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Iran striker Mehdi Taremi says political tensions have undermined the joy of the World Cup. The team faced visa issues, relocated their base camp to Tijuana, and will play under the scrutiny of a large Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles, where protests are expected.
BBC Sport launches the eighth edition of its 'Who Am I?' football quiz. Players must identify a World Cup star using clues, earning points for fewer guesses. New quizzes appear daily.
Sweden began their World Cup campaign with a dominant 5-0 victory over Tunisia in Group F, with goals from Gyokeres and Isak among the scorers.
Marko Stamenic, 24, will play for New Zealand at the World Cup 16 years after watching the team's last appearance with his late father. The Swansea City midfielder says he feels his father's presence and hopes to make him proud.
Alexander Isak was named Man of the Match for Sweden's match against Tunisia. The official announcement was made following the game.
Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari scored a stunning goal for Sweden against Tunisia but refused to celebrate, as his father is Tunisian and he could have represented the opposition.
Amad Diallo scored a 90th-minute winner as Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 in a dramatic World Cup match. The substitute's strike sent his team top of Group E after a contest that saw four shots hit the woodwork.
Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande was named FIFA Man of the Match on his World Cup debut at 19. He led in touches, chances created, duels won, progressive carries, and passes in the attacking third.
Amad Diallo scored on his World Cup debut for Ivory Coast. The goal marked a significant milestone for the young forward.
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.
Cristiano Ronaldo took part in a photoshoot ahead of what he has indicated will be his sixth and final World Cup appearance.
Virgil van Dijk scored the opening goal for the Netherlands in their Group F match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup.
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.
Germany overcame a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before winning their Group E opener in Houston, with Havertz scoring twice.
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.
Germany opened their World Cup campaign with a 7-0 victory over Curaçao. The team scored seven goals in the match.
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.
Scotland's nervy 1-0 win over Haiti in their World Cup opener raises questions about their approach against Morocco and Brazil. Manager Steve Clarke may shift formation as the team seeks to reach the knockout stages for the first time.
The youngest and oldest managers at the FIFA World Cup are set to face each other in a match.
Che Adams executed an overhead control in the buildup to Scotland's goal against Haiti. The touch set up the scoring opportunity.
