Spain's defender #22 Pau Cubarsi (R) misses the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Spain and Cape Verde at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 15, 2026.

Spain held to goalless draw by Cape Verde at World Cup

World Cup debutants stun European champions with resilient defensive masterclass

Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi after 5-1 defeat to Sweden

Tunisia axe coach after one game in charge following Sweden rout

Tunisia's French head coach Sabri Lamouchi gives a press conference on the eve of Tunisia's 2026 World Cup football tournament Group F football match against Sweden at Monterrey Stadium in Monterrey, Mexico on June 13, 2026.

FIFA World Cup: Japan extend record with Dutch draw

Japan come from behind twice to hold the Netherlands and extend unbeaten record

A Japan national team player takes a drink of water during a training session in Nashville, Tenn., ahead of the World Cup soccer tournament.

Germany and Curacao join prayer circle after match

Jonathan Tah and Felix Nmecha showcase faith in post-match moment with opponents

The World Cup often provides special moments away from the games, and this is one of them

Protest and pride collide as Iran plays in Los Angeles

Some plan to cheer, others to protest, as diaspora tensions spill into stadium showdown

A general view as players of Iran train during ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match against New Zealand at Centro Xoloitzcuintle on June 14, 2026 in Tijuana, Mexico.

Iran coach brushes off hype as World Cup tensions rise

Coach downplays off-field tensions as protests and diplomatic fallout cloud preparations

Iran head coach Amir Ghalehnoy speaks during a press conference ahead of his FIFA World Cup match against New Zealand in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Why Yasin Ayari refused to celebrate vs Tunisia

He celebrated his second goal after firing home another stunning strike in stoppage time

Sweden's Yasin Ayari (18) celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Sweden and Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

Shawk the Hawk predicts Belgium vs Egypt

Mystic hawk eyes another perfect call in Belgium–Egypt World Cup clash

Shaw the hawk predicts Belgium vs Egypt game

Why Japan fans were praised after thriller vs Holland

Online, netizens laud Japan’s cleaning tradition as a lesson in fan etiquette

Class is permanent: Japanese football fans once again stole the spotlight at the FIFA World Cup by staying behind to clean up the stands.

Africa v Europe - Cape Verde v Spain, Egypt v Belgium

African nations take on European giants in day four of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Two huge games highlight day four of the World Cup

Havertz sparks Germany’s 7-1 win over Curaçao

Havertz brace and late surge give Germany emphatic start to redemption bid

Kai Havertz #7 of Germany acknowledges the crowd after the 7-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Germany and Curacao at Houston Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

A positive start for Arab nations at World Cup

The Arab countries have held their own so far at this summer’s tournament

Morocco and Qatar lead the way for the Arab nations at the World Cup

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