Erling Haaland announced himself on the FIFA World Cup stage in spectacular fashion, scoring twice as Norway powered to a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq in their Group I opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Making their first World Cup appearance since 1998, Norway delivered an impressive display, with Haaland leading the charge in…

New York, June 16: Captain Kylian Mbappé delivered a match-winning performance with two goals as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The victory gave the French side a perfect start to their campaign and highlighted Mbappé’s growing legacy on the international stage. Senegal Dominate Early Proceedings Senegal…

LOS ANGELES: Iran produced a spirited comeback performance to earn a valuable 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their opening Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recovering from a deficit on two separate occasions to secure a crucial point. New Zealand made a dream start when winger Elijah Just found the net…

Belgium were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against a spirited Egypt side in their opening Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Romelu Lukaku’s second-half impact prevented what would have been one of the tournament’s earliest upsets. In front of a crowd of more than 66,000 at Seattle Stadium, Egypt…

One of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolded at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium as reigning European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tournament debutants Cape Verde. Widely expected to cruise to victory, Spain dominated possession and created numerous scoring opportunities but failed to find a way past a…

Monterrey, Mexico: Sweden launched their FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, crushing Tunisia 5-1 in a dominant Group F encounter and sending an early warning to the rest of the tournament. The Swedes took control from the opening stages, with midfielder Yasin Ayari emerging as the star of the night. The Brighton player opened…

June 15, 2026 In one of the early surprises of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Asian powerhouse Japan held traditional football giant Netherlands to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Group F opener, earning widespread praise from international media for their resilience and fighting spirit. Despite trailing twice during the match, Japan refused to surrender…

Germany launched their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, crushing tournament debutants Curaçao 7-1 in a dominant Group E performance that immediately established them as one of the early favorites. The four-time world champions controlled the match from the opening whistle, showcasing their attacking quality and depth. Felix Nmecha opened the scoring in…