Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 on 1 July 2026 at the Azteca in Mexico City, ending a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout win. Julián Quiñones scored in the 22nd minute, then Raúl Jiménez added a stunning second from outside the box. El Tri are through to the round of 16 for the first time since 2018, where England or…
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France beat Sweden 3-0 at MetLife Stadium on 30 June 2026. Kylian Mbappe scored twice (45′, 74′) and Bradley Barcola got the third (53′). Mbappe now has 18 World Cup goals in his career, just one behind Lionel Messi’s all-time record. Michael Olise has five assists at this tournament, one short of Pelé’s single-edition record. France play Paraguay in Philadelphia…
France vs Sweden World Cup 2026 ended in disappointment for Graham Potter as his first World Cup campaign as a national team manager came to a close with a 3-0 defeat to France in the Round of 32 on 30 June 2026. Potter took charge of Sweden in October 2025, just weeks after being sacked by West Ham. He guided…
Scotland were knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the group stage. They came third in Group C with three points. They beat Haiti, lost 1-0 to Morocco, and lost 3-0 to Brazil. Steve Clarke quit as manager just 30 days after signing a new deal. The exit showed up some deep problems: a shaky defence, an ageing…
England started their 2026 World Cup with a brilliant 4-2 win over Croatia. But there is a worry hanging over them. England have not won their second game at the last three big tournaments. To beat Ghana in Foxborough and quiet the doubters, Thomas Tuchel’s side must back up their words with action. As England prepare for their second group…
Adrien Rabiot is the low-key midfielder keeping France ticking at the 2026 World Cup. He often gets overshadowed by drama and flashier teammates, but the 31-year-old set up Bradley Barcola in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal and forms a key midfield pairing with Aurelien Tchouameni. His work rate, football brain, and resilience make him a must-have as France chase glory….
England were held to a goalless draw by Ghana in their second Group L match of the 2026 World Cup in Boston. Even with nearly 80% of the ball, Thomas Tuchel’s side managed only a couple of shots on target. England stay top of the group on four points, while Ghana’s solid defending puts them on track for the knockout…
England beat Croatia 4-1 in their World Cup 2026 opener in Dallas (England vs Croatia World Cup). The spark was Thomas Tuchel’s calm half-time team talk. Harry Kane opened the scoring, Jude Bellingham added a big third, and Marcus Rashford finished things off. But even after the brilliant win, the midfield shape and defensive fitness are still real worries before…
Marcus Rashford has thrown down the gauntlet. England want to book their spot in the World Cup knockouts nice and early, and the Manchester United forward wants his teammates locked in, fired up, and ready to scrap for one another. After a cracking start to the tournament, the mood in Thomas Tuchel’s camp feels brilliant. It’s exactly the kind of…
Brazil won 3-0 against Haiti at the 2026 World Cup, but they no longer scare teams like the great sides of old. They are building a more intelligent, more stable team with boss Carlo Ancelotti that wins through structure, not magic. Wow! What a night of football in Philadelphia! If you watched Brazil play Haiti, you saw a commanding 3-0…