2026 World Cup Group Stage Odds: USA Favored to Win Group D
The group stage is the first step toward World Cup glory.
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Bosnia will play with hearts in World Cup opener, says coach Barbarez
TORONTO, June 11 : Bosnia and Herzegovina know they are underdogs heading into their World Cup Group B opener against co-hosts Canada, coach Sergej Barbarez said on Thursday, but the Balkan nation will play with pride as they return to the tournament for the first time in 12 years.
2026 Canada World Cup Odds: How Far Will Les Rouges Go?
Canada has never won a FIFA Men's World Cup match.
Argentina bump France from top spot in rankings ahead of World Cup title defence
June 11 : Argentina returned to the top of the world rankings on Thursday right in time for their World Cup title defence as France dropped two spots to third.
Qatar seek redemption vs. Swiss after woeful debut
SANTA CLARA, California: Qatar take on Switzerland in their World Cup opener on Saturday eager to shake off the pressure of expectation, coming in as back-to-back Asian champions with an urgent need to make amends for a dismal debut as hosts of the 2022 tournament.
Real Madrid turn to Mourinho in bid to bring stability and end trophy drought
June 11 : Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their new manager on a three-year contract on Thursday, turning back to the Portuguese tactician who once delivered them a record-breaking LaLiga triumph but has not won a league title since leaving the Spanish capital.
Monaco penalties under review after Alpine appeal
BARCELONA, June 11 : The Alpine Formula One team overcame the first hurdle on Thursday to a review of Monaco Grand Prix pit lane speeding penalties that cost Pierre Gasly a place on the podium.
Alpine clear first hurdle in review of Gasly's Monaco penalty
BARCELONA, June 11 : The Alpine Formula One team overcame the first hurdle on Thursday to a review of Monaco Grand Prix pit lane speeding penalties that cost Pierre Gasly a place on the podium.