New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley praised his players for their tenacious performance in a 2-2 draw with Iran, emphasizing that they showcased the quality necessary to break their World Cup winless streak. Despite falling short of victory, Bazeley remains hopeful for future matches.

Austria's long-awaited return to the World Cup is not merely about participation; it's about ambition and potential. Central defender Kevin Danso shares the team's aspirations and the excitement of representing their nation on the grandest stage of football.

Jorgen Strand Larsen of Crystal Palace is currently isolated from the Norwegian national team due to illness, impacting his participation in Norway's World Cup opener against Iraq on June 17.

In a significant shake-up, Tunisia has relieved coach Sabri Lamouchi of his duties and appointed Hervé Renard following a disappointing 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their World Cup opener. The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) confirmed the change as the team looks to rebound in the tournament.

Not since 1958 have we seen four draws on the same day (from eight matches) at a World Cup, but that is what we saw on day five of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. Despite the results, all of the games provided excitement and tension to keep all of us on the edge of our seats.

Lionel Messi may not have faced the ⁠media but dominated a chunk of Argentina's press conferences ahead of their World Cup opener, with ‌coach Lionel Scaloni and defender Nicolas Otamendi underlining his importance.

Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said he had not been in charge long enough to ⁠ensure the squad have the tactical flexibility needed to deal with an experienced Uruguay side after their 1-1 draw with the South ‌Americans at the World Cup on Monday.

In a gripping World Cup encounter, New Zealand and Iran battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw. Despite taking the lead twice, New Zealand couldn't hold on against a resilient Iranian side. The match showcased impressive performances from both teams, setting the stage for their upcoming challenges in the tournament.

Australia's players are mature enough to handle the ⁠hype ahead of their high-profile World Cup match against co-hosts the United States and do not need staff ‌to tell them to get off social media, assistant coach Hayden Foxe ‌has said.

FIFA has concluded its investigation into VAR official Shaun Evans after a controversial gesture during a World Cup match sparked widespread debate. The governing body found no evidence of misconduct, allowing focus to return to the tournament as teams compete for football's ultimate prize.

Raised just a few meters from where the symbol of his country’s football lived until his teenage years, Argentina's Facundo Medina arrives in Mexico with the badge on his chest, 40 years after the World Cup in which the Golden Boy triumphed

France midfielder N'Golo Kante has warned his teammates against underestimating Senegal when the two sides face off in their first fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.