Group I: France 3-1 Senegal

East Rutherford: Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third FIFA World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday.

Preview - Group K: Uzbekistan v Colombia

Ciudad de Mexico: Uzbekistan will be determined to kickstart their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K campaign with a positive result when they take on Colombia on Wednesday.

Mixed feelings for Japan's Moriyasu

Arlington: Hajime Moriyasu admitted he had mixed feelings following Japan's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F tie on Sunday.

Cabo Verde hero Vozinha sheds 'tears of resilience' after stopping Spain

Atlanta: Spain failed to find a way past inspired Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha as the 40-year-old secured a stunning 0-0 draw for the FIFA World Cup debutants and was reduced to tears at his heroics.

Sweden's Potter hails Isak, Gyokeres

Guadalupe: Head coach Graham Potter was lavish in his praise of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres after the duo produced sparkling performances in Sweden's 5-1 win against Tunisia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday.

Cote D'Ivoire's Diomande targets run after winning start

Philadelphia: Cote D'Ivoire winger Yan Diomande said his team haven't come to the FIFA World Cup 2026 simply to make up the numbers after they struck late to beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opening Group E match on Sunday.