East Rutherford
- 5h ago
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in World Cup final as Scaloni breaks down and questions his future
Spain claimed their second World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina at MetLife Stadium, while Lionel Scaloni's tearful press conference cast doubt over his future as Argentina coach.
- 12h ago
Spain beats Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win 2026 World Cup, Ferran Torres the hero
Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 at MetLife Stadium, denying Lionel Messi a second straight title and securing La Roja's first World Cup since 2010.
- 2d ago
FIFA deletes 7 million hate comments during 2026 World Cup, 14 times more than in Qatar
FIFA's anti-hate service has removed more than 7 million abusive posts during the 2026 World Cup in North America, a 14-fold jump from the 2022 tournament, as the final between Spain and Argentina approaches.
- 3d ago
Slavko Vinčić appointed for World Cup final as Szymon Marciniak's tournament ends after two group matches
FIFA has named Slovenian Slavko Vinčić to referee the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, while Poland's Szymon Marciniak, the 2022 final referee, leaves the tournament after only two group-stage matches.
- 6d ago
Marciniak waits on FIFA final decision as Collina admiration fuels historic double bid at 2026 World Cup
Szymon Marciniak was not assigned to either World Cup semi-final, leaving the Polish referee in contention for the 19 July final or the third-place match after French officials were ruled out by their team's progress.
- Jul 1
World Cup 2026: Mbappé double sends France into last 16, Mexico and Norway also advance
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Sweden 3-0; Mexico eased past Ecuador 2-0 and Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to book places in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup on June 30.
- Jul 1
Mbappe brace sends France into World Cup last 16 with 3-0 win over Sweden
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Bradley Barcola added a third as France comfortably beat Sweden 3-0 in New Jersey to reach the World Cup knockout stage.
- Jun 28
World Cup 2026: England beats Panama 2-0 as Bellingham stars, Kane sets all-time scoring record
Jude Bellingham scored and delivered an assist in a decisive five-minute second-half burst, leading England to a 2-0 victory over Panama and top spot in Group 12 of the 2026 World Cup.
- Jun 27
Swedish press dreads 'nightmarish' France as injury-hit Sweden readies for World Cup round of 16
After France dismantled Norway 4-1, Swedish media and icons from Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Vicki Blommé have voiced alarm at an attack described as the best in 20 years. Sweden enters Tuesday's last-16 match with defensive injuries and little optimism.
- Jun 27
Bellingham breaks deadlock and Kane sets record as England beat Panama 2-0 to win Group L
Jude Bellingham scored one and created another for Harry Kane, whose 11th World Cup goal made him England's all-time tournament scorer, securing a 2-0 victory over Panama and first place in Group L.
- Jun 25
Ecuador stuns Germany 2-1, Ivory Coast eliminates Curaçao to reshape World Cup Group E
Ecuador came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in East Rutherford, while Ivory Coast dispatched Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia, ending the debutants' campaign. Germany still topped Group E, Ivory Coast took second, and Ecuador squeezed through as one of the best third-place finishers.
- Jun 16
Mbappé's double seals France's 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal as he claims scoring record
Kylian Mbappé struck twice in the second half to power France to a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening Group I match, becoming the nation's all-time leading goalscorer.
- Jun 16
France vs. Senegal: Star-studded attack faces 2002 ghost in World Cup opener
France launches its 2026 World Cup campaign against Senegal on Tuesday, pitting Kylian Mbappé's star-studded attack against the team that stunned Les Bleus in 2002.
- 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 14
Brazil and Morocco share spoils in 1-1 draw at World Cup Group C opener
Brazil failed to overcome a resilient Morocco side as they were held to a 1-1 draw in their Group C World Cup opener at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
- May 28
New York and New Jersey Investigate FIFA Over 'Impossibly High' World Cup Ticket Prices and Misleading Sales Practices
The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have opened an investigation into FIFA's ticketing for the 2026 World Cup, citing artificially inflated prices and deceptive seating practices.
- 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.
