From tournament favourites to the strugglers, every team assessed following first week of action

NEW DELHI: The race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is beginning to take shape after the first round of matches for 32 teams across the first eight groups, with Monday…

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup underway, attention has once again turned to the players whose goals have defined football's biggest tournament, with Lionel Messi's latest exploits…

Lionel Messi scores stunning hat-trick as Argentina defeat Algeria, while Kylian Mbappé nets two in France’s win over Senegal

Would France and Argentina live up to expectations? You bet they would...

The first matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 highlighted the shifting power dynamics, with Messi's hat-trick stealing the show. | Football News

From tournament favourites to the strugglers, every team assessed following first week of action

Ronaldo, who matches Messi in a record sixth World Cup appearance, failed to become the first player to score in six different tournaments in his nation’s opening fixture against…

Lionel Messi shines, Cristiano Ronaldo misfires, and FIFA alters its refereeing directives after a chaotic, record-shattering start to the tournament.

Every team has now played once at expanded 48-nation tournament in North America

The opening round of matches at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered plenty of drama, surprise results and goals as all 48 teams began their campaigns across 12 groups.

Every team has now played their opening match of the 2026 World Cup - how do they rank?

From viral fan moments to on-field controversies, as well as the biggest stars, best performances, upsets and more.

With 75 goals, a record number of opening-round draws and several shock results, the first 24 matches of World Cup 2026 have offered a glimpse into a tournament | Football News

The Athletic ranks all 48 World Cup teams with France at No. 1. Crypto prediction markets have processed over $2 billion in tournament-related volume.

The opening round of FIFA World Cup 2026 produced 75 goals, major upsets and standout performances from Lionel Messi, Harry Kane and other stars.

Many of the big names stepped up in the tournament’s opening matches.

An Arsenal defender slipped dramatically down our list after a week of the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico