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June 18, 2026 2026-06-18

Luis Romo scored in the second half as Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the World Cup round of 32 with a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday.
June 19, 2026 2026-06-19
Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout stage while Canada claimed its first-ever World Cup win and Switzerland boosted its hopes of advancing on Thursday.
June 19, 2026 2026-06-19
Caleb Yirenkyi's 95th-minute goal earned Ghana a 1-0 victory over Panama in their FIFA World Cup Group L match at Toronto Stadium on Wednesday.
June 18, 2026 2026-06-18
Luis Diaz scored one goal and set up another as Colombia began its FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan on Wednesday.
June 18, 2026 2026-06-18
Twenty years after emerging as one of Portugal's brightest young talents at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo is still performing on football's biggest stage.
June 18, 2026 2026-06-18
China rallied from behind to beat Germany 3-2, while host Türkiye defeated Belgium 3-0 in the second competition week of the 2026 Women's Volleyball Nations League on Wednesday.
June 18, 2026 2026-06-18
Neymar rejoined training with Brazil's World Cup squad on Wednesday as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.
June 18, 2026 2026-06-18
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez defended his side's performance and rejected concerns over Cristiano Ronaldo's goal drought after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their World Cup Group K opener at Houston Stadium on Wednesday.
June 18, 2026 2026-06-18
The stars shone brightly in the World Cup on Tuesday with three of the big hitters getting off to a flying start and setting the race for this World Cup's Golden Boot alight.
June 18, 2026 2026-06-18
Ma Ning will become the first Chinese in 24 years to officiate a World Cup match as head referee when he takes charge of Ecuador's Group E match against Curacao on June 20 in Kansas City.
June 18, 2026 2026-06-18
Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a subdued 90-minute performance as Portugal was held to a surprise 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup Group K opener at Houston Stadium on Wednesday.
June 18, 2026 2026-06-18
Harry Kane scored twice as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a high-tempo Group L encounter at the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday.
June 18, 2026 2026-06-18
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.
June 17, 2026 2026-06-17
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.
June 17, 2026 2026-06-17
"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.
June 17, 2026 2026-06-17
Kylian Mbappe has spent much of his career making the improbable seem routine.
June 17, 2026 2026-06-17
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.
June 17, 2026 2026-06-17
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.
June 17, 2026 2026-06-17
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.
June 17, 2026 2026-06-17
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