Mexico became the first team to book a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage after edging South Korea in a closely contested Group A encounter. The match offered few moments of attacking quality, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances. While Mexico secured the result they needed, the performance suggested there…
Canada celebrated a historic milestone at the FIFA World Cup by recording its first-ever victory in the tournament, cruising to a commanding 6-0 win over Qatar in a Group B encounter. Playing in front of a passionate home crowd in Vancouver, the Canadians controlled the match from start to finish, delivering an impressive attacking display…
Saudi Arabia head coach Georgios Donis believes his players are well prepared for the challenges of the FIFA World Cup, insisting they will not be intimidated by Uruguay in their Group H opener. Donis, who took charge of the national team in April, said competing alongside and against world-class players in the Roshn Saudi League…
Japan fought back twice to earn a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their opening Group F match of the FIFA World Cup, with Daichi Kamada scoring a dramatic late equaliser. After a quiet first half, the contest burst into life following the break. The Dutch took the lead through Virgil van Dijk, who powered…
Over the past two decades, Japanese and South Korean footballers have become increasingly prominent across Europe’s top leagues. Despite that progress, Japan have yet to advance beyond the Round of 16 at a FIFA World Cup, a hurdle head coach Hajime Moriyasu has previously described as a psychological barrier for the national team. However, expectations…
Qatar began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Group B opener at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Saturday. The Swiss took the lead in the 17th minute after Breel Embolo converted a penalty awarded when Qatar goalkeeper Abu Nada brought down Remo Freuler inside the…
Japan will head into the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Asia’s highest-ranked nation after maintaining its position at the top of the continent in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday. Meanwhile, Iran enjoyed a rise in the standings, breaking into the global top 20 ahead of the tournament. The improvement provides a timely…
South Korea captain Son Heung-min has revealed that excitement is running high within the squad ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Czechia, admitting he has had to help keep his teammates focused. Speaking before Thursday’s match in Guadalajara, Son said the players are highly motivated and eager to begin their World Cup…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning overhead kick for Al Nassr has been named the BSF Goal of the Season for the 2025-26 Roshn Saudi League after finishing top of a public vote featuring all 34 weekly winning goals from the campaign. The decisive strike came in the closing moments of Al Nassr’s 4-1 home win over Al…
Iran’s national team departed Türkiye for Mexico on Saturday as preparations for the FIFA World Cup entered their final phase. Team Melli, which had been training in Antalya for nearly three weeks, will use Tijuana as its base throughout the tournament, according to Iranian state media. The squad’s departure came amid visa-related concerns after several…
