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Group B: Canada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Group B: Canada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ontario: Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equaliser to draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B opener on Friday.

Cyle Larin got Canada's goal after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead with a header in the 21st minute in Toronto.
 
The result gave Canada its first point in World Cup history. Canadian sides had a perfect record of futility at two previous tournament appearances in 1986 and 2022, with six losses.

Preview - Group D: Australia v Turkiye

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group D: Australia v Turkiye

Vancouver: Australia will be striving for a winning start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign when they face Turkiye in Group D on Saturday.

The Socceroos return to the global stage looking to build on their impressive run to the Round of 16 in Qatar four years ago, where they pushed eventual champions Argentina before bowing out 2-1.

Preview - Group B: Qatar v Switzerland

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group B: Qatar v Switzerland

California: Qatar will be aiming to add a winning chapter to their FIFA World Cup history when they kick off their 2026 campaign against Switzerland in Group B on Saturday.

The two-time AFC Asian Cup™ champions endured a difficult debut in 2022, becoming the first host nation to lose their opening match and exiting the tournament without a point. 

Group A: Korea Republic 2-1 Czechia

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Group A: Korea Republic 2-1 Czechia

Guadalajara: Korea Republic roared back from a goal down to defeat Czechia 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A opener on Thursday.

Strikes from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu sealed a perfect start for the East Asian side who had found themselves trailing to Ladislav Krejci's goal despite dominating the tie at the Estadio Guadalajara.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/fifa_world_cup.html/photo/group-a-korea-republic-v-czechia

Injured Endo pulls out, announces international retirement

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Injured Endo pulls out, announces international retirement

Dallas: Japan captain Wataru Endo announced his withdrawal from Japan's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad and his international retirement on Thursday.

The midfielder had been in a race against time to get fit following an injury-plagued season with Liverpool.

Marsch says wanted 'responsibility' of leading Canada on home soil

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Marsch says wanted 'responsibility' of leading Canada on home soil

Toronto: Canada head coach Jesse Marsch said on Thursday the chance to lead the team in a FIFA World Cup on home soil was the reason he took the job, hours before the co-hosts' opening match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

"If you do this for a living this is where you want to be," the American said at Toronto's BMO stadium, which is hosting six FIFA World Cup matches.

Group A: Mexico 2-0 South Africa

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Group A: Mexico 2-0 South Africa

Mexico City: Mexico ignited their FIFA World Cup 2026 party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca.

Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts' bid for qualification from Group A got off to smooth start.

South Africa meanwhile never looked like spoiling the opening day fiesta, and finished with only nine men after Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane were sent off.

USA's Pulisic ready for Paraguay

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

USA's Pulisic ready for Paraguay

Los Angeles: United States star Christian Pulisic said the FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts are "ready to battle" on football's biggest stage as they prepare for a potentially bruising opener against Paraguay on Friday.

AC Milan forward Pulisic has been the US side's talisman since his teenage years, shouldering massive expectations in a nation not traditionally known for its football prowess.

With hopes running higher still as the US hosts the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1994, alongside Mexico and Canada, 27-year-old Pulisic remains unarguably the biggest name but said the squad around him is now "able to compete with anyone."

Alisson unfazed by doubts over Brazil

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Alisson unfazed by doubts over Brazil

Morristown: Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker insisted on Thursday that doubts about the record five-time champions could work in the team's favour at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as they prepare to get their campaign in North America up and running.

"It is a good thing that there are some doubts about the team, because that has been the case on other occasions in the past," pointed out the Liverpool shot-stopper, with a nod to Brazil teams at previous tournaments who were not considered favourites but went on to lift the trophy.

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Yusuke Araki – AFC Referee

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Yusuke Araki – AFC Referee

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ahead of their campaign on the world’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will be blowing the whistle in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece.

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Group B: Canada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Group B: Canada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ontario: Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equaliser to draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B opener on Friday.

Cyle Larin got Canada's goal after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead with a header in the 21st minute in Toronto.
 
The result gave Canada its first point in World Cup history. Canadian sides had a perfect record of futility at two previous tournament appearances in 1986 and 2022, with six losses.

Preview - Group D: Australia v Turkiye

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group D: Australia v Turkiye

Vancouver: Australia will be striving for a winning start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign when they face Turkiye in Group D on Saturday.

The Socceroos return to the global stage looking to build on their impressive run to the Round of 16 in Qatar four years ago, where they pushed eventual champions Argentina before bowing out 2-1.

Preview - Group B: Qatar v Switzerland

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group B: Qatar v Switzerland

California: Qatar will be aiming to add a winning chapter to their FIFA World Cup history when they kick off their 2026 campaign against Switzerland in Group B on Saturday.

The two-time AFC Asian Cup™ champions endured a difficult debut in 2022, becoming the first host nation to lose their opening match and exiting the tournament without a point. 

Group A: Korea Republic 2-1 Czechia

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Group A: Korea Republic 2-1 Czechia

Guadalajara: Korea Republic roared back from a goal down to defeat Czechia 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A opener on Thursday.

Strikes from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu sealed a perfect start for the East Asian side who had found themselves trailing to Ladislav Krejci's goal despite dominating the tie at the Estadio Guadalajara.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/fifa_world_cup.html/photo/group-a-korea-republic-v-czechia

Injured Endo pulls out, announces international retirement

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Injured Endo pulls out, announces international retirement

Dallas: Japan captain Wataru Endo announced his withdrawal from Japan's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad and his international retirement on Thursday.

The midfielder had been in a race against time to get fit following an injury-plagued season with Liverpool.

Marsch says wanted 'responsibility' of leading Canada on home soil

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Marsch says wanted 'responsibility' of leading Canada on home soil

Toronto: Canada head coach Jesse Marsch said on Thursday the chance to lead the team in a FIFA World Cup on home soil was the reason he took the job, hours before the co-hosts' opening match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

"If you do this for a living this is where you want to be," the American said at Toronto's BMO stadium, which is hosting six FIFA World Cup matches.

Group A: Mexico 2-0 South Africa

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Group A: Mexico 2-0 South Africa

Mexico City: Mexico ignited their FIFA World Cup 2026 party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca.

Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts' bid for qualification from Group A got off to smooth start.

South Africa meanwhile never looked like spoiling the opening day fiesta, and finished with only nine men after Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane were sent off.

USA's Pulisic ready for Paraguay

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

USA's Pulisic ready for Paraguay

Los Angeles: United States star Christian Pulisic said the FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts are "ready to battle" on football's biggest stage as they prepare for a potentially bruising opener against Paraguay on Friday.

AC Milan forward Pulisic has been the US side's talisman since his teenage years, shouldering massive expectations in a nation not traditionally known for its football prowess.

With hopes running higher still as the US hosts the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1994, alongside Mexico and Canada, 27-year-old Pulisic remains unarguably the biggest name but said the squad around him is now "able to compete with anyone."

Alisson unfazed by doubts over Brazil

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Alisson unfazed by doubts over Brazil

Morristown: Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker insisted on Thursday that doubts about the record five-time champions could work in the team's favour at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as they prepare to get their campaign in North America up and running.

"It is a good thing that there are some doubts about the team, because that has been the case on other occasions in the past," pointed out the Liverpool shot-stopper, with a nod to Brazil teams at previous tournaments who were not considered favourites but went on to lift the trophy.

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Yusuke Araki – AFC Referee

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Yusuke Araki – AFC Referee

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ahead of their campaign on the world’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will be blowing the whistle in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece.

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Group B: Canada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Group B: Canada 1-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ontario: Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equaliser to draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B opener on Friday.

Cyle Larin got Canada's goal after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead with a header in the 21st minute in Toronto.
 
The result gave Canada its first point in World Cup history. Canadian sides had a perfect record of futility at two previous tournament appearances in 1986 and 2022, with six losses.

Preview - Group D: Australia v Turkiye

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group D: Australia v Turkiye

Vancouver: Australia will be striving for a winning start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign when they face Turkiye in Group D on Saturday.

The Socceroos return to the global stage looking to build on their impressive run to the Round of 16 in Qatar four years ago, where they pushed eventual champions Argentina before bowing out 2-1.

Preview - Group B: Qatar v Switzerland

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group B: Qatar v Switzerland

California: Qatar will be aiming to add a winning chapter to their FIFA World Cup history when they kick off their 2026 campaign against Switzerland in Group B on Saturday.

The two-time AFC Asian Cup™ champions endured a difficult debut in 2022, becoming the first host nation to lose their opening match and exiting the tournament without a point. 

Group A: Korea Republic 2-1 Czechia

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Group A: Korea Republic 2-1 Czechia

Guadalajara: Korea Republic roared back from a goal down to defeat Czechia 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A opener on Thursday.

Strikes from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu sealed a perfect start for the East Asian side who had found themselves trailing to Ladislav Krejci's goal despite dominating the tie at the Estadio Guadalajara.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/fifa_world_cup.html/photo/group-a-korea-republic-v-czechia

Injured Endo pulls out, announces international retirement

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Injured Endo pulls out, announces international retirement

Dallas: Japan captain Wataru Endo announced his withdrawal from Japan's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad and his international retirement on Thursday.

The midfielder had been in a race against time to get fit following an injury-plagued season with Liverpool.

Marsch says wanted 'responsibility' of leading Canada on home soil

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Marsch says wanted 'responsibility' of leading Canada on home soil

Toronto: Canada head coach Jesse Marsch said on Thursday the chance to lead the team in a FIFA World Cup on home soil was the reason he took the job, hours before the co-hosts' opening match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

"If you do this for a living this is where you want to be," the American said at Toronto's BMO stadium, which is hosting six FIFA World Cup matches.

Group A: Mexico 2-0 South Africa

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Group A: Mexico 2-0 South Africa

Mexico City: Mexico ignited their FIFA World Cup 2026 party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca.

Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts' bid for qualification from Group A got off to smooth start.

South Africa meanwhile never looked like spoiling the opening day fiesta, and finished with only nine men after Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane were sent off.

USA's Pulisic ready for Paraguay

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

USA's Pulisic ready for Paraguay

Los Angeles: United States star Christian Pulisic said the FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts are "ready to battle" on football's biggest stage as they prepare for a potentially bruising opener against Paraguay on Friday.

AC Milan forward Pulisic has been the US side's talisman since his teenage years, shouldering massive expectations in a nation not traditionally known for its football prowess.

With hopes running higher still as the US hosts the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1994, alongside Mexico and Canada, 27-year-old Pulisic remains unarguably the biggest name but said the squad around him is now "able to compete with anyone."

Alisson unfazed by doubts over Brazil

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Alisson unfazed by doubts over Brazil

Morristown: Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker insisted on Thursday that doubts about the record five-time champions could work in the team's favour at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as they prepare to get their campaign in North America up and running.

"It is a good thing that there are some doubts about the team, because that has been the case on other occasions in the past," pointed out the Liverpool shot-stopper, with a nod to Brazil teams at previous tournaments who were not considered favourites but went on to lift the trophy.

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Yusuke Araki – AFC Referee

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 spotlight: Yusuke Araki – AFC Referee

Kuala Lumpur: A total of 25 match officials are set to represent the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Ahead of their campaign on the world’s grandest stage, the-AFC.com caught up with the officials who will be blowing the whistle in the 2026 edition of the global showpiece.