…Friday. Having been frustrated by visa issues as they travel from their base camp in Mexico to games in the US, Team Melli will hope to focus on the football as travel restrictions are reportedly eased for their crucial trip to Seattle. For the second Iran game running, protesters from Los Angeles’ large Persian exile…

…opening phase of the 2026 tournament. The first own goal at a World Cup was scored by Mexico’s Manuel Rosas in 1930, while five editions of the competition - most recently Italy 1990 - passed without a single player putting the ball past his own goalkeeper.

…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 stage now begins…

…moved level with the Dutch on four points after thrashing Tunisia 4-0 in Monterrey, Mexico, in what was the 1,000th match in World Cup history. Vanguard News

…stage, making them the latest team to advance to the Round of 32. They join co-hosts Mexico and the United States, who had already booked their spots in the next phase of the tournament. Vanguard News

…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 mouth in a confrontational situation with an opponent may face a red card sanction.' Paraguay faced Turkey in the early h…

…all three points, thanks to a brace from substitute Deniz Undav. They now join co-hosts Mexico and USA who are already through to the knockouts of the tournament. 2026 World Cup: Three teams qualify for Round of 32

…US have only won one knockout game in their entire World Cup history — a 2-0 win over Mexico in the round-of-16 in 2002, when they reached the quarter-finals in their best campaign of modern times. World Cup hosts do have an impressive track record of lifting the trophy on their home turf. Six have won in the tournamen…

The World Cup 2026 opened on Thursday, June 11, with Mexico playing South Africa. It appeared the entire Africa turned out against our sister African country. In the 1990s, this would have been the reverse. That was when South Africa held a lot of promise for the human race as it busted Apartheid and announced […]

…importing a substantial quantity of bread and brownies laced with cocaine, from Mexico, surfaced online on Thursday. Reacting on Saturday in a statement by Versed Attorneys, his legal representatives, the content creator tagged the news as false, defamatory, and an attempt to damage “his reputation, his brand and profe…

…Africa’s squad participating in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Okon played the full 90 minutes as South Africa fought to a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic on Thursday. In a video shared by Nigerian journalist, Osasu Obayiuwana, the centre-back stated why he is representing…

…qualified for the Round of 32 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. They are Mexico and the United States of America, USA. USA is the latest team to qualify for the last-32 after beating Australia 2-0 in a Group D tie Yesterday. An own goal from Cameron Burgess and a goal from Alex Freeman ensured the USA defe…

…the hopes of an already hyped host nation. The US join fellow tournament co-hosts Mexico as the first teams to progress, and could be assured top spot in Group D if Turkey fail to beat Paraguay later Friday. Excitement had been running high from last week’s US thrashing of Paraguay. And a glorious day in the Pacific No…

…here are the two teams from each group that look best placed to progress. Group A Mexico - The co-hosts have won their opening two matches and have already secured qualification. Their defensive solidity and home support make them favourites to top the group. South Korea - Despite losing to Mexico, South Korea remain s…

…a 5-1 loss on Tunisia in Sunday's Group F tie at the Estadio Monterrey in Guadalupe, Mexico.Reports afterwards suggested Lamouchi had been immediately sacked, but sources told BBC Sport that the 54-year-old took training on Monday.However, the Tunisian Football Association has now confirmed that the Frenchman's contrac…

…while Brazil aim to kickstart their campaign against Haiti. After tournament co-hosts Mexico sealed their place in the last 32 on Thursday with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, the USA or the Socceroos can join them with a victory in their Group D game in Seattle. After an unconvincing build-up, the Americans made a fly…

Sport InsightHow Cornish miners brought football to MexicoPublished2 June 2026Image source, Eduardo HernandezByHenry CowlingBBC Sport journalistInside the 25,000-seater Estadio Hidalgo in east-central Mexico, fans unfurl a tifo featuring a miner.In one hand he wields a pickaxe and the other a pastry with a distinctly c…

…This summer, we might get three successes.Canada picked up their first-ever point, after Mexico opened the tournament in style with victory over South Africa - accompanied by two colourful opening ceremonies - but it was the USA who really took the plaudits.Their impressive 4-1 demolition of Paraguay silenced a few dou…

…in Morocco. About 75% of the 2026 Fifa World Cup matches are being played in the US with Mexico and Canada sharing the remainder. With that comes more international fans in the US keen to explore American culture, landscape and all the country's oddities.It's made for viral videos on social media, with foreign football…

…WORLD CUP PREDICTOR HEREGROUP ASutton's pre-tournament picks: South Korea (winners) and Mexico (runners-up). Czech Republic to finish third and South Africa fourth.Czech Republic v South AfricaAtlanta / Thursday, 18 June / 17:00 BSTI left it late to make my prediction for this game - I only made it just before it kicke…

…their chance to shine.The goals are flying in at the tournament - 89 in 28 games in Mexico, Canada and the United States to date, while there have been two wonderful hat-tricks.Could some of those goalscorers move to the Premier League soon?After Lionel Messi, 38, turned back the clock to produce a masterclass for the…

…are allowed to fly into the United States, who are co-hosts along with Canada and Mexico, a day before they have a game and have to leave the country on the same day as a match under the conditions of their visas.This led to head coach Amir Ghalenoei saying they are the "most oppressed" team at the tournament following…

…June 2026Updated 2 July 2026World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico has reached the knockout stage. Here are the forthcoming games and where you can watch and listen to them in the UK. How to follow on the BBCDuring the tournament, 54 matches will be shown live on the BBC, including the final on 19 July,…

Keeper error helps Mexico beat South Korea to book last-32 spotThis content is not available in your location.There was an errorHosts Mexico earn qualification to the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup following a narrow win over South Korea.MATCH REPORT: Mexico 1-0 South KoreaAvailable to UK users only.SubsectionFo…

…for comment.In other big markets around the world ads are being used too, including in Mexico, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa.The broadcasters in those territories will not be able to charge prices as high as Fox Sports, and not all are runn…