Jordanians gathered early Wednesday to witness a landmark moment in the country's sporting history, as the national football team, known as the "Nashama", prepared for its first-ever appearance at the FIFA World Cup.
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi still amazes his teammates after the captain scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria in their World Cup Group J opener on Tuesday.
"No more waiting," Norway striker Erling Haaland posted on X ahead of his team's World Cup clash against Iraq. It proved to be a promise kept on the pitch on Tuesday night at Boston Stadium.
Tunisia appointed Herve Renard as head coach through the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, following the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi after a disappointing start to the tournament.
Despite a sluggish first-half display, France found their rhythm after the break to beat Senegal 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I opener on Tuesday.
Norway claimed a 4-1 win over Iraq in their World Cup Group I opener on Tuesday, with star striker Erling Haaland scoring twice on his World Cup debut.
Cabo Verde claimed the first World Cup point in its history by holding Spain to a draw on Monday, while Saudi Arabia, Egypt and New Zealand also took points from more fancied opponents.
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken said striker Erling Haaland is fit and "the world's best goalscorer" ahead of the team's FIFA World Cup opener against Iraq on Tuesday.
China's Zheng Qinwen battled back from a set down to defeat sixth-seeded Maria Sakkari of Greece 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4 at the WTA 250 Nottingham Open on Monday, claiming her first grass-court win of the season.
Sweden manager Graham Potter praised the growing understanding between Liverpool's Alexander Isak and Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres after both scored in a 5-1 World Cup Group F win over Tunisia on Sunday.
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu said his team gained confidence from a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup Group F opener on Sunday, while also admitting disappointment at failing to secure victory.