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USA Set the Pace in Group D as Balogun and Pulisic Lead the Host Charge

USA Set the Pace in Group D as Balogun and Pulisic Lead the Host Charge Two matches into their home World Cup, the United States look every bit the part of a host nation determined to make a statement. Through 21 June, Mauricio Pochettino’s side have collected the maximum six points from their opening Group […]

Vinicius Junior Carries Brazil to the Top of Group C at World Cup 2026

Vinicius Junior Drives Brazil’s World Cup 2026 Start Two matches into their World Cup 2026 campaign, Brazil sit at the summit of Group C, and the man pulling them there is Vinicius Junior. The Real Madrid forward has scored in both of the Selecao’s outings so far, settling a tricky opener and then putting the […]

Kane Double Fires England Past Croatia in Group L Opener

Kane Double Fires England Past Croatia in Group L Opener England could hardly have asked for a more emphatic start to their 2026 World Cup. Harry Kane led the line and led the scoresheet as the Three Lions beat Croatia 4-2 on 17 June 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, opening their Group L campaign […]

Lamine Yamal lights up Spain’s 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia

Lamine Yamal lights up Spain’s 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia Spain’s World Cup finally roared into life on 21 June 2026, and the loudest noise came from its youngest voice. La Roja swept aside Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H, a result built on a teenager’s first World Cup goal and a stunning burst of […]

World Cup 2026 Qualification Tracker: Mexico, USA and Germany Are Through

Three teams are already through to the round of 32 The expanded 2026 World Cup is barely a week old and the first names are already inked into the knockout bracket. As of 21 June, three nations have mathematically secured their places in the round of 32: Mexico, the United States and Germany. Each topped […]

Haiti, Turkiye and Tunisia: The First Three Teams Out of the 2026 World Cup

The First Names Off the 2026 World Cup Board The 2026 World Cup arrived with a wider door than any tournament before it. The expanded 48-team format sends 32 of the 48 nations into the knockout phase, leaving only 16 sides to pack their bags after the group stage. With so many survivors, going home […]

Golden Boot Race at the 2026 World Cup: Messi, Undav and David Set the Pace

Three players share the lead in the 2026 Golden Boot race The 2026 World Cup has produced a crowded scoring chart, and through matches played on 21 June the front of the Golden Boot race is shared by three names. Lionel Messi of Argentina, Denis Undav of Germany and Jonathan David of Canada all sit […]

Portugal Need a Clearer Finish Against Uzbekistan in Group K

Portugal Need a Clearer Finish Against Uzbekistan in Group K Portugal meet Uzbekistan in Houston after an opening draw left the group favourites behind Colombia. Portugal drew 1-1 with Congo DR, while Uzbekistan lost 3-1 to Colombia despite making their World Cup debut competitive. What changed first Portugal face Uzbekistan in Houston on June 23. […]

Group K Gives Colombia the First Advantage and Portugal the First Warning

Group K Gives Colombia the First Advantage and Portugal the First Warning Group K reaches its second round with Colombia alone on three points and both Portugal and Congo DR on one. Colombia’s 3-1 win over Uzbekistan created the first gap, while Portugal’s 1-1 draw with Congo DR kept the other qualification routes open. What […]

Colombia Can Take Group K Control Against Congo DR

Colombia Can Take Group K Control Against Congo DR Colombia face Congo DR in Guadalajara with the only winning start in Group K. A 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan put Colombia on three points, while Congo DR earned one by drawing 1-1 with Portugal. What changed first Colombia face Congo DR in Guadalajara on June 23. […]