Ten young players have impressed in the opening round of group matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026, making early cases for the FIFA Young Player Award. Standouts include Australia's Nestory Irankunda, who became his country's youngest World Cup scorer, and Ibrahim Mbaye, the youngest African scorer in World Cup history.
Neymar Jr will miss Brazil's game against Haiti after being left out of Carlo Ancelotti's squad. The forward returned to full team training only 24 hours ago as a precaution.
James Marcelin, the only Haitian to score against Brazil, recounts his historic 2016 Copa América goal. Haiti face Brazil again on Friday in the FIFA World Cup, their first meeting since that match.
Germany's Antonio Rudiger and Canada's Alphonso Davies are among World Cup players with refugee backgrounds. Rudiger's family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, hiding in a rice sack. Davies spent early years in a Ghanaian camp after his parents fled Liberia. They support UNHCR's campaign to change narratives around refugees.
Olivier Giroud reveals the special moment captured in a photograph that defines his relationship with Kylian Mbappe, after Mbappe broke his France scoring record. Giroud also discusses Mbappe's confidence, ambition, and the striker's necessary selfishness.
Scotland's John McGinn explains his iconic goggles celebration, inspired by his nephew Jack who needs strong prescription lenses to play football. The Aston Villa midfielder hopes to encourage children worldwide to embrace their differences.
FC Dallas forward Musa scored a remarkable goal in a recent match, calling it 'incredible.' The strike helped secure a vital win for the team, boosting their playoff hopes.
At 21, Mbekezeli Mbokazi has gone from his first professional debut to the World Cup in 18 months. Captain Ronwen Williams calls him a generational talent who inspires the team. South Africa faces Czechia in a crucial group-stage match.
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Harry Kane has been awarded the FIFA Man of the Match for the England vs Croatia match. The official announcement was made following the game.
