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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.
England will face Greece in the first round of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs. The Lionesses must win two home-and-away ties to qualify for the tournament in Brazil. Fixtures are set for October, November, and December.
Martin Baturina scored a remarkable goal on his World Cup debut for Croatia. The Como midfielder made an immediate impact on the international stage.
Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived with the Portugal national team, needing one more goal to match Eusebio's all-time scoring record for the country.
Jude Bellingham's status as England's golden boy has dimmed since Euro 2024 due to injuries and competition from Morgan Rogers. As England face Croatia in their World Cup opener, Bellingham aims to prove his worth under head coach Thomas Tuchel's strict no-star system.
Kylian Mbappe has become France's all-time leading scorer, surpassing a long-standing record. The 25-year-old forward achieved the milestone during a recent match, cementing his place in French football history.
Watch all angles of Kylian Mbappe's second goal in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal.
Kylian Mbappe scored his 57th goal for France in a World Cup opener against Senegal, tying Olivier Giroud's record. At 27, he is poised to become the nation's all-time top scorer and potentially surpass Miroslav Klose's World Cup record of 16 goals.
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.
The 2026 World Cup has seen a record number of draws in the opening 16 matches, with eight games ending level. European teams have struggled, winning only three of their first ten matches, while South American sides remain winless. The expanded 48-team format may reduce jeopardy, as three points could be enough to advance.
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.
Olivier Giroud reveals how he convinced N'Golo Kante not to retire from international football in 2018. The 35-year-old midfielder remains a key player for France at the 2025 World Cup, valued for his energy, defensive balance, and positive influence on the squad.
The influx of world-class talent into the Saudi Pro League has raised questions about its impact on the national team. With improved World Cup performances, including a draw against Uruguay in 2024, the Green Falcons show signs of progress. But is the investment paying off?
Romelu Lukaku made an instant impact for Belgium, playing a key role in their equalising goal against Egypt just 22 seconds after entering the match as a substitute in Seattle.
Cabo Verde have secured their first-ever point in a FIFA World Cup match, marking a historic achievement for the nation.
Test your football knowledge by naming the all-time leading scorer from each of the top 20 FIFA-ranked nations. This quiz marks day five of the World Cup and challenges fans to recall the most prolific goalscorers in football history.
The World Cup has showcased a return to the 4-4-2 formation and increased diagonal play. Teams are adapting tactics due to heat and limited coaching time, leading to more open games and unique challenges.
Graham Potter led Sweden to a 5-1 victory over Tunisia in their World Cup opener, a remarkable turnaround after back-to-back sackings at Chelsea and West Ham. The win marks a resurgence for the manager, who previously guided Ostersunds FK from the fourth tier to European competition.
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.
