World Cup match report
Al-Owais Stars as Saudi Arabia Hold Uruguay to 1-1 Draw
Mohammed Al-Owais produced a heroic goalkeeping display as Saudi Arabia held Uruguay to a 1-1 draw in their 2026 World Cup Group H opener.
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Egypt Denied First World Cup Win as Belgium Rescue 1-1 Draw
Egypt came close to their first-ever World Cup win after Emam Ashour’s brilliant goal, but Belgium rescued a 1-1 draw through a Mohamed Hany own goal forced by Romelu Lukaku.
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Cape Verde Stun Spain with Historic World Cup Draw in Atlanta
Cape Verde held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw in their 2026 World Cup Group H opener, with goalkeeper Vozinha starring in a historic result in Atlanta.
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Ayari Scores Twice as Sweden Sweep Tunisia Aside in World Cup Opener
Yasin Ayari scored twice as Sweden opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a dominant 5-1 win over Tunisia in Group F.
World Cup match report
Ecuador Waste Chances as Côte d’Ivoire Strike Late in World Cup Opener
Amad Diallo scored a 90th-minute winner as Côte d’Ivoire beat Ecuador 1-0 in their 2026 World Cup Group E opener after Ecuador wasted several big chances.
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Netherlands Waste Two Leads as Japan Rescue 2-2 World Cup Draw
Japan fought back twice to earn a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their 2026 World Cup Group F opener, with Daichi Kamada scoring a late equaliser.
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Germany Crush Curaçao 7-1 but Comenencia Makes World Cup History
Germany beat Curaçao 7-1 in Group E as Kai Havertz scored twice and Livano Comenencia made history with Curaçao’s first World Cup goal.
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Vinícius Júnior Rescues Brazil as Morocco Prove Their World Cup Credentials
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in Group C as Ismael Saibari punished Brazil’s shaky start before Vinícius Júnior produced a superb equaliser.
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Australia 2-0 Türkiye: Irankunda Leads New Generation
Australia beat Türkiye 2-0 in Group D as Nestory Irankunda, Connor Metcalfe and goalkeeper Patrick Beach led a disciplined World Cup opener.
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Scotland Survive Haiti for First World Cup Win Since 1990
Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 in Group C as John McGinn scored the goal that delivered their first FIFA World Cup win since 1990.
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Qatar 1-1 Switzerland: Late Equaliser Earns Historic Point
Qatar drew 1-1 with Switzerland in Group B after a stoppage-time equaliser gave them their first-ever FIFA World Cup point.
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USA Beat Paraguay 4-1 as Balogun Stars in World Cup Opener
USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in their 2026 World Cup opener as Folarin Balogun scored twice and Christian Pulisic drove a dominant Group D win.
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Mexico Beat South Africa 2-0 in Chaotic 2026 World Cup Opener
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener as Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored in a match with three red cards.
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South Korea 2-1 Czech Republic: Hwang In-beom Leads Comeback
South Korea came from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in Guadalajara as Hwang In-beom scored, assisted Oh Hyeon-gyu and shaped a vital Group A win.
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