Colombia secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in their FIFA World Cup 2026 encounter played on the morning of June 18, strengthening their position in the tournament with an impressive attacking display. The South American side took control of the match in the first half and managed to break the deadlock in the 40th […]
FIFA World Cup 2026
Messi matches World Cup scoring record with hat-trick
KANSAS CITY: Argentina captain Lionel Messi produced a stunning hat-trick to lead his side to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, equalling the tournament’s all-time goalscoring record in the process. The 38-year-old superstar scored all three goals as the defending champions began their campaign in […]
Mbappé Stars as France Beat Senegal 3-1 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener
France began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory over Senegal in an exciting Group I encounter. Star forward Kylian Mbappé delivered a match-winning performance by scoring twice to help his side secure all three points. The first half, played in New Jersey, was highly competitive. France created several promising chances […]
Injury-hit Brazil face Morocco in World Cup opener
Brazil begin their campaign for a record-extending sixth World Cup title with a challenging Group C opener against Morocco, as both sides enter the tournament carrying injury concerns and recent turbulence. The five-time champions arrive in North America under new head coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is taking charge at a World Cup for the first […]
Katy Perry and Trudeau draw attention at World Cup
Pop star Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau attracted widespread attention following the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026, where the singer delivered a high-profile performance before sharing a public moment with Trudeau. Perry headlined the tournament’s opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium on June 12, performing in front of thousands of spectators. Wearing a […]
Shakira headlines vibrant opening as FIFA World Cup 2026 begins
The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially began with a colourful and star-studded opening ceremony in Mexico, where global music icon Shakira headlined a high-energy performance that set the tone for football’s biggest tournament. The Colombian singer electrified the crowd at the historic Azteca Stadium with a dynamic performance of the official tournament anthem “Dai Dai,” […]
Gordon inspires England in World Cup warm-up win
England produced an impressive performance in their final World Cup warm-up match, defeating Costa Rica 3-0 in Orlando despite a weather-related delay caused by heavy rain and lightning. The friendly at Inter&Co Stadium was postponed by an hour after severe weather left parts of the pitch waterlogged. However, the delay had little impact on England, […]
Top African referee Omar Artan to officiate 2026 UEFA Super Cup after being unable to participate in FIFA World Cup 2026.
34-year-old Artan has been on the FIFA international list since 2018 and was named CAF Men’s Referee of the Year in 2025 Following discussions with its sister confederation, Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), UEFA has today appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, which will take place on 12 August […]
FIFA World Cup kicks off amid ticket backlash and visa concerns
The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins on Thursday with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, marking the start of the largest edition of the tournament in history. The expanded 48-team competition, jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will run for nearly six weeks and conclude […]
Iran players receive US visas ahead of World Cup
Iran’s national football team has received visas to enter the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a US official, easing uncertainty just days before the team’s opening match of the tournament. The development comes after Iranian officials had previously expressed concern over delays in the visa process. While players have […]