Curacao should not be underestimated: Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck
Only a convincing win will do against Curacao with Germany eager to start the tournament strongly after shock first-round exits in 2018 and 2022.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina names Marco Senesi as replacement for Balerdi
Marseille centre-back Balerdi, who was set to play his maiden World Cup, suffered a calf injury on his right leg last week.
FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony Highlights — Shakira, J Balvin and Belinda deliver stellar show
FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony: Enjoy the highlights of the ceremony in Mexico, which is one of the events lined up before the opening fixture on June 11.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Scuffles at Mexico City’s fan fest as thousands jostle for entry
Scuffles broke out at Mexico City’s World Cup fan fest as thousands jostled for entry ahead of the opening game between Mexico and South Africa.
Argentina moves back to top of FIFA rankings hours before the start of World Cup
Spain remained second in the FIFA poll, while France dropped from the top spot to No. 3 after losing a tune-up match to Ivory Coast before defeating Northern Ireland.
FIFA World Cup 2026: New rules, law changes explained
The presence of 48 teams at the showpiece event isn’t the only thing new about the World Cup. A host of new changes to rules and laws will come into effect at this iteration.
Japan captain Wataru Endo ruled out of FIFA World Cup 2026
Japan opens its campaign against the Netherlands on June 14, after which it plays Tunisia and Sweden for the rest of the group stage games.
Has the football emoji on WhatsApp been changed to official FIFA World Cup match ball Trionda?
This update is meant to stay for the entirety of the quadrennial showpiece being jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
FIFA World Cup 2026 tour guide — What every fan needs to know before travelling for the WC?
An expanded 48 teams will compete to be crowned world champion at the FIFA World Cup, with the 2026 edition becoming the first to be hosted by three nations.
FIFA World Cup 2026 — All you need to know, groups, teams, matchball, mascot, live streaming info
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just hours away, Sportstar explains everything that you need to know about the quadrennial soccer/football tournament.