Inglewood
- Jul 12
Spain edges Belgium 2-1 on Merino winner, advances to World Cup semi-final against France
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score the decisive goal for the second straight knockout match, sending Spain into a semi-final clash with France after a 2-1 win over Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
- Jul 11
Spain's perfect defence faces Belgium's golden generation in World Cup quarter-final clash
The European champions entered the match at So-Fi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles, having not conceded a goal in five tournament outings, while Belgium hoped to rediscover the form that took them to the 2018 semi-finals.
- Jun 27
Canada declares Alphonso Davies fit for World Cup knockout debut against South Africa
Coach Jesse Marsch confirms the Bayern Munich star is available for the first World Cup knockout match in Canadian history, ending weeks of injury uncertainty.
- Jun 26
Turkey beats USA 3-2 on Ayhan's 98th-minute goal but co-hosts still advance to World Cup last 32
Kaan Ayhan's 98th-minute goal gave Turkey a 3-2 victory over the United States in Inglewood, California, but the win came too late to prevent Turkey's group-stage exit while the co-hosts advanced to the round of 32 as group winners.
- Jun 21
Belgium held to another goalless draw as Ngoy red card compounds World Cup frustrations
Belgium's disappointing World Cup campaign continued with a 0-0 stalemate against Iran in Inglewood, California, after defender Nathan Ngoy was sent off in the second half.
- Jun 16
Iran ordered to leave US hours after World Cup opener, coach says team left in confusion
The Iranian squad was told to board a plane and return to its training base in Mexico just hours after a thrilling 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while its captain and another player faced lengthy airport security checks.
- Jun 15
Iran's World Cup opener met with protests and a court-backed flag ban as Los Angeles diaspora stays split
Hundreds protest at SoFi Stadium and a court upholds FIFA's flag ban just as Iran prepares to face New Zealand in the World Cup, while the Los Angeles diaspora remains deeply divided over whether to support the team.
- Jun 13
USA open World Cup with 4-1 rout of Paraguay, Balogun double and Reyna strike set records
The United States launched their home World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, as Folarin Balogun scored twice and Giovanni Reyna added a record-breaking late goal.
- May 25
Iran Moves World Cup Base Camp to Mexico as U.S.-Iran War Strains Relations
The Iranian national football team relocates its 2026 World Cup base camp from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico, amid security and visa concerns triggered by the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. FIFA confirmed the move on Monday, with Mexico’s president stating her country has ‘no issue’ hosting the team.
