Preview - Group H: Spain v Saudi Arabia

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group H: Spain v Saudi Arabia

Atlanta: Saudi Arabia will be aiming to build on their encouraging start when they face Spain in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H tie at Atlanta Stadium on Sunday.

Georgios Donis’ side opened their campaign with a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Uruguay, a result that showed their discipline, resilience and ability to stay in the contest against high-quality opposition.

Spain, meanwhile, were left frustrated after being held to a goalless draw by Cabo Verde. Luis de la Fuente’s side controlled possession but lacked the cutting edge needed to break down a disciplined defensive block, something Saudi Arabia will be looking to exploit.

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Australia failed to match USA, admits Popovic

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Australia failed to match USA, admits Popovic

Seattle: Head coach Tony Popovic admitted Australia were below par in their 2-0 defeat to the United States in their FIFA World Cup 2026 tie on Friday.

While the win confirmed the US' spot in the knockout stage, defeat left Australia with work to do against Paraguay in their concluding Group D tie on Thursday.

Hong urges Korea Republic to look forward

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Hong urges Korea Republic to look forward

Zapopan: Head coach Hong Myung-bo urged his Korea Republic players to forget about a missed opportunity but instead focus on advancing to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

A 1-0 defeat to Mexico on Thursday meant the co-hosts confirmed not only the Group A top spot but also became the first side to confirm their Round of 32 spot while Korea Republic will have to beat South Africa to be absolutely sure of advancing.

Ancelotti hails complete Brazil game

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Ancelotti hails complete Brazil game

Philadelphia: Head coach Carlo Ancelotti said Brazil produced a "complete performance" in Friday's 3-0 World Cup win over Haiti and will continue to improve ahead of the knockout phase.

The five-time World Cup winners bounced back from an underwhelming 1-1 draw with Morocco, as Matheus Cunha scored twice in Philadelphia and Vinicius Junior struck for the second game running at the tournament.

Brazil's win lifted them to the top of Group C on four points, level with Morocco but ahead on goal difference, and left them all but assured of a place in the last 32 with one game remaining.

'Huge disappointment' as Haiti are knocked out

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

'Huge disappointment' as Haiti are knocked out

Philadelphia: Haiti head coach Sebastien Migne said there was "huge disappointment" as the Caribbean nation became the first to be eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 following a 3-0 defeat by Brazil on Friday.

Back-to-back losses for Haiti, who are competing at their first FIFA World Cup in 52 years, mean they will finish bottom of Group C regardless of the result in their final game against Morocco.

Scotland remain bullish despite Morocco setback

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Scotland remain bullish despite Morocco setback

Foxborough: Scotland players led by star John McGinn retained the belief that they can secure a historic qualification for the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026 despite going down 1-0 to Morocco in their second match on Friday.

A brilliant second-minute strike by Ismael Saibari settled the Group C game in Morocco's favour, leaving the Atlas Lions on four points and Scotland on three with one match still to play.

Steve Clarke's team beat Haiti 1-0 at the same stadium in their first outing, but now face needing to get something against Brazil on Wednesday to be sure of a place in the last 32.