FIFA World Cup 2026
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Messi equals World Cup all-time scoring record after hat-trick
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Algeria, equaling Miroslav Klose’s World Cup goals record of 16.
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France begin World Cup campaign with victory as Mbappé breaks record
Kylian Mbappé’s two goals in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal put him close to becoming the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer.
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Football federations fire back at UEFA chief criticism over quality of matches at World Cup
A coalition of 13 football associations has strong rebuke of UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin describing several matches at the expanded FIFA World Cup.
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Two men charged in connection with England World Cup ‘heist’
Two men face charges after $18 000 worth of England’s World Cup kit was stolen in transit, with most items recovered before their opener against Croatia.
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Tiny Curacao tackle Germany at World Cup as Iran arrive in US
“The team spirit in this team is something I’ve never seen before. As a country we will give everything to win for the island, but we’re not the favourite.”
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Bangladeshi farmer unfurls vast Germany banner to show World Cup support
Amjad Hossain has covered his land with a gigantic black, red and yellow flag to display his passion for four-time champions Germany.
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Brazil begin World Cup bid with Morocco draw as Scotland edge Haiti
Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game at the World Cup on Saturday.
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Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup with Morocco in their sights
Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semifinalists Morocco in a standout group-stage matchup.
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An Astronaut, movie stars and a knight: US brings glitz for WC opener
The stands were a who’s who of famous folk in the world’s entertainment capital, with legends like Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio and George Lucas.
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US beat Paraguay 4-1 in dream start for World Cup co-hosts
Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio and Paris Hilton were among a sold-out 70 492 crowd as the US piled wave after wave of attacks on the South Americans.
