Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Pulisic fitness boost as US seek knockout momentum against Turkey

Irvine: Christian Pulisic said on Wednesday he has recovered from his calf injury and the United States are eager for a third straight FIFA World Cup 2026 win against Turkey to take momentum into the knockout rounds.

The co-hosts have topped Group D with a game to spare, and their opposition in Los Angeles on Thursday has already been eliminated, making the game essentially a dead rubber.

But Pulisic, the United States' talisman forward, said that another group stage victory in front of boisterous home support would benefit the team heading into their last-32 match in Santa Clara, California against unknown opponents next Wednesday.

Group C: Scotland 0-3 Brazil

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Group C: Scotland 0-3 Brazil

Miami Gardens: Vinicius Junior made it four goals in three games at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners and leaving their opponents in danger of another first-round exit.

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius took advantage of a defensive howler to give Brazil an early lead in Miami and headed in another in first-half stoppage time.

Scotland were never really in it and Matheus Cunha got a third on the hour mark for the record five-time FIFA World Cup winners, who brought on Neymar towards the end for his first international appearance in over two-and-a-half years.

Group C: Morocco 4-2 Haiti

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Group C: Morocco 4-2 Haiti

Atlanta: Morocco twice overcame the shock of conceding to Haiti to win a FIFA World Cup 2026 thriller 4-2 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but missed out on top spot in Group C to Brazil.

Haiti bowed out with their first FIFA World Cup goals for 52 years as a Yassine Bounou own goal and Wilson Isidor's stunning strike twice gave them the lead.

Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari, with his third goal in as many games at the FIFA World Cup, levelled before half-time. Soufiane Rahimi was nearly brought to tears when the 30-year-old's deflected effort found the top corner to give Morocco the lead before Gessime Yassine rounded off the scoring.

Tuchel insists England remain on course despite Ghana draw

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Tuchel insists England remain on course despite Ghana draw

Foxborough: England head coach Thomas Tuchel admitted his team had lacked a cutting edge in a frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday but insisted there were plenty of positive signs going forward in their quest to win the FIFA World Cup.

England had 79 percent of the possession but could not break down a determined Ghanaian defence in the Group L contest.

They also lacked the cutting edge which made the difference in their opening 4-2 win against Croatia in Dallas, having 19 attempts on goal but managing only three on target.

Group B: Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-1 Qatar

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Group B: Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-1 Qatar

Seattle: Qatar's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to an end following a 3-1 defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their concluding Group B tie on Wednesday.

The defeat at the Seattle Stadium meant Qatar ended their journey on the global stage with a single point while victory took Bosnia-Herzegovina within touching distance of the knockout stage.

Group B: Switzerland 2-1 Canada

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Group B: Switzerland 2-1 Canada

Vancouver: Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi fired Switzerland to top spot in Group B on Wednesday, sealing a 2-1 win over Canada in their FIFA World Cup 2026 tie as the co-hosts also ensured a historic spot in the knockout rounds.

With the top two teams in the pool meeting in Vancouver, both knew that a victory would ensure first place in the group and, in theory, a kinder draw in the knockout stages.

Vargas and Manzambi's second-half strikes were enough to ensure the Swiss finished on seven points, while Promise David pulled a goal back in the final 15 minutes for Canada but they finished up three points behind their opponent but reach the last 32 for the first time in their history.

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Preview - Group F: Japan v Sweden

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group F: Japan v Sweden

Arlington: Hajime Moriyasu has set his sights on another three points when his Japan team take on Sweden in their final Group F match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the Samurai Blue boss eyeing top spot in the standings ahead of the knockout rounds.

The Japanese handed Tunisia a 4-0 defeat on Saturday having started their campaign with a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands to sit in a strong position to claim pole position and a more favourable draw in the next phase of the competition.

Japan are level on points and goal difference with the Dutch but would need to defeat the Swedes at Dallas Stadium by more than Ronald Koeman's side win over the Tunisians if they are to have any hope of climbing to the summit.

The Asian Challenge: How it stands

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

The Asian Challenge: How it stands

Los Angeles: The FIFA World Cup 2026 enters the final round of group stage matches from Wednesday with some teams having already confirmed their knockout stage spots.

Several of Asia's challengers, however, have work to do if they are to advance and the-AFC.com takes a look at where the continent's nine representatives stand.

Sellami: Inexperience cost Jordan

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Sellami: Inexperience cost Jordan

Santa Clara: Jamal Sellami admitted inexperience was the major reason for Jordan's 2-1 defeat to Algeria in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J tie on Monday.

The tournament debutants took the lead through Nizar Al Rashdan in the 36th minute but Algeria hit back in the second half through Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri, with the defeat consigning Jordan to an early exit.

Arnold confident Iraq can still progress

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Arnold confident Iraq can still progress

Philadelphia: Graham Arnold refused to accept that Iraq's dream was dashed despite their 3-0 defeat to France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday.

A second consecutive loss means Iraq's hopes are hanging by a thread in Group I, with even victory against Senegal on Friday may not be enough to take them into the Round of 32.

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Pulisic fitness boost as US seek knockout momentum against Turkey

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Pulisic fitness boost as US seek knockout momentum against Turkey

Irvine: Christian Pulisic said on Wednesday he has recovered from his calf injury and the United States are eager for a third straight FIFA World Cup 2026 win against Turkey to take momentum into the knockout rounds.

The co-hosts have topped Group D with a game to spare, and their opposition in Los Angeles on Thursday has already been eliminated, making the game essentially a dead rubber.

But Pulisic, the United States' talisman forward, said that another group stage victory in front of boisterous home support would benefit the team heading into their last-32 match in Santa Clara, California against unknown opponents next Wednesday.

Group C: Scotland 0-3 Brazil

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Group C: Scotland 0-3 Brazil

Miami Gardens: Vinicius Junior made it four goals in three games at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners and leaving their opponents in danger of another first-round exit.

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius took advantage of a defensive howler to give Brazil an early lead in Miami and headed in another in first-half stoppage time.

Scotland were never really in it and Matheus Cunha got a third on the hour mark for the record five-time FIFA World Cup winners, who brought on Neymar towards the end for his first international appearance in over two-and-a-half years.

Group C: Morocco 4-2 Haiti

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Group C: Morocco 4-2 Haiti

Atlanta: Morocco twice overcame the shock of conceding to Haiti to win a FIFA World Cup 2026 thriller 4-2 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but missed out on top spot in Group C to Brazil.

Haiti bowed out with their first FIFA World Cup goals for 52 years as a Yassine Bounou own goal and Wilson Isidor's stunning strike twice gave them the lead.

Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari, with his third goal in as many games at the FIFA World Cup, levelled before half-time. Soufiane Rahimi was nearly brought to tears when the 30-year-old's deflected effort found the top corner to give Morocco the lead before Gessime Yassine rounded off the scoring.

Tuchel insists England remain on course despite Ghana draw

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Tuchel insists England remain on course despite Ghana draw

Foxborough: England head coach Thomas Tuchel admitted his team had lacked a cutting edge in a frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday but insisted there were plenty of positive signs going forward in their quest to win the FIFA World Cup.

England had 79 percent of the possession but could not break down a determined Ghanaian defence in the Group L contest.

They also lacked the cutting edge which made the difference in their opening 4-2 win against Croatia in Dallas, having 19 attempts on goal but managing only three on target.

Group B: Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-1 Qatar

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Group B: Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-1 Qatar

Seattle: Qatar's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to an end following a 3-1 defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their concluding Group B tie on Wednesday.

The defeat at the Seattle Stadium meant Qatar ended their journey on the global stage with a single point while victory took Bosnia-Herzegovina within touching distance of the knockout stage.

Group B: Switzerland 2-1 Canada

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Group B: Switzerland 2-1 Canada

Vancouver: Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi fired Switzerland to top spot in Group B on Wednesday, sealing a 2-1 win over Canada in their FIFA World Cup 2026 tie as the co-hosts also ensured a historic spot in the knockout rounds.

With the top two teams in the pool meeting in Vancouver, both knew that a victory would ensure first place in the group and, in theory, a kinder draw in the knockout stages.

Vargas and Manzambi's second-half strikes were enough to ensure the Swiss finished on seven points, while Promise David pulled a goal back in the final 15 minutes for Canada but they finished up three points behind their opponent but reach the last 32 for the first time in their history.

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Preview - Group F: Japan v Sweden

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group F: Japan v Sweden

Arlington: Hajime Moriyasu has set his sights on another three points when his Japan team take on Sweden in their final Group F match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the Samurai Blue boss eyeing top spot in the standings ahead of the knockout rounds.

The Japanese handed Tunisia a 4-0 defeat on Saturday having started their campaign with a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands to sit in a strong position to claim pole position and a more favourable draw in the next phase of the competition.

Japan are level on points and goal difference with the Dutch but would need to defeat the Swedes at Dallas Stadium by more than Ronald Koeman's side win over the Tunisians if they are to have any hope of climbing to the summit.

The Asian Challenge: How it stands

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

The Asian Challenge: How it stands

Los Angeles: The FIFA World Cup 2026 enters the final round of group stage matches from Wednesday with some teams having already confirmed their knockout stage spots.

Several of Asia's challengers, however, have work to do if they are to advance and the-AFC.com takes a look at where the continent's nine representatives stand.

Sellami: Inexperience cost Jordan

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Sellami: Inexperience cost Jordan

Santa Clara: Jamal Sellami admitted inexperience was the major reason for Jordan's 2-1 defeat to Algeria in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J tie on Monday.

The tournament debutants took the lead through Nizar Al Rashdan in the 36th minute but Algeria hit back in the second half through Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri, with the defeat consigning Jordan to an early exit.

Arnold confident Iraq can still progress

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Arnold confident Iraq can still progress

Philadelphia: Graham Arnold refused to accept that Iraq's dream was dashed despite their 3-0 defeat to France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday.

A second consecutive loss means Iraq's hopes are hanging by a thread in Group I, with even victory against Senegal on Friday may not be enough to take them into the Round of 32.