Every team has played a game in this oversized World Cup filled with big surprises. The stakes rise quickly as the 48 teams begin playing their second group-stage matches.

World Cup minnows Cabo Verde produce one of the shocks of any tournament, Sabri Lamouchi pays price for loss, Saudi Arabia leading at break.

Spain, considered by many as one of the favourites to win the title, failed to impress in their opening match against Cape Verde, which ended in a nil-nil draw, as La Roja star…

Through five days and 16 matches of soccer's biggest extravaganza ever, the underdogs are proving to be very tough to beat. All four matches on Monday ended in ties - the most in…

Every team has played a game in this oversized World Cup filled with big surprises. The stakes rise quickly as the 48 teams begin playing their second group-stage matches.

The World Cup has a habit of tearing up the script when you least expect it. Here are three matches that could produce the next shock.

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.

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

The expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup is producing shock results as Cape Verde, New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia frustrate tournament heavyweights in