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England open their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington - a rematch of the 2018 semi-final that ended their run. Harry Kane leads…

Portugal begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against DR Congo at NRG Stadium in Houston, opening Group K. All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo - the most prolific…

Lionel Messi scored all three goals as defending champions Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 at Arrowhead Stadium. The world champions sent a chilling message to Group J with a…

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in their World Cup 2026 opener. Aymen Hussein equalised with a header before an own goal in stoppage time…

Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Bradley Barcola added another as France beat Senegal 3-1 at MetLife Stadium. Ibrahim Mbaye scored a late consolation, but Les Bleus finally got…

Argentina open Group J tonight as world No. 1 and defending champions. Algeria arrive ranked 28th with nothing to lose at Arrowhead Stadium - but the Albiceleste have…

France and Senegal have met just once in history, and it is the stat that should worry Les Bleus. France arrive 3rd in the world to Senegal's 15th,…

Norway have the firepower and a striker who turns half-chances into goals. But Iraq are stubborn, street-smart and lethal on the break. Frustrate Haaland, and the Lions of…

France arrive as favorites - but Senegal are built to ruin big nights. Quick, aggressive, and unafraid, the Lions can turn one mistake into a goal. If they…

Tournament clip - Renard: 'I did not hesitate for a second' taking Tunisia job.

It's day seven at the World Cup, and after we witnessed a sensational night in which Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland lit up the tournament, you…
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Everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup Group D encounter between the USA and Australia.

Brian Gutiérrez was raised on the South Side of Chicago but has gone on to become a key cog in Mexico's World Cup campaign.

Tournament clip - Should Jude Bellingham be England's starting No. 10?.

Tournament clip - Will Cristiano Ronaldo start for Portugal in their opening World Cup fixture?.

It has officially been one week of 2026 FIFA World Cup action. Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.
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ESPN rounds up everything you need to know ahead of the United States' World Cup campaign.

Tournament clip - Was Lionel Messi lucky to avoid a red card during Argentina's opener vs. Algeria?.
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At World Cup 2026, los Angeles is home to the largest Iranian community outside of Iran. In the area known as "Tehrangeles," watch parties felt a little closer…

Tournament clip - Can Cristiano Ronaldo still produce at the top level?.

Tournament clip - Is Lionel Messi still the best footballer in the world?.

At World Cup 2026, the referee set to officiate England vs Croatia, Clement Turpin, was once referred to by Thomas Tuchel as a "Grade E" official.

At World Cup 2026, gio Reyna's goal vs. Paraguay felt like a fitting way to end a frustrating four-year chapter of his career. What if it's only the…

Tournament clip - Bruno Fernandes: It's an honour to play with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Tournament clip - Why Onuoha believes Bellingham, Rogers need to start for England vs. Croatia.

At World Cup 2026, there are positives to take for Senegal -- they were not utterly outclassed -- but reasons for optimism ought to be tempered by some…

Tournament clip - Modric: England and Croatia 'know everything about eachother'.
Tournament clip - Norway fans hit iconic "Viking Row" up an escalator.
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Turkish state broadcaster TRT has removed a commentator from its World Cup roster after he mixed up Iran and New Zealand teams.

Ghana will be without Thomas Partey in their FIFA World Cup opener against Panama, but Carlos Queiroz might not need him desperately.
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The four World Cup matches on Tuesday set a new record for the most attended day in the history of the tournament.

Tournament clip - Rangnick credits WC debutants Jordan for 'exceeding expectations' vs. Austria.

Tournament clip - '100% a red card' Should Lionel Messi have been on the pitch for his hat trick?.

For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of…
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Luka Modric has led Croatia to second- and third-place finishes at the World Cup. Can the 40-year-old and his team shock the world one more time?.
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World Cup 2026 - 2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule: Fixtures, results, features.
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Lyndon Dykes confirmed his Scotland team-mates' preference for his shaved-head look after recently returning to a familiar appearance for the World Cup.
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Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has said that Cristiano Ronaldo is showing so much intensity and enthusiasm in training it seems as though he is preparing for his…
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Despite Erling Haaland successfully launching Norway's 2026 World Cup campaign with a brace against Iraq, the striker still believes Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé are ahead of him…

Tournament clip - Dove: Senegal will have regrets after France defeat in WC opener.