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The World Cup has arrived, with the action now fully underway.
This year's tournament has been expanded to 48 teams, with the USA, Mexico and Canada jointly hosting the competition. That has brought in a host of World Cup debuts including Cape Verde, Haiti and Curaçao.
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Of course, the usual powerhouses are also in the mix, with France, Spain, Argentina and England arriving among the tournament favourites.
You can stream every moment on Foxand FS1in the USwith BBCand ITVyour go-to in the UK.
Stay up to date with all the latest World Cup news right here on TechRadar, where we'll also show you how to stream every match live — including free viewing options.
| Dates |
11 June → 19 July |
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Welcome to our World Cup build-up LIVE!
The World Cup is just 10 days away as it all kicks off next Thursday with Mexico vs South Africa.
We'll keep you up-to-date with all the latest news and how you can stream the action for free from anywhere on the globe using Norton VPN .
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From the most-prolific player...to the least-prolific player
Friday saw confirmation of the most prolific player's inclusion in the Argentina squad: Lionel Messi.
This will mark the 38-year-old's sixth World Cup, a record he will share with 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, and begs the question: will this be the last World Cup featuring both football legends? Sports science is better than it ever was but they're two of the most senior players in a tournament of fresh blood.
And now on to the least-know player: New Zealand defender Tim Payne.
This humble kiwi player was minding his own business before TikTok personality Valen Scarsini, aka 'elscarso', decided to boost the profile of who he deemed the 'least-known' World Cup player. He helped boost Payne's Instagram account from under 5,000 followers to a whopping 3.8 million.
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The bemused player put out a post thanking Valen and his fans for the "pretty crazy 48 hours". A reminder: New Zealand is the lowest-ranked team of the whole tournament and has never won a single World Cup game. They are a small nation much more interested in their rugby and Aussie rules football...but if they can beat Iran, Egypt or Belgium they will make history.
For all the breaking news World Cup stories and how to watch it ahead of the tournament on Thursday 11th June, watch this space.
Iran and Iraq announce their squad (or who won't be in their squad)
One Iranian player that won't be making the trip to the World Cup is Sardar Azmoun who has been accused of disloyalty to his country's government.
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The crime? Posting a picture of himself with the UAE ruler Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a country with whom Iran has traded blows with. With Iran's current war with America ongoing, this is the last drama that the squad needs particularly with questions as to whether they'll be able to enter the country.
Iraq on the other hand announced their squad will include Ipswich's Ali Al-Hamadi and Manchester United's Zidane Iqbal. Two big names from the English football league is only good news for Iraq's chances of qualifying from the group stages, which albeit are slim. Joining them in their group is France, Senegal and Norway…they may be the underdogs but stranger things have happened.
Join us tomorrow for more of the latest World Cup drama in the build up to this epic tournament.
The England squad have landed in Miami
Palm Beach, Miami. Normally a place you'd visit for a relaxed holiday with its vibrant nightlife and scenic delights. However, it's also the location where the England squad landed for their training before the World Cup yesterday.
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Although they've escaped the dregs of the British heatwave, the Florida temperature will be no comfort to them. The humidity and tropical storms will be their first big challenge before they've even kicked their first ball, and this will be a recurring theme throughout their games across the country and Mexico as well, maybe less so Canada.
Before their tournament officially kicks off with their first group stage against Croatia on 17th June, they've got a few Florida friendlies to complete. First up is a game against New Zealand on 6th June. The 'All Whites' may be considered the lowest-ranked team in the tournament but they'll be hungry to get a first win against the England squad.
The second and final friendly for England will be against Costa Rica on 10th June. Having just lot a friendly today, 3-1, against the mighty Colombia they will surely be looking for a boost in morale. While on paper these friendlies count for nothing and are certainly favourable teams for England to win against, it'll certainly help the squad get into their rhythm and acclimatise to this unique World Cup across three massive countries.
Follow all the latest updates here.
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All 48 squads are CONFIRMED
The players have all been locked in. Today - Tuesday 2nd June - was the deadline for every country's squad which means it's now official.
There were the inevitable shock omission which were met with horror in their respective countries, and that was just Harry Maguire's mum who was horrified he was snubbed from the England squad. However, there's no going back now as all 48 countries have submitted their 26 players - which include three goalkeepers - so bring on the tournament!
There will be inevitable fallout and controversy with a little over a week before the World Cup kicks off so make sure you stay tuned here for the rollercoaster that is international football.
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We'll let you know how you can stream the action for free from anywhere around the globe using Norton VPN .
10 out of 10 for Bellingham
The number 10 shirt is a coveted number in football with a long history of greatness. This goes a long way to explaining why Jude Bellingham has been selected to wear it for England.
While he's not necessarily had the best season recently at Real Madrid, he's been a reliable player for England and scored plenty of memorable goals for his country. Will this faith that new manager Thomas Tuchel has in him pay off? Only time will tell.
Training is officially underway for the squad and while the majority are getting stuck in, they're still awaiting the arrival of some. With the European finals overlapping the World Cup training, we'll soon see the arrival of a handful of Arsenal players (Rice, Saka, Eze and Madueke) and Crystal Palace's Henderson who will join the squad.
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Don't miss any of the England squad and other important World Cup news, right here updated daily.
It wouldn't be a World Cup without some squad drama
It's barely been a day since the official deadline for the World Cup squads to be finalised…and already there's drama.
Switzerland player Breel Embolo was rejected while attempting to board the squad plane to the World Cup. The forward was charged after an altercation in Basel nearly a decade ago but it was flagged as a criminal conviction as he tried to leave the country. He's applying for an urgent visa so he can join his squad in San Diego but it remains to see whether he'll make it.
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In other news, Austria are also a man down as Christoph Baumgartner suffered a thigh injury before their friendly to Tunisia. The RB Leipzig will not be replaced - in a fairly bizarre decision - as the loss of such a pivotal player will have repercussions for the rest of the squad.
We'll keep you up to date with any other breaking news stories from the World Cup as they come in.
The big question: weather the matches will go on?
'Everywhere you go you always take the weather with you.' The irony of these lyrics from Aussie/Kiwi band Crowded House was probably not lost on New Zealand as their first friendly was delayed due to serious weather concerns.
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New Zealand and Haiti were meant to play their first friendly yesterday at 8pm local time in Florida, but torrential rain and an electrical storm delayed the match by 36 minutes. Haiti ended up thrashing the Kiwis 4-0 which bodes well for England's friendly against them on Saturday as New Zealand still look for their first World Cup match win.
However, these weather conditions are a mounting concern, particularly with the sheer amount of games scheduled to take place around Florida including England's upcoming matches. According to American thunderstorm protocol, matches will be suspended for 30 minutes if lightning strikes within eight miles of the stadium with the clock going back to zero if another strike is detected.
Adding to the political turmoil around Trump's temperamental behaviour, this extreme weather the last thing the World Cup needs with its potential to delay or potentially cancel games going forward.
We'll keep you updated with the latest news as it comes in.
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England squad spill the tea on touching down in the States and beyond
England centre-backs assemble!
Fresh blood Dan Burn and veteran John Stones, one of the only remaining players alongside Kane and Rashford from the 2016 squad to still be in the current squad, answer England fans burning questions.
How has it been adjusting to America? What's their 'get hyped' song before matches? Who was their favourite England player growing up?
Find out all the answers and so much more in this exclusive England content from the squad's official YouTube channel as they get ready for their first friendly against New Zealand this Saturday.
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Don't hurry Harry
Ahead of England's first friendly tomorrow against New Zealand, Sky Sports breaks down the logic of Tuchel bringing three strikers to the World Cup.
He's never done it before so why? Part of the reason may be to rest the main man Kane who has played a phenomenal amount of hours for his club, more so than before any other international tournament.
Resting him in the muggy heat of the tournament and allowing either strikers to shine may be a tactical move long term but will it work short term?
Watch the video breakdown and check in with our regular updates on this build up to the upcoming friendlies.
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Tuchel talks starting XI and much more
England manager Thomas Tuchel has big shoes to fill. Previous manager Gareth Southgate took the England squad to two international finals, a semifinal and a quarterfinal after a long drought of disappointing results for the supposed Golden Generation.
He addresses the pressure, talks his starting XI and everything in between in this press conference ahead of England's friendly against New Zealand, courtesy of Sky Sports.
Not long until the first England friendly and we'll bring you the latest on this and a variety of other matches ahead of the World Cup officially beginning on 11 June.
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Scotland and England prepare for their friendlies at 9pm
Two big friendlies if you're based in the UK. England v New Zealand and Scotland v Bolivia, both kicking off at 9pm GMT.
Scottish player Lewis Ferguson talks about how the loss of star player Billy Gilmour has affected the Scotland team ahead of the World Cup.
Find out how to watch the game and more below.
Scotland lead 3-0 against Bolivia
Credit: Lawrence Shankland scores Scotland's first World Cup 2026 goal
Scotland have wasted no time at all, securing two goals before their first mandatory drinks break and another straight after against Bolivia in this first friendly.
L. Shankland (5')
S. McTominay (23')
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C. Adams (30')
England struggle to find a goal against New Zealand
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Nearly at halftime and England meanwhile are struggling to give New Zealand anything to worry about.
The lowest-ranked sides should be an easy challenge and there's certainly factors such as acclimatising to heat, not wanting to risk injury and ultimately treating the friendly as a test for which players work well together and where.
Maybe tune in to the Scotland game if you want something exciting to watch though.
Kane scores just before halftime and Scotland reach 4-0
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Finally just before the halftime whistle, Kane does what he does best. A lovely header just before he and the rest of the starting XI are rotated so Tuchel can play all the players possible.
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Scotland scored four goals in the first half but have not managed to create many opportunities since.
We'll keep you updated with any latest here.
Full time: England 1 - 0 New Zealand, Scotland 4 - 0 Bolivia
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A good sign of things to come for the UK - or half of it - as England and Scotland both win their friendlies. Scotland continue their streak of scoring 4 goals, similar to their win against Curaçao, whereas England didn't look quite as convincing.
Obviously they don't count but it's a good opportunity to see how the team is playing, and hopefully Tuchel takes some learnings from what worked and what didn't work.
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Plenty more friendlies coming up ahead of the tournament kicking off on Thursday, so keep your eyes peeled here.
Some (not so) friendly results
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More friendly results roll in ahead of the World Cup kicking off on Thursday.
Argentina had a comfortable win against Honduras but Messi, the main man, remained on the bench for the whole game. It makes sense to save his energy for the tournament itself and particularly as a veteran preserve his energy.
Elsewhere, Chile lost to Portugal in a scrappy game which saw a red card for both teams. Ronaldo started - joining rival Messi with now a record six World Cup appearances to his name - but let his teammates do the scoring nevertheless winning 2-1. Not a friendly friendly.
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Another big result was Belgium's domination over Tunisia with a decisive 5-0 result. Similar to the Portugal v Chile game, we saw a red card take off one of the Tunisian players.
A glimpse behind the scenes of England squad's training
Even though it was a pretty bland game against New Zealand, it was a friendly and a chance for Tuchel to try various combos albeit, that doesn't mean the hard work isn't going on behind the scenes.
Glimpses at Kane smashing in some penalties, some gym goals and a lot of team bonding, check out this video to see what goes on to get the Three Lions ready for the World Cup.
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The US team arrive ahead of their first friendly against Germany
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One of the three host countries, the United States, touched down before their friendly against Germany at Chicago's stadium, Soldier Field.
The game saw an early lead within the first two minutes as Germany's Havertz slipped one in. United States managed to equalise thanks to Robinson before halftime but Sané managed to get a 2-1 victory at 57 minutes.
While not boding well for the team, the crowd was lively and this bodes well for the rest of the tournament with this team being the strongest of the three host nations. Not great but who knows what the home crows will do for morale.
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Keep tuned here for the latest updates.
Trouble for the Iranian team
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In a move that everyone in the world saw, the Iranian team have had trouble ahead of their matches in America.
With the current conflict between Iran and America, the US has refused the visas of some World Cup Iranian team support staff. This means that the team has had to train in Mexico's Tijuana, just across the border from San Diego, instead of America's Arizona as was originally planned.
One man who was not happy was Amir Ghalenoei, Iran's coach, who wanted to be there much earlier to adjust to the 12-hour time difference but was forced to train in Turkey instead. There's also a clear directive that the team will now be based in Tijuana during the World Cup even though all their games are based in America which will prove to be a logistical nightmare.
How will this affect Iran's first two matches scheduled to take place in Southern California against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21, and then their next game against Egypt in Seattle on on June 26? Only time will tell.
Follow us for the latest here.
Is Kane England's one man team?
Perhaps the only podcast you need to get all your football needs, particularly with this World Cup approaching is The Rest is Football.
Gary, Alan and Micah - all ex-footballers bringing their perspective from the pitch - break down each of the high ranking teams this episode and ask some important questions ahead of the tournament.
Is Kane carrying the whole of the England team? Who was better Maradona or Messi? And who do they reckon is taking home the trophy this year?
Watch this latest episode and stay tuned here as we enter the week of the World Cup!
FIFA new rules - is more VAR a good thing?
Sky Sports gives a detailed breakdown of all the new FIFA rules that will be implemented this World Cup.
Do you think these make sense? Are they ridiculous? Will there be outrage at some point in the tournament?
Regardless, they're sure to get a reaction from fans.
A flashback to last World Cup Final…
We've spent a lot of time looking ahead but, courtesy of BBC Sport, let's look back to perhaps the greatest World Cup Final ever: 2022.
With England going out to France in the quarterfinals, the team led by Mbappé took on Argentina in an instantly iconic showdown. So many twists as the two great footballing nations took it turns to take the lead with incredible last minute equalisers.
The result? A nail biting penalty shootout leading to Messi lifting the trophy. Thrilling in a way which usually finals fail to be, will we see another sensational game like this? Only time will tell.
Only two days until the World Cup kicks off, don't go anywhere!
FIFA portraits released
Son Heung-min
Take a look at some of the FIFA official pictures released from the South Korea, Brazil, Scotland and Netherlands team...
BBC Pundits weigh in on who will win the World Cup
Wayne Rooney at Soccer Aid 2026 | Credit: Getty Images
Everyone has an opinion about football. And that includes these BBC pundits and ex-footballers who weigh in on who they think is taking home the World Cup trophy this year...
France, but there's a caveat that comes with it - only if there is no in-house fighting. With the ability they have in forward positions, two or three big players are going to be left out every game, so it will come down to whether they cope with that in the right way.
Alan Shearer
England and Spain will make the final, and hopefully England will win it.
Wayne Rooney
It's going to be a team who are really good at keeping the ball and that points me in the direction of Spain instead. Argentina will go close though, because of the way they work for Lionel Messi. I still think he can do something special, too.
Micah Richards
England. But I am not actually that bothered whether I am right or wrong. I just like to back my people and I want England to do it.
Joe Hart
Well, obviously I want England to win it. That's what I am going with, but if that wasn't to happen then France have a very good squad.
Ellen White
For me the two strongest teams are France and Spain. But will they meet each other in the final or before? That will be the question, but I obviously hope France will win.
Olivier Giroud
France, Spain and England are the three for me who will do well. Spain seem to win everything, at every age group, so of course they are up there, but being French I am going for them to win it.
Gael Clichy
Messi, Modric and Mexico
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Within minutes of entering the Argentina v Iceland friendly, Messi scored a penalty which saw a 3-0 victory for his home country. The doubters as to if the iconic player was match fit were silenced...for now. The big question: will he be able to get his team to a successive World Cup final this year?
Another regular at the World Cup, making his fifth appearance and only one behind Messi and Ronaldo, Croatia's Modric is preparing to take on England ahead of both nation's first game of the tournament. Having beaten England to make it the 2018 World Cup final but having lost to England in the Euro 2020 group stage, it's anyone's guess who will win.
Mexico is preparing to be on the world stage in a little over 24 hours as it hosts the first game: Mexico v South Africa at 8pm GMT. The festivities - the first of three exhausting Opening Ceremonies - will kick off 90 minutes before the game and promises to be a showstopper.
We'll let you know more updates as they come in ahead of the action tomorrow.
24 hours until the World Cup Opening Ceremony!
It's official: there's 24 hours until the World Cup opening ceremony…well part one of three.
Mexico v South Africa will see one of the three hosting nations (Mexico, not South Africa) kick off the biggest football event in the world.
Find out how to watch it and what time it'll happen where you are in our info section below.
England game delayed by two hours due to weather
Originally meant to kick off at 8pm BST, the England game against Costa Rica will be delayed till 10pm BST due to torrential rain in Florida.
England fans may be shocked by just how violent the weather is even by English standards but they've been given the all clear for the agreed time…now the pitch is no longer a swimming pool.
We'll keep you updated here with the latest.
Welcome to World Cup Opening Day!
US Press coverage | Credit: Getty Images
Hello everyone and welcome to the kick off day of the World Cup!
We'll be updating you throughout the day as the excitement builds ahead of the Mexico v South Africa game at 8pm BST, and the opening ceremony at 6.30pm BST available on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK.
Check in our main info section to see how to watch it where you are...
South Africa and Mexico fans gather outside the stadium
Mexico v South Africa pre-kick off | Credit: Getty Images
The atmosphere around Mexico City's stadium ahead of kick off later as Mexico take on South Africa.
Not necessarily two nations renowned for their footballing prowess - Mexico's best result was reaching the quarterfinals in 1986 and South Africa have never moved past group stages - it'll be more about the spectacle than anything.
Join us for the latest throughout the day right here.
Tuchel on England's 3-0 victory: "I wished for that"
Thomas Tuchel | Credit: Getty Images
Thomas Tuchel, England manager, has faced a lot of questions after the New Zealand friendly but he's proven himself with the decisive Costa Rica win.
"I wished for that, I demanded that; I said before the match we want to push it to the next level, from intensity, commitment, cohesion, and we did that,"
Things can only get better, right?
Another major visa rejection
Ahead of the World Cup kicking off, FIFA president Gianni Infantino held a press conference last night…but it did little to reassure and readdress some rather big issues.
Infantino's reaction to Somali referee Omar Artan being denied entry to the US? To tell people to 'chill and relax'. Hardly great advice and with the Iran games around the corner we can probably expect plenty more drama around the corner…
Keep tuned here for the latest.
5 hours until kick off!
We're counting down till the biggest football tournament in the world kicks off in Mexico…and just 5 hours to go.
Will it be a dud of a game? Will it be delayed due to weather? Will Mexico fans bring the atmosphere?
Find out more soon!
South Africa train ahead of their game
Check out the South African squad getting some training in before they kick off the tournament later…
Kane speaks ahead of the World Cup
England's captain and strongest player (arguably in the world) has given an interview ahead of the World Cup.
He talks pressure, leadership and bringing England into his third World Cup.
Give it a watch ahead of the first match.
Two hours until the Opening Ceremony!
Wherever you are in the world you have two hours to prepare for the beginning of what promises to be an unforgettable, hopefully for the right reasons, World Cup.
That means kicking off with the first of three Opening Ceremonies with Mexico having the honours of kicking it off. Canada and America will have theirs next, one after the other but it all begins in Mexico City today.
Stay tuned for the latest updates as we get them.
Tuchel angers the tabloids by saying England isn't one of the favourites
"We can't be one of the favourites as we haven't won it for so long. There are proven winners within the tournament."
This is the quote that a lot of the clickbait media - not this fine establishment but I guess we're talking about it now - honed in on.
England manager Thomas Tuchel correctly identified that we haven't won anything for 60 years but they don't call it the impossible job for anything because it was immediately pounced on by some sections of the 'press'.
Surely the important thing is if he takes England to a win, not if they were favourites to win it in the first place. He also stated that he wants to focus on the group stages and will only think about winning the whole thing once they get to the quarterfinals. Sensible but you can't win 'em all.
Stay tuned for more here as we have less than 3 hours before the World Cup kicks off.
The weekend of football ahead
Get ready for more World Cup games than we've ever seen before, starting this weekend…
After Mexico's game tonight, we've got South Korea v Czech Republic and Canada v Bosnia following tonight/tomorrow depending on your timezone.
The following day we have Qatar v Switzerland, Brazil v Morocco and then the final host country United States v Paraguay.
The final stretch of the weekend will give us Haiti v Scotland, Australia v Turkey, Germany v Curaçao and Netherlands v Japan.
Exhausted? You will be!
The opening ceremony starts now!
Alright folks, get ready for the opening ceremony now!
Gold, a massive World Cup trophy and outfits galore!
Wow!
Mexico brought its A-game to the Opening Ceremony so far. There's been a lot of gold, a massive World Cup trophy erected and outfits galore!
We've got just over an hour left of the ceremony and until the Mexico v South Africa game gets in full swing!
Stay here for more updates as they happen…
Shakira + Burna Boy = Banger
Well, we've now been treated to the official World Cup song thanks to Shakira and Burna Boy with 'Let's Go'.
Undoubtedly a catchy ditty, but it's no Waka Waka - Shakira's iconic number from South Africa's 2010 World Cup. It's a nice bridge that Shakira has penned songs for both World Cups and now the two nations are playing each other. Probably a coincidence.
Anyway, the match is less than an hour away!
A preview before the match begins
FIFA have prepared a handy guide to everything you need to know about the Mexico v South Africa game before it begins…
Both teams enter for warm up
Cheers as the Mexico squad arrive on the pitch for a pre-match warmup…boos as the South Africa squad enter.
You sense that the home crowd will be extremely vocal so we should have some great energy for the game.
15 mins until kick off!
Grab yourself a drink and get ready for Mexico's first game and the first game of the tournament!
Find out how to watch it where you are on our main page here.
Kick off!
The moment you've been waiting for!
Thanks for joining our coverage and enjoy what promises to be an unforgettable World Cup!
Next Game - Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Our next game is Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, kicking off at 3pm ET / 8pm BST.
You can stream on BBC in the UK and SBS On Demand in Australia.
Today's games: USA vs Australia, Scotland vs Morocco, and more
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Hey folks, freelance contributor Jamie here — I'll be taking over this World Cup 2026 live blog from now on, bringing you the latest updates.
To get the ball rolling (get it?), here's a quick schedule of today's fixtures, as teams continue to vie for a place in the first knockout round:
Times in EDT / BST
▶︎ 3pm/8pm – USA vs Australia | BBC iPlayer
, SBS on Demand
, RTÉ Player
▶︎ 6pm/11pm – Scotland vs Morocco | ITVX
, SBS on Demand
, RTÉ Player
▶︎ 9pm/2am (Sat) – Brazil vs Haiti | ITVX
, SBS on Demand
, RTÉ Player
▶︎ 12am/5am (Sat) – Turkey vs Paraguay | ITVX
, SBS on Demand
, RTÉ Player
Gary Lineker returns!
Credit: PA Wire / The Independent
According to The Independent , ITV has announced that Gary Lineker will appear as a pundit for its coverage of Germany vs Ivory Coast on 20 June (that's tomorrow at the time of writing).
The iconic British pundit has covered the World Cup via Netflix's The Rest is Football video podcast, but this will mark Lineker's return to mainstream UK TV punditry following his departure from the BBC in 2025.
Today's games: Germany vs Ivory Coast, Netherlands vs Sweden, and more
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Morning folks! It's the weekend, the sun is shining, and we've got four more World Cup fixtures to look forward to today:
Times in EDT / BST
▶︎ 1pm / 6pm - Netherlands vs Sweden
▶︎ 4pm / 9pm - Germany vs Ivory Coast
▶︎ 8pm / 1am (Sun) - Ecuador vs Curaçao
▶︎ 12am / 5am (Sun) - Tunisia vs Japan.
Head to our guide on how to watch the World Cup
from anywhere to tune in.
Shearer: "Kane is different at this World Cup"
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In an op-ed for BBC Sport
, ex-England striker Alan Shearer has shown his support for current captain Harry Kane, saying the 32-year-old is "fitter and stronger" than previous tournaments.
The comments come after a strong start for Kane at this year's World Cup; the striker scored twice in England's face-off with Croatia.
Day of the Dutch
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Netherlands have beat Sweden 5-1 in their fixture, ahead of the (currently ongoing) match between Germany and Ivory Coast.
Netherlands now sits at the top of the Group F rankings.
Today's games: Spain vs Saudi Arabia, Belgium vs Iran, and more
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Good morning football fans - we've got four more fixtures to look forward to today. Plenty of eyes will be on 2010 champions Spain in their match against Saudi Arabia, but at the time of writing, all eight teams are drawn at one point in the standings. It's all to play for.
Be sure to keep an eye on our g uide to today's World Cup matches for a daily update.
| Group |
Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|---|
| H |
Spain vs Saudi Arabia |
12pm / 5pm |
| G |
Belgium vs Iran |
3pm / 8pm |
| H |
Uruguay vs Cabo Verde |
6pm / 11pm |
| G |
New Zealand vs Egypt |
9pm / 2am (Mon) |
Spain avoids pain
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Spain has won its fixture against Saudi Arabia four-nil, with the European former champs "easily" beating their opponents, according to Al Jazeera .
The game also saw Lamine Yamal's first goal of the tournament just 10 minutes into the match.
Belgium and Iran draw 0-0
Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku was unable to replicate his success in the team's first match against the Netherlands | Credit: Marko Perkov/AFP via Getty Images
Iran has managed to stave off Belgium with a nil-nil draw, the third in Group G thus far.
Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy was sent off in the second half after fouling Iran's Mehdi Taremi, ESPN reports.
Today's games: Argentina vs Austria, France vs Iraq, and more
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Morning folks - here in the UK we're all excited for England's next match against Ghana tomorrow, but before then we've got four great matches that take us across the globe to South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Here are today's fixtures:
| Group |
Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|---|
| J |
Argentina vs Austria |
1pm / 6pm |
| I |
France vs Iraq |
5pm / 10pm |
| I |
Norway vs Senegal |
8pm / 1am (Tues) |
| J |
Jordan vs Algeria |
11pm / 4am (Tues) |
Salah: Egypt's first World Cup win a 'great achievement'
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New Zealand were roundly defeated by Egypt on June 21 in the North African team's first ever World Cup win.
Speaking to the BBC , Egypt captain and former Liverpool star Mo Salah called the match a 'great achievement'. Egypt now leads Group G with four points.
The Three Lions are waking...
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Tomorrow sees England play Ghana. The two nations currently jointly lead Group L with three points. I'm sure both teams will be looking to turn L into a W...
England and Ghana have only met once before in high-level football, at a friendly in 2011. Tomorrow's match marks the first time the teams have faced off in high-level competition.
Today's games: England vs Ghana, Portugal vs Uzbekistan, and more
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Howdy, football fans. It's a big one for us here at TechRadar today, as England is set to go head to head with Ghana. We've also got matches between Portugal and Uzbekistan, Panama and Croatia, and Colombia and DR Congo to look forward to. Be sure to check out our guide to the World Cup listings for details.
| Group |
Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|---|
| K |
Potugal vs Uzbekistan |
1pm / 6pm |
| L |
England vs Ghana |
4pm / 9pm |
| L |
Panama vs Croatia |
7pm / 12am (Wed) |
| K |
Colombia vs DR Congo |
10pm / 3am (Wed) |
England could start without Saka
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As the Independent reports, England manager Thomas Tuchel faces a bit of a dilemma when it comes to deciding on the starting squad for tonight's fixture against Ghana.
Winger and Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is still contending with an Achilles' tendon injury, which is likely to keep him off the pitch at kickoff.
And we're off! To a slow start
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30 minutes in and no goals yet. Still, the pubs are rammed with England fans hoping for a win. Let's hope the squad brings their best!
Am uneventful first half
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No joy for England or Ghana at half time - the score stands still at nil-nil.
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Today's games: Scotland vs Brazil & more
Well... that was uneventful. England and Ghana drew nil-nil last night after a pretty static match, with England captain Harry Kane managing to miss a close-range goal as shown in the video above.
The group stages are now drawing to a close, and we've got six games per day for the last few rounds. Check out today's listings below:
| Group |
Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
| B |
Switzerland vs Canada |
3pm / 8pm |
| B |
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar |
3pm / 8pm |
| C |
Morocco vs Haiti |
6pm / 11pm |
| C |
Scotland vs Brazil |
6pm / 11pm |
| A |
South Africa vs South Korea |
9pm / 2am (Thu) |
| A |
Czechia vs Mexico |
9pm / 2am (Thu) |
What happened to England last night?
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By all conventional logic, England, the world's fourth-ranked men's national team, should've had an easy enough time against Ghana, which sits at number 64 on the same FIFA / Coca Cola rankings board.
However, at the end of an uneventful match, the scoreboard sat still at nil-nil.
Speaking to the BBC , Declan Rice said: "It's always difficult when you play against 11 behind the ball, as deep as they were [...] last 10 minutes, we probably found more than we did all game, and were unlucky not to score."
And as ITV reports, England manager Thomas Tuchel told fans "don't lose belief" after the team's middling performance.
Scotland struggles to hold back Brazil
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Down 2-0 just before halftime, Scotland is struggling to hold Brazil back. Some solid defensive plays and ambitious pushes from the Scots, but Brazil's elite squad is putting up a strong fight.
Still, according to the Guardian , Scotland could lose by five and still have more chance than not of qualifying to the first knockout round.
Today's games: Tunisia vs USA, Norway vs France, and more
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What an eventful night! Scotland faced a crushing 3-0 defeat from Brazil, Morocco faced down a defiant Haiti, and Switzerland pulled ahead of Canada.
Today we have six more matches as the group stage draws to a close, including host nation USA going up against Türkiye.
| Group |
Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|---|
| E |
Curaçao vs Ivory Coast |
4pm / 9pm |
| E |
Ecuador vs Germany |
4pm / 9pm |
| F |
Tunisia vs Netherlands |
7pm / 12am (Fri) |
| F |
Japan vs Sweden |
7pm / 12am (Fri) |
| D |
Türkiye vs USA |
10pm / 3am (Fri) |
| D |
Paraguay vs Australia |
10pm / 3am (Fri) |
Clarke under fire
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Scotland manager Steve Clarke has faced some backlash for his reaction to his team's loss to Brazil last night, reports Sky News .
Clarke walked out of one interview, mirroring his reaction to Scotland's prior loss to Morocco.
The backlash has mainly focused on a perceived lack of professionalism, accompanied by questions over the quality of the Scottish team.
Today's games: Uruguay vs Spain, Norway vs France, and more
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It's the second-last day of the group stages, and with England playing tomorrow things are sure to go out with a bang.
Before then, we've got six games to get through, including appearances from favourites France, Spain and Uruguay.
| Group |
Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
| I |
Norway vs France |
3pm / 8pm |
| I |
Senegal vs Iraq |
3pm / 8pm |
| H |
Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia |
8pm / 1am (Sat) |
| H |
Uruguay vs Spain |
7pm / 1am (Sat) |
| G |
New Zealand vs Belgium |
11pm / 4am (Sat |
| G |
Egypt vs Iran |
11pm / 4am (Sat) |
England return tomorrow
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Tomorrow, England will face off against Panama in a bid to secure their place in the first of two knockout rounds.
Reactions to Kane's men drawing nil-nil against Ghana have been mixed, to say the least. A reaction roundup from The Mirror found a general lack of confidence in England's chances from continental commentators (but when has that ever stopped us before?)
The last day of the group stage: England vs Panama and more
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We've got six games today to round out the group stage before the round of 32 begins tomorrow. With that said, all anyone here in the UK can think about is England's upcoming clash with Panama at 5pm EST / 10pm BST.
Here are today's full listings:
| Group |
Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|---|
| L |
Panama vs England |
5pm / 10pm |
| L |
Croatia vs Ghana |
5pm / 10pm |
| K |
Colombia vs Portugal |
7:30pm / 12:30am (Sun) |
| K |
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan |
7:30pm / 12:30am (Sun) |
| J |
Algeria vs Austria |
10pm / 3am (Sun) |
| J |
Jordan vs Argentina |
10pm / 3am (Sun) |
Should England be hopeful?
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After their lacklustre performance against a resolute Ghana, England will be hoping for success at today's fixture against Panama.
However, BBC Sport warns against Panama's 'hybrid tactics', with Yoel Bárcenas' side morphing fluidly between formations as the demands of the match shift. England will need to play aggressively while retaining the ability to react in order to break through.
The squad gets ready to start
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It's about 10 minutes to kickoff for England and Panama: TVs are on, pubs are filling up, and fans everywhere are hoping for a return to form for the Three Lions.
We can only guess as to who Tuchel will pick for tonight's starting 11, but The Guardian suggests that Rashford, Saka, Rogers, and Quansah could be some early-game picks.
A win for England, and the start of the knockout rounds
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Fair play to England - Kane's squad put on a solid show last night as the Three Lions claimed victory over Panama two-nil.
And with yesterday's six fixtures, the group stage is over. It's now time for the first of two knockout rounds, beginning with South Africa vs Canada tonight at 3pm ET / 8PM BST
A last minute game-changer
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In one of the last matches of the group stages, Austria and Algeria faced off in a heated match that ran till the last possible moments.
Indeed, as the Guardian reports, it was a 96th minute goal from Austria' Sasa Kalajdzic that brought the score up to three all, securing both teams' place in the first knockout round.
Canada pulls ahead
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The first game of the round of 32 saw Canada pull ahead with a one-nil win against South Africa.
The co-host nation defeated South Africa with a last-minute goal from Stephen Eustaquio, who struck at the 90th minute to take his team to victory.
Today's games: Brazil vs Japan, Germany vs Paraguay, and more
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Today takes us all across the continental US as six teams face off in three different corners of the continent.
In Massachusetts, on the east coast, Germany and Paraguay take to the field. Down south, in Houston, Brazil and Japan ready up for their head to head. And over on the west coast, the Netherlands and Morocco gear up for a match in Monterrey.
Here are today's full listings:
| Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|
| Brazil vs Japan |
1pm / 6pm |
| Germany vs Paraguay |
4:30pm / 9:30pm |
| Netherlands vs Morocco |
9pm / 2am (Tues) |
What next for England?
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So, England is through to the first knockout round, and will face DR Congo on Wednesday in a bid to push even further in the competition. But that doesn't mean everyone is impressed with the Three Lions' performance.
And now, as Goa l reports, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has spoken out to ask England manager Thomas Tuchel to bench Declan Rice in order to catch up to World Cup favorites like France and Argentina.
Scholes criticized Rice, who plays for Arsenal in the Premier League, on The Good, The Bad, and The Football podcast, saying the midfielder wasn't aggressive enough: "No disrespect to Congo but in those type of games you play as many attackers as possible. I think it has to be a straight shootout between Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson, and I think I would just go with Anderson"
Brazil through to Round of 16
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After an arduous match lasting more than 100 minutes due to stoppage time, Brazil has defeated Japan two-one and secured its place in the upcoming round of 16.
Japan, ranked 17 in FIFA's national team rankings, isn't exactly an underdog, but still put up a defiant performance against Brazil's offence, delaying the final goal until well into extra time.
At time of writing, Germany is drawing with Paraguay one-all.
Germany out in the first knockout round
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In a shocking upset, Paraguay defeated Germany on penalties last night after both teams drew one-all at full time. The four-time world champs were knocked out in their first penalty shootout loss since 1976 (via ESPN ).
Anything can happen in the World Cup, and today's lineup of heavyweight games is sure to have some surprises in store:
| Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast vs Norway |
1pm / 6pm |
| France vs Sweden |
5pm / 10pm |
| Mexico vs Ecuador |
9pm / 2am (Wed) |
A tough tournament for Asia's teams
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A new Guardian report details that this has been a rough World Cup so far for Asia's teams, with only two (Japan and Australia) of the nine entrants making it through to the knockout round.
Japan, of course, was knocked out by Brazil in a 2-1 loss, making Australia the only current survivor.
Haaland sends Norway to next round
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Norway is through to the round of 16 after defeating Ivory Coast 2-1, courtesy of goals at the 39th minute from Antonio Nusa and 79th minute from Erling Haaland.
BBC Sport described the match as "a tense game" defined by "brilliant strikes". Norway will face tournament heavyweights Brazil in the round of 16.
It's that time again...
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The Three Lions are roaring as England warms up to play DR Congo in Atlanta. Meanwhile, co-host nation USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina are scheduled to face off in San Francisco. And between these two, Belgium readies up to take on Senegal. It's going to be a big one, here are the full listings:
| Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|
| England vs DR Congo |
12pm / 5pm |
| Belgium vs Senegal |
4pm / 9pm |
| USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina |
8pm / 1am (Thu) |
England (barely) makes it through
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And, exhale. England is safely through to the round of 16 after a tense game against DR Congo, which held a one-nil lead until England Captain Harry Kane came through with a pair of last-minute goals at the 74th and 86th minutes.
Still, critics of England's performances against Ghana and Paraguay wont be impressed by this near-miss.
Belgium breaks through
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It's been a day of close calls, and Belgium's face off against Senegal proved no different - the European nation pushed through to the round of 16 with a 3-2 win, but not after a scare at the hands of Senegal. Lukkaku brought Belgium its first goal in the 85th minute, with Tielemans equalizing in the 89th minute. After extra time, Belgium then won on penalties.
Today's games: Spain vs Austria, Portugal vs Croatia, and more
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Morning, World Cup fans. After a day of near-misses and tense moments, today looks like it could have some more surprises in store (never mind that I'm still calming down after the Belgium vs Senegal penalties...)
Today, Spain faces Austria, Portugal meets Croatia, and Switzerland goes head to head with Algeria. Here are the listings:
| Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|
| Spain vs Austria |
3pm / 8pm |
| Portugal vs Croatia |
7pm / 12am (Fri) |
| Switzerland vs Algeria |
11pm / 4am (Fri) |
Starmer extends pub opening times for next England game
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Prime Minister Kier Starmer has announced that Britain's pubs will be allowed to stay open until 5am on Monday morning, so that fans can watch the England vs Mexico match starting at 1am BST.
The move was announced on the UK government's website , and comes directly from the Prime Minister's office. The statement notes that the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will leverage her powers to extend licensing due to events with "exceptional international, national or local significance".
Managers and HR teams across the country are preparing for a seismic influx of sick notes later on Monday morning (okay, fine, I made that last one up.)
Spain succeeds
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Spain has defeated Austria to make it through to the round of 16.
In one of the more decisive wins we've seen this tournament, La Rojas scored not once, not twice, but thrice, while Austria sat at zero for the entire match.
Today's games: Argentina vs Cabo Verde, Australia vs Egypt, and more
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The round of 32 - aka the first knockout round - concludes today with three games, before we move into the round of 16 this weekend.
Today sees Australia face off against Egypt, while Messi's Argentina take on an underdog Cabo Verde and Colombia goes head to head with Ghana.
Check out the full listings below:
| Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|
| Australia vs Egypt |
2pm / 7pm |
| Argentina vs Cabo Verde |
6pm / 11am (Sat) |
| Colombia vs Ghana |
9:30pm / 2:30am (Sat) |
Hotel havoc
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England has appealed to FIFA to intervene over concerns that Mexico fans will attempt to disrupt the players' rest ahead of the two countries' clash in Mexico City on Sunday.
The Mirror reports that FIFA has greenlit the use of roadblocks around the the England team's hotel to ensure that loud fans aren't able to affect the outcome of the game.
The round of 16 is here
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This is where things get serious. The first knockout round is over, and the round of 16 begins today with two fixtures between Canada and Morocco, and Paraguay and France.
Here's a quick list of all the remaining teams in the tournament, as well as today's kickoff times.
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Argentina
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Belgium
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Brazil
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Canada
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Colombia
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Egypt
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England
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France
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Mexico
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Morocco
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Norway
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Paraguay
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Portugal
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Spain
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Switzerland
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USA
| Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|
| Canada vs Morocco |
1pm / 6pm |
| Paraguay vs France |
5pm / 10pm |
Today's games: England vs Mexico, Brazil vs Norway
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The stakes are high as we continue through the second knockout round. Today, England faces Mexico in the heart of Mexico City, while Brazil takes on Norway in New Jersey. Here are the full listings:
| Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|
| Brazil vs Norway |
4pm / 9pm |
| Mexico vs England |
8pm / 1am (Mon) |
Azteca altitude
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England faces Mexico at the latter's Azteca Stadium in Mexico City later today, with kickoff scheduled at 8pm ET / 1am BST (Mon). But Mexico has more than typical home-field advantage over its European rivals.
Azteca Stadium sits more than 2,000 meters above sea level, compared to just 133 meters for England's Wembley Stadium. That's enough to affect oxygen consumption and therefore athletic efficiency and rate of exhaustion especially for the Three Lions who aren't adjusted to the climate.
England through to quarter finals
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Facing an aggressive Mexico with home-field advantage, as well as an active referee, England has pushed through to the quarter finals with a 3-2 win.
Mexico proved a belligerent and constant opponent, swarming England in the first half and dominating the flow of the match. That wasn't enough to stop two back-to-back goals from Jude Bellingham at 36 and 38 minutes, as well as a penalty from Kane at the hour mark.
Things looked tricky in the second half as Mexico pushed England into defence, but superb reactions from goalie Jordan Pickford as well as a focused England defence kept the Three Lions in the lead.
England will now face Norway in the quarter finals
Today's games: Portugal vs Spain, USA vs Belgium, and more
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Today sees Portugal take on Spain, while co-host nation USA goes head to head with Belgium. Here are the full listings:
| Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|
| Portugal vs Spain |
3pm / 8pm |
| USA vs Belgium |
8pm / 1am (Tue) |
Spain triumph over neighbours Portugal
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Spain has pushed through to the quarter finals after defeating their Iberian neighbours, Portugal, in a one-nil victory. The result of tonight's other match against co-hosts USA and Belgium will decide who La Rojas face next.
Today's matches: Argentina vs Egypt, Switzerland vs Colombia
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The round of 16 concludes today as Argentina faces Egypt and Switzerland takes on Colombia. Tomorrow, the quarter finals begin as France takes on Morocco. Be sure to check out our guide on how to watch the World Cup for free to tune in.
Here are the listings for the last two knockout games:
| Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|
| Argentina vs Egypt |
12pm / 5pm |
| Switzerland vs Colombia |
4pm / 9pm |
Quarter finals begin tomorrow
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The round of 16 draws to a close today, with the quarter finals taking place tomorrow. Tonights matches between Argentina and Egypt, and Switzerland and Colombia, will decide the final two teams to make it through to the next stage. Here are the matchups that have been confirmed so far:
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France vs Morocco
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Spain vs Belgium
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Norway vs England
No games today!
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Though we're officially in the quarter-final stage of the tournament, there are no scheduled matches today. France faces Morocco at 4pm ET / 9PM BST tomorrow, but until then the final eight teams are resting and readying up ahead of the next four games.
Here's a reminder of the quarter-final schedule:
| Game |
Date |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|---|
| France vs Morocco |
9 July |
4pm / 9pm |
| Spain vs Belgium |
10 July |
3pm / 8pm |
| England vs Norway |
11 July |
5pm / 10pm |
| Argentina vs Switzerland |
11 July |
9pm / 2am (12 July) |
Argentina through, but not without controversy
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Controversy has erupted over Argentina's 3-2 win against Egypt yesterday, with some commentators calling out the VAR-backed decision to disallow Mostafa Zico's 62nd minute goal after a foul was spotted just before.
As Reuters reports, The Egyptian Football Association has criticized the decision as well as the refereeing of the game overall. ESPN noted that Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said his team had suffered an 'injustice' due to the decision.
Had Zico's goal been allowed, Egypt and Argentina would have drawn at three-all, sending the game to penalties.
Postponement rumors for England vs Norway
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TalkSport has reported that England and Norway's quarter-final head to head could be postponed under little-known FIFA regulations, if current weather forecasts hold.
Saturday is said to be a scorcher in Miami, where England will face Haaland's formidable Norway squad in temperatures of up to 33 degrees celsius.
Before every World Cup match, a Wet Bulb Global Temperature (WBGT) reading is taken. Readings above 32 degrees celsius mandate the option of cooling breaks, with a chance that the match could be postponed.
However, the July 4 match between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia kicked off at a temperature of 40 degrees celsius, so there's no guarantee that either side would seek to delay kickoff.
And we're back!
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The quarter finals get going in earnest today as France faces Morocco at 4pm ET / 9pm BST.
If you're looking to tune in, be sure to check out our guide on how to watch World Cup 2026 for free, wherever you are.
Argentina vs Egypt controversy continues
FIFA has responded to Egypt's statements on the refereeing of the North African team's match against Argentina, as well as the outcome of the match.
Egypt lost their quarter-final game with Messi's squad 2-3, with one goal disallowed by VAR.
The Independent reports that FIFA has now responded, with Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina saying "nobody can question the integrity" of the official decision.
Victory for France
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France has secured its place in the semi-final after roundly defeating Morocco two-nil.
After missing a penalty, Mbappé recovered with a 60th minute goal, with Dembélé following up just six minutes later.
Saturday's match between Norway and England will decide who faces France in the semi-finals.
European showdown
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Spain faces Belgium today as the two European teams take to the pitch in Inglewood, California. Here's the kickoff time for today's only World Cup match:
| Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|
| Spain vs Belgium |
3pm / 8pm |
Haaland: the pressure is on
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Norway captain Erling Haaland has said that the pressure is on England when it comes to the two teams' face-off tomorrow night.
BBC Sport reports that journalists asked the Man City striker whether the pressure was on England, to which he responded "yes, definitely."
Haaland added: "Playing against Brazil was kind of crazy for us Norwegians and to win against Brazil and then go and play England in the quarter-finals in the World Cup in the USA is quite special."
Today's games: England vs Norway, Argentina vs Switzerland
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Today sees the conclusion of the quarter-finals as England take on Norway and Argentina face Switzerland. The winners of each game will then face each other in the semi finals next week.
Here are the full listings for today:
| Game |
Time (EDT / BST) |
|---|---|
| England vs Norway |
5pm / 10pm |
| Argentina vs Switzerland |
9pm / 2am (Sun) |
Miami heat
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England and Norway are taking to the pitch under 30 degrees (celsius) of Miami sun. Kickoff at 5pm ET / 10pm BST.
Norway Vs England: 1-1 at halftime
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After facing a belligerent Norwegian defence in the first 30 mins and conceding a belter of a goal from Schelderup, England has equalised thanks to the human force majeure known as Jude Bellingham. Pubs and living rooms across England are alive with cries of "it's coming home" - it's up to Kane's men to make it so.
Could it be coming home?
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After facing a strong Norwegian defence in the first half, England was able to break the game open in the second half, ultimately winning 2-1 thanks to a goal from Bellingham in extra time.
Norway did manage a second goal, but this was disallowed due to a foul from Haaland.
England is now through to its fourth World Cup semi-final in its history.
Semi finals start tomorrow
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Morning, World Cup fans - no games today, but we've got a west European showdown tomorrow as France face Spain in the first of two semi finals, kicking off at 3pm ET / 8pm BST.
Round of 64, anyone?
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FIFA boss Gianna Infantino has said that the organization will consider a 64-team World Cup in the future. Previously a 32-team tournament, this year's World Cup was the first to feature 48 teams.
According to BBC Sport , Infantino said the tournament needs to be "for the whole world - not just Europe and South America".
England's path to the semi finals
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The Three Lions have come a long way to get to the semi finals. This year marks only the fourth time England's national team have made it this far in the World Cup (1966, 1990, 2018, and now 2026).
Here's a quick recap of England's path to the semi final game against Argentina on Wednesday:
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June 17: England 4 - 2 Croatia
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June 23: England 0 - 0 Ghana
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June 27: England 2 - 0 Panama
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July 1: England 2 - 1 DR Congo
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July 5: England 2 - 1 Mexico
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July 11: England 2 - 1 Norway (a.e.t)
Welcome to the semi finals!
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Today, France and Spain face off for a place in the 2026 World Cup final. Kickoff is at 3pm ET / 8pm BST.
Tomorrow sees longtime rivals England and Argentina take to the pitch to decide who will face the winner of tonight's match in the final on July 19.
Two unbeaten teams enter, one unbeaten team leaves
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So far in this year's World Cup tournament, neither France or Spain have lost a game on their way to the semi finals.
In terms of the scoreboard, both teams managed 3-1 and 1-0 victories in their first two games, while France pulled ahead ever so slightly with a 2-0 quarter final win against Morocco, while Spain succeeded 2-1 against Belgium.
Still, this is going to be a proper showdown of a match between two tournament favourites.
France out after decisive Spanish victory
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In a technically spectacular and momentum-driven performance, Spain claimed a decisive 2-0 victory over a frustrated France, cementing the Iberian country's place in the World Cup 2026 Final.
Goals came at 22 minutes via a penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal (the circumstances of which are sure to cause some debate) and with an undeniably skilful play at 58 minutes from Pedro Porro. A third goal from Lamine Yamal was disallowed due to the offside rule.
Spain is a 2026 World Cup finalist. Tomorrow, we find out who will join them.
A rivalry reignited: semi finals continue
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Today sees longtime rivals England and Argentina take to the pitch to decide which of the pair will face Spain in the 2026 World Cup Final. Kickoff is at 3pm ET / 8pm EST.
Don't miss out on the action; check out our guide on how to watch World Cup 2026 ad-free to find out how to access streams in your region.
Let the bodies hit the floor
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A first half marked by collisions, fouls, are arguments for England and Argentina. England are playing an aggressive game but come up against Argentina's swarming defences time after time. Argentina seems to put less pressure on England's defences, but the Three Lions can't afford to let Messi and co. through.
England out and Argentina through after a hectic match
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England's World Cup journey is over. After pulling ahead 1-0 just after halftime thanks to an extraordinarily casual goal from Anthony Gordon, Argentina broke through with two goals to win outright at full time.
The next match is the third place playoff on Saturday 18 July, preceding the final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday 19 July.
Third place playoffs tomorrow
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Tomorrow, France and England face off for third place in the 2026 World Cup. Neither team can win the tournament at this point, so it's a lower-stakes match than the final on Sunday.
Still, there's a pretty hefty monetary difference between third and fourth place. The third place team will win $29 million, while the fourth place team takes home $27 million.
Tuchel takes hits for England loss
Various commentators have pointed to Thomas Tuchel's decision making as one of the reasons England suffered a 2-1 defeat to Argentina on Wednesday.
Writing for BBC Sport , Alan Shearer said Tuchel's decision to play defensively after scoring harmed the Three Lions chances.
And as Sky Sports reports, Gary Neville has refuted Tuchel's statement that on-pitch assertiveness isn't in England's 'DNA'.
Third place playoff today: England vs France
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Today, England and France face off for third place in a playoff at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. It'll be England's last appearance at this year's World Cup after being knocked out by Argentina in the semi finals.
Mbappé en-route for golden boot
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With 8 goals overall, Kylian Mbappé leads the rankings for this year's Golden Boot award. The award is given each World Cup to the player with the most goals. Mbappé won the award in Doha in 2022, with England captain Harry Kane winning in 2018 before him.
England beats France in action-packed third-place playoff
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England has claimed third place in the 2026 World Cup - marking the Three Lions best performance at the tournament since 1966. The remarkable 6-4 game saw Declan Rice score his first ever World Cup goal, as well as a hat trick from Bukayo Saka.
2026 World Cup Final kickoff time
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Today, the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to a close with a final between Spain and Argentina at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. The action kicks off at 3pm ET / 8pm BST.
Be sure to check out our guide on how to watch the 2026 World Cup to make sure you don't miss a moment of the final.
Nil-nil at halftime
The World Cup Final is underway, but it's an uneventful match so far. Spain seem to be holding possession with a little more offensive pressure than Argentina, but neither are opening up many chances to score.
Madonna and the Muppets
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A star studded halftime show for this year's World Cup Final - Madonna opened proceedings with help from the Muppets, before handing over to BTS.
We also saw appearances from Jason Sudekis in character as Ted Lasso, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and Chris Martin of Coldplay.
It's all over!
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1-0 to Spain at full time, after Torres scored in the 106th minute. Spain are the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions!
