Deniz Undav scored twice, including a 94th-minute winner, as Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto to clinch a Round of 32 spot.

Brobbey scored the fastest brace by a Dutch player in World Cup history, while Gakpo added two more in a dominant display in Houston.

Matias Galarza's record-setting 64-second strike held up as Paraguay played a man down for the entire second half.

Brazil's 3-0 win, powered by a Matheus Cunha brace, and Morocco's 1-0 defeat of Scotland reshaped Group C on Friday.

Paraguay's Miguel Almirón was dismissed during Friday's Group D match against Türkiye in Santa Clara, marking the first use of the new regulation.

Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinícius Júnior added a third as Brazil eliminated Haiti from the tournament in Philadelphia.

Ismael Saibari scored the fastest goal of the 2026 World Cup, sending Morocco to the top of Group C with four points.

Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to clinch a knockout-round spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Luis Romo's second-half goal.

Jonathan David scored twice and Cyle Larin added another as co-hosts Canada cruised past 10-man Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver.

Super sub Johan Manzambi scored twice as Switzerland erupted for four goals in the final 16 minutes at SoFi Stadium.

Harry Kane equaled Gary Lineker's all-time England record of 10 World Cup goals as Tuchel's side overcame Croatia in Dallas.

The first round of 24 matches produced 75 goals, the highest rate since 1958, while single-day attendance topped a 1994 record.

The 41-year-old went scoreless for a 10th straight major tournament match as DR Congo earned a historic 1-1 draw in the World Cup opener.

The first 24 matches of the expanded 48-team tournament averaged 3.13 goals per game, fueled by star performances and lopsided results.

Caleb Yirenkyi's tap-in in the fifth minute of added time gave Ghana a 1-0 win in a rain-soaked Group L match in Toronto.

The forward equalized against Portugal in first-half stoppage time, ending a drought dating to the nation's only prior appearance as Zaire in 1974.

The 41-year-old started Portugal's opener against DR Congo in Houston, becoming the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match.

A total of 281,223 fans attended four group-stage matches on Tuesday, surpassing a daily record that had stood since the 1994 tournament.

The 38-year-old scored three times in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, matching Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals.

Norway returned to the World Cup for the first time since 1998 with a commanding Group I victory in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The Olympic 100m champion clocked 14.67 seconds at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava, lowering the world best by a quarter of a second.

The Real Madrid forward's brace silenced fitness concerns and capped weeks of off-pitch headlines over his rumored romance with actress Ester Expósito.

Cape Verde's stunning 0-0 result against Spain headlined a historic Monday in which all four group-stage matches ended level.

All four Group H teams are level on one point after Cape Verde also held Spain to a goalless draw earlier Monday.

The 40-year-old goalkeeper made seven saves in a historic 0-0 draw but said his mother couldn't attend due to U.S. visa costs.

The Group I match marks the start of Didier Deschamps' final tournament as France's manager after 14 years in charge.

The debutants frustrated European champions Spain for 90 minutes in Atlanta, delivering the tournament's biggest shock so far.

Uruguay's flight delay, Ivory Coast fan bans, and a barred Somali referee highlight tensions between the tournament and U.S. immigration policy.

Nineteen goals were scored across four matches Sunday, highlighted by 90th-minute winners and dominant performances from Germany and Sweden.

Yasin Ayari's long-range strike and an Alexander Isak goal powered Graham Potter's side to victory in their Group F opener in Monterrey.

Sepp Blatter said barring Somali referee Omar Artan violates a host nation's obligation to guarantee unrestricted entry for all participants.

Scotland won their first World Cup match since 1990, while Qatar earned a historic point in a day full of surprises.

The dramatic Group F opener at AT&T Stadium saw all four goals scored in the second half, with Japan rallying twice to salvage a point.

From a barred Somali referee to Iran's banned delegation, entry denials have disrupted the tournament for players, officials, and fans alike.

The No. 7 Toyota beat BMW by 10.9 seconds after a late surge, claiming the Japanese manufacturer's first Le Mans victory since 2022.

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored as Australia spoiled Türkiye's first World Cup appearance in 24 years at BC Place in Vancouver.

Vinícius Júnior equalized after Ismael Saibari's early goal as the Group C heavyweights shared the spoils at MetLife Stadium on Saturday.

Tom Brady and Travis Scott greeted an injured Neymar at MetLife Stadium before Brazil's Group C clash with Morocco on Saturday.

Stabbings, shootings, and a hacking group's claims have tested security across host cities as the tournament gets underway.

Canada rejected the visa of the Villarreal midfielder, who faces rape charges in the U.K., barring him from Ghana's match against Panama.

Ancelotti confirmed the 34-year-old forward has not recovered from a calf injury and hopes he can rejoin full training next week.

The first 48-team tournament launched across Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. with star-studded shows, but visible vacant seats drew scrutiny from fans and media.

Morissette, Buble and a star-studded crowd in Toronto marked Canada's historic first World Cup match on home soil.

Hwang In-beom scored and assisted as South Korea overcame a first-half deficit with two second-half goals in Guadalajara.

Fox faced criticism for running full-screen ads during breaks and returning late from commercials after play had already resumed.

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 inside Azteca Stadium while demonstrators and riot police clashed just outside the venue.

The former England striker criticized the "very peculiar" relationship between Gianni Infantino and Trump amid mounting off-field controversies.

South Korea rallied to beat the Czech Republic 2-1, but visibly vacant sections in Guadalajara renewed scrutiny of FIFA's ticket pricing strategy.

The largest World Cup in history kicked off June 11 as co-hosts the U.S., Canada, and Mexico negotiate the USMCA trade deal ahead of a July 1 deadline.

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 as fans across Africa backed El Tri in protest of xenophobic violence against migrants in South African cities.

Co-hosts Mexico opened the largest World Cup in history with a victory at Estadio Azteca, in a match that featured three red cards.

Bryan Adams, Andrea Bocelli, Major Lazer and more performed in Toronto, Mexico City and Los Angeles on the eve of the tournament's opening.

Shakira and Burna Boy premiered "Dai Dai," the tournament's official anthem, at Estadio Azteca before co-hosts Mexico faced South Africa.

AI is embedded across all 104 matches, from smart ball sensors and 3D player avatars to generative coaching tools and robot security dogs.

FIFA's president told critics to "chill and relax" over visa denials and ticket prices at a press conference on the eve of the tournament opener.

Gemini has signed at least seven national teams, while OpenAI tapped Lionel Messi to promote ChatGPT ahead of the tournament.

The 48-team tournament opens Thursday at Estadio Azteca as FIFA President Infantino defends record prices, calling them in line with the U.S. sports market.

Mexico's president gave away her opening-match ticket to a young Indigenous athlete as a teachers' strike threatens the capital's Fan Fest.

Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said Iran told FIFA the team manager will stop games if unauthorized flags or anti-Iran slogans appear in stadiums.

The president said he plans to co-present the trophy at the July 19 final as visa controversies continue to shadow the tournament.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion, 44, returned to competition for the first time since the 2022 U.S. Open.

Climate scientists say nearly all 104 matches face elevated heat risks as the expanded tournament kicks off Thursday in Mexico City.

A Nielsen report found the region's fan base grew 10.9% over five years, with the U.S. now the world's fourth-largest soccer market.

The Iranian football federation says fans who already arranged travel will be unable to attend group stage matches starting June 15.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening June 11, fans from 27 qualifying nations face widespread U.S. visa rejections despite holding tickets.

The final friendly against Chile was relocated from Spain to Orleans, France, after a Spanish mayor banned the match as a health precaution.

The German defeated Flavio Cobolli in five sets Sunday at Roland-Garros, ending years of heartbreak in major finals.

Kimi Antonelli converted pole into victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, while Lando Norris retired and called the weekend "a reality check."

Climate change has nearly doubled the risk of hazardous heat at this year's tournament compared with the 1994 U.S. World Cup, researchers found.

The Russian eighth seed defeated qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to become the youngest Roland-Garros women's champion since Monica Seles.

The largest World Cup ever spans 104 matches in 16 cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico through July 19.

The partial reversal still bans reusable bottles but permits a single 20-ounce factory-sealed disposable bottle per spectator.

The U.S., Canada, and Mexico prepare to jointly host the largest-ever FIFA World Cup starting June 11, with trade wars and immigration crackdowns straining relations.

The tournament kicks off June 11 in Mexico City with 48 teams across 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

The 25th seed rallied from a set and a double break down to win 12 of the last 13 games and reach her first Grand Slam semifinal.

Argentina, Brazil, England, and dozens of other squads have arrived at base camps across the U.S. as the 48-team tournament approaches.

South Africa departed without their coach, Switzerland left behind a key striker, and Haiti's last player was cleared — all due to U.S. travel hurdles.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion, now 44, accepted a doubles wildcard for the grass-court event beginning June 8 in London.

New laws target time-wasting, discrimination, and dissent, with red cards for covering mouths during confrontations and five-second throw-in countdowns.

FIFA will publish confirmed 26-man rosters for all 48 participating countries on Tuesday after Monday's submission deadline.

Konsta Helenius scored in overtime to give Finland a 1-0 victory over Switzerland in the 2026 IIHF World Championship final in Zurich.

PSG retained the Champions League with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Arsenal after a 1-1 draw in Budapest on Saturday.

The Dane claimed his first pink jersey with five stage wins, calling the Giro "the best possible preparation" for July's Tour rematch.

A day after top-ranked Sinner's stunning exit, Djokovic lost in five sets to 19-year-old Joao Fonseca in the third round Friday.

The world No. 1, battling illness in sweltering Paris heat, blew a two-set lead and lost to the 56th-ranked Cerundolo.

The 38-year-old captain will attempt a record sixth World Cup appearance as Argentina defend their 2022 title despite his lingering hamstring issue.

The world No. 1's 30-match winning streak ended in a second-round loss to Cerúndolo as extreme heat continues to roil Roland Garros.

The 25-year-old winger will fly to Spain on Thursday for a medical after both clubs finalized terms, beating out Bayern Munich.

IOC president Kirsty Coventry told sports leaders Wednesday that events dropped from the 2032 Brisbane program could rejoin at future Games.

The 39-year-old Frenchman lost to Hugo Gaston in his 19th and final French Open appearance, ending a career of 40 wins at the tournament.