Preview - Group J: Austria v Jordan

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group J: Austria v Jordan

Santa Clara: Jordan will spare no effort in ensuring a grand start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J campaign against Austria on Tuesday.

The West Asian side will be making their global stage debut, having secured qualification in impressive fashion.

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Preview - Group I: Iraq v Norway

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group I: Iraq v Norway

Foxborough: Iraq will be determined to mark their return to the global stage with victory against heavily-fancied Norway in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I opener on Tuesday.

The West Asian side's only previous appearance at the Finals was in 1986.

History beckons for ageless Messi

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

History beckons for ageless Messi

Kansas City: Lionel Messi could have signed off from FIFA World Cup football on the ultimate high in 2022 but he is back and poised to become the first man to play in six tournaments.

The veteran Argentine forward, on the cusp of winning his 200th cap, confirmed four years ago that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 would be the last of his storied career.

He worked his unique magic in the Gulf state, propelling his side to glory with seven goals, including two in a captivating final against France.

Group F: Sweden 5-1 Tunisia

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Group F: Sweden 5-1 Tunisia

Guadalupe: Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 tie on Sunday to leave the North African nation's defensive reputation in tatters and seize control of Group F.

Yasin Ayari opened the scoring early in the Mexican city of Guadalupe with a thunderbolt from distance and Alexander Isak doubled Sweden's lead in the 30th minute.

 

Omar Rekik pulled a goal back shortly before half-time but Viktor Gyokeres restored Sweden's two-goal cushion. Mattias Svanberg made it 4-1 before another stunner from Ayari.

Expect more from Australia, says Popovic

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

Expect more from Australia, says Popovic

Vancouver: Head coach Tony Popovic is confident Australia are capable of much more after the impressive 2-0 win against Türkiye in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D opener on Saturday.

While goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe sealed the win, Popovic's decision to opt for rookie goalkeeper Patrick Beach and midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler in place of Maty Ryan Jackson Irvine respectively proved to be a masterstroke, with both delivering on the grandest of stages.

Lopetegui: Qatar have earned the right to dream

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

Lopetegui: Qatar have earned the right to dream

Santa Clara: Julen Lopetegui has urged his players to keep believing after Qatar secured a last-gasp 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B opener on Saturday.

Boualem Khoukhi's late equaliser sealed Qatar their first ever FIFA World Cup point, with their debut as hosts four years ago ending in three defeats.