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Referee Omar Artan to receive full fee from FIFA despite visa issues

The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee.

FIFA World Cup: Big boost for Spain! Yamal declared fit to face Cape Verde

Lamine Yamal is in "ideal condition" to play in Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on Monday, coach Luis de la Fuente said.

Netherlands vs Japan HIGHLIGHTS FIFA World Cup: JPN hold NED 2-2 in Dallas; GER humble Curacao 7-1

Four-time world champions Germany humbled World Cup debutants Curaçao 7-1 at Houston's NRG Stadium in their opening Group E fixture.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan rescue late 2-2 draw against Netherlands

The result leaves Group F finely poised, with both teams taking a point from what could prove to be one of the toughest groups of the tournament.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Germany thrash debutants Curacao 7-1 in opener

The emphatic victory sends Germany to the top of Group E and provides the perfect start to their pursuit of a fifth World Cup title.

Fifa World Cup 2026: Germany begin WC quest; Curacao make historic debut

Germany, four-time world champions, begin their campaign against World Cup debutants Curaçao, a Caribbean island of just 158,000 people and the smallest nation ever to reach football's biggest stage

Australia spoils Turkey's return to Football World Cup with a 2-0 victory

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey's return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night.

Scotland marks 28-year WC absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C

John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup 2026 today's schedule, live match timings (IST), streaming

With all four teams in Groups E and F making their tournament debuts, Day 4 could play a major role in shaping the knockout-round race.

FIFA World Cup: Khoukhi's stoppage time goal helps Qatar hold Switzerland

Boualem Khoukhi scored an equalising goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time, and Qatar spoiled a dominant day by Switzerland in a 1-1 draw Saturday in Group B of the World Cup.

Brazil vs Morocco HIGHLIGHTS FIFA World Cup: Atlas Lions hold Brazil to 1-1 draw in New Jersey

Brazil started their campaign without Neymar, who continues his recovery from a calf injury.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Group C wide open as Brazil, Morocco play out 1-1 draw

In one of the most anticipated group-stage fixtures of the tournament, both sides produced moments of quality, but ultimately had to settle for a point apiece.

FIFA World Cup: How Pocchetino reshaped the United States football team

For much of the past two decades, USA has been viewed as a team capable of reaching knockout rounds but not more than that. Under Pochettino, that perception has changed.

Will a single win ensure qualification in FIFA World Cup 2026 league stage?

Between 1998 and 2022, qualification from the group stage was straightforward. Only the top two teams from each of the eight groups progressed to the Round of 16.

Will Neymar play in Brazil's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener vs Morocco?

The experienced forward remains sidelined due to a calf injury, forcing head coach Carlo Ancelotti to leave him out of Brazil's opening fixture.

FIFA World Cup 2026: The ultimate battle between youth and experience

From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup campaigns to the emergence of Lamine Yamal and Jamal Musiala, the tournament brings together football's departing stars and its future faces

England left with solitary football after training equipment theft

According to information received, two arrests have been made in connection with the incident

FIFA World Cup 2026 June 14 schedule, live match timings (IST), streaming

From Brazil's high-profile showdown against Morocco to host hopefuls Qatar taking on Switzerland, Day 3 offers a mix of title contenders, returning nations and potential upset stories.

FIFA says fans in concourses caused empty-seat appearance during matches

FIFA on Friday blamed the empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara on fans who watched from the concourses.

Hosts USA begin FIFA World Cup with 4-1 win over Paraguay; Balogun shines

Mauricio scored in the second half for Paraguay, but La Albirroja fell too far behind early in their first World Cup match in 16 years