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.

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Group L: Ghana 1-0 Panama

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Group L: Ghana 1-0 Panama

Toronto: Ghana scored a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening FIFA World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday.

Caleb Yirenkyi bundled in the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time to settle an attritional battle between the two sides.

Valiant Jordan make Sellami proud

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Valiant Jordan make Sellami proud

Santa Clara: Head coach Jamal Sellami said there was no shame in defeat for Jordan in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Austria on Tuesday.

The tactician said the 3-1 scoreline didn't do justice to the effort his players had put in, with Jordan making their FIFA World Cup debut at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

Group L: England 4-2 Croatia

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Group L: England 4-2 Croatia

Arlington: Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their FIFA World Cup 2026 title assault in Texas on Wednesday.

Jude Bellingham, immediately after half-time, and substitute Marcus Rashford with five minutes to go ensured a winning start for Thomas Tuchel's side after Croatia had fought back to level at 2-2.

The prolific Kane twice put England ahead in the first half - one a retaken penalty - only for Martin Baturina and Petar Musa to hit back for 2018 runners-up Croatia.

Norway coach hails reliable Haaland

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Norway coach hails reliable Haaland

Foxborough: Norway head coach Stale Solbakken said Erling Haaland proved the FIFA World Cup "wasn't too big" for him as the star striker scored two goals in the 4-1 win over Iraq on Tuesday.

The Manchester City forward gave Norway the lead in their first appearance at a major tournament in 26 years and put them ahead again late in the first half after Iraq had equalised in the Group I tie in Boston.

Iraq's Arnold remains confident despite Norway setback

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Iraq's Arnold remains confident despite Norway setback

Foxborough: Head coach Graham Arnold is confident Iraq can reignite their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign after falling to a 4-1 defeat to Norway on Tuesday.

Aymen Hussein's equaliser gave rise to hope that Iraq would be able to take something from the Group I tie but Erling Haaland's brace, Leo Ostigard's header and an own goal by Hussein sealed the points for Norway.