Yoane Wissa scored twice in stoppage time to secure a 3-1 comeback win for the Democratic Republic of the Congo over Uzbekistan on June 28, 2026. The victory k…

Texas politicians faced backlash for posing with a World Cup trophy in jerseys mocking crises like the 2021 power grid collapse, undermining Texas's credibilit…

Uzbekistan won their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener 1-0 against Congo with Eldor Shomurodov’s 10th-minute volley. The upset, against Africa’s rising talent, could …

Panama competed well in all three World Cup matches despite early elimination, showing improvement under Christiansen. Their spirited performances, including c…

Iran’s captain criticized the World Cup as a “disaster” due to FIFA’s restrictions and lack of communication; the team’s protests highlighted human rights issu…

Colombia and Portugal face off in a World Cup 2026 qualifier where both teams are unbeaten and separated by two points; a win secures a direct ticket to North …

Panama seeks its first World Cup points against England, aiming to advance past the group stage for the first time. A draw or win would mark a historic milesto…

The U.S. Justice Department seized nearly 400 websites for illegally streaming FIFA World Cup matches, disrupting a network diverting millions in ad revenue fr…

Iran accused the U.S. of unfair treatment during the World Cup, citing VAR’s controversial disallowed goal, logistical hurdles, and political interference. FIF…

Uruguay exited the World Cup with zero wins after losing 1-0 to Spain, marking Bielsa’s second group-stage failure as a World Cup coach. Bielsa admitted his "t…

FIFA rankings will decide third-place teams at the 2026 World Cup if group-stage ties persist. This affects Round of 32 matchups, potentially pairing strong te…