Mbappe inspires France win over Senegal with a brace, urging composure as France target World Cup glory
Paul Pogba says Lamine Yamal is among the top three players in the world, urging the Barcelona star to stay focused on football
Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in a tense World Cup Group G opener marked by political protests and drama
Cape Verde stun Spain in a 0-0 World Cup draw as debutants frustrate the European champions in a dramatic Group H opener
Henry denies insulting Nigeria, clarifying his viral “bad luck” shorts comment was a joke about kit mix-up during World Cup coverage
Kai Havertz, Folarin Balogun and Yasin Ayari lead the early Golden Boot race at the 2026 World Cup after scoring twice in their opening matches
Germany opened their World Cup campaign with a 7-1 win over Curacao in Houston, bouncing back after an early equaliser in a dominant display
Martinez explains Ronaldo’s playing time against Nigeria, saying his substitution plan influenced the decision despite missed chances
Oliseh says South Africa defeat Mexico 2026 was due to “pure pressure,” not tactics, after Bafana Bafana’s World Cup opening loss
World Cup opening ceremony Mexico lights up Azteca as Shakira and Burna Boy perform amid fan chaos and historic 2026 tournament kickoff
