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Watch highlight Canada 6–0 Qatar (Group B, FIFA World Cup 2026) What a night for Canadian football. In front of a bouncing home crowd at BC Place in Vancouver, the co-hosts delivered a thumping victory over Qatar, securing their first-ever win at a men's World Cup finals. It was a dominant, one-sided affair that saw Canada top Group B and put themselves in a very strong position to reach the knockout stages. The scoring started early. Cyle Larin opened the account in the 16th minute, and Jonathan David quickly made it 2-0 with a lovely volley just before the half-hour mark. David added a third right on the stroke of half-time, bundling the ball home after a bit of chaos in the box. The Juventus forward was clinical throughout and completed his hat-trick with a late strike in stoppage time. Nathan Saliba, coming off the bench, added a fourth with a superb free-kick in the second half, and Qatar's misery was compounded by an own goal from Mohamed Manai. By the end, Qatar we...

Watch highlight Mexico 1–0 South Korea (Group A, FIFA World Cup 2026) It wasn’t the most thrilling game you’ll ever see, but it got the job done for the hosts. Mexico ground out a narrow 1-0 win over South Korea in Guadalajara on Thursday evening, becoming the first team at this World Cup to book their place in the Round of 32. The first half was pretty cagey and low on quality. Mexico had the better of the early play at the Estadio Akron, but they couldn’t find a way through a well-organised South Korean side. By half-time, the Koreans were starting to look the more dangerous, and the home crowd were getting a bit restless. The breakthrough came just five minutes after the restart, and it had a bit of good fortune about it. A looping header from Raúl Jiménez caused chaos in the Korean box. Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu came out to claim it but collided with his own defender and spilled the ball. Luis Romo was the quickest to react, hooking it into the empty net for the only goal of th...

Match Review: France 1-2 Ivory Coast (International Friendly, 4 June 2026) Watch More In a surprising result ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ivory Coast produced a strong second-half comeback to defeat France 2-1 in Nantes. This was a warm-up match for both sides, but the Elephants delivered a real statement victory. News How the Match Unfolded France started brightly and took the lead just before half-time. Young talent Rayan Cherki scored a superb goal in the 45th minute, showing the creativity that many expect to see more of during the tournament. However, after the break, a much-changed French side struggled to maintain control. Ivory Coast grew into the game and equalised early in the second half through Guela Doué (53'), the French-born defender who was outstanding on the night. The winner came late, with Amad Diallo (Manchester United) coming off the bench to score in the 84th minute, securing a memorable 2-1 win for the visitors. It was Ivory Coast’s first-ever victo...

Iran’s Great Escape: All Whites Lead Twice but Can’t Hold On in Six-Goal Thriller Iran 2-2 New Zealand   FIFA World Cup 2026, Group G   15 June 2026, SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles  Attendance: 70,108 In an entertaining and open encounter, Iran twice fought back from behind to share the spoils with New Zealand in what many called one of the most thrilling matches of the early group stage. Match Summary New Zealand took a surprise lead in just the seventh minute. Elijah Just combined well with captain Chris Wood before finishing smartly past Alireza Beiranvand. Iran, despite their greater experience at this level, looked a little unsettled early on but equalised on 32 minutes through a well-taken goal from Ramin Rezaeian. The All Whites regained the lead shortly after half-time when Just grabbed his second of the night (54'), showing excellent composure to put his side in front once more. However, Iran responded strongly. Mohammad Mohebbi headed home the ...

Where is the next World Cup? The 2030 FIFA World Cup hosts explained The next men's FIFA World Cup after 2026 will take place in 2030, and it promises to be one of the most unique tournaments in the competition's history. To mark the 100th anniversary of the very first World Cup in 1930, football's biggest event will be spread across three continents for the first time. Ne ws The Main Hosts: Morocco, Portugal and Spain The bulk of the tournament – the majority of the group stages, knockout rounds, and the final – will be jointly hosted by **Morocco, Portugal, and Spain**. This will be the first time the World Cup is held in North Africa, and the first time it crosses the Mediterranean Sea. - Spain returns to host the tournament for the first time since 1982. Fans can expect matches in iconic venues such as Camp Nou in Barcelona, the Metropolitano in Madrid, and several other modern and historic stadiums across the country. - Portugal will host for the very first time, brin...

Watch highlight Vini Jr’s Rocket Rescues Brazil as Morocco Bite Back in 1-1 Thriller! Brazil 1-1 Morocco  FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group C  MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey   June 13, 2026   Attendance: ~80,000+ Match Summary In an entertaining and competitive Group C opener, five-time champions Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by a spirited and well-organized Morocco side. Morocco took a deserved lead through a clinical Ismael Saibari chip in the 21st minute, but Vinícius Júnior produced a moment of individual brilliance to equalize just 11 minutes later. The second half was more cautious, with Brazil pushing but unable to break down Morocco’s defense, while Alisson made crucial late saves to preserve the point. Key Moments - 21' – Morocco take the lead (1-0): Brahim Díaz delivered a precise through ball, and Ismael Saibari raced through to delicately chip the ball over the advancing Alisson. It was a superb finish that rewarded Mo...