Canada are through to the Round of 16 after Stephen Eustaquio's dramatic late winner against South Africa, while Japan have shocked tournament favourites Brazil by taking a 1-0 halftime lead in a thrilling Round of 32 encounter.
Canada created the better opportunities, but South Africa's resilient defence ensured the opening Round of 32 clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026 remained scoreless at halftime. The winner will advance to face Morocco or the Netherlands.
Lionel Messi overcame a missed penalty to score twice and lead Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria. Despite a spirited display from Ralf Rangnick's side, the world champions relied on their legendary captain to secure all three points and continue their World Cup title defence.
England's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been disrupted after a significant amount of team equipment was reportedly stolen while being transported...
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been refused entry into Canada during World Cup 2026 while remaining eligible to play in the United States as he awaits trial on criminal charges he denies.
