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World Cup organisers say crowd control and queuing have been improved for Scotland's match against Morocco after fans faced lengthy waits last weekend. The Tartan Army called for changes at Boston Stadium after thousands of supporters were stuck in line waiting for trains and to clear security gates.
The first FIFA Power Rankings of the tournament have been released following Matchday 1. The race for the top spot is underway.
FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has introduced measures to reduce time-wasting at the 2026 World Cup, resulting in shorter stoppage times and faster-paced matches. Average match length has dropped to 96 minutes, down from over 100 minutes in Qatar 2022.
Watch the best goals from the first round of the 2026 World Cup, including strikes from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr. Video available to UK users only.
Antoine Semenyo was awarded FIFA Man of the Match for Ghana's match against Panama.
Harry Kane scored twice, including a retaken penalty, as England beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup Group L opener. Second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford secured the win after a chaotic first half ended 2-2.
Portugal's João Neves was officially awarded FIFA Man of the Match for the friendly against DR Congo.
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has questioned why some Senegal supporters cannot travel to the 2026 World Cup in the US, saying every team should be able to bring their fans.
Jordan have scored their first-ever goal in their first-ever FIFA World Cup match.
FIFA profiles Hwang Inbeom's journey from a teenage debutant in South Korea to a World Cup star, featuring insights from former teammates who witnessed his growth. The midfielder's standout performance in Korea Republic's 2-1 win over Czechia in the 2026 World Cup opener earned him Player of the Match honors.
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham says the organization has not yet decided whether to endorse FIFA president Gianni Infantino for re-election, and the matter will be subject to a board review in due course.
Sixteen nations entered the 2026 World Cup seeking to end goal droughts spanning at least one tournament. Sweden, Egypt, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Côte d'Ivoire, Paraguay, New Zealand, Czechia, and Scotland have all broken their dry spells so far.
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his team is the 'most oppressed' at the World Cup after last-minute travel restrictions forced them to return to Mexico immediately following a friendly match. The team has faced visa issues, denied entry for staff, and revoked ticket allocations amid ongoing security concerns linked to the Middle East conflict.
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa refused to justify his stern expression in his official FIFA World Cup portrait, saying 'I'm not a model.' The 70-year-old, known for his maverick style, stared downward instead of at the camera, sparking questions after Uruguay's 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been awarded the FIFA Man of the Match for the Spain-Cape Verde match.
The original Jules Rimet Trophy was replaced after Brazil won it permanently in 1970, then stolen and melted down. The current trophy, designed by Silvio Gazzaniga, has been awarded since 1974 and is never permanently given to any nation.
Fifa is investigating a hand gesture made by Australian VAR official Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao. The upside-down 'OK' sign has been linked to white supremacy, prompting social media speculation and a change in pre-match broadcasts.
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.
Steven Moreira speaks about his pride in representing Cabo Verde at their first World Cup. The Columbus Crew defender overcame family concerns to join the Blue Sharks and now aims to make history in a group with Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.
The youngest and oldest managers at the FIFA World Cup are set to face each other in a match.
