The FIFA World Cup 2026 is heating up as France, Norway, Argentina, and Algeria secured vital wins on Day 12, intensifying the knockout stage race. Attention now shifts to June 23rd, with Portugal, Colombia, England, Croatia, and others battling for crucial points that could define their tournament fates.

Day 10 of the 2026 World Cup saw the Netherlands dominate Sweden 5-1, while Germany narrowly beat Ivory Coast 2-1. Ecuador and Curaçao drew nil-nil, and Japan secured a strong…

Defending champ Argentina, resurgent France and Norway’s Haaland take center stage

Matchday 12 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 sees Groups I and J battles intensify for Round of 32 spots. Reigning champions Argentina face Austria in a crucial Group J clash, with both…

Day 11 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup saw Spain dominate Saudi Arabia 4-0 and Egypt clinch a vital 3-1 win against New Zealand. Uruguay drew 2-2 with Cape Verde, while Belgium and…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set for a dramatic week as the expanded 48-team tournament enters the final phase of the group stage, with the race for places in the Round of 32…

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Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup games as Argentina, France and Norway play with the latest scores, highlights, team news and analysis throughout the day.

Follow live coverage as France look to secure their spot in the knockout round.

The 42nd game of the 2026 World Cup sees the perceived ‘group of death’ continue.

Norway’s 4-1 win over Iraq has them well positioned in Group I, while Senegal fell 3-1 to France

World Cup roundup: Messi becomes all-time top scorer as Argentina, France and Norway reach knockout stage-

The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage is heating up, with Germany, USA, and Mexico already securing knockout berths. Many other nations are on the cusp of qualification, while some…

Egypt made history with their maiden World Cup win, a 3-1 triumph over New Zealand, while Argentina and France solidified their knockout stage berths with dominant performances. …

Norway secured a 3-2 win over Senegal, with Erling Haaland's brilliant brace propelling them into the 2026 FIFA World Cup round-of-32.

PHILADELPHIA: Jordan failed to secure a win in its second World Cup game in California against Algeria on Tuesday. After dominating the first half of the game with a goal by Nizar…

Algeria rallies to a 2-1 victory over Jordan, keeping knockout hopes alive while eliminating the World Cup newcomers.

Algeria secured a crucial 2-1 comeback win against Jordan in Santa Clara, with second-half goals boosting their chances of advancing from Group J.

Argentina, France, and Norway advance to the World Cup 2026 last 32 as Messi breaks the all-time scoring record and crypto fan tokens gain momentum.

Argentina, France and Norway advance to the knockout stages as Messi, Mbappe and Haaland continue to shine, scoring a brace each in their second fixtures of the group stage in a…

Algeria staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Jordan 2-1 in their World Cup Group J clash, keeping their last-16 hopes alive. After Jordan took an early lead, Algeria's Nadhir…