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Lift-off for Netherlands with thumping win over Sweden

Netherlands took a huge step towards the World Cup knockout stages with a commanding 5-1 victory over Sweden in Group F, inspired by brilliant doubles from Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo.

World Cup news: Neymar available to feature against Scotland

Curacao earn first point as incredible Room makes history in Ecuador draw

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made history with an incredible 15 saves to earn his country their first ever World Cup point by holding Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Group E.

Tunisia 0-4 Japan: World Cup 2026 – live reaction

⚽️ Kick-off time: 9pm local/2pm AEST/5am BST/12am EDT ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jonathan Changes for Japan too with Tomiyasu and Itakura stiffening the back three, and Ito and Tanaka coming into

Brian Brobbey bags a brace and Deniz Undav, supersub: World Cup Daily – podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Dan Bardell and Leander Schaerlaeckens as the Netherlands thrash Sweden and Germany get a late winner against Côte d’Ivoire Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the

Goalline technology denies Japan goal by fractions

Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen makes an "unbelievable save" to prevent Japan from doubling their lead by the finest of margins, in their 2026 World Cup match at Estadio Monterrey.

Australia’s Jackson Irvine has no sympathy for Paraguay after historic World Cup red card

Miguel Almirón sent off against Turkey for covering mouth Socceroos face South Americans in crucial last Group D match Socceroo Jackson Irvine has backed the decision by Fifa to send players off for covering their mouths

Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history

Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.

‘Stung’ Spain have digested shock start but know repeat is not an option

European champions were frustrated by Cape Verde and know there is little margin for error against Saudi Arabia Cape Verde are not the only ones to have kept Spain out at this World Cup. Turns out it was even harder to g

The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament so far (without the superstars)

We pick an XI of players who have impressed during the initial rounds of games in Canada, the US and Mexico A star was born, at 40, when a player whose highest-profile employers were Portugal’s Gil Vicente, denied Spain’

Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room equals the record for most saves in a World Cup match, as Dick Advocaat's side earn their first ever point in the tournament with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador at the Kansas City Stadium.

Curaçao stand firm and claim historic first World Cup point against Ecuador

It’s doubtful whether many Ecuador supporters – or many others for that matter – had ever heard the name Eloy Room before this match. They will never forget it now. Watched by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of th

Rice feels like he will get an assist at every corner

Declan Rice feels like he will get an assist "every time" he takes a corner - and says England fans should be "excited" for what is to come at the World Cup.

England offer rare peek behind the curtain with no place to hide under Tuchel

There was more insight at the World Cup training base than usual with intensity on the rise under Thomas Tuchel The tall hooded figure kept barking instructions under a hot Missouri sun. Thomas Tuchel was looking for per

From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav

It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.

Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?

Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth

Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.

Undav scores twice as Germany fight back to beat Ivory Coast

Deniz Undav rescues Germany with his second-half double helping them to come from behind to defeat Ivory Coast and book their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup.

Cooling hoodies help England staff combat World Cup heat

As the England players trained under the searing heat of the Kansas City sun on Saturday, manager Thomas Tuchel took a very different approach to keeping himself cool.

Scotland expects: What is behind McTominay's understated World Cup?

Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?

Scotland 0-1 Morocco: Unique angles and behind the scenes

All the unique angles, and everything the TV cameras didn't show you, from Scotland's 1-0 defeat by Morocco at the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Netherlands thrash Sweden to all but guarantee last-32 place

Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo score two goals apiece as the Netherlands cruise past Sweden 5-1 to all but mathematically guarantee a place in the last 32 of the World Cup.

Gakpo fires home the 100th goal of this World Cup

Cody Gakpo scores the 100th goal of this World Cup as he his second of the game to put Netherlands 4-0 ahead against Sweden.

Take me home: why Country Roads has struck a chord at the World Cup

John Denver’s classic has been belted out during US matches at this tournament. Its appeal lies in the story it tells about a united America Lumen Field was designed for a moment like Friday’s. Under a blue sky dotted wi

Scotland’s World Cup destiny is in their own hands but lack of gamechangers shows | Ewan Murray

Questions remain before battle with Brazil after narrow defeat by Morocco leaves fans looking at last-32 permutations The permutations Steve Clarke is so desperate to avoid are already dominating discussion among the Tar

Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana game

Bukayo Saka was the only player not present in group training as England continued their preparations for their second World Cup match against Ghana.

Brobbey scores twice against Sweden

Brian Brobbey scores twice in the first half in Netherland's World Cup match with Sweden.

How does qualification for the World Cup knockout stage work?

With the second round of group-stage matches under way, we assess who can play who in the knockout rounds - and how they can get there.

Boston bounce sends Scotland to Miami with hope and no fear

Scotland and their fans head to Miami for a World Cup date with destiny after making memories in Boston to last a lifetime.

Why Kane is different at this World Cup - Shearer

Former England captain Alan Shearer explains what has changed for Harry Kane since his struggles at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Football Daily | Turkey need another rebrand after failing to take flight at World Cup

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! When Turkey changed to Türkiye in 2022, president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced it was because the new name was “the best representation and expression of the Turkish

Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage

Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size.

Oh, brother! The sibling rivals lining up for different World Cup teams

Sibling rivals are lining up for different teams at the World Cup, with seven pairs of brothers in total at this tournament.

Why are so many World Cup goals being scored late?

World Cup 2026 is witnessing a surge in late goals. Longer stoppage times, tactical substitutions and hydration breaks are reshaping matches

'Everything I do is for you' - how tragedy is driving Diomande

BBC Sport explores how exciting young Ivory Coast Yan Diomande is determined to succeed at the World Cup in honour of his sister.

White House in talks over Iran travel restrictions

The White House is considering changing the strict travel restrictions Iran are facing at the 2026 World Cup.

World Cup groups separated by head-to-head records for first time

Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup.

‘Everybody’s crying’: Turkey crash out as 10-man Paraguay hang on for World Cup win

Turkey arrived at their first World Cup in 24 years with great expectations and a host of rising stars but crashed ⁠out goalless and in tears ⁠after another shocking ​failure to convert against Paraguay. Despite facing 1

Spaceship stadiums and Ronaldo-mania: Guardian writers’ first impressions of the World Cup

Tournament has completed its first week and while the logistics have sometimes been challenging, the people and the football have been good It was quite a contrast touching down in sleepy Kansas City hours after having w