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.

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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.

Mendy: Lack of concentration cost Senegal

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Mendy: Lack of concentration cost Senegal

East Rutherford: Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy said his side had paid for taking their eye off the ball at critical moments in the 3-1 defeat by France in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Tuesday.

The Senegalese regretted not taking their chances in the first half as France found their rhythm and a double by Kylian Mbappe and a goal by Bradley Barcola saw them comfortably home in the Group I clash in East Rutherford. Ibrahim Mbaye was on the mark for Senegal.