Ranking Europe's top clubs by player performance at World Cup - ESPN
With the first round of games completed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it is clear which nations have started well. But which of Europe's top clubs can say the same?
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2026 World Cup: How teams can advance to the knockout rounds - ESPN
The first matchweek of the 2026 World Cup is in the books! But even at this early stage of the tournament, plenty could be decided over the next several days.
Fans boo hydration break during England-Croatia World Cup match
DALLAS, June 17 : Loud boos echoed around Dallas Stadium at the start of the first hydration break during the World Cup clash between England and Croatia on Wednesday as fans signalled their disdain for the innovation.
Haaland World Cup goals shook Norway's foundations, says seismology institute
June 17 : Erling Haaland's first-half double for Norway in Tuesday's 4-1 World Cup win over Iraq literally shook the Nordic country, with seismology institute NORSAR registering earth tremors in the coastal city of Bergen when he scored on his tournament debut.
Lionel Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick against Algeria
Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals with a hat-trick as Argentina began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City.
Erling Haaland's World Cup Debut In Perspective As He's 'Getting Close To Zlatan'
Ahead of the World Cup, Zlatan Ibrahimović declared that Erling Haaland still had some work to do in order to "reach the freak of nature." But after the Norwegian star scored twice in Norway's 4-1 win over Iraq, Ibrahimović is singing a different tune about Haaland.
World Cup Daily: Messi with a historic hat trick; Mbappé and Haaland also score - ESPN
The 2026 World Cup has already seen stars such as Lamine Yamal, Vinícius Júnior and Virgil van Dijk. Day 6, though, saw more headliners enter the fray.
Haaland shines on World Cup debut with two goals in Norway's 4-1 victory over Iraq
FOXBOROUGH, United States: Norway's prolific striker Erling Haaland bagged two goals in his maiden World Cup appearance on Tuesday (Jun 16) to guide his team to an opening 4-1 Group I victory over Iraq, and put down a marker for the tournament.