World Cup News

World Cup · 2 months ago Messi, Mbappé and Haaland light up the World Cup as the favourites roar in Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick to draw level with Miroslav Klose's all-time record as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0, while Mbappé and Haaland also struck twice on a star-studded Day 6.

World Cup · 2 months ago Argentina begin their title defence against Algeria with Messi set for a sixth World Cup Defending champions Argentina open their World Cup campaign against Algeria in Kansas City, with Lionel Messi set to make an unprecedented sixth World Cup appearance after shaking off a fitness scare.

World Cup · 2 months ago Cape Verde hold Spain to head a record day of World Cup draws World Cup debutants Cape Verde held European champions Spain to a 0-0 draw on a day of four stalemates — the first time in 68 years — with Belgium, Uruguay and Iran also held.

World Cup · 2 months ago Spain open their World Cup campaign against debutants Cape Verde Spain open their World Cup campaign against Cape Verde in Atlanta, with the islanders making a first World Cup appearance and Lamine Yamal reported to be in line to feature for the favourites after a fitness scare.

World Cup · 2 months ago Germany rout debutants Curaçao as Japan hold the Netherlands on a high-scoring Day 4 Germany overwhelmed debutants Curaçao 7-1 with a Kai Havertz double, the Netherlands were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan, and Sweden and Ivory Coast also won on a high-scoring Day 4 of the World Cup.

World Cup · 2 months ago Germany open against Curaçao, the smallest nation ever at a World Cup Germany begin their World Cup campaign against Curaçao in Houston, with the Caribbean island making a historic tournament debut as the smallest nation ever to qualify, led by 78-year-old Dick Advocaat.

World Cup · 2 months ago Brazil held by Morocco as Scotland top the group and Australia stun Türkiye Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco without Neymar, Scotland beat Haiti to top Group C, Australia upset Türkiye 2-0 and Qatar snatched a late point against Switzerland on Day 3 of the World Cup.

World Cup · 2 months ago Neymar ruled out of Brazil's World Cup opener against Morocco Neymar will miss Brazil's World Cup opener against Morocco on Saturday, ruled out with a calf injury, with Carlo Ancelotti confirming the forward's absence as the Seleção begin their campaign without him.

World Cup · 2 months ago USA rout Paraguay and Canada held as the World Cup's host nations begin The United States opened with a 4-1 rout of Paraguay, Folarin Balogun scoring twice, while Canada were held to a 1-1 draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina, as Brazil and Scotland prepare to enter on Saturday.

World Cup · 2 months ago Mexico win a red-card-strewn opener as the World Cup roars into life Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a World Cup opener marked by three red cards, Raúl Jiménez marked an emotional milestone, and South Korea edged Czechia 2-1 as the co-hosts prepare to enter on Day 2.