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FIFA World Cup 2026 June 23 schedule, live match timings (IST), streaming

France vs Iraq (2:30 AM), Norway vs Senegal (5:30 AM), Jordan vs Algeria (8:30 AM) and Portugal vs Uzbekistan (10:30 PM)

More than just numbers: How lower-ranked teams are shining at FIFA WC 2026

From Cape Verde frustrating Spain and Uruguay to Egypt and Iran denying Belgium victory, the 2026 World Cup has shown that football's traditional hierarchy is becoming increasingly difficult to sustai

World Cup 2026 Group G: Draws galore; Iran one win away from qualification

Belgium were forced to settle for a point despite entering the match as favourites, while Iran produced a disciplined display to remain firmly in contention for qualification.

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. Yamal came into the tournament nursing a left hamstring injury and was only a substitute in the team's opener on Monday - a disappointing 0-0 draw against Cape Verde. "I'm fine, I feel good, but it's still too soon," Yamal told Spanish network RTVE. "It's unnecessary (to take risks). I'm going through an adaptation process, it's not the time to play a full match yet. But I can play as many minutes as the coach wants." The 18-year-old Yamal came off the bench in the 71st minute against Cape Verde but was not able to spark La Roja to victory against the nation of about half-million people that was making its debut at soccer's showcase event. After facing Saudi Arabia on Sunday in Atlanta, Spain goes to Guadalajara to play Uruguay in the highlight match of Group H. The match may be decisive and having Yamal fully fit could be crucial for Spain. Yamal

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. United States coach Mauricio Pochettino made the announcement during an interview with Fox about 90 minutes before the kickoff at Lumen Field in Seattle. On Thursday, Pochettino said Pulisic is in a "much better" spot than he was last Friday, and that he would be available for the Americans' next game against Turkey if he could not play against Australia. "Today, he was training in the morning in the camp and I've seen the feelings are good," Pochettino told Fox on Friday. "I hope as soon as possible he can be ready to be selected again and to be part of the team. Now, we need to be focused on our team and the players that are going to play." The move is a setback for a U.S. team that defeated Paraguay 4-1 in its opener on June 12 and with a win would clinch advancement to the round of 32. Pulisic left the game at halftim

Fifa World Cup 2026 dynamic pricing has tickets going one way: Up

Record-high World Cup ticket prices have failed to deter fans, with resale values rising and stadiums filling despite early criticism