Defender’s strike, later confirmed by VAR, inspires USA win as he reflects on father’s sporting legacy and rising career impact

Co-hosts Canada and Mexico secure dominant wins as Switzerland advance push and South Africa draw keeps hopes alive

Late penalty cancels Sadilek’s early strike as Group A points are shared

Argentina captain Lionel Messi tops FIFA’s attacking rankings, while unexpected stars also shine after the first round of World Cup 2026 group-stage fixtures.

Group L and Group K fixtures set stage for high-voltage clashes as global football giants and debutants collide across four cities

Cabo Verde secures its first-ever World Cup point, while Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and New Zealand earn valuable draws against favored opponents.

World Cup debutants Cabo Verde produced a resilient display to earn a memorable point against European champions Spain in Atlanta.

Sweden’s Mattias Svanberg enters the all-time top two after scoring just 18 seconds after coming on against Tunisia at the 2026 World Cup.

Yasin Ayari scores twice as Sweden overpower Tunisia with a commanding display in Monterrey.

Pakistan football has been declared to be moving in the right direction by the International Football Federation (FIFA), which has acknowledged noticeable progress over the past year while also stressing the urgent need for constitutional reforms within the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF).