Lack of concentration cost us against France: Mendy
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy said his side had paid for taking their eye off the ball at critical moments in the 3-1 defeat by France in their opening World Cup match on Tuesday.
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Spain must put Cape Verde 'grief' behind them: Merino
Mikel Merino said Spain have to react to the ‘grief’ of failing to beat debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, but is confident the European champions are still contenders to win the competition.
Brazil can't expect easy win over Haiti: Santos
Brazil defender Douglas Santos said the five-time World Cup winners cannot afford to take Haiti lightly after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Morocco in their opener.
Kane tells England 'be free in the mind' for World Cup title bid
Captain Harry Kane told his England team-mates to ‘go for it’ and be ‘free in the mind’ when they launch their World Cup title charge Wednesday against Croatia in Texas.
'Rejuvenated' Modric determined to enjoy World Cup swan song
Midfield great Luka Modric said Tuesday he was determined to enjoy every second of his last World Cup and had been ‘rejuvenated’ by being with Croatia for a fifth time on football's biggest stage.
England enter World Cup fray as Ronaldo makes history
England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a trophy when they take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday while Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record-equalling sixth tournament.
Messi magic 'hard to explain', says Scaloni
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said it was ‘hard to explain’ the genius of Lionel Messi after his superstar equalled the all-time record of 16 goals at World Cups against Algeria on Tuesday.
World Cup goals record 'just a number', says Messi
Lionel Messi savoured a ‘beautiful moment’ after becoming the World Cup's joint all-time leading goalscorer on Tuesday but said ‘ultimately, it is just a statistic, nothing more’.
Austria earn World Cup win against debutants Jordan
Austria were given a scare by World Cup debutants Jordan on Tuesday before securing a 3-1 win rounded off by a penalty in added time from veteran forward Marko Arnautovic.
Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record in Argentina romp
Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals at World Cups as the defending champions swept Algeria aside 3-0.
Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first, says Martinez
Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for his sixth World Cup as if it was his first, said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez as he hailed the 41-year-old as ‘an example and a reference for football.’
Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record
Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup Tuesday as he scored twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal, leaving him within touching distance of Lionel Messi as he bids to become the tournament's highest ever scorer.
Haaland double powers Norway to win over Iraq
Erling Haaland struck his first World Cup goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their first game at a major tournament in 26 years.
Neymar back in training with Brazil
Brazil forward Neymar, who was diagnosed with a right calf injury in late May, trained at the World Cup for the first time Tuesday in a sign he may be nearing a return.
France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday.
FIFA World Cup asks Bangladeshi fans if Argentina can win fourth title
The official Facebook page of the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday engaged Bangladeshi football fans with a post in Bengali, asking whether Argentina could add a fourth star to their jersey by winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DANO Daily Pushti launches special football fan pack
On the occasion of FIFA World Cup 2026, Arla’s DANO Daily Pushti has launched four special fun packs, said a press release...
13, 13, 78: Numbers show the disparity
FIFA World Cup 2026 has begun with a spectacular celebration, but behind all the flashy lights, this year’s event feels a bit off, and an uneven distribution of matches among the three host nations has sparked a debate.
Tunisia sack coach Lamouchi after one World Cup game
Tunisia have responded to their 5-1 World Cup thrashing by Sweden by sacking coach Sabri Lamouchi and replacing him with Frenchman Herve Renard, the federation announced on national TV on Monday.
Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests
Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years ago, roar into the 2026 tournament on Tuesday.
Haaland primed for 'big impact' at World Cup
Norway coach Stale Solbakken says star striker Erling Haaland is poised to make a ‘very big impact’ as his country returns to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.
'Competitive animal' Messi set for sixth World Cup
The whole world is waiting to see Lionel Messi, said Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, when the defending champions begin their World Cup campaign against Algeria on Tuesday.
Chess legend Carlsen backs Norway to go far at World Cup
Chess legend and avid football fan Magnus Carlsen predicted on Tuesday that Norway would ‘hammer’ Iraq in their World Cup opener -- and could go on to reach the quarter-finals.
Uruguay's Bielsa says 'I'm not a model'
Marcelo Bielsa was involved in an awkward exchange with a reporter at the World Cup on Monday which concluded with the Uruguay coach saying: ‘I'm not a model.’
Iran 'most oppressed team in whole World Cup'
Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the ‘most oppressed team in the World Cup’ after his players were suddenly informed they must travel back to Mexico immediately after their opening game ended in Los Angeles late Monday.
Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia
Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open.
Iran begin fraught World Cup with New Zealand draw
Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been utterly overshadowed by war, politics and protests.
No panic, says De la Fuente after Spain held by Cape Verde
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said he is still convinced La Roja will go far at the World Cup despite failing to break down debutants Cape Verde in a 0-0 draw to open their tournament.
Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday.
Cape Verde hero Vozinha sheds 'tears of resilience'
Spain failed to find a way past inspired Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha as the 40-year-old secured a stunning 0-0 draw for the World Cup debutants and was reduced to tears at his heroics.