Japan produced a determined second-half fightback to earn a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup Group F opener on Sunday.
Japan produced a determined second-half fightback to earn a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup Group F opener on Sunday.
Germany opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E campaign with a dominant 7-1 victory over Curaçao in Houston on Sunday, despite the debutants scoring their first-ever World Cup goal.
The United States launched its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles to take an early step forward in Group D.
Canada secured its first-ever point in a men's FIFA World Cup after rallying to a draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina, becoming the first tournament host since 2010 to open a World Cup campaign with a stalemate.
Iran’s ambassador to Türkiye announced that Mexican visas have been issued to members of Iran’s national football team, as well as its technical and executive staff, following coordination between the Iranian and Mexican embassies in Ankara ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Vladimir Putin is struggling to get a summit with Donald Trump, has little hope of ending Western sanctions, and is seen in much of the West as a pariah. So hosting the World Cup this month is a welcome moment in the global limelight.