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⚽ World Cup 2026 News

Match results, highlights, analysis & breaking news β€” updated around the clock citing BBC Sport, Sky Sports, ESPN, and The Guardian.

⚽ ESPN FC

Why Portugal draw might have cost World Cup one la...

Portugal's draw with Colombia on Saturday means a destined quarterfinal matchup between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is off until possibly the final.

2026-06-28 10:53 UTC Read full article β†’
⚽ ESPN FC

Could an overworked Ronaldo hurt Portugal's World ...

Portugal's refusal to manage Ronaldo's workload may come back to haunt them.

2026-06-28 10:53 UTC Read full article β†’
⚽ ESPN FC

Algeria and Austria's dramatic draw sends Iran out...

Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while elimi

2026-06-28 10:20 UTC Read full article β†’
⚽ ESPN FC

Portugal boss defends not resting 'strong' Ronaldo...

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has defended not resting Cristiano Ronaldo in their final group game against Colombia.

2026-06-28 10:20 UTC Read full article β†’
⚽ ESPN FC

Spain's Williams on injury: One of my worst days

Spain winger Nico Williams said he had suffered "one of the worst days of my life" after an injury against Uruguay on Friday jeopardized his future participation in the World Cup.

2026-06-28 10:20 UTC Read full article β†’
⚽ ESPN FC

Messi nets again, Argentina earn third WC win

Lionel Messi came off the bench in Argentina's group stage finale against Jordan in the World Cup to score the third goal in a 3-1 victory for the reigning champions.

2026-06-28 10:20 UTC Read full article β†’
⚽ ESPN FC

Kane breaks England World Cup scoring record

Harry Kane became England's all-time World Cup leading scorer after scoring in Saturday's 2-0 win over Panama at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

2026-06-28 10:20 UTC Read full article β†’
⚽ ESPN FC

Sources: Chelsea exploring deal for Granit Xhaka

Chelsea are exploring a deal to sign Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, sources have told ESPN.

2026-06-28 10:20 UTC Read full article β†’
⚽ ESPN FC

Colombia take top spot after Portugal stalemate

Colombia finished the World Cup's opening round as the Group K winners after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night.

2026-06-28 10:20 UTC Read full article β†’
⚽ ESPN FC

Netherlands' Gakpo shares loss of unborn son

Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo's partner announced Saturday their unborn son had died during pregnancy.

2026-06-28 10:20 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“Ί BBC Sport

England last-32 tie on BBC - see full schedule

England's World Cup last-32 game against DR Congo will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with all 16 first knockout round ties covered across BBC Sport.

2026-06-28 10:00 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“Ί BBC Sport

Algeria and Austria both qualify for last 32 after dramatic injury-time goals

Algeria and Austria each score injury-time goals in a 3-3 draw, a result which sees both sides qualify from Group J and into the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup.

2026-06-28 10:00 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“‘ Sky Sports

Austria survive huge scare to progress with Algeria and knock Iran out

Super-sub Sasa Kalajdzic saved Austria's World Cup with a last-gasp equaliser after Algeria had stunned their Group J rivals deep into stoppage time in a thrilling 3-3 draw, which saw both sides progr

2026-06-28 10:00 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“‘ Sky Sports

Messi makes more history as Argentina beat Jordan

Lionel Messi came off the bench to become the first man to score in seven World Cup games in a row in Argentina’s 3-1 win over Jordan.

2026-06-28 10:00 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“Ί BBC Sport

New deal, new beginnings & a sudden exit - Clarke's Scotland timeline

BBC Scotland charts the trajectory of Steve Clarke's last month as Scotland head coach.

2026-06-28 09:48 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“° The Guardian

Late drama sends Austria and Algeria into World Cup knockouts to break Iran hearts

Before a ball was kicked, the nicknames for this match were rampant. A biscotto was one – an Italian classic implying something that has to be baked twice; one cooperating with the other. Or maybe you

2026-06-28 09:25 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“° The Guardian

Lionel Messi steps off bench and scores to cap Argentina’s World Cup win over Jordan

Give him half an hour and he will leave a mark that lasts for ever. Lionel Messi’s arrival from the bench had preoccupied the overwhelming majority of those under this vast roof, to the extent that th

2026-06-28 09:21 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“Ί BBC Sport

Maestro Messi scores again and breaks another record in the process

Lionel Messi comes off the bench to score his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in Dallas and becomes the first player to score in seven World Cup games in a row.

2026-06-28 09:06 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“° The Guardian

Alphonso Davies returns as Canada approach World Cup moment of destiny

Los Angeles date offers Bayern Munich player the chance to heal a wound which opened at this same stadium last MarchThe decoy days are over – apparently. Alphonso Davies made his first media appearanc

2026-06-28 08:25 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“Ί BBC Sport

What you need to know about England's opponents DR Congo

England will face DR Congo in the round of 32. Here is what you need to know about them.

2026-06-28 08:21 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“‘ Sky Sports

Colombia finish as Group K winners with Portugal second after entertaining draw

Colombia secured top spot in Group K after an entertaining 0-0 draw against Portugal in their final group game, as Roberto Martinez's side finish as runners-up.

2026-06-28 08:00 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“Ί BBC Sport

Kane becomes England's top World Cup scorer - and now chases other greats

Harry Kane became England's all-time leading World Cup scorer with his 12th goal in the win against Panama on Saturday, but how does he compare to other country's greats?

2026-06-28 06:54 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“° The Guardian

DR Congo set up last-32 meeting with England after comeback win over Uzbekistan

Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history. They will meet England after registering their first World

2026-06-28 06:53 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“° The Guardian

Colombia take top spot over Portugal after draw in battle of World Cup heavyweights

While wonderful and typical theatre, it was plainly ridiculous. β€œI’m back!” roared Cristiano Ronaldo, as if playing a key part in Portugal’s dismissal of Uzbekistan was in any way significant. Ronaldo

2026-06-28 06:46 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“° The Guardian

Jude Bellingham bends another day to his will after Panama stifle England | Barney Ronay

A joyless England display, football’s equivalent of assembling a wardrobe, was rescued by the No 10In the half-time break at a rain-fogged New York New Jersey Stadium, with England still living out th

2026-06-28 06:40 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“Ί BBC Sport

Job done - but England will not win World Cup unless they improve

England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.

2026-06-28 06:05 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“‘ Sky Sports

Key moments and rate the players from Colombia vs Portugal, DR Congo vs Uzbekistan

2026-06-28 05:05 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“‘ Sky Sports

Tuchel vows 'the bigger the game, the bigger England will be'

Thomas Tuchel has vowed that "the bigger the game, the bigger England will be" after a laboured 2-0 victory over Panama sent them into knockout stages of the World Cup as Group L winners.

2026-06-28 05:00 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“‘ Sky Sports

Hovland into Travelers lead to the delight of Norwegian football fans!

Highlights from day three of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands.

2026-06-28 04:52 UTC Read full article β†’
πŸ“‘ Sky Sports

'Superstar' Bellingham inspires England to victory over Panama and top spot in group

Harry kane became England's all-time World Cup goalscorer but it was Jude Bellingham who inspired Thomas Tuchel's side to top spot in Group L as he grabbed a goal and an assist to secure a 2-0 victory

2026-06-28 04:50 UTC Read full article β†’