World Cup Match Day 3: Brazil-Morocco, Australia-Türkiye Highlight Saturday Slate
Now we're really in it: The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup holds its first full match day on Saturday.
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Portugal to honour Jota with special wristbands at World Cup
MIAMI, June 13 : Portugal's World Cup squad will wear commemorative wristbands in tribute to late former teammate Diogo Jota, midfielder Vitinha said on Saturday, as they prepare to open their Group K campaign against DR Congo next week.
Belgium's De Bruyne says fourth World Cup is one he can enjoy
RENTON, Washington, June 13 : Belgium playmaker Kevin de Bruyne is embracing his role as one of the team's elder statesmen, telling reporters on Saturday that he feels he can fully appreciate his fourth and surely last World Cup.
Ghana slams Canada’s decision to deny World Cup visa for Partey, who faces rape charges
Ghana's government has criticized Canada's "extremely unfair" decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for his team's World Cup opener while he awaits trial on rape charges, and it threatened legal action in a bid to overturn the refusal.
Ghana’s government hits out at decision to deny Thomas Partey entry to Canada
The Ghanaian government has strongly criticised Canada’s decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey entry to the country ahead of their World Cup opener against Panama on Wednesday.
Confident DR Congo ready to bring African flair to World Cup after long wait
HOUSTON, June 13 : Jubilant singing and the raspy sound of vuvuzelas have created an unmistakingly African feel to Democratic of Republic Congo’s training in Houston, where supporters are confident their side can shine at the World Cup and have a message for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Belgium seek statement start as Egypt chase first World Cup win
June 13 : Belgium will seek to underline their credentials as Group G favourites when they open their World Cup campaign against Egypt in Seattle on Monday, but the Africans can draw confidence from victory when the sides last met and will hope a disciplined gameplan can frustrate one of Europe's leading sides.
Spain face tiny Cape Verde in collision of swagger and wonder
June 13 : Spain arrive in Atlanta with the air of a team expecting a long World Cup summer, but on Monday they face opponents carrying an equally powerful feeling: the giddy disbelief of a nation seeing its name on the tournament board for the first time.
4 Takeaways From Canada's World Cup Opener vs. Bosnia And Herzegovina
The first FIFA World Cup match on Canadian soil delivered drama, dread and most importantly, a point.