The overall world championship title went to Dragon Chilling
Clark is only the ninth player in history to achieve a true wire-to-wire win at the tournament
The statistics from their opening match highlighted a distinct lack of penetration
FIFA has appointed Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed to officiate Uzbekistan’s crucial Group K match against Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jayed will be assisted by fellow Moroccans Zakaria Brinsi and Mostafa Akarkad, while South Africa’s Abongile Tom and Zakhele Siwela will serve as the fourth and reserve assistant…
June 21, 2026
Uzbekistan will face Portugal on June 23 in their second Group K match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston. Fabio Cannavaro’s side began their first-ever World Cup campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Colombia. Despite the loss, Abbosbek Fayzullayev made…
World Cup broadcasters have defended their decision to limit coverage of Ismael Kone‘s horrific leg injury during Canada’s 6-0 victory over Qatar, saying the move was made out of respect for viewers and the player. Kone suffered a broken leg following a challenge from Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo during the…
Spain star Lamine Yamal has revealed that Brazilian forward Neymar, rather than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, is the player he idolises most. The 18-year-old Barcelona winger made the admission during a recent Q&A, saying Neymar has been his biggest inspiration since childhood. Yamal described the Brazilian as a player…
Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron could miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after becoming the first player sent off under football’s new mouth-covering rule. The former Newcastle United star received a straight red card during Paraguay’s 1-0 victory over Turkey after VAR reviewed an incident in which he…
Despite his personal worries, the legendary forward continues to rewrite the record books
June 20, 2026
Colombia are expected to strengthen their position in Group K when they face DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after both sides produced positive results in their opening matches
FIFA has dismissed reports that ticketless supporters gained access to England’s opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Croatia, saying it has no evidence that fans entered the stadium without valid tickets. The governing body issued a statement after eyewitnesses claimed that security checks at Dallas Stadium in Arlington,…
Iran’s football federation is preparing to file a formal complaint with FIFA over what it describes as unfair restrictions imposed on the national team during the 2026 World Cup. Officials argue that travel and visa-related limitations have significantly disrupted the squad’s preparations. The federation’s latest grievance centers on tournament logistics…
Japanese football supporters have once again earned praise for cleaning up stadium stands after a World Cup match, but the gesture has sparked debate in Japan, where some critics have accused fans of double standards. The discussion emerged after Japanese supporters stayed behind to collect rubbish following Japan’s 2-2 draw…
Colombia made a winning start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over tournament debutants Uzbekistan in Group K at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium. After dominating possession for much of the first half, Colombia broke the deadlock in the 40th minute when Daniel Munoz volleyed home…
England manager Thomas Tuchel has called on FIFA to change the positioning of photographers during pre-match ceremonies after saying they spoiled an emotional moment before England’s World Cup opener against Croatia. Tuchel said a large group of photographers blocked his view of the England players as they sang “God Save…
A former critic of England midfielder Jude Bellingham has admitted he was wrong about the Real Madrid star after witnessing his recent performances for the national team. The pundit said he had previously been concerned by Bellingham’s body language and emotional reactions on the pitch, including frequent gestures toward teammates…
June 18, 2026
June 18, 2026
The match began with Colombia immediately establishing dominance over possession