Switzerland's Manzambi realises childhood dream

Los Angeles: Swiss wunderkind Johan Manzambi on Thursday described coming off the bench at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to score twice in a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina as a "childhood dream come true."

Group D: United States 2-0 Australia

Seattle: Australia's FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage hopes suffered a setback after a 2-0 defeat to the United States in their Group D clash on Friday.

Preview - Group F: Tunisia v Japan

Guadalupe: Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu admitted to being wary of opposite number Herve Renard after the former Saudi Arabia tactician was appointed to lead Tunisia in the nations' Group F clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday.

Uzbekistan earn Cannavaro's respect

Ciudad de Mexico: It may have ended in defeat but head coach Fabio Cannavaro praised his Uzbekistan players for their determination and focus in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K tie against Colombia on Wednesday.

Group C: Scotland 0-1 Morocco

Foxborough: Ismael Saibari scored the fastest goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far after just 71 seconds as Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 on Friday to close in on a place in the knockout rounds.

Spain's Yamal says 'too soon' to play full match

Chattanooga: Spain star Lamine Yamal said on Friday it is "too soon" for him to play a full 90 minutes as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury, ahead of the European champions' FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Saudi Arabia.