Curacao win will boost Germany's 'self confidence', says Nagelsmann

Houston: Julian Nagelsmann said Germany's 7-1 win against FIFA World Cup debutants Curacao on Sunday will grow his charges' self-belief as they seek a fifth title.

Preview - Group I: Iraq v Norway

Foxborough: Iraq will be determined to mark their return to the global stage with victory against heavily-fancied Norway in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I opener on Tuesday.

Preview - Group J: Austria v Jordan

Santa Clara: Jordan will spare no effort in ensuring a grand start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J campaign against Austria on Tuesday.

Group G: Belgium 1-1 Egypt

Seattle: Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their FIFA World Cup Group G opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equaliser spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday.

Group H: Spain 0-0 Cabo Verde

Atlanta: Spain's ghosts of recent FIFA World Cup horror shows reappeared in Atlanta as the European champions were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in their Group H opener on Monday.

Expect more from Australia, says Popovic

Vancouver: Head coach Tony Popovic is confident Australia are capable of much more after the impressive 2-0 win against Türkiye in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D opener on Saturday.