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Curacao earn first point as incredible Room makes history in Ecuador draw

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made history with an incredible 15 saves to earn his country their first ever World Cup point by holding Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Group E.

Undav clinches win over Ivory Coast as Germany reach knockouts

Deniz Undav's 94th-minute goal clinched a come-from-behind 2-1 victory for Germany against Ivory Coast in Group E to send them into the World Cup knockout stages.

Tunisia v Japan: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 9pm local/2pm AEST/5am BST/12am EDT ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Jonathan Changes for Japan too with Tomiyasu and Itakura stiffening the back three, and Ito and Tanaka coming into

Goalline technology denies Japan goal by fractions

Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen makes an "unbelievable save" to prevent Japan from doubling their lead by the finest of margins, in their 2026 World Cup match at Estadio Monterrey.

Australia’s Jackson Irvine has no sympathy for Paraguay after historic World Cup red card

Miguel Almirón sent off against Turkey for covering mouth Socceroos face South Americans in crucial last Group D match Socceroo Jackson Irvine has backed the decision by Fifa to send players off for covering their mouths

Meet the record-equalling keeper who helped Curacao make history

Curacao's Eloy Room makes a record-equalling 15 saves to help his tiny island nation to a first World Cup point against Ecuador.

‘Stung’ Spain have digested shock start but know repeat is not an option

European champions were frustrated by Cape Verde and know there is little margin for error against Saudi Arabia Cape Verde are not the only ones to have kept Spain out at this World Cup. Turns out it was even harder to g

The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament so far (without the superstars)

We pick an XI of players who have impressed during the initial rounds of games in Canada, the US and Mexico A star was born, at 40, when a player whose highest-profile employers were Portugal’s Gil Vicente, denied Spain’

Impenetrable Room inspires Curacao to first World Cup point

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room equals the record for most saves in a World Cup match, as Dick Advocaat's side earn their first ever point in the tournament with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador at the Kansas City Stadium.

Curaçao stand firm and claim historic first World Cup point against Ecuador

It’s doubtful whether many Ecuador supporters – or many others for that matter – had ever heard the name Eloy Room before this match. They will never forget it now. Watched by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of th

Rice feels like he will get an assist at every corner

Declan Rice feels like he will get an assist "every time" he takes a corner - and says England fans should be "excited" for what is to come at the World Cup.

England offer rare peek behind the curtain with no place to hide under Tuchel

There was more insight at the World Cup training base than usual with intensity on the rise under Thomas Tuchel The tall hooded figure kept barking instructions under a hot Missouri sun. Thomas Tuchel was looking for per

From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav

It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.

Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?

Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth

Winger Jeremy Doku is criticised for saying he wants to leave Belgium's World Cup camp to be with his wife when she gives birth to their first child.

Undav scores twice as Germany fight back to beat Ivory Coast

Deniz Undav rescues Germany with his second-half double helping them to come from behind to defeat Ivory Coast and book their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup.

Cooling hoodies help England staff combat World Cup heat

As the England players trained under the searing heat of the Kansas City sun on Saturday, manager Thomas Tuchel took a very different approach to keeping himself cool.

Scotland expects: What is behind McTominay's understated World Cup?

Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?

Scotland 0-1 Morocco: Unique angles and behind the scenes

All the unique angles, and everything the TV cameras didn't show you, from Scotland's 1-0 defeat by Morocco at the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Netherlands thrash Sweden to all but guarantee last-32 place

Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo score two goals apiece as the Netherlands cruise past Sweden 5-1 to all but mathematically guarantee a place in the last 32 of the World Cup.

Gakpo fires home the 100th goal of this World Cup

Cody Gakpo scores the 100th goal of this World Cup as he his second of the game to put Netherlands 4-0 ahead against Sweden.

Take me home: why Country Roads has struck a chord at the World Cup

John Denver’s classic has been belted out during US matches at this tournament. Its appeal lies in the story it tells about a united America Lumen Field was designed for a moment like Friday’s. Under a blue sky dotted wi