Sweden's Potter hails Isak, Gyokeres

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

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.

Liverpool's Isak and Arsenal's Gyokeres led from the front, netting a goal each and being a constant threat, with Yasin Ayari scoring a brace and Mattias Svanberg adding one as Sweden surged to the top of Group F ahead of Japan and the Netherlands.

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Preview - Group I: Iraq v Norway

Tue, 16 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.

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.

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.

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

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

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.

Since lifting the FIFA World Cup for the fourth time in their history 12 years ago in Brazil, Germany have struggled on football's biggest stage and failed to progress beyond the group stage at the last two editions.