…countries that could qualify for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is beginning to take shape, with several teams already establishing themselves as favourites to progress to the knockout rounds. Although the tournament's expanded format means teams must first navigat…

…Renard magic after appointing the charismatic Frenchman in an attempt to salvage their 2026 Fifa World Cup campaign.The Carthage Eagles did not waste time in parting company with Sabri Lamouchi after their 5-1 defeat by Sweden on Monday - making them the first ever country to sack a coach after their first game at the…

…winger Yan Diomande as a major threat ahead of Saturday’s crucial Group E clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with coach Julian Nagelsmann warning his side against complacency after their emphatic opening victory. The match in Toronto could determine which side secures an early place in the knockout stage after both team…

…his side must raise their level when they face Sweden in a crucial Group F clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. The Dutch go into the encounter under pressure after surrendering a late lead in a 2-2 draw against Japan in their opening game, while Sweden arrive full of confidence following a 5-1 demolition of T…

…the team and captain Cristiano Ronaldo after their disappointing start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Reuters, defender Ruben Dias said the squad was treating the backlash following their 1-1 draw against Democratic Republic of Congo as "noise" as they prepare for their second Group K match against Uzbekistan…

…not only carrying the ball, I'm carrying the hopes where I come from'."Haiti v Scotland2026 Fifa World Cup14 June, 02:00 BSTBostonWatch on iPlayerListen on SoundsWatch on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app from 01:10 BST, with full match commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds. Live text and h…

…be much larger than anything he's used to seeing back home 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 m…

…goldmine - are hydration break ads here to stay?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, World Cup hydration breaks are being treated as tactical timeouts by teams, and a money-making machine by some broadcastersByDaniel AustinBBC Sport senior journalistPublished19 June 2026Four minutes and 20 seconds per match. Or sev…

…game played so far by some of the countries in the tournament. The opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has immediately delivered on its promise of high-stakes drama, but it is a familiar face who commands the global headlines. Argentina captain Lionel Messi has catapulted himself to the top of the Golden Boot stan…

…visa for entry into Canada ahead of the Elephants' Group E clash against Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the second African player to encounter visa problems during the tournament. Canadian authorities had delayed the 23-year-old's authorisation to enter the country while seeking further information about…

…Pochettino, has named Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni as the best coach at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. Pochettino spoke to the media ahead of the USA’s match against Australia on Friday. The Argentine also insisted that he knows Scaloni’s coaching staff members very well. “Many of Argentina’s players are…