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Norway embraces Viking theme for World Cup return and provokes some debate

Norway is leaning into the country's centuries-old history as its star-studded men's team, containing Haaland and Martin Odegaard, heads into a first World Cup in 28 years.

Argentina vs Algeria: Messi prepared for his for his 6th World Cup- Scaloni

"Not only the Argentine population, but everybody-the whole planet-wants to see Messi play," says Argentina coach Scaloni.

France vs Senegal preview: Senegal eyes repeat of famous 2002 France upset

France is a two-time champion seeking to reach its third straight World Cup final. Les Blues won in 1998 and 2018, then lost the 2022 final to Argentina on penalty kicks.

Fifa WC: Araujo rescues Uruguay in 1-1 World Cup draw with Saudi Arabia

Maxi Araujo finally gave the crowd of mostly Uruguay fans in South Florida something to cheer about with his tying goal late in Monday's World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia.

World Cup official blames twitch for gesture; Fifa sees no breach

Evans worked Germany's opening 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday as an assistant to the video assistant referee, based at the World Cup broadcast centre in Dallas.

FIFA World Cup: Belgium's 'Golden Generation' off to underwhelming start

Belgium held the top spot in the FIFA rankings for several years and had its best World Cup performance when it finished third in Russia in 2018.

Fifa World Cup: Iran say they were denied recovery time, ordered out of US

Iran coach described his side as "perhaps the most oppressed team at the World Cup" after players were denied recovery time and ordered to leave the US immediately following their 2-2 draw with NZ

Mexico-South Africa Fifa World Cup opener sets US English viewership record

The World Cup game between host Mexico and South Africa drew 7.1 million viewers, making it the most-watched opening match for an English-language broadcast in the United States.

The Vozinha's story: Cape Verde's goalie who kept Spanish strikers at bay

As the final whistle blew, Vozinha broke down in tears. For Cape Verde, it was a historic World Cup arrival; for the 40-year-old keeper, the reward for a lifetime of struggle.

Fifa World Cup: Iran salvage 2-2 draw against New Zealand amid flag row

Twice New Zealand took the lead through Eli Just and twice Iran responded, first via veteran defender Ramin Rezaeian and later through Mohamed Mohebi's superb second-half header.

Belgium vs Egypt live streaming: Where to watch today's FIFA WC 2026 match?

Zee5, through its app and website, will live-stream the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Belgium and Egypt

Cabo Verde's wall: World Cup debutants frustrate Spain with draw in Atlanta

Spain registered 12 shots in the first half but failed to find the net, recording their highest first-half shot tally without a goal at a World Cup since managing 14 against Switzerland in 1966

Spain vs Cabo Verde HIGHLIGHTS FIFA WC 2026: Vozinha shines as Cabo Verde held Spain for a 0-0 draw

Spain vs Cabo Verde HIGHLIGHTS: The European champions controlled the tempo from the outset, but were unable to score a goal as Cabo Verde forced them to share one point each

De Bruyne and Salah take centre stage in epic Belgium vs Egypt clash

Egypt will be looking to win their first game in FIFA World Cup history when they go toe-to-toe with Belgium in the Group G opener

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

Spain vs Cape Verde begins at 9:30 PM IST today. On June 16, Belgium face Egypt at 12:30 AM IST, Uruguay take on Saudi Arabia at 3:30 AM IST, and Iran play New Zealand at 6:30 AM IST.

Fifa World Cup 2026: Ayari double fires Sweden to 5-1 win over Tunisia

Yasin Ayari scored twice and Sweden showed it belonged at the 2026 World Cup, pounding Tunisia 5-1 to move atop Group F.

Fifa World Cup 2026 faces new controversy as referee gesture sparks outrage

Referee Shaun Evans faces scrutiny after anti-discrimination campaigners accused him of making a hand gesture linked to white supremacist groups during Germany's World Cup match vs Curacao in Houston

UEFA head Ceferin faces criticism over Fifa World Cup expansion remarks

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin was criticised Sunday by soccer governing bodies in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean for allegedly saying the expanded 48-team World Cup creates uninteresting matches.

Diallo scores in 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast past Ecuador 1-0 in WC

Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years.

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.