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South Korea rally to beat Czechia 2-1 on World Cup opening day

first World Cup appearance since 2006. ![Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A - South Korea v Czech Republic - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico - June 11, 2026 South Korea's Oh Hyeon-gyu scores their second

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 12
World

Canada is ready to become a soccer nation as it hosts World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina

match against Bosnia. \*\*Stephanie Scarbrough/AP\*\* Stephanie Scarbrough/AP TORONTO — Luke Reece never played hockey growing up in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga. Instead, he played soccer, like many Canadians who are now adults. The sport

NPR Topics: NewsJun 12
World

What to know about Cape Verde at World Cup 2026

team on the final day of the CAF qualifiers for the World Cup [File: Cristiano Barbosa/AP] ## How did Cape Verde qualify for the 2026 World Cup? Cape Verde – or Cabo Verde as they are known

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 24
World

Top five ‘must-watch’ matches of the group stage at World Cup 2026

matches scheduled across more than two weeks from June 11 until June 27. With numerous games being played each day, the fixture list looks a little overwhelming for the first few weeks of the tournament

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 11
World

Dublin-born Cape Verde star recruited on LinkedIn gets World Cup chance

rankings. It has been an astonishing rise for the country - home to around 525,000 people - who only joined Fifa in 1986. Figure caption, What it means to qualify for the World Cup

BBC NewsJun 15
World

From Benidorm beaches to Barcelona - the rise of Lopez

World Cup in Brazil. On Saturday, Lopez is set to play in a Women's Champions League final for the first time when Barcelona face Lyon in Oslo, live on BBC Two and iPlayer

BBC NewsMay 22
World

Brazil vs Morocco World Cup team news: Neymar, start time and how to watch

match of the 2026 World Cup so far will be played on Saturday when record five-time champions Brazil face African giants Morocco in a scintillating Group C fixture. As the World Cup’s most

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 13
World

Nigeria plays Portugal in international World Cup friendly: All to know

first half against Chile on Saturday before being substituted at half-time. The veteran forward is included in the squad to face Nigeria and could well get some more minutes as he continues preparations

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 9
World

Italian sports minister dismisses plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup

first. Qualification is on the pitch.” Iran’s participation has been the subject of speculation owing to the war with the US and Israel. They are due to play two group games in Los Angeles

The Guardian WorldApr 23
World

Cape Verde - Scotland's template against Morocco?

Cup, the Africans – ranked 67 in the world and with a population of less than 500,000 people – put in a heroic defensive display to thwart a star-studded Spanish side tipped by many

BBC NewsYesterday
World

Scotland return to centre stage at last in must-win World Cup opener

rankings, but Clarke has been at pains to point out their strengths. One of those strengths is a mental fortitude that comes with representing a country that is riven by crisis and humanitarian disaster

BBC NewsJun 13
World

South Korea vs Czechia: World Cup group match – teams, start and lineups

ranked Czechia are no pushovers. With players like Adam Hlozek, Patrik Schick and Pavel Sulc, they are more than capable of pulling off an upset. ![FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Group E - South

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 11
World

FIFA World Cup 2026: Can Asian champions Qatar reach the knockouts?

rankings, Bosnia and Herzegovina are placed lower than Qatar, but it would be foolish to write them off based on that alone. Returning to the World Cup for the first time in 12 years, Bosnia

Al Jazeera EnglishJun 3
World

Japan’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad

ranking:** 18th **Fixtures:** Netherlands (June 14, Dallas, US), Tunisia (June 20, Monterrey, Mexico), Sweden (June 25, Dallas, US) Japan have been late bloomers in terms of World Cups, only reaching the tournament for the first

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 22
World

How many World Cup shirts might not be worn in matches?

first two shirts. Fifa has already announced which of those shirts will be worn by teams during the 72 group-stage matches, with not selected for a game so far. There is, of course

BBC NewsJun 3
World

Could Japan be the World Cup's dark horses?

matches against European opposition. Former Southampton defender Maya Yoshida believes the 26-man squad selected by manager Hajime Moriyasu is capable of reaching unprecedented territory in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Yoshida

BBC NewsJun 14
Politics

Digested week: Starmer is trying to carve out his legacy – but it’s not his to write | John Crace

match with David Cameron where Dave promised him a top job in return for backing remain. But on the long-term economic, social and international impact of leaving the EU? A wall of silence

The Guardian WorldJun 12
Conflicts

North Korea's powerhouse women footballers are in Seoul to fight for title

match unfolded on the pitch: North Korea vs South Korea. But there was something more unusual. Hundreds of South Koreans appeared to be cheering with loud cries of "Naegohyang", the name of the visiting North

BBC NewsMay 22
World

She waited decades for Scotland to make the World Cup. At 93, she'll be cheering in person

first exported the game to current powerhouses [like Brazil](https://www.scottishfootballmuseum.org.uk/news/how-scotland-brought-football-to-brazil/) and Argentina. Scotland also gave the world Alex Ferguson, the sport's [most-decorated](https://www.beinsports.com/en-us/soccer/articles/the-most-successful-managers-in-football-history-and-the-legacy-they-built-2026-03-24) teammanager. But Ferguson moved south

NPR Topics: NewsJun 12
World

North Korean women’s team win Asian Champions League title in South Korea

Cup, which will feature teams from around the world. Naegohyang, founded in 2012 and whose name means “My Hometown” in Korean, beat Suwon FC Women 2-1 in the semifinals at the same Suwon stadium

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 23
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