Group I: France 3-1 Senegal

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

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.

Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 - just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose - and Bradley Barcola was also on target as Les Bleus secured all three points for Didier Deschamps' side.

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Preview - Group K: Uzbekistan v Colombia

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

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.

After more than three decades of striving to reach the global stage, the White Wolves are set to make their FIFA World Cup debut, carrying the hopes of an entire nation.

Mixed feelings for Japan's Moriyasu

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

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.

While pleased with the resolve shown by his players to salvage a point after twice going behind, the Japanese tactician the target going into the tie was achieving victory.

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

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

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.

La Roja rolled into Atlanta as one of the pre-tournament favourites with head coach Luis de la Fuente boasting that he has the best squad in the competition.

Sweden's Potter hails Isak, Gyokeres

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

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.

Liverpool's Isak and Arsenal's Gyokeres led from the front, netting a goal each and being a constant threat, with Yasin Ayari scoring a brace and Mattias Svanberg adding one as Sweden surged to the top of Group F ahead of Japan and the Netherlands.

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

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

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.

Diomande was a lively presence in attack for Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, where Manchester United's Amad Diallo scored a 90th-minute winner after coming off the bench.