Preview - Group F: Tunisia v Japan

Guadalupe: Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu admitted to being wary of opposite number Herve Renard after the former Saudi Arabia tactician was appointed to lead Tunisia in the nations' Group F clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday.

Group D: United States 2-0 Australia

Seattle: Australia's FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage hopes suffered a setback after a 2-0 defeat to the United States in their Group D clash on Friday.

Uzbekistan earn Cannavaro's respect

Ciudad de Mexico: It may have ended in defeat but head coach Fabio Cannavaro praised his Uzbekistan players for their determination and focus in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K tie against Colombia on Wednesday.

Martinez admits Portugal paid the price for being overly cautious

Houston: Roberto Martinez felt scoring early worked against Portugal after the European side were held to a 1-1 draw by Congo DR in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match on Wednesday.

Kane: Tuchel team talk transformed 'nervy' England

Arlington: Captain Harry Kane credited Thomas Tuchel with delivering a half-time team talk that propelled England to a 4-2 win over Croatia to launch their FIFA World Cup 2026 title bid on Wednesday.

Defeat leaves Panama heartbroken

Houston: Panama head coach Thomas Christiansen was left to rue on a missed opportunity after his side suffered a last-gasp defeat to Ghana in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L tie on Wednesday.