… s see roaring trade as China firms get World Cup boost By AFP June 10, 2026 09:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter In this photo taken on June 5, 2026, a worker packs merchandise of Lionel Messi of Argentina …
… of action that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has called a "provocation." Sheinbaum has said that the opening match was "guaranteed," though the left-leaning leader again ruled out using police to repress the demonstrations. -Messi sparkles on return- On the pitch, Argentina …
… On the pitch, Argentina's superstar Lionel Messi scored moments after coming off the bench on Tuesday to dispel any injury doubts and help the holders win their final warm-up game. …
… Hoping to end 60 years of hurt, England enter the tournament -- co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada -- among a group of favorites led by the likes of France, Spain and defending champions Argentina. …
… Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Adrian Coria, the first coach of Argentine footballer Lionel Messi in Newell's youth teams, poses with a jersey gifted to him by Messi at the Marcelo Bielsa stadium of Newell's Old Boys in Rosario, Santa Fe province, Argentina …
… The global tournament will bring together some of the world’s top young deaf basketball players, with Kenya represented in both the men’s and women’s competitions alongside world beaters the United States, Poland, Ukraine, Australia, Lithuania, Italy and Argentina. …
… To not be afraid of using the ball in the best possible fashion." As France bid to regain the World Cup that they won in 2018 before losing the 2022 final to Argentina, Gusto said that the whole squad is on the same page as Deschamps leads the national side for the final time at …
England coach Thomas Tuchel commended Jude Bellingham after the Real Madrid star scored and provided an assist in a 2-0 World Cup victory over Panama, describing him as being "in a sweet spot" following a recent injury.
England coach Thomas Tuchel commended Jude Bellingham after the Real Madrid star scored and provided an assist in a 2-0 World Cup victory over Panama, describing him as being "in a sweet spot" following a recent injury.
Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut, have qualified for the knockout rounds and will face reigning champions Argentina in the last 32 on July 3 in Miami. The article compares the vast disparities between the teams: Argentina are ranked first globally and have a squad valued at $920 million, while Cape Verde rank 67th with a squad worth $62 million.
Austria and Algeria drew 3-3, with both teams qualifying for World Cup knockout rounds and eliminating Iran. Austria reached the knockout round for the first time since 1982, while Algeria matched their 2014 World Cup performance.
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth tournament goal as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1, finishing Group J with maximum points ahead of their last-32 match against Cape Verde on July 3 in Miami.
Co-hosts Canada and South Africa will play each other in the opening game of the World Cup knockout round at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, marking the first time either nation has reached this stage of the tournament. South Africa advanced after a 1-0 win against South Korea following an opening loss to Mexico, while Canada progressed despite a 2-1 defeat to Switzerland in their final group game.
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the second half as England defeated Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium, securing top place in Group L and advancing to the last 32. Kane's goal was his third of the tournament, moving him to 11 World Cup goals for England.
England, level on four points with Ghana after two games, face Panama at MetLife Stadium seeking a victory to claim top spot in Group L. Portugal enter their Group K clash with leaders Colombia knowing only a win will enable them to leapfrog the South Americans into first place.
Ousmane Dembele scored three goals in 26 first-half minutes as France defeated Norway 4-1, with a late Desire Doue header completing the win. France advanced as Group I winners with three straight victories.
World Cup debutants Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to finish second in Group H behind Spain, advancing to face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds on July 3 in Miami. The island nation, ranked 67 coming into the tournament, remained unbeaten through their three group matches.
Uruguay crashed out of the World Cup after losing 1-0 to Spain in Guadalajara, with goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's error allowing Alex Baena's weak shot to decide the match. Spain topped Group H and will face Austria or Algeria next, while Cape Verde advanced to meet Argentina after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia.
England, level on four points with Ghana, face Panama aiming for top spot in Group L, while Portugal take on Colombia knowing only a win will let them leapfrog into first place in Group K. Both nations have shown inconsistency, mixing laboured performances with moments of quality.
France play Norway in a crucial World Cup Group I match on Friday, with Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Manchester City's Erling Haaland both in fine form. The two forwards have each scored four goals in the tournament, trailing leader Lionel Messi on five.
The race for the World Cup Golden Boot has become a major talking point at the 2026 tournament, with Lionel Messi breaking the overall career record of 18 goals across six World Cups. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are chasing with four goals each, while the single-tournament record of 13 goals set by Just Fontaine in 1958 appears vulnerable.
The expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams and the return of third-place sides to the knockout stage has created situations where teams could benefit from drawing their final group matches, echoing concerns from the 1982 "disgrace of Gijon" when West Germany and Austria colluded against Algeria.
Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot standings with five goals from two games, followed by Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland with four goals each. This is only the second time in World Cup history that three players have scored four or more times after two matches, the first since 1954.
Lionel Messi broke Miroslav Klose's record with his 17th and 18th World Cup goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria, advancing to the last 32. France defeated Iraq 3-0 and Norway beat Senegal 3-2 to also advance to the knockout rounds.
France coach Didier Deschamps will miss his team's final World Cup Group I match against Norway on Friday after learning of his mother's death and returning to France for the funeral. Assistant Guy Stephan will take charge of the squad in his absence.
French national football team coach Didier Deschamps will miss his team's final World Cup Group I match against Norway on Friday after his mother died. Assistant Guy Stephan will take charge of the squad in his absence.
Argentina forward Julian Alvarez said he wants to leave Atletico Madrid, a move he believes would be "best for everyone," with Real Madrid and Barcelona competing for his signature. Atletico rejected a 150 million euro offer from Real Madrid earlier this month.
Argentina forward Julian Alvarez said he wants to leave Atletico Madrid in a move that would be "best for everyone", with Real Madrid and Barcelona competing for his signature. Atletico rejected a 150 million euro offer from Real earlier this month.
On the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona's 1986 "Hand of God" goal, Lionel Messi scored a double against Austria at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the all-time World Cup goal scorer with 18 goals. Argentine fans in Buenos Aires celebrated both players' iconic tournament moments.
On the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, Lionel Messi scored a double against Austria at the 2026 World Cup, making him the all-time World Cup goal scorer with 18 goals.
England will aim to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday against Ghana in Group L, seeking to build on a 4-2 win over Croatia. Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign after a lacklustre opening draw.
England face Ghana in Group L on Tuesday aiming to secure a place in the World Cup last 32, a day after Argentina and France advanced. Portugal look to kickstart their campaign after an opening draw, while England seek to build on their 4-2 win over Croatia.
Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap with two goals as France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a World Cup match delayed two hours by a severe storm in Philadelphia. Ousmane Dembele scored the other goal for France, with Mbappe moving to 16 career World Cup goals.
Algeria defeated Jordan 2-1 in a World Cup Group J match on Monday, with Amine Gouiri equalizing and Nadhir Benbouali scoring the winner. The victory gives Algeria a chance to progress to the knockout round if they beat Austria in their next fixture.
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer with 18 goals as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Group J, surpassing the previous record of 16 goals shared with Miroslav Klose. The victory secures Argentina's place in the knockout rounds of the tournament.
An opinion piece traces African nations' World Cup evolution from underdogs dismissed before matches even began to teams delivering memorable upsets and historic runs. The author highlights Cameroon's 1990 breakthrough as a quarterfinal appearance that proved African teams could compete with and beat top-ranked sides.
Lionel Messi's 68-year-old father Jorge is recovering from an unspecified "health issue" under medical supervision, the family said Thursday. The announcement follows Messi's emotional display after scoring three goals in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria on Tuesday.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos said he will ignore criticism as Bafana Bafana prepare to face the Czech Republic on Thursday following a 2-0 loss to Mexico in their World Cup opener, when the team was reduced to nine men.