Group A: Czechia 1-1 South Africa

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Group A: Czechia 1-1 South Africa

Atlanta: Teboho Mokoena's penalty kept South Africa's dream of reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages for the first time alive after a 1-1 draw with the Czechia on Thursday.

Michal Sadilek's early opener had the Czechs on course for just their second World Cup win as an independent nation.

 

But Mokoena's late spot-kick kept both teams in the hunt for the last 32, although they will almost certainly have to win their final Group A fixture to advance.

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MD1: The Asian goals

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

MD1: The Asian goals

Los Angeles: Matchday One of the FIFA World Cup 2026 concluded with all nine Asian teams having done their best to shine on the global stage.

While there were highs and lows for the continent's representatives, all nine sides found the back of the net in matches against top-quality opponents.

The-AFC.com rewinds the Asian goals and invites you - the fans - to tell us which is your favourite.

Preview - Group D: United States v Australia

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group D: United States v Australia

Seattle: Australia head coach Tony Popovic believes his team is capable of making further improvements ahead of their clash with FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts the United States as the Socceroos stand on the cusp of a place in the knockout rounds.

A 2-0 win over Turkiye in their Group D opener last week sees the Australians go into the clash in Seattle level on three points with Mauricho Pochettino’s side, who kicked off their campaign with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Paraguay last week.

That sets up a battle for top spot in the standings between the two nations and victory for either side would confirm progress into the Round of 32 with one group phase match remaining.

Danilo backs Brazil to get over 'fright'

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Danilo backs Brazil to get over 'fright'

Morristown: Danilo admitted on Wednesday that Brazil's lacklustre start to the FIFA World Cup 2026 was "frightening", but said he was confident the team would improve.

The five-time world champions play Haiti on Friday in their second game after kicking off their Group C campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco last week.

Kamada: Japan on the right track

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Kamada: Japan on the right track

Arlington: Daichi Kamada believes Japan’s battling performance in their 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their Group F opener in Dallas at the FIFA World Cup 2026 is another sign of the progress that has been made by the Samurai Blue over the last four years.

Kamada scored his side’s all-important 88th minute equaliser on Sunday to salvage a point against the former European champions and ensure a positive start to the campaign for Hajime Moriyasu’s side.

Group K: Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Group K: Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia

Ciudad de Mexico: Uzbekistan did their best but ultimately had to concede to Colombia's superiority as the Central Asian side suffered a 3-1 defeat in their opening FIFA World Cup Group K opener on Thursday.

Bayern Munich forward Luiz Diaz led Colombia to victory but only after they survived a spirited fightback from tournament debutants Uzbekistan.