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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.
In the latest episode of 'Letters That Unite', Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa receives an emotional letter from his daughter, reflecting on his career with the national team and at the FIFA World Cup.
Côte d'Ivoire defeated Ecuador 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, with Amad Diallo scoring in the 90th minute. Teenager Yan Diomande impressed, becoming the youngest Ivorian to play at a World Cup. Coach Emerse Fae praised the team's unity and patience in a hostile atmosphere.
A visual journey through the 16 stadiums set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the US, Canada, and Mexico, capturing fan excitement and architectural highlights.
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage underway, teams in Groups A-L are vying for spots in the Round of 32. Co-hosts Mexico can secure Group A top spot on June 18 if they beat Korea Republic and Czechia fails to beat South Africa. South Korea also has a path to first place, while South Africa and Czechia face elimination scenarios.
Thirteen World Cup nations have jointly criticized UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin for suggesting that the expanded 48-team tournament would produce many 'uninteresting' matches. The teams, including Cape Verde and Uzbekistan, called his remarks deeply disappointing.
Manuel Neuer became the ninth player to win the World Cup and return to the tournament 12 years later, starting for Germany against Curaçao in the 2026 opener. The goalkeeper, who reversed his international retirement in 2025, joins a select list including Busquets, Henry, Cafu, Ronaldo, Baresi, Massaro, Pelé, and Martínez.
Matchday 5 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup features Spain vs. Cabo Verde in Atlanta, Uruguay seeking to avoid an upset, and Group G clashes including Iran vs. New Zealand and Belgium vs. Egypt.
Nestory Irankunda scored on his World Cup debut, becoming Australia's youngest ever scorer in the tournament, as a youthful Socceroos side defeated Türkiye 2-0. The 20-year-old dedicated his celebration to Tim Cahill and says there is more to come from the team.
Egyptian midfielder Emam Ashour received an emotional letter from a former coach ahead of the FIFA World Cup campaign. The message was shared on social media.
Mohammed Khoukhi scored a late goal to secure Qatar's first-ever point in a FIFA World Cup match.
Matchday 4 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 features Germany vs. debutants Curaçao, Ecuador vs. Côte d'Ivoire, Netherlands vs. Japan, and Sweden vs. Tunisia. Key group stage action unfolds across Houston, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Monterrey.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts Canada and the United States kicked off their campaigns with grand Opening Ceremonies in Toronto and Los Angeles. Michael Bublé, Katy Perry, and other stars performed, and fans can relive the shows via video highlights.
Curaçao forward Gervane Kastaneer reads a birthday letter from his father, reflecting on overcoming a career-threatening eye injury and family support ahead of his FIFA World Cup 2026 debut.
Australia midfielder Cam Devlin credits Canada with sparking his love for football as a child. Now, he returns to the country for the Socceroos' FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Türkiye, a full-circle moment for the 28-year-old.
Matchday Three of the 2026 FIFA World Cup features Brazil's tournament debut against Morocco, Haiti and Scotland ending long absences, and Australia facing Türkiye.
Hamza Abdelkarim, 18, is among the youngest players at the 2026 World Cup. The Barcelona U-19 striker, on loan from Al Ahly, impressed in Spain and Egypt's youth teams, earning a spot in the senior squad for the tournament.
Korea Republic came from behind to defeat Czechia 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A opener. Hwang Inbeom scored one and set up another as Korea secured a third consecutive World Cup win over European opposition.
From Lucien Laurent in 1930 to Julian Quinones in 2026, a look at every player who scored the first goal of a FIFA World Cup tournament. No team that scored the opening goal has ever won the trophy.
