup 2026 preview: Mexico vs South Africa predicted line-ups, key battles and prediction
The FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway on Thursday, June 11 as co-hosts Mexico face South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures: Five opening-round matches you cannot miss
The FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway on June 11, with 48 nations set to battle it out across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
England news: Thomas Tuchel insists Jude Bellingham must earn World Cup starting spot
England manager Thomas Tuchel says Jude Bellingham faces competition for a place in the starting XI at the FIFA World Cup despite remaining one of the Three Lions' key players.