By Alonso Contreras Spain are one win away from back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles after producing a composed and tactically dominant 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday's semifinal at Dallas Stadium. Luis de la Fuente's side controlled the contest from start to finish, combining defensive discipline with ruthless efficiency in front of goal to eliminate a French team that never found its rhythm. The reigning world champions will now await the winner of England and Argentina i

Fernando Abarca ( Área Sports Network, Corresponsal Enviado) INGLEWOOD, California — Un gol de Mikel Merino a tres minutos del final le dio a España una victoria por 2-1 sobre Bélgica el sábado en el Estadio de Los Ángeles, clasificando a La Roja a las semifinales de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026. España y Bélgica llegaban al encuentro tras superar sus respectivos compromisos de octavos de final. La selección española eliminó a Portugal con un triunfo por 1-0, mientras que

By: Mario Amaya Foxborough, MA- On December 14th, 2022, France and Morocco faced off in the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to decide who would play in the final of that Tournament against Argentina in the city of Lusail. On that occasion, France, who were the defending World Cup champion at the time, defeated Morocco, who became the first African nation to reach the semi-finals, by the score of 2-0. Four years later, both teams would meet once again in a decidi

By Mario Amaya Philadelphia, PA- On Saturday afternoon, on a warm summer afternoon on the United States' Independence Day, both France and Paraguay played in a very chippy affair in Philadelphia. France would walk away with a 1-0 victory against La Albirroja. The winning goal of the match would come in the 70th minute via a penalty kick. It all started in the 64th minute when Désiré Doué danced around several defenders inside the box; he was eventually taken down in the box

By Niko Antoun Seattle, WA- The World Cup Round of 32 kicked off in Seattle early Wednesday afternoon, in a clash between Belgium and Senegal that ended in a massive upset for the Belgian Red Devils and a landmark win for African football. The match went into extra time after Belgium came from behind within four minutes to level the match 2-2 by the end of regulation. In extra time, the two sides sat back a little bit more, playing relatively more conservatively. At the 125th

By Cristina Burgos Colombia continued their impressive 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a disciplined 1-0 victory over Ghana, combining attacking efficiency with another outstanding defensive display to secure a place in the quarterfinals. Néstor Lorenzo's side controlled the match from the opening whistle despite suffering an early setback when striker Jhon Córdoba was forced off through injury after just eight minutes. His replacement, Luis Suárez, made an immediate impact

By Alonso Contreras Argentina needed extra time and plenty of resilience to overcome a fearless Cape Verde side, edging a dramatic 3-2 victory in Miami after one of the biggest scares of their 2026 FIFA World Cup title defense. The reigning champions entered the knockout clash as overwhelming favorites, but Cape Verde once again proved they belonged on football's biggest stage, pushing Lionel Scaloni's men to the absolute limit. After a cautious opening, Lionel Messi produced

By Mario Amaya Portugal survived a late scare and produced a dramatic stoppage-time winner to defeat Croatia 2-1 in Toronto, booking their place in the Round of 16 after one of the most thrilling matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The first half belonged largely to Portugal, who controlled possession and repeatedly tested Dominik Livaković without finding a breakthrough. Bruno Fernandes, João Cancelo, Rafael Leão and Cristiano Ronaldo all came close, but Croatia's goalkeeper

By Alonso Contreras Defending world champions Spain delivered one of their most complete performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles to book their place in the Round of 16 with authority. After controlling possession from the opening whistle, Spain finally found the breakthrough in the 36th minute. A brilliant move through midfield saw Pedri release Marc Cucurella down the left, and the full-back calmly squared the ball across the face of goa

Fernando Abarca - Area Sports Network, USA SANTA CLARA, CA–– Team USA regresaba al área de la bahía después de mucho tiempo con la misión clara de continuar el sueño mundialista ante una selección de Bosnia que sabía que podía hacer daño. Estados Unidos dirá presente en octavos de final. Bosnia, desde un principio, se vio como un rival bastante pasivo, proponiendo poco, pero dando pequeños avisos… El primero vino de un saque de corner, en el cual pegó el poste. Bosnia jugó má

By Mario Amaya East Rutherford, NJ- France finished the group stages with a perfect record, winning all three games, scoring 10 goals in the process, and entering as a favorite into their Round of 32 matchup against Sweden, who entered this stage of the World Cup as one of the best third-place teams, as favorites to win. France did not disappoint and walked away with the victory and their ticket to the Round of 16, with a commanding 3-0 victory Tuesday afternoon, in front o

By Cristina Burgos Norway booked its place in the Round of 16 with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, as Erling Haaland struck four minutes from time to cap a thrilling knockout battle at Dallas Stadium. In a match that swung dramatically from end to end, Norway twice took the lead and twice looked destined to be denied before the Manchester City striker once again proved the difference on football's biggest stage. Ivory Coast began brightly and looked the more dangerou

By Alonso Contreras Brazil survived a massive scare and kept their World Cup dreams alive with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan, as Gabriel Martinelli's 95th-minute winner completed a stunning second-half comeback in one of the tournament's most entertaining Round of 32 clashes. For much of the evening in Houston, Japan looked poised to deliver another World Cup upset. Disciplined defensively and lethal on the counterattack, Hajime Moriyasu's side frustrated the five-time wo

By Alonso Contreras Paraguay produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, eliminating four-time champions Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout after a hard-fought 1-1 draw that stretched through 120 unforgettable minutes at Boston Stadium. The victory sends La Albirroja into the Round of 16, ending Germany's tournament in heartbreaking fashion after goalkeeper Orlando Gill delivered a heroic performance between the posts. Germany dominated possession from

By Mario Amaya Philadelphia, PA- On a cloudy Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia, both Croatia and Ghana played to see their positioning in Group L. For Croatia, a win would guarantee them a spot in the round of 32, while for Ghana, a spot in the round of 32 was all but guaranteed, even with a loss, as they would get in as one of the best 3rd place teams in the tournament. In front of a sold-out crowd at Philadelphia Stadium, Croatia came out victorious, defeating Ghana 2-1

By Fernando Abarca INGLEWOOD, California — A goal by Stephen Eustáquio was all that the Maple Leaf nation needed to seal a dramatic win over South Africa this Sunday in Los Angeles, making it to the Round of 16 for the first time in Canadian soccer history. When the match seemed to be heading to extra time, the Canadian captain capitalized on a poor clearance by the South African defense, unleashing a powerful right-footed shot from the edge of the box that beat goalkeeper

By Niko Antoun Seattle, WA- Iran and Egypt faced off in their final group stage match of the World Cup, resulting in a 1-1 draw between the two sides. The opening and closing stages of the match were particularly exciting and electric, with both goals and a missed penalty coming early on and a controversial disallowed Iran winner coming in the final minutes. It was a mostly cloudy Friday evening at Seattle Stadium with coolly felt winds, and 66,925 fans filled out Seattle St

By Lilibeth Rendon England booked their place atop Group L with a composed 2-0 victory over a determined Panama side, overcoming a stubborn defensive display before second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane sealed all three points. Although the Three Lions dominated possession from the opening whistle, Panama refused to sit back quietly. In fact, the Central Americans nearly stunned England inside the opening 10 seconds when Tomás Rodríguez tested Jordan Pickford

By Franco Panizo Colombia and Portugal played out a gripping 0-0 draw at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday night, with both nations producing one of the most entertaining scoreless matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. Backed by a sea of yellow in Miami, Colombia matched one of the tournament favorites from the opening whistle, creating several clear-cut opportunities while relying on veteran goalkeeper Camilo Vargas to preserve a valuable clean sheet. The result was enou

By Mario Amaya East Rutherford, NJ- Ecuador entered Thursday afternoon’s match against Germany in do-or-die mode, as a win would guarantee them a spot in the round of 32 in the World Cup. In contrast, a draw or a loss would guarantee their early exit from the tournament. In front of a sold-out crowd, mostly clad in yellow in support of Ecuador, “La Tri” would come through in a very dramatic way as they upset the four-time World Cup-winning German national team by a final sc

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

By Alonso Contreras ATLANTA, Georgia — World Cup debutants Cape Verde produced one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, frustrating reigning European champions Spain in a resilient 0-0 draw that felt like a victory for the African nation. Behind a heroic performance from veteran goalkeeper Vozinha and a disciplined defensive display, Cape Verde secured the first World Cup point in the country's history, silencing a heavily favored Spanish side at Atlant

By Alonso Contreras HOUSTON, Texas — Germany delivered one of the most dominant performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, overwhelming Curaçao 7-1 in their Group E opener and sending a clear message to the rest of the tournament field. Despite a brief scare in the first half, Julian Nagelsmann's side showcased its attacking depth, creativity, and ruthless finishing in front of a packed crowd, turning the match into a showcase of German firepower. The four-time world cha

By Alonso Contreras EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Morocco once again showed why it remains one of the most difficult teams to break down on the international stage, holding five-time world champions Brazil to a 1-1 draw in a highly entertaining Group C clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In front of a crowd of 80,663 fans and under sweltering summer temperatures, the Atlas Lions delivered another statement performance, frustrating Brazil for long stretches before securing a val

By Fernando Abarca SANTA CLARA, California — The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicked off in the Bay Area on Saturday, and it did so with an unexpected result. Qatar salvaged a valuable 1-1 draw against Switzerland thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer. What appeared to be a comfortable victory for the European side turned into a celebration for the Qataris, who found a way back in the dying moments to earn a historic point and keep their hopes of advancing to the nex

By Alonso Contreras The United States opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in front of a packed and electric home crowd to claim three crucial points in Group D. Mauricio Pochettino's side wasted little time taking control of the match and struck first in the seventh minute. Christian Pulisic ignited the move with a brilliant run through the Paraguayan defense before finding Weston McKennie. The midfielder's dangerous ball across

By Alonso Contreras Mexico kicked off the 2026 FIFA World Cup in style, defeating South Africa 2-0 in front of a passionate home crowd at Mexico City Stadium to claim the first win of the tournament. El Tri wasted little time asserting themselves and found the breakthrough in the ninth minute. South Africa gifted possession away in their own half after a heavy touch from Sphephelo Sithole, allowing Érik Lira to win the ball back before feeding Julián Quiñones, who calmly slot

By Mario Amaya Canada fought back from a goal down to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their World Cup Group B opener, with substitute Cyle Larin making an immediate impact in front of an energized home crowd. Despite controlling large portions of the match and creating several dangerous opportunities, Jesse Marsch's side found themselves trailing midway through the first half. Bosnia capitalized on a set piece in the 21st minute when Sead Kolašin

By Alonso Contreras Atlético Madrid are through to the UEFA Champions League semifinals after surviving a dramatic second leg, despite a 2–1 defeat to FC Barcelona at the Metropolitano. The result was enough for Atlético to progress 3–2 on aggregate , thanks to their commanding 2–0 first-leg victory. Barcelona came out flying, with Lamine Yamal opening the scoring early in the 4th minute with a brilliant finish, before Ferran Torres doubled the lead in the 24th minute after a

By Alonso Contreras France national football team secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Brazil national football team in a high-intensity encounter filled with drama, quality, and late pressure. France struck first in the 32nd minute through Kylian Mbappé, who finished a quick counterattack after being set up by Ousmane Dembélé. The goal capped off a sharp attacking sequence and gave France a deserved lead heading into halftime. Brazil responded with urgency after the break,

By Alonso Contreras Croatia national football team came from behind to secure a 2–1 victory over Colombia national football team in a competitive and physical contest defined by early goals and late resistance. Colombia made a dream start, striking in just the 2nd minute through Jhon Arias, who finished from close range to give the hosts an immediate advantage. The early goal energized Colombia, who looked dangerous in the opening minutes, creating chances through Luis Díaz a