2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

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Mohamed Salah sparks Egypt comeback in World Cup win over New Zealand

Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to a historic 3-1 comeback victory over New Zealand in Vancouver, helping the Pharaohs claim their first-ever FIFA World Cup win and move to the top of Group G.

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FIFA World Cup: Luis de la Fuente slams critics after Spain's Saudi Arabia rout

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente launched a strong defence of his players after their emphatic 4-0 FIFA World Cup victory over Saudi Arabia, insisting it was "crazy" for anyone to doubt his side following criticism earlier in the tournament.

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FIFA World Cup: Belgium knockout hopes hang in balance after goalless draw with Iran

Belgium's hopes of avoiding another early World Cup exit remain in the balance after they were held to a goalless draw by a resilient Iran side in Los Angeles, with Nathan Ngoy's second-half red card adding to the Red Devils' frustrations.

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FIFA World Cup: Spain hit top gear as Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal inspire rout of Saudi Arabia

Spain answered any doubts surrounding their World Cup credentials with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia on Sunday, as Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal starred to move La Roja to the brink of the knockout stages.

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Belgium winger Jeremy Doku to miss Iran clash with illness

Belgium will be without influential winger Jeremy Doku for their crucial World Cup Group G clash against Iran after illness ruled the Manchester City attacker out of Sunday's encounter at SoFi Stadium.

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Renard expresses disappointment after Tunisia drubbing against Japan

Tunisia head coach Herve Renard bemoaned his team's defensive weakness in the 4-0 hammering to Japan in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F clash at Estadio Monterrey on Sunday.

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