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Johan Manzambi scored twice off the bench to lead Switzerland to a 4-1 victory over ten-man Bosnia and Herzegovina, moving the Swiss to the top of Group B. The Freiburg midfielder became the youngest Swiss player to score multiple goals in a World Cup match.
The first FIFA Power Rankings of the tournament have been released following Matchday 1. The race for the top spot is underway.
Childhood friends Can Uzun and Kenan Yildiz aim to revive Türkiye's World Cup campaign after a 2-0 loss to Australia. The duo, born in Regensburg in 2005, share a bond forged on local pitches and now face Paraguay in a must-win match.
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.
Several players making their FIFA World Cup debuts have impressed in the opening group fixtures, including Erling Haaland, Vozinha, and Folarin Balogun. Their standout performances have shared the spotlight with established stars, highlighting the impact of first-time participants.
From Carlos Alberto Parreira's record six World Cups to Didier Deschamps and Carlos Queiroz extending their tallies in 2026, meet the ten most experienced head coaches in tournament history.
Colombia secured a victory to close out the first set of group matches at the FIFA World Cup.
Martin Baturina scored from outside the box to level the score at 1-1 for Croatia against England in their FIFA World Cup Group L match at Dallas Stadium.
Mexico and Korea Republic can secure a spot in the Round of 32 with wins on Thursday, while South Africa and Czechia face elimination after opening losses. The second round of Group A and B fixtures also features Canada vs Qatar and Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Manuel Neuer is set to make his 21st World Cup appearance against Côte d'Ivoire, becoming the all-time leading appearance-maker among goalkeepers. The 40-year-old Germany captain recently equaled Hugo Lloris' record of 20 matches.
Austin MacPhee, a Scottish set-piece specialist, has transformed Aston Villa's dead-ball efficiency and now works with Portugal. His unconventional career path from amateur football to the Champions League highlights his expertise, which could be crucial for Portugal's 2026 World Cup campaign.
Lionel Messi has set numerous World Cup records, including most appearances, assists, and dribbles. He recently equaled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals and 17 victories, and became the oldest hat-trick scorer at 38.
New Zealand defender Tim Payne's Instagram following surged from 5,000 to over five million after an Argentine influencer dubbed him the 'least-known player at the World Cup.' Payne, a veteran with over 50 caps, discusses handling the attention and his focus on the tournament.
England face Croatia in a rematch of the 2018 semi-final, while Portugal, Colombia, and other teams begin their World Cup 2026 campaigns. Group L and K matches feature heavyweights and debutants across North American host cities.
Federico Valverde has been awarded the FIFA Man of the Match for the Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia match. The announcement was made official by FIFA.
Emam Ashour has been awarded the Superior Player of the Match trophy during the FIFA World Cup.
Curaçao made its historic debut in FIFA World Cup qualifying, drawing passionate fans from across the globe. The match marked a milestone for the Caribbean nation as it competed on the road to the 2026 tournament.
At 18, Lamine Yamal is set to make his FIFA World Cup debut with Spain after winning the Euros, now ready for the biggest stage.
A ranking of the quickest goals scored by substitutes in FIFA World Cup history, led by Uruguay's Richard Morales who scored 16 seconds after coming on in 2002. The list includes players from Sweden, Denmark, Poland, France, Cameroon, Russia, England, Netherlands, and the United States.
Matchday 6 of the 2026 World Cup features defending champions Argentina and 2022 finalists France. Key matches include France vs Senegal, Norway vs Iraq, and Austria vs Jordan, with several teams returning after long absences.
