By Franco Panizo Brazil confirmed their place in the knockout stage in commanding fashion, defeating Scotland 3-0 in Miami behind a brilliant performance from Vinícius Júnior, whose first-half brace set the tone for another convincing display from Carlo Ancelotti's side. Scotland actually began the match with confidence, keeping possession during the opening minutes, but one costly mistake completely changed the contest. In the seventh minute, Scott McKenna hesitated while at

By Adam Luna England were unable to break down a disciplined Ghana defense as the Three Lions were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw in Boston, dropping valuable points despite dominating possession for long stretches of the contest. Thomas Tuchel's side controlled the ball almost from kickoff, patiently probing for openings against a Ghana team content to sit deep and defend in numbers. However, clear-cut opportunities proved difficult to come by as the Black Stars executed the

By Rene Vidal Portugal delivered their most convincing performance of the tournament, dismantling Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston behind another record-breaking display from Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored twice as Roberto Martínez's side booked an emphatic victory. The Portuguese wasted little time asserting their dominance. After Bruno Fernandes tested the Uzbek defense in the opening minutes, João Cancelo burst down the right flank and squared a perfect pass for Ronaldo, who slid

By Alonso Contreras PHILADELPHIA — France overcame a lengthy weather delay and a determined Iraqi performance to secure a convincing 3-0 victory, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice before Ousmane Dembélé capped off another dominant display from Didier Deschamps' side. The match, interrupted for nearly two hours at halftime due to severe thunderstorms, demanded patience from both teams. Once play resumed, France quickly reasserted control to collect three valuable points and str

By Niko Antoun Seattle, WA-A final high-stakes group stage game took place in Seattle between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar, who both went into the game from tough losses from the second matchday. Qatar, especially, suffered a grueling 6-0 loss to Canada at BC Place, as well as being down to nine players in that match, where Bosnia fell to Switzerland 4-1 at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Bosnians painted Seattle blue and yellow, showing up in overwhelmi

By Mario Amaya Philadelphia, PA- On Monday afternoon, both France and Iraq entered their 2nd match of the World Cup on opposite sides of the moral spectrum. France entered this match with their morale at a high after defeating Senegal in their first match of the World Cup, while Iraq, who played their first World Cup match since 1986, fell 4-1 to Norway. Iraq was looking to get the upset of the tournament, but in a match that had a near two-hour delay due to severe weather,

Brazil and Haiti both came into their second matchups, respectively, on Friday night, looking to get their first three points of the tournament. Brazil was able to do that in the first 45 minutes of the game as they defeated Haiti handily in front of a sold-out crowd in the city of Philadelphia with a final score of 3-0. "We played a complete game, especially in the first half," Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said after the match. "In the second half, we controlled the game. O

By Cristina Burgos MIAMI, FL —Cape Verde continued their remarkable FIFA World Cup debut with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Uruguay, fighting back twice to secure a famous point in a thrilling Group H clash at Miami Stadium. The Blue Sharks, already the surprise package of the tournament after holding Spain, once again proved they belong on the biggest stage, frustrating two-time world champions Uruguay and moving another step closer to an unforgettable place in the knockout ro

By Alonso Contreras ATLANTA, GA — Spain delivered a statement performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026, dismantling Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta to move into a commanding position in Group H and remind the rest of the tournament why they entered as one of the favorites. After a frustrating opening match in which goals proved difficult to find, Luis de la Fuente's side exploded into life with a relentless attacking display led by teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and an inspired Mik

By Alonso Contreras BOSTON, MA — Morocco took a major step toward the Round of 16 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Scotland at Boston Stadium, powered by another decisive moment from Ismael Saibari and a disciplined defensive display that frustrated the Tartan Army throughout the night. The Atlas Lions needed just over a minute to find the breakthrough. After Scotland surrendered possession in midfield, Brahim Díaz spotted Saibari’s run down the right flank and delivered a

By Fernando Abarca SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Paraguay secured a hard-fought and crucial 1-0 victory over Turkey in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Bay Area Stadium, showing resilience, determination, and defensive discipline to keep its hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive. The decisive moment came almost immediately after kickoff. Just two minutes into the match, Atlanta United midfielder Matías Galarza finished off a brilliant attacking move initiated by Julio Encis

By Alonso Contreras SEATTLE, WA — The United States continued its impressive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Australia at Lumen Field, securing a second consecutive win and taking a major step toward the knockout rounds. Despite missing injured star Christian Pulisic, Mauricio Pochettino’s side looked sharp, organized, and in control from the opening whistle, overwhelming the Socceroos with their pace, pressing, and attacking movement. The brea

By Josue Lopez MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Colombia overcame a spirited challenge from World Cup newcomers Uzbekistan to secure a 3-1 victory in their Group K opener, with Luis Díaz playing a decisive role in a hard-fought win at Mexico City Stadium. For long stretches, Néstor Lorenzo's side looked in complete control, but Uzbekistan's historic first World Cup goal briefly threatened to spoil the party before Colombia's quality ultimately prevailed. Los Cafeteros dominated possessi

By Cristina Burgos DALLAS, Texas — England opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia in a pulsating Group Stage clash that featured six goals, dramatic momentum swings, and standout performances from Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. In front of a lively crowd at Dallas Stadium, the Three Lions showed both their attacking firepower and defensive vulnerabilities before eventually pulling away late to secure all three points. England

By Rene Vidal HOUSTON, Texas — DR Congo marked its long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup with a historic performance, battling back to earn a 1-1 draw against Portugal in a memorable Group K opener that could go down as one of the biggest surprises of the tournament's opening round. Facing a Portuguese side packed with stars and led by Cristiano Ronaldo, the Leopards refused to be intimidated, recovering from an early deficit and holding firm under intense second-half pre

By Cristina Burgos KANSAS CITY, Missouri — On a night that added yet another remarkable chapter to his legendary career, Lionel Messi delivered a historic hat trick to lead Argentina to a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Making his record-breaking sixth World Cup appearance and his 200th international appearance for Argentina, Messi once again proved why he remains football's ultimate difference-maker, carrying the defendi

By Alonso Contreras BOSTON, Massachusetts — Erling Haaland marked his long-awaited FIFA World Cup debut with a brace as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in an entertaining Group I opener, securing the nation's first World Cup victory since 1998 and making an early statement in the race for qualification. For a country that waited nearly three decades to return to football's biggest stage, Norway could hardly have imagined a better start. Led by Haaland and captain Martin Ødegaard, St

By Lilibeth Rendon EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Kylian Mbappé became France's all-time leading goalscorer as Les Bleus overcame a spirited Senegal side 3-1 in a dramatic Group G opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The final scoreline may suggest a comfortable victory, but Didier Deschamps' men were pushed to their limits by a fearless Senegal team that created the better opportunities for much of the match before France's world-class attacking talent ultimately made the diffe

By Niko Antoun The long-awaited World Cup debuted in Seattle on the afternoon of June 15th, treating the PNW to action from the world’s biggest competition. Egypt’s Mohammed Salah and Omar Marmoush started on the pitch of Seattle Stadium against a team of Belgian superstars, like Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois. The match ended in a tightly contested 1-1 game in front of a crowd of 66,775, and the closing minutes felt like either side could have taken the three points. E

By Rene Vidal MIAMI, Florida — Saudi Arabia came within minutes of securing one of the biggest victories of the opening round before settling for a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Uruguay in a dramatic Group H clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Backed by an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais, the Green Falcons frustrated the South American giants for long stretches and looked destined for all three points until a late Uruguayan equalizer changed the story o