Tag: 2026 World Cup
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Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three group-stage matches for first time
Javier Aguirre has been saying for a while now that the key to the Mexican team’s success at the World Cup is that they are a ... -
Merlín the duck takes a trip to the stadium, but FIFA rules keep him out of Mexico match
One of the biggest folk heroes of this World Cup, Merlín the duck arrived outside Mexico City’s stadium yesterday (Macau time) to great fanfare — but was ultimately ... -
Cristiano Ronaldo roars back with two goals as Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0
Cristiano Ronaldo rebounded from a lackluster start to his sixth World Cup and led Portugal to a dominant victory over Uzbekistan yesterday (Macau time), renewing hope that ... -
Multiple teams playing for spots in knockout stage as schedule ramps up
The World Cup opened with two games per day over during its first two days and expanded to four games a day over the next 10. Now the ... -
Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands
GOOOOOOOOOAL!” The thunderous cry rings out over a crowd gathered in front of a television propped up on plastic tables and past a maze of vendors ... -
Kylian Mbappé scores two goals to reach 16 in World Cup career, tying for second most
Mbappé is coming for Messi. Kylian Mbappé of France scored two goals yesterday (Macau time) to reach 16 for his World Cup career, moving into a tie for second ... -
What the tattoos of World Cup players say about their love, life and religious beliefs
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on June 11, 2026, traditional news and social media channels will be full of pictures of the players. Many ... -
Cape Verde gets first goal of tournament and holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw
Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over. It might just be getting started. The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain last week ... -
Egypt’s Mo Salah adds to list of accolades in World Cup against New Zealand
While Mohamed Salah’s club career is still undecided, he’s building his legacy with Egypt. Salah scored his 68th goal in international play, a total now just ... -
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo
Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw by Congo yesterday (Macau time) in their opening match at the World Cup. Congo, ... -
Leaked remarks about South Korea star spark backlash at World Cup camp
South Korea’s preparations for today’s (Macau time) World Cup match against Mexico have been overshadowed by a rift between the players and the country’s media following disparaging comments ... -
World Cup sparks expats’ ‘Suchao’ interest
Nearly 70% of foreign residents surveyed in Jiangsu province, an economic hub in 2026 WP, say this year’s FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, ... -
Lionel Messi ties men’s World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria
Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident ... -
France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th and 14th World Cup goals
Kylian Mbappé passed Pelé on the World Cup goal-scoring list and moved into first in the record books for France›s national team. Mbappé scored his 13th and ... -
Fans in Cape Verde party into the night after historic debut
Fans in Cape Verde were celebrating late into the night after their historic World Cup debut that saw the country pulling off a stunner against European champion Spain. The ... -
Scaloni: ‘The whole planet’ awaits Messi’s 200th cap as Argentina opens World Cup against Algeria
Lionel Scaloni tends to be pensive about a lot of things, but especially when the subject turns to another Lionel — a much more famous one, ... -
Cucurella joins Real Madrid from Chelsea on same day he’s set to play at World Cup for Spain
Real Madrid announced the signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea yesterday, the day the left back is set to play for Spain in its opening match ... -
Haiti at the World Cup is more than an underdog tale – it is the story of global migration
When Haiti’s soccer team lines up against Scotland on June 13, 2026, its players will be representing the Caribbean nation at a World Cup for the first time since ... -
Bettors taking a chance on the longshot US in World Cup, though France and Spain remain favorites
MARK ANDERSON, LAS VEGAS A Fox Sports ad promoting its World Cup coverage and featuring Mike Eruzione has been pushing the narrative that another sports miracle involving an ... -
The secrets behind a memorable World Cup anthem, from Shakira and more
What makes a memorable World Cup anthem? Is it a song that best reflects the host countries? Is it a global banger, incorporating multiple languages and genres? Or ... -
A street in The Hague is drenched in orange as Netherlands soccer fans celebrate the World Cup
As the clock ticks down to the Netherlands’ opening World Cup match, soccer fans are gripped once more by orange fever. Nowhere is the mood of euphoric ... -
The weird and wonderful soccer phrases fans will bring to the World Cup
In squeaky bum time, the false 9 pulled off a nutmeg and scored a worldie in the top bin. Make any sense? Soccer fans from across ... -
Iran’s soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup
Iran defender Ehsan Hajsafi criticized soccer’s governing body after the team arrived in Mexico yesterday (Macau time) with some members of their entourage still lacking U.S. ... -
From luring stars to hosting the World Cup, Saudi Arabia has spent billions to disrupt soccer
Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history by beating mighty Argentina in Qatar four years ago. That stunning victory against Lionel Messi ... -
Electricity spikes expected during England, Scotland matches
British energy officials say England and Scotland’s group games at the World Cup could start a national electricity spike equivalent to the combined power needed for the northern ... -
Ronaldo, Messi and the new generation: 10 players to watch at the cup
Two of soccer’s all-time greats will likely make their final bows on the sport’s biggest stage at the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ... -
US grants visa to Haitian soccer player to join team for World Cup
The United States has granted a visa to Haitian soccer player Woodensky Pierre, allowing him to join Haiti’s national team for the World Cup after days ... -
US states extend bar hours to capitalize on tournament crowds
Several U.S. states are extending bar and restaurant operating hours ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hoping to boost business activity and improve the fan ... -
Germany looking for redemption after successive early exits
The memories of two successive World Cup group-stage exits weigh heavily on the Germany team before another attempt at restoring lost pride. Surely it couldn’t happen ... -
WC transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities
Dubbed the “Sommermärchen,” or “Summer Fairy Tale,” the 2006 World Cup in Germany was a widely praised showcase for a modern, unified nation that was welcoming ... -
Top soccer talent Yan Diomande took a ‘crazy’ path from a Florida high school to world stage
Yan Diomande has had a “crazy life” and he’s still only 19. In two years, Diomande has gone from playing at a Florida high school to ... -
The Flying Kiwis: No longer flightless, spreading football fandom at the games
They call themselves the Flying Kiwis, an eclectic group of New Zealanders from around the world who, whenever their national soccer team plays a major match, ... -
Veteran star Son Heung-min will lead South Korea’s campaign
Veteran star Son Heung-min will lead South Korea’s World Cup campaign as coach Hong Myung-bo named his 26-man squad on Saturday. South Korea squad Goalkeepers: Jo ... -
FIFA finally seals World Cup broadcast deal in China at just USD60 million
FIFA finally sealed a World Cup broadcast rights deal for China on Friday, just 27 days before the opening game and at a much lower reported price than ... -
Cristiano Ronaldo enters sixth cup looking to show he can still thrive despite Saudi move
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth and likely final World Cup will be the first for the Portugal great since he left Europe to play in Saudi Arabia. The ...
