Kansas City
- Jul 12
Mac Allister and extra-time strikes send Argentina past Switzerland 3-1, setting up semi-final with England
Alexis Mac Allister scored early but Switzerland forced extra time before Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck to seal a 3-1 quarterfinal win at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Argentina now meets England for a place in the 2026 World Cup final.
- Jul 11
Argentina FA probes cyberattack after hacked email calls World Cup win over Egypt 'robbery'
The Argentine Football Association is investigating a cyberattack after mass emails from its accounts described the 3-2 win over Egypt as 'stolen' and praised the Egyptian side's performance.
- Jul 5
France and Morocco book World Cup quarterfinal rematch as round of 16 kicks off
Morocco beat Canada 3-0 and France edged Paraguay 1-0 in the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup knockout stage, setting up a quarterfinal clash in Boston on 9 July.
- Jul 4
Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 with early Arias goal to book World Cup round of 16 place
A first-half goal from John Arias proved enough for Colombia to beat Ghana 1-0 at Arrowhead Stadium and advance to the World Cup round of 16, where they will face Switzerland.
- Jun 29
Austria and Algeria advance in 3-3 thriller, Iran eliminated after last-gasp drama
A 96th-minute equaliser from Sasa Kalajdzic sent Austria through to the World Cup last 16 and eliminated Iran in one of the most dramatic finishes in tournament history.
- Jun 28
Austria and Algeria both advance after stoppage-time drama as late goals spark mutual celebrations in Kansas City
A chaotic 3-3 draw between Algeria and Austria sent both teams through to the World Cup last 32, but not before a stoppage-time turnaround that briefly eliminated the Austrians and then prompted Algerian players and fans to celebrate an equaliser it suited them to concede.
- Jun 28
Colombia tops Group 11 after goalless draw with Portugal; Ronaldo's side to face Croatia in last 32
Colombia secured first place in World Cup Group 11 with a 0-0 draw against Portugal, setting up a knockout tie with Ghana while Portugal face Croatia.
- 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 21
Curaçao holds Ecuador to 0-0 draw for first World Cup point behind Eloy Room's 15-save record
Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves, a record for a 90-minute World Cup match, as Curaçao secured its first point at a finals with a goalless draw against Ecuador in Kansas City on Sunday.
- Jun 21
World Cup 2026: Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room saves 15 in 0-0 draw with Ecuador, securing first point for tournament debutant
Curacao, the smallest nation by area to ever appear at a men's World Cup, held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City on Saturday, claiming its first point in tournament history.
- Jun 17
Messi hat-trick opens Argentina's World Cup defence as Marciniak referees 3-0 win over Algeria
Lionel Messi scored all three goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup record of 16, while Polish referee Szymon Marciniak oversaw a composed but occasionally contentious group-stage opener in Kansas City.
- Jun 13
Szymon Marciniak to referee Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria
Szymon Marciniak, the Polish referee who oversaw the 2022 World Cup final, will officiate Argentina's first group-stage match against Algeria on June 17 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
- Jun 13
England’s World Cup boots stolen before first training session in Kansas City
The Football Association confirmed a theft of equipment from team vehicles as England prepared for their opening World Cup match against Croatia. Police in Kansas City arrested two suspects.
