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.

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.

History beckons for ageless Messi

Kansas City: Lionel Messi could have signed off from FIFA World Cup football on the ultimate high in 2022 but he is back and poised to become the first man to play in six tournaments.

Group F: Sweden 5-1 Tunisia

Guadalupe: Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 tie on Sunday to leave the North African nation's defensive reputation in tatters and seize control of Group F.

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.