Sellami: Inexperience cost Jordan

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Sellami: Inexperience cost Jordan

Santa Clara: Jamal Sellami admitted inexperience was the major reason for Jordan's 2-1 defeat to Algeria in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J tie on Monday.

The tournament debutants took the lead through Nizar Al Rashdan in the 36th minute but Algeria hit back in the second half through Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri, with the defeat consigning Jordan to an early exit.

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Arnold confident Iraq can still progress

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Arnold confident Iraq can still progress

Philadelphia: Graham Arnold refused to accept that Iraq's dream was dashed despite their 3-0 defeat to France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday.

A second consecutive loss means Iraq's hopes are hanging by a thread in Group I, with even victory against Senegal on Friday may not be enough to take them into the Round of 32.

Group K: Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Group K: Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan

Houston: Uzbekistan's FIFA World Cup 2026 suffered a blow after they fell to a 5-0 defeat against Portugal in their Group K tie on Tuesday.

It was Uzbekistan's second consecutive defeat and it left the debutants staring at elimination as Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six FIFA World Cup campaigns with the captain striking twice as Portugal bounced back in style from their 1-1 draw with Congo DR.

Preview - Group A: South Africa v Korea Republic

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group A: South Africa v Korea Republic

Guadalupe: Korea Republic will look to finish the job when they face South Africa in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A tie at the Estadio Monterrey on Wednesday.

Hong Myung-bo’s side began their campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Czechia before being edged 1-0 by Mexico, a result which left the Taegeuk Warriors with one final hurdle to clear in their bid to reach the knockout stage.

Victory would guarantee Korea Republic a place in the Round of 32, while a draw could leave them dependent on the result between Mexico and Czechia. Defeat, however, would open the door for South Africa to leapfrog them.

Preview - Group B: Bosnia-Herzegovina v Qatar

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Preview - Group B: Bosnia-Herzegovina v Qatar

Seattle:  Qatar will have to produce their strongest performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 when they face Bosnia-Herzegovina in their final Group B tie at the Seattle Stadium on Wednesday.

Julen Lopetegui’s side go into the match with one point from two games, level with Bosnia-Herzegovina and knowing that only victory will realistically keep alive their hopes of reaching the Round of 32.

Canada and Switzerland have taken command of the group with four points each, leaving Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina in a direct battle to stay in contention as third place could still offer a route into the knockout stage.

Last one the best one? How Messi keeps doing it on the global stage

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Last one the best one? How Messi keeps doing it on the global stage

Arlington: He knew what Lionel Messi was going to do and had a plan to stop it - and then the Argentina captain struck twice anyway in becoming the leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history.

Austria head coach Ralf Rangnick may not be all that fondly remembered by Manchester United fans, where he pitched up in 2021-2022.

But at 67 the German coach is vastly experienced and also widely admired in football.