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The father of one of Colombia’s standout stars looks back on his son’s first steps in the game which were taken under his watchful eye.
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World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026
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FIFAThe father of one of Colombia’s standout stars looks back on his son’s first steps in the game which were taken under his watchful eye.
FIFAUSA survived a sending off to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32, while Belgium and England rallied to eliminate Senegal and Congo DR. Ten-man USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina Belgium and England rallied to win
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FIFAUSA survived a sending off to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32, while Belgium and England rallied to eliminate Senegal and Congo DR. Ten-man USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina Belgium and England rallied to win
Kylian Mbappe further enhanced his World Cup legacy with a brace in France's comfortable Round of 32 win against Sweden. Kylian Mbappe moved into outright second place in the FIFA World Cup™ all-time leading scorer charts as France swept aside Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium to book their place in the Round of 16. Mbappe struck twice to take his World Cup tally to 18 goals, now two clear of Miroslav Klose and only one behind Lionel Messi - with further movement between the leading duo almost certain in the coming days. Bradley Barcola was also on target as Les Bleus continued their perfect start to World Cup 2026.
Co-hosts’ fast start too much for Ecuador to handle, and goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez steer Javier Aguirre’s side to the Round of 16.
Croatia's captain against Portugal faces another big challenge at 40, relying on meticulous preparation, over two decades at the top level, and outstanding physical fitness.
Morocco booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Round of 16 after edging past Netherlands in a highly dramatic penalty shootout on an emotional night for Cody Gakpo at Monterrey Stadium. The Dutch forward opened the scoring, just two days after announcing the loss of his unborn son, before Morocco rallied to force extra time and prevail on spot kicks. The Netherlands dominated the opening exchanges, but Morocco went closest to breaking the deadlock after 20 minutes, when Neil El Aynaoui's header from Achraf Hakimi's corner forced Bart Verbruggen into a stunning reaction stop. The Atlas Lions threatened again in first-half added time, but Ismael Saibari was unable to reach Hakimi's teasing back-post cross.
Czechia coach Miroslav Koubek has resigned following the nation's group-stage exit at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The Czechs finished bottom of Group A, having taken just one point from their matches against Korea Republic, South Africa and Mexico. The 74-year-old boss only took on the role ahead of Czechia's World Cup play-off matches. He guided them to successive penalty-shootout victories over the Republic of Ireland and Denmark, which secured the country's return to the global finals after a 20-year absence. David Trunda, President of the Football Association of the Czech Republic, said: “The coach offered me his position at a personal meeting today and I decided to accept his offer after an open and fair debate."
Geographically, Brazil and Japan are worlds apart. Historically and culturally, there are far deeper links than many may realise. With close to three million Japanese descendants, Brazil is home to the largest population of its type globally, while Japan has the fifth-largest Brazilian community abroad. A key part of a shared history, that began with waves of migration from Japan to Brazil in the early 20th century, has been football. One of Japan’s most iconic players, Kazuyoshi Miura, started his professional career with famed Brazilian side Santos. Conversely, Japanese football has long turned to Brazil for inspiration, with several J.League club names and kits directly borrowing from Portuguese words or local club colours.
Curaçao-Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador-Germany, Japan-Sweden, Tunisia-Netherlands, Türkiye-USA, and Paraguay-Australia on the docket for Matchday 15.
Since earning his first cap for his country, the genius No10 has regularly blown out his candles in the Argentina camp. The talisman’s shifting status can be tracked through these milestone occasions
FIFAThe co-hosts thrilled a packed BC Place, with the crowd and fan festival turning downtown Vancouver into a sea of red.
FIFAA four-goal display at SoFi Stadium gives the Swiss early momentum as the Western region heats up.
FIFAMercedes-Benz Stadium hosted a tense opener, with MARTA carrying thousands of fans from downtown to the gates.
FIFA One PointEstadio Azteca becomes the first stadium to host matches across three different World Cups, with a record crowd for the opener.
FIFAFIFA confirms the 2026 edition has drawn the highest ticket demand in tournament history as the expanded 48-team format gets under way.
FIFA One PointArlington gears up for one of the busiest match schedules of the tournament, with DART shuttles and fan zones across the metroplex.
FIFAThe Meadowlands prepares for the showpiece on July 19, with NJ Transit running expanded match-day service from Manhattan.
FIFAFIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the tournament's record attendances, full stadiums, and global fan engagement as the World Cup enters its decisive group-stage phase.
FIFAThe final round of group-stage matches will determine the teams advancing to the Round of 32 in the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup.
FIFAFIFA highlighted Argentina prospect Nico Paz as one of the young talents expected to shine on the biggest stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026.