Expert articles on FIFA World Cup history, 2026 tournament preview, squads, tactics, records, rankings, and official broadcast guides.
Czechia 1–1 South Africa. Scorers: Czechia: Michal Sadilek 6'; South Africa: Teboho Mokoena 83' (pen). Mokoena penalty rescues South Africa after Sadilek opener. Full match report, Group A standings & Matchday 3 preview.
World Cup 2026 results from June 18 — Canada 6-0 Qatar, Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia, Mexico 1-0 Korea Republic and Czechia 1-1 South Africa. Every score and goal scorer.
Complete guide to World Cup 2026 sponsors — FIFA Partners (Adidas, Coca-Cola, Visa), tournament sponsors (Budweiser, Bank of America, Verizon), regional supporters and Host City deals across 16 markets.
How to use Team Journey mode on the free World Cup 2026 simulator — select any of 48 nations, simulate their path from groups to the MetLife final, and understand why title odds sit around 3% in the expanded format.
World Cup 2026 results from June 17 — Austria 3–1 Jordan, Ghana 1–0 Panama, England 4–2 Croatia, Portugal 1–1 DR Congo, Uzbekistan 1–3 Colombia. Every score and goal scorer from Matchday 1.
Uzbekistan 1–3 Colombia. Scorers: Uzbekistan: Abbosbek Fayzullaev 60'; Colombia: Daniel Munoz 40', Luis Diaz 65', Jaminton Campaz 90+9'. Diaz and Campaz seal Colombia win over Uzbekistan. Full match report, Group K standings & Matchday 2 preview.
Portugal 1–1 DR Congo. Scorers: Portugal: Joao Neves 6'; DR Congo: Yoane Wissa 45+5'. Neves and Wissa share the points in Portugal-DR Congo draw. Full match report, Group K standings & Matchday 2 preview.
England 4–2 Croatia. Scorers: England: Harry Kane 12', Harry Kane 42', Jude Bellingham 47', Marcus Rashford 85'; Croatia: Martin Baturina 36', Petar Musa 45+5'. Kane brace leads England past Croatia in Dallas thriller. Full match report, Group L standings & Matchday 2 preview.
Ghana 1–0 Panama. Scorers: Ghana: Caleb Yirenkyi 90+5'. Yirenkyi late winner gives Ghana opening Group L win. Full match report, Group L standings & Matchday 2 preview.