Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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England held to drab 0-0 by Ghana as Queiroz accuses VAR of 'going for a coffee'
England were frustrated by a disciplined Ghana side in a goalless World Cup Group L draw, with Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz accusing VAR of being 'on vacation' after two incidents involving Jordan Pickford and Ezri Konsa went unpunished.
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Bellingham rejects Player of the Match award after England's goalless draw with Ghana
Jude Bellingham won the FIFA Player of the Match award in England's 0-0 World Cup draw with Ghana in Boston but publicly insisted a Ghanaian defender deserved it more, admitting he could not get into the game.
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Scotland face Brazil as six World Cup 2026 group-stage deciders kick off today
Six simultaneous group-stage finales take place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, including Scotland vs Brazil in Miami and Morocco vs Haiti in Atlanta, with all Group A, B, and C standings set to be decided.
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How severe weather could revive the 'Disgrace of Gijón' at the 2026 World Cup
FIFA's rule requiring simultaneous kick-offs in the final group-stage round — introduced after West Germany and Austria's infamous 1982 non-aggression pact — could be undermined by the United States' mandatory lightning-suspension laws, leaving one team knowing exactly what result it needs.
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Ronaldo scores in sixth World Cup as England draw blank against Ghana
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup editions as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0, while England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana in a fractious Group L clash that featured a half-time confrontation involving Jude Bellingham.
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Scotland fans flood Miami as Brazil clash looms and Ghana coach slams Bellingham spat
Scotland prepare to face Brazil in Miami in a decisive group-stage clash, while Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz hit out at the Djed Spence-Thomas Partey handshake incident following England's draw with Ghana on Tuesday.
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Kane reveals how Partey's man-marking strangled England in 0-0 World Cup draw with Ghana
Harry Kane managed just three touches in the opposition box as Ghana's disciplined defensive shape, anchored by Thomas Partey's close attention on the England captain, frustrated the Three Lions in a goalless draw at World Cup 2026.
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Marsch drives Canada to brink of first World Cup knockout stage with win-or-bust clash against Switzerland
Jesse Marsch's Canada face Switzerland on Wednesday needing a win to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, after the American coach guided Les Rouges to a 6-0 victory over Qatar in their opening match.
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Canada face Switzerland with knockout-stage history and home advantage on the line
Canada need only a draw against Switzerland on Wednesday to top Group B and reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, remaining in Vancouver for their round-of-32 tie. Jesse Marsch's side arrive on the back of a dominant 6-0 win over Qatar.
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Colombia seal last-16 place with narrow DR Congo win to set up Portugal showdown
Daniel Munoz's deflected 76th-minute finish gave Colombia a 1-0 victory over DR Congo in Group K on Tuesday, securing their place in the World Cup round of 32 with a game to spare before a decisive clash with Portugal.
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Ronaldo scores twice then shuts down Messi question with two blunt words
Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a brace as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston, but flatly refused to engage when a reporter raised Lionel Messi's name in the post-match mixed zone.
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Queiroz accuses Bellingham of sparking half-time bust-up with X-rated outburst in England's World Cup draw with Ghana
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz blamed Jude Bellingham for inflaming a sideline confrontation at half-time of England's World Cup Group L draw with Ghana, claiming the Real Madrid midfielder's expletive outburst raised tensions after a reckless challenge.
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Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with brace as Argentina top Group J
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria to surpass Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals, taking his tally to 18 as Argentina secured a 2-0 win and a place in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup.
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Messi's brace seals Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria as Scaloni lauds captain's defensive commitment
Lionel Messi scored twice to give Argentina a 2-0 victory over Austria in Group J of the 2026 World Cup at Dallas Stadium. Coach Lionel Scaloni was equally impressed by Messi's defensive work, crediting his captain's all-round commitment for lifting the entire squad.
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Budimir's second-half strike sends Croatia above Panama to pile pressure on England
Substitute Ante Budimir's 54th-minute goal gave Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama in Group L on Tuesday, eliminating the Central Americans and setting up a decisive final-round clash against England.
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Tuchel rules out dropping Kane despite Ghana stalemate leaving Toney and Watkins unused again
Thomas Tuchel defended his decision to keep Harry Kane on for the full 90 minutes as England were held 0-0 by Ghana in their second World Cup group game, with strikers Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins unused for a second successive match.
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Mariani to referee Colombia vs DR Congo in World Cup 2026 Group K decider
Italian official Maurizio Mariani will take charge of Colombia's World Cup 2026 clash with DR Congo at Guadalajara Stadium, with Colombia needing a win to return to the top of Group K after Portugal's victory over Uzbekistan.
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Kane blazes over the bar to leave England held by Ghana in World Cup stalemate
England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in their World Cup Group L fixture in Boston on Tuesday, with Harry Kane squandering the clearest chance of the match in the dying minutes after Nico O'Reilly struck the crossbar.
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Tuchel defends keeping Kane on as Toney and Watkins unused in England's goalless draw with Ghana
Thomas Tuchel opted to keep Harry Kane on for the full 90 minutes rather than introduce Ivan Toney or Ollie Watkins as England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in their World Cup Group L fixture on Tuesday.
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England escaped unpunished as ex-referee says Konsa foul should have been a World Cup penalty
England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana in Boston, but former Premier League official Darren Cann believes Ezri Konsa should have conceded a penalty after a 79th-minute challenge that VAR chose not to review.
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