
The Guardian - 45 min 30 sec ago
Updates from the Group 1 match at Headingley Play in Leeds starts 7.30pm AEST/10.30am BST Any thoughts? Email Megan Hello! It seems the whole world has come down with a serious case of World Cup fever and I'm certainly glad you've chosen this World Cup to follow along with me. Tonight we have Australia v Bangladesh, with both teams coming off wins in their opening games. Australia spun a web to take a comprehensive 65-wicket win over South Africa, while Bangladesh beat the Netherlands by...

Yard Barker - 46 min 59 sec ago
England manager Thomas Tuchel is fortunate to have 26 high-quality players to choose from at the World Cup. The Three Lions have one of the most talented squads in the tournament, despite leaving several top players at home.

Yard Barker - 51 min 23 sec ago
Roberto Martinez has given his strongest indication yet that he will step down as Portugal manager after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking ahead of Portugal's opening match, the 52-year-old suggested his departure has already been discussed behind the scenes and that the World Cup was always intended as the natural end point of his tenure.

Yard Barker - 1 hour 9 min ago
Austria secured their first World Cup victory in 36 years with a hard-fought 3-1 win over debutants Jordan in San Francisco. The match, part of Group J, saw Austria edge out a determined Jordan side that nearly took the lead early on.

Yard Barker - 1 hour 31 min ago
Argentina kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaign by beating Algeria 3-0, with Lionel Messi managing to score all three of his country's goals. Messi may be turning 39 later in June, but he remains one of the most dominant players in world football.

Sky Sports - 1 hour 31 min ago
Very rarely in life do we get an opportunity to say goodbye in real time.

BBC - 1 hour 39 min ago
Arnautovic scores a late penalty as Austria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1 in Group J.

Yard Barker - 1 hour 44 min ago
Alan Shearer has seen more than his fair share of great goalscorers over the years, but even he was left speechless by Lionel Messi's latest World Cup performance.

BBC - 1 hour 58 min ago
Test your knowledge of England's previous opening games at World Cups. How much can you remember?...

Yard Barker - 2 hours 54 sec ago
Erling Haaland marked his FIFA World Cup debut for Norway with two goals against Iraq, but just hours later, Lionel Messi was once again the centre of attention.

Yard Barker - 2 hours 1 min ago
Lionel Messi's first game at the 2026 World Cup in North America saw the Argentine take one step towards history. Argentina and Algeria faced off in a Group J clash, with the spotlight very much on Messi in what could well be his final ever World Cup.

The Guardian - 2 hours 4 min ago
Socceroos forward Awer Mabil says a viral team video resonates because it is 'raw' and 'unedited', reflecting players' pride in representing multicultural Australia. Speaking in Oakland ahead of Australia's World Cup clash with the United States, Mabil briefly loses his train of thought when veteran SBS commentator David Basheer asks a question, telling him 'I grew up watching you' and recalling watching SBS's football highlights as a child. He says he hopes the...

BBC - 2 hours 7 min ago
BBC Sport NI looks at Northern Ireland potential World Cup play-off semi-final opponents ahead of Thursday's draw.

BBC - 2 hours 14 min ago
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both enjoyed a fine start to the World Cup - but on a day packed with superstars, Lionel Messi still took top billing.

Yard Barker - 2 hours 28 min ago
Lionel Messi's hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup opener was not just another milestone, it was a moment that spanned generations as he scored past the son of one of football's most iconic figures.

The Guardian - 2 hours 31 min ago
Plus: World Cup winners with no domestic honours, and why Australia are unofficial world champions Mail us with your all of your questions and answers "In 1986, Gary Lineker scored six of England's seven World Cup goals," writes Brendon O'Mahony. "Has anyone scored a higher proportion of their country's goals at a World Cup? Let's exclude teams who were knocked out in the group stage or who scored three goals or fewer " A number of you mentioned Oleg Salenko, the...

Sky Sports - 2 hours 31 min ago
For England, the thought is frightening but very real. This could be Harry Kane's final World Cup.

Yard Barker - 2 hours 39 min ago
Thomas Muller spent years crossing paths with Lionel Messi on football's biggest stages but even he was left in awe by the Argentine's latest World Cup performance.

Sky Sports - 2 hours 46 min ago
Austria won their first World Cup game in 36 years with a 2-1 Group J victory over tournament debutants Jordan in San Francisco.

The Guardian - 2 hours 47 min ago
All the latest news on day seven of the tournament Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail us After the tedium of four draws the day before, Tuesday felt like a moment within the context of this World Cup. Kylian Mbappe , Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all made their marks with goals in big win for their respective countries. Tournaments need their stars to step up, often it is individuals rather than teams that are remembered for their successes in the history books and three of the globe's...

Engadget - 2 hours 49 min ago
FIFA, which has strict policies around advertising, reportedly had the Bayern player tape over the Beats logo of his headphones.

ABC News - 2 hours 50 min ago
Austria won a World Cup game for the first time since 1990 with a 3-1 victory over a Jordan team on debut at soccer's premier global event...

Yard Barker - 2 hours 51 min ago
Cristiano Ronaldo fan IShowSpeed had to watch on as Lionel Messi scored a World Cup hat-trick against Algeria during the latest round of group games. The South American outfit secured a 3-0 win on the night, with the Inter Miami star scoring all three of his country's goals.

Yard Barker - 2 hours 59 min ago
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick, leading Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria. This was Messi's 11th hat trick in his international career, but his first at the World Cup, per ESPN.