Iran play 10-man Belgium to 0-0 draw at World Cup with stellar effort from goalkeeper Beiranvand Monday, 22 June 2026, 06:31 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press Iran's World Cup has been tumultuous off the field, and its play on the pitch still hasn't produced a victory. Yet Team Melli's dream of advancing to a World Cup knockout round for the first time...
Salah scores and Egypt down New Zealand 3-1 for a first World Cup victory Monday, 22 June 2026, 06:29 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal and Egypt went on to defeat New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday night and secure its first-ever World Cup win. Salah celebrated his 68th international goal by...
Another World Cup stunner: Cape Verde get 1st goal of tournament and hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw Monday, 22 June 2026, 06:28 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press Cape Verde's magical start to its first World Cup isn't over. It might just be getting started. The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain last week did it again against...
Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff Monday, 22 June 2026, 06:26 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal. Welcome to the World Cup, Spain. Teenage superstar Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first start on soccer's biggest stage and Spain kickstarted its...
Ayase Ueda scores twice in Japan’s 4-0 win against Tunisia in 1,000th World Cup match Sunday, 21 June 2026, 10:42 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press Japan moved one step closer to reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the fourth consecutive time after pummeling Tunisia 4-0 in Group F, securing a milestone victory in the tournament's...
40 years on, Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal is still celebrated. But should it be? Sunday, 21 June 2026, 09:45 Last update: about 5 months ago In football, memorable goals are generally linked to the players who scored them. Few can be recalled without mention of the individual - or even the team - involved. Yet, two goals in one game...
Undav scores twice as Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1, advance to World Cup knockout phase Sunday, 21 June 2026, 05:55 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press An hour into the game, Germany was getting outplayed by Ivory Coast and trailed by a goal. Coach Julian Nagelsmann needed a spark and substituted in three fresh players, one of whom was Deniz...
Curacao’s Eloy Room makes 15 saves, sends island nation to 0-0 draw with Ecuador in World Cup Sunday, 21 June 2026, 05:54 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press Curacao better make some room for a new national hero. Eloy Room delivered for his tiny Caribbean nation one of the finest performances in World Cup history on Saturday night, making 15...
Brobbey and Gakpo strike twice each as Netherlands rout Sweden 5-1 to lead Group F Sunday, 21 June 2026, 05:51 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press Under intense pressure after an opening-game draw, the Netherlands delivered a dominant performance against Sweden in the World Cup on Saturday to move atop the Group F standings. Brian...
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron becomes 1st player red-carded at the World Cup for covering his mouth Saturday, 20 June 2026, 09:42 Last update: about 5 months ago Associated Press Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player issued with a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth, getting sent off during a confrontation late in the first half against Turkey...