World Cup 2026: teams qualified, key players and fixtures
(In a story published on June 11, corrects entry on Egypt to say it has 7, not 78, Afcon victories)
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Fae hails Ivory Coast's World Cup intent after late Amad winner sinks Ecuador
PHILADELPHIA, June 14 : Manager Emerse Fae said Ivory Coast's 1-0 victory over Ecuador showed his young side's World Cup ambitions are genuine, after substitute Amad Diallo's 90th-minute winner secured a winning start to their campaign on Sunday.
2026 World Cup Odds: Which Continent Will Produce Next Winner?
The last two World Cup winners came from Europe and South America, as France won it all in 2018 and Argentina won in 2022.
Curacao have nothing to lose on World Cup debut, says Advocaat
HOUSTON, June 13 : Tiny Curacao have nothing to lose as they make their World Cup debut against Germany in Houston on Sunday, says coach Dick Advocaat, who has a plan to be disrupters at the finals.
2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Tracker: USA's Folarin Balogun Enters Race
Who'll win the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? The race is on for who'll score the most goals at the tournament, and it is set to be one of the tournament's most closely watched storylines.
Mexico get World Cup party started with 2-0 win over nine-man South Africa
MEXICO CITY: Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday (Jun 11) in an encounter with three red cards as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony gave way to a cloud of red mist at a thrumming Azteca stadium.
Tequila and 'Gangnam Style': South Korea's World Cup Fans Enjoying Mexico
South Korea and Mexico opened their respective World Cup runs with wins on Thursday and didn’t waste any time turning victory into celebration.
4 Takeaways From South Korea's Comeback Win Over Czechia In Group A
In an entertaining nightcap to conclude the opening day of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, South Korea surged late to secure a comeback win.