Endo worry for Japan

Nashville: Japan captain Wataru Endo is in a race to be fit for their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against the Netherlands on Sunday, leaving head coach Hajime Moriyasu "praying" he makes it.

Gakpo denies Uzbekistan

New York: Uzbekistan suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands in a closed-door FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up at Icahn Stadium on Monday, with Cody Gakpo converting a decisive penalty with virtually the final kick of the game.

Jordan fall to Colombia

San Diego: Jordan concluded their FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations with a 2-0 defeat against Colombia at the Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday.

Focus: Group J

Paris: Holders Argentina arrive at the FIFA World Cup aiming to become the first team in more than half a century to successfully defend their title.

Focus: Group K

London: Cristiano Ronaldo heads to a record sixth FIFA World Cup blessed with a prodigiously talented group of teammates as Portugal target glory for the first time on the global stage.

Focus: Group L

London: Thomas Tuchel is not shy about stating England's ambition to win the FIFA World Cup, with his team strongly fancied to progress from Group L, which includes old foes Croatia.