Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City
Iran fought back twice to draw 2-2 with New Zealand, while Spain were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in a day of World Cup shocks
Germany thrashed World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 as Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands and Iran finally landed in the US amid political tensions
The former Manchester United academy player has finally had his moment of triumph, being named Player of the Tournament at the 2026 Diamond Jubilee Cup in the Maldives
South Korea rallied from a goal down to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in their 2026 World Cup Group A opener, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the winner
Mexico defeated nine-man South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener at the Azteca, with Quinones and Jimenez scoring and three players sent off
The 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday as FIFA defends record ticket prices and visa bans overshadow the biggest tournament in history
From FIFA suspensions and years of inactivity to a historic final appearance, Pakistan football is finally finding its footing again
Florentino Perez won 65% of the vote to beat challenger Enrique Riquelme, clearing the path for Jose Mourinho to be named Real Madrid manager
Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams are set to return for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15, a boost for the European champions
Umar Nawaz and Harun Hamid scored as Pakistan beat Afghanistan 2-0 to reach the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament final
Iran's World Cup squad flies to Mexico after the US denied visas to key staff, sparking a furious response from Tehran days before the 2026 tournament begins
FIFA reversed its water bottle ban on Friday, allowing fans one sealed disposable bottle at World Cup 2026 games in the US and Canada after a fan outcry
Mexican teachers stormed the education ministry in Mexico City days before the World Cup opener, as President Sheinbaum vowed not to crack down on protests
Tim Payne's viral fan club has surpassed four million followers after an Argentine influencer spotlighted the New Zealand defender before the World Cup
Lamine Yamal's meteoric rise from Rocafonda's concrete pitches to the 2026 World Cup has turned his hometown into a symbol of football dreams
Nearly 900 people arrested and 180 officers injured after PSG's Champions League win triggered riots across France, with cars burned and shops looted
PSG beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Budapest to retain the Champions League title, with Gabriel blazing the decisive kick over the bar
Mikel Arteta challenged Arsenal to win the Champions League after lifting the Premier League trophy. The Gunners face PSG in Budapest on Saturday
Lionel Messi left Inter Miami's MLS win over Philadelphia clutching his left leg. Coach Hoyos says fatigue is to blame, but no medical report has been issued
