…into Dallas with the Argentine maestro on the cusp of more footballing history when the World Cup holders face Austria on Monday. Messi, who turns 39 on Wednesday, scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria to pull level with Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup record of 16 goals. The skipper broke down in tears afte…

Tunisia captain Ellyes Skhiri has apologised to supporters after the Carthage Eagles were kicked out from the FIFA 2026 World

…would be hoping to send France into the knockouts when they take on Iraq on Monday. 2026 World Cup: Mbappe names best two players

…4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. One of the pre-tournament favourites, La Roja’s World Cup got off to a slow start as they were held 0-0 by tournament debutants Cape Verde. Barcelona superstar Yamal only appeared as a second-half substitute in that match as he is eased back to full fitness after a hamstring inj…

Lamine Yamal marked his first FIFA World Cup start with a goal as Spain cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory

Lamine Yamal kickstarted Spain’s World Cup Group H campaign as he returned to the starting line-up to open the scoring for the European champions in a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The Barcelona star needed just 10 minutes to get Spain up and running against the Saudis in Atlanta, before a Mike…

Spain 4 L Yamal (10'10th minute) M Oyarzabal (21'21st minute, 24'24th minute) H Altambakti (49'49th minute ogown goal) Saudi Arabia 0

Own goals are piling up at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven already recorded after just 10 days of action; putting the tournament on course to challenge an unwanted record. Only the 2018 World Cup in Russia saw more own goals, with 12 scored across the tournament. With this year’s edition expanded to 48 teams and 10…

It may have taken them a week but Spain have arrived at the World Cup - and their rivals for the trophy will be wary.

…Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong believes Ghana can earn a point in their FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against England, DAILY POST reports. The Black Stars will face Thomas Tuchel’s side in a Group L encounter in Foxborough on Tuesday night. Ghana opened their campaign with a slim 1-0 victory against Panama. Engl…

Here are the countries that have qualified for the round of 32 of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mexico, the United States and Germany have become the first three nations to secure their places in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament's expanded format, featuring 48 teams, means the knockout stag…

Austria midfielder, Konrad Laimer has named Argentina the best team at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. The Bayern Munich star also named Argentina captain Lionel Messi as the best player in the world. The 29-year-old spoke to FIFA’s official website ahead of Austria’s World Cup Group J clash with Argentina on Mo…

West Indies ensured they will face England at Lord's on Wednesday boasting the same unbeaten record as the hosts after victory over Sri Lanka in Bristol in their third ICC Women's T20 World Cup group game.

For many, the debate about who should be England's No 10 at this World Cup is now over, after Jude Bellingham put in a 10/10 performance against Croatia.

…to fight and win their last group game against the Netherlands at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. The Carthage Eagles were eliminated from the competition following a 4-0 defeat to Japan on Sunday morning. DAILY POST recalls the North Africans were thrashed 5-1 by Sweden in their first game. Tunisia are the first African c…

A wounded Spain will aim to get their World Cup challenge firmly back on track when they face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his players had been stung by the criticism after they were held to a goalless draw in their opening match by Cape Verde, the African archipelago of just ov…

…for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, whose mother will finally be in the stands when the World Cup minnows take on Uruguay in Miami on Sunday. Ana Candida Evora arrived from the Cape Verdean capital, Praia, after the United States granted her a visa, allowing her to watch her 40-year-old son in person after missing the t…

The Group F encounter carried added significance as it became the 1000th match in FIFA World Cup history, but it was Japan who ensured the landmark occasion would be remembered for their ruthless efficiency and attacking brilliance

Germany secured their place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind to defeat Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in their second Group E match on Saturday. Julian Nagelsmann's side, who opened their campaign with an emphatic victory over Curacao, were made to work harder by the Elephants after falling beh…

At least three countries have been eliminated from the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. The three countries are Tunisia, Haiti and Turkey. Tunisia became the latest country to be mathematically eliminated from the World Cup. This follows a 4-0 defeat to Japan in Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe, earlier today. The result…

…Fae can’t hide his disappointment following his team’s defeat to Germany in their FIFA World Cup 2026 encounter, DAILY POST reports. The Elephants suffered a 2-1 defeat against Julian Nagelsmann’s side at the Toronto Stadium on Saturday night. Franck Kessie gave Cote d’Ivoire’s the lead early in the game. Substitute, D…

Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points at the top of Group F. Tunisia, who wer…

…Eloy Room was the hero on Saturday as the tiny Caribbean island claimed its first-ever World Cup point in a goalless draw against toothless Ecuador. Ecuador, who finished second in South American qualifying, had 28 shots, including 15 on target, in Kansas City but Room stood firm in an astonishing display. The 0-0 draw…

Tunisia 0 Japan 4 D Kamada (4'4th minute) A Ueda (31'31st minute, 83'83rd minute) J Ito (69'69th minute)

…Miguel Almiron has made history as the first individual to receive a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth during a match. In light of the new FIFA regulations implemented for the tournament in Mexico, Canada, and the United States, the football governing body had stated that 'any player who covers their mou…