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2026 World Cup, offering the first meaningful look at the contenders, surprise packages and early trends. One team already making history is Mexico. Following victories over South Africa and South Korea. Javier Aguirre’s side
top officials in their initial attacks. Iran responded with strikes targeting Israel, US forces and the Gulf Arab states. It also has maintained a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth
2026 World Cup at the Arrowhead Stadium [Jamie Squire/Getty Images via AFP] ## ‘Magic moments’ and base camps Just getting the World Cup would satisfy most municipalities, but not these Kansas Citians. After the final draw
top of that, there will be new innovations, regular shows - with England, Scotland and the other 46 nations all being covered - plus more on our dedicated [BBC Football YouTube, external](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCli0KmmXMDjcgqvsheHfv-Q) channel. Here
top across Africa, and then he got his dream of being at the World Cup,” Shiil said. “He was setting an example for young Somalis and people across Africa.” Shiil said turning him away sent
top event for the first time since 1974. Curacao [lost to Germany 7-1](/sports/2026/6/14/germany-hit-curacao-for-seven-to-open-their-world-cup) on Sunday in their tournament opener. The 2026 tournament is the largest ever, featuring 48 nations, up from
2026 World Cup.** "Canada is often overlooked, we will be fine about that," Canadian football journalist Har Johal told BBC Sport. "We will smile, be polite, and allow the countries down south take the headlines
topped a difficult group, alongside Cameroon and Angola, winning eight of their 10 games to punch their first historic ticket to a World Cup. A 100% record in five home games, and not conceding
top tournament official has confirmed. The US will continue to assess the Iran squad’s travel arrangements, but for now the original plan remains in place, Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task
cup competitions on May 25, 2026, in central Manchester, north-west England. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/afp_6a15550fc35a-1779782927.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Guardiola waves to fans as players pose next to all the trophies won over
top scorer at a World Cup with 14 goals, as well as the youngest ever to reach that number. He eclipsed Just Fontaine’s record of 13 goals, all of which were scored
2026 Carabao Cup. Southampton: 1976 FA Cup - **FA Cup wins?** City: 7 between 1904 and 2023. Southampton: 1 Southampton drew with Bristol City on Tuesday but, before then, they had won seven
2026 World Cup Mexico's Julian Quinones opened the scoring in this World Cup in a [2-0 win over South Africa](/sport/football/live/c0myn4dwvzkt) on 11 June. The goals have continued to fly in since that
players in Premier League history, registering a top speed of 36.64km/h, in 2021, according to official Opta statistics. An "inverted winger", he attacks from wide on the right flank but then cuts inside, using
2026, in Toronto, on the eve of the team's World Cup soccer match against Bosnia. \*\*Stephanie Scarbrough/AP\*\* Stephanie Scarbrough/AP TORONTO — Luke Reece never played hockey growing up in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga. Instead
player Aymen Hussein was detained for nearly seven hours after arriving in Chicago earlier this month before being allowed into the country. In addition, fans from across the world have reported being denied US visas
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top scorer with 58 goals. The decision by coach Didier Deschamps to move Olise infield from the right wing was crucial in swinging the game the way of the two-time World Cup winners
2026 World Cup - and it might have a huge impact on the final group matches.** For the first time at a World Cup, Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference
2026: Biggest takeaways from Brazil-Morocco group match A moment of magic from Vinicius Junior [salvaged Brazil a point](/sports/2026/6/14/vinicius-drags-brazil-level-against-dominant-morocco-at-world-cup) against Morocco in New Jersey, as the five-time World Champions made a shaky start