Sweden's Potter hails Isak, Gyokeres

Guadalupe: Head coach Graham Potter was lavish in his praise of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres after the duo produced sparkling performances in Sweden's 5-1 win against Tunisia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Curacao win will boost Germany's 'self confidence', says Nagelsmann

Houston: Julian Nagelsmann said Germany's 7-1 win against FIFA World Cup debutants Curacao on Sunday will grow his charges' self-belief as they seek a fifth title.