- Jul 8
Portugal moves to appoint Jorge Jesus as new coach after World Cup elimination
FPF president Pedro Proença confirms profile for new coach is defined and expects to announce Jorge Jesus by Monday following Roberto Martínez's departure after round of 16 exit.
- Jul 7
Trump calls referee 'suspicious' after FIFA lifts US striker's ban; Brazil and Collina defend Claus
US President Donald Trump called Brazilian referee Raphael Claus 'suspicious' after FIFA suspended the red-card ban on American striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the World Cup knockout stage. The Brazilian football federation and FIFA's refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina have defended Claus's integrity.
- Jul 5
Haaland double sends Norway past Brazil 2-1 as Neymar announces international retirement
Erling Haaland scored twice late to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup round of 16, sending the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990. Neymar, who scored a consolation penalty, announced his international retirement after the match.
- Jul 2
Argentina scores twice late to beat England 2-1 and reach World Cup final, Falklands banner draws UK ire
Two late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez gave Argentina a 2-1 semi-final win over England, sending the holders to Sunday's final against Spain. The match was overshadowed by a post-match banner referencing the Falkland Islands, drawing a UK demand for FIFA action.
- Jun 29
Brazil, Germany and Netherlands enter World Cup knockout stage as first-ever round of 32 begins
Three matches on Monday open the first-ever World Cup round of 32, with Brazil facing Japan, Germany taking on Paraguay, and Netherlands clashing with Morocco.
- Jun 29
Martinelli scores in added time as Brazil come back to beat Japan 2-1 and reach World Cup last 16
Brazil overturned a first-half deficit at Houston's NRG Stadium, with Gabriel Martinelli's 90+5 minute strike sealing a 2-1 victory over Japan and a place in the round of 16.
- Jun 26
Netherlands tops Group 6, Japan grabs second as Sweden squeezes through to last 32 of World Cup 2026
Netherlands swept past Tunisia 3-1, Japan held Sweden 1-1, and Sweden progressed as a best third-place team in the final Group 6 matches at the 2026 World Cup.
- Jun 20
Morocco edges Scotland 1-0 with 71-second strike, but Paraguay's 64-second goal steals fastest record
Ismael Saibari scored after just 71 seconds as Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 in Group C of the 2026 World Cup in Foxborough. The goal was the fastest of the tournament until Paraguay's Matías Galarza struck even earlier hours later in a 1-0 upset of Turkey.
- Jun 20
Cunha double and Vinícius goal fire Brazil to 3-0 win over Haiti, top Group C
Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinícius Júnior added a third as Brazil cruised past Haiti 3-0, moving joint-top of Group C with Morocco and eliminating their opponents.
- Jun 20
Cunha scores twice, Vinícius stars as Brazil eliminate Haiti 3-0 in World Cup
Matheus Cunha grabbed his first two World Cup goals and Vinícius Júnior provided a goal and two assists as Brazil cruised past Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia on Friday, knocking the Haitians out of the tournament and moving top of Group C.
- Jun 20
Cunha double and Vinicius goal give Brazil comfortable 3-0 win over Haiti at World Cup
Matheus Cunha struck twice and Vinicius Junior added a third, all before half-time, as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia to give Carlo Ancelotti's side a first victory and four points in World Cup Group 3.
- Jun 15
FIFA reverses language rule after Vinícius and Hakimi protests; Spanish now permitted at all World Cup press conferences
FIFA reversed its rule limiting press conference languages to English and team tongues after a weekend of viral incidents involving Vinícius Jr., Achraf Hakimi and Frenkie de Jong. From 14 June, Spanish will be available at every official briefing regardless of which teams are playing.
- Jun 14
Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Morocco in World Cup opener as media slams performance
Brazil's World Cup campaign got off to a rocky start with a 1-1 draw against Morocco at MetLife Stadium, drawing comparisons to the 7-1 humiliation of 2014.
- Jun 1
Davide Ancelotti, Son of Brazil Coach Carlo, Appointed Lille Head Coach on Two-Year Deal Ahead of Champions League Return
The 36-year-old son of Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti takes his second managerial role, succeeding Bruno Génésio at the Ligue 1 club as it prepares for a Champions League campaign.
- May 30
PSG Defends Champions League Crown in Penalty Shootout Thriller Against Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive UEFA Champions League title, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Budapest, becoming the first club since Real Madrid to defend the trophy.
- May 28
Neymar Faces World Cup Opener Doubt After Grade-Two Calf Tear Sidelines Brazil Star for Two to Three Weeks
A grade-two calf muscle injury has thrown Brazil star Neymar's participation in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup into serious doubt, team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed on Thursday.
