Very bad in the first half, improved in the second, France started the 2026 World Cup with a victory, defeating Senegal 3-1 in the opening match of Group 9 of the competition.  In front of 80,745 spectators in New Jersey, the Africans showed that they could achieve a miracle comparable to that of 2002 when […]

Iran managed to come back from behind twice to draw 2-2 against New Zealand in their opening Group 7 match of the World Cup, in a match with pace and momentum on both sides, which was played amid intense anti-government protests by Iranian fans in Tehran. New Zealand took the lead in the seventh minute, […]

Surprise in the premiere of Group 7 of the 2026 World Cup, as Egypt held Belgium to a 1-1 draw at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, in the presence of 66,775 spectators. The “Pharaohs” with Hossam Hassan on their bench, proved that they will be a “tough nut to crack” for any opponent and opened the […]

Two for two for the surprises in Group 8 of the 2026 World Cup. After the 0-0 draw that Cape Verde drew with Spain in the group’s premiere, it was Saudi Arabia’s turn. With Giorgos Donis at the helm, the “Green Falcons” secured a “golden” point from Uruguay (1-1) at the “Miami Stadium”, taking an […]

The first “bomb” of the 2026 World Cup is a fact! Cape Verde, in its first participation in the final phase of the World Cup, held Spain (one of the favorites of the tournament) to a 0-0 draw at the “Mercedes-Benz Stadium” in Atlanta in the opening game of Group 8 and set the group […]

The trend of… last-minute surrender at the 2026 World Cup continued in Philadelphia. Ivory Coast reached the… 90th minute to celebrate Amad Diallo’s goal, which closed the gap on Ecuador (1-0) in their meeting at Philadelphia Stadium – in Group 5 – in one of the most exciting games of the tournament. Thus, Ecuador’s 19-match […]

Sweden’s impressive debut at the World Cup. They defeated – with the ease reflected in the score – Tunisia 5-1 at the “Estadio Monterrey”, in a match of the 5th group and climbed alone to the top, ahead of the Netherlands and Japan.  The Scandinavians got off to an ideal start, with 22-year-old Brighton midfielder […]

Crystal Palace midfielder Daisy Kamanda had the final say in the opening Group 6 match of the 2026 World Cup between the Netherlands and Japan. The 26-year-old ace’s goal made the final 2-2 at Dallas Stadium, in a game that was played at a blistering pace in the second half.  Ronald Koeman’s team needed 12 […]

Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup after 24 years, causing a…mini surprise and securing a 2-0 victory in the opening match of Group 4 at BC Place in Vancouver.  Tony Popovic’s Kangaroos scored twice, one in each half, against the flow of the game.  First in the 27th minute when Nestor Irankunda dribbled past […]

Scotland celebrated its first victory in a World Cup finals in 36 years, as it defeated Haiti 1-0 in the opening match of Group 3 of the 2026 World Cup and took… top spot in the group standings after Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Morocco. The Scots were much more cynical in the match against Haiti […]