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Two stars, two trials: Hakimi and Partey's parallel journey in FIFA WC 2026

As Morocco and Ghana pursue success on football's biggest stage, Achraf Hakimi and Thomas Partey are navigating legal proceedings that have become part of the wider narrative of FIFA World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 Group H: Spain take full control; Cape Verde eyeing history

With Uruguay playing out a draw vs Cape Verde later in the matchday, every point now carries huge significance in the race for the Round of 32.

Spain vs Saudi Arabia HIGHLIGHTS FIFA WC 2026: Yamal, Oyarzabal shine as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia

Spain vs Saudi Arabia HIGHLIGHTS: After playing a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde, Spain has made a strong comeback with a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia

World Cup 2026 Group F: Netherlands close in, Japan-Sweden battle looms

Check FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F qualification scenarios as Netherlands close in on the Round of 32 while Sweden, Japan and Tunisia fight to advance.

Messi spared, Almiron sanctioned: FIFA's mouth-covering rule sparks debate

Miguel Almiron became the first player sent off under FIFA's new mouth-covering rule during Paraguay vs Turkiye on Saturday

FIFA World Cup 2026 June 22 schedule, live match timings (IST), streaming

Belgium vs Iran (12:30 AM), Uruguay vs Cape Verde (3:30 AM), and New Zealand vs Egypt (6:30 AM), Argentina vs Austria (10:30 PM),

World Cup 2026 Group E scenarios: Germany through, race wide open for R32

Germany are through to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Group E remains open as Ivory Coast, Ecuador and Curacao battle to qualify.

FIFA World Cup 2026 points table: Updated standings for all 12 groups

Here's a look at the latest FIFA World Cup 2026 points table after the completion of Round 1 of the group stage.

Germany vs Ivory Coast HIGHLIGHTS FIFA WC 2026: GER get 2 wins from 2; NED thump SWE 5-1

Gakpo and Brobbey scored a brace while Summerville came off the bench to score one and bag an assist for Netherlands.

FIFA World Cup 2026 June 21 schedule, live match timings (IST), streaming

IFA World Cup 2026 June 21 fixtures (IST): Germany vs Ivory Coast (1:30 am), Ecuador vs Curaçao (5:30 am), Tunisia vs Japan (9:30 am), Spain vs Saudi Arabia (9:30 pm)

FIFA World Cup 2026 format explained: How will teams qualify for knockouts?

Unlike previous tournaments, where only 16 teams progressed from the group stage, the expanded format allows 32 nations to reach the knockout rounds.

Brazil vs Haiti HIGHLIGHTS FIFA WC 2026: Brazil and Morocco register first wins of the tournament

While Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 earlier, Brazil stole the show with a 3-0 win against Haiti

FIFA World Cup 2026: Why the Golden Boot race could be toughest this year?

Just one round of group-stage matches into the tournament, the race is already crowded with some of the biggest names in football.

Morocco to Cape Verde: Africa's strong start reshaping the WC narrative

Across the United States, Canada and Mexico, African nations have demonstrated that they are no longer content with simply participating.

Lamine Yamal 'not fully fit', likely to sit out Spain's 2nd World Cup game

Lamine Yamal is not feeling 100% fit and is not likely to start for Spain in the match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at the World Cup.

Why Christian Pulisic is not playing USA's World Cup match vs Australia?

U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss Friday's World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi.

FIFA World Cup 2026 June 20 schedule, live match timings (IST), streaming

USA vs Australia at 12:30 AM, followed by Scotland vs Morocco at 3:30 AM, Brazil vs Haiti at 6:00 AM, Türkiye vs Paraguay at 8:30 AM, and concludes with Netherlands vs Sweden at 10:30 PM.

FIFA WC 2026 Week 1 round-up: Messi and Mbappe shine as Ronaldo's star dims

Mexico became the first team to reach the round of 32, while Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe stole the spotlight during the opening week of the FIFA World Cup 2026

Fifa deletes more abusive posts during 2026 World Cup than Qatar 2022

FIFA says it has deleted more than 30 million abusive posts and comments since its social media protection service was created before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada beat 9-men Qatar 6-0 to register first ever win

Jonathan David scored a hat-trick to cap off the victory for the co-hosts, while Ismael Kone suffered a horrific leg injury that dampened the celebrations.