Football News

Turkey 3-2 USA: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: A late goal from Turkey ended the Americans’ hopes of completing a perfect group stage but they still advanced as group winners

Paraguay 0-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

The Socceroos locked in their place in the last 32 as Group D runners-up while Paraguay face a nervous wait after a goalless draw in Santa Clara

Fifa unites the world – in anger at hydration breaks (AKA ad breaks)

Fans, players and coaches have voiced their indignation at the way the game is massively altered by the four-quarter structure

Socceroos secure place in World Cup last 32 after nerve-shredding draw with Paraguay

Chances fell to both sides towards the end their final pool game at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium as Australia finished second in Group D

Fifa confirms rainbow flags to be allowed at Egypt v Iran World Cup ‘Pride Match’

Iran and Egypt have attempted to sidestep questions about their reluctance to take part in the match celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in Seattle

Japan 1-1 Sweden: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Anthony Elanga clinched Sweden’s place in the last 32 after Daizen Maeda put Japan ahead with a lovely goal

Japan and Sweden both reach World Cup last 32 after Elanga’s strike seals draw

Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 after Anthony Elanga cancelled out Daizen Maeda’s opener, as both teams advanced to the knockouts

Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Brian Brobbey on target again as Dutch advance to last 32 and send Tunisia home pointless. Bryan Armen Graham was watching