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bbc.co.uksports22 hrs ago
Four matches set for Saturday in 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 in Houston. Germany came from behind to beat Ivory Coast in Toronto. Ecuador and Curaçao played to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City, and Tunisia faces Japan in Monterrey.
espn.comsports1 day ago
U.S. men's national team defeats Australia 2-0 at World Cup
The U.S. men's national team secured its second World Cup win without its regular starter. The team used a high press to limit Australia's build-up play and scored twice in the first half.
japantoday.comsports1 day ago
Cape Verde Draws 0-0 With Spain in World Cup Debut
Roberto Lopes helped Cape Verde reach its first World Cup after accepting a 2018 LinkedIn message from national team coach Rui Aguas. The team opened its campaign with a scoreless draw against the world’s third-ranked side.
The Guardiansports1 day agoUpdated
Paraguay Defeats Turkey 1-0 to Eliminate Them from World Cup Group Stage
Paraguay scored in the first minute and held on with ten players to beat Turkey 1-0 in a Group D match at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Turkey finished with 32 shots and nearly 80 percent possession but could not equalize.
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sports2 days ago
Australia Loses 1-0 to United States in World Cup Warm-Up Match
The Australian national team lost its opening match of a World Cup preparation series 1-0 to the United States on Saturday in Seattle. The result leaves Australia with one week to prepare for its next fixture against Paraguay.
suasnews.comsports2 days ago
United States Advances to Knockout Stage After 2-0 Win Over Australia
The United States men's national soccer team defeated Australia 2-0 and secured advancement to the knockout stage of its current tournament. The result was reported by @MarioNawfal.
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nbcnews.comsports2 days ago
U.S. men's national team defeats Australia 2-0 in second match
The U.S. men's national team secured a 2-0 victory over Australia, completing a two-game sweep. The result advances the team to the round of 32 at the World Cup.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldsports2 days ago
U.S. Officials and Business Figures to Attend Seattle Soccer Match
Health and energy secretaries from the U.S. administration will join Australian business leaders and diplomats in the VIP box for Saturday's match at Lumen Field. The Australian prime minister and sports minister will not attend.
thesouthafrican.comsports2 days ago
Mexico Defeats South Korea 1-0, Crowds Fill Mexico City Streets
Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 in an international soccer match. Supporters wearing green jerseys gathered in Mexico City to celebrate the result.
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espn.comsports4 days ago
United States men's national team faces Australia in World Cup group stage match
The United States men's national soccer team will play Australia on Friday in Seattle. Australia enters the match after a 2-0 win over Turkey that raised expectations for the group stage.
api.foxsports.comsports5 days ago
Six AFC Teams Stay Undefeated After Opening 2026 World Cup Matches
South Korea, Australia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iran have each played once and collected two wins and four draws combined. All six sides also appeared at the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
middleeasteye.netsports6 days ago
FIFA Seeks Match Between Israel and Palestinian Youth Soccer Teams
FIFA is arranging for the under-15 national teams of Israel and the Palestinian Football Association to face each other at the organization's first global youth tournament scheduled for September.
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ESPNsports6 days ago
Kamada Header Earns Japan 2-2 Draw With Netherlands at World Cup
Daichi Kamada scored in the 88th minute to give Japan a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The Guardiansports7 days ago
U.S. team defeats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup match
The United States men's national team beat Paraguay 4-1 on Friday. Folarin Balogun scored for the U.S. after an early Paraguay goal.
ESPNsports7 days ago
Brazil Draws 1-1 with Morocco at MetLife Stadium
Brazil and Morocco finished level in a World Cup group-stage match on Saturday. Three other matches were also played the same day across different venues.
France 24sports8 days ago
Brazil Draws with Morocco in World Cup 2026 Opener
Brazil equalized in the second half after Morocco took an early lead through Saibari. The match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey ended level.
Forbessports8 days ago
United States Men's National Team Defeats Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup Opener
The United States men's national team recorded a 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night in its World Cup opener. The result marked the program's highest-scoring final performance and first three-goal win since 1930.
The Independentsports9 days ago
Canada Draws 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in First Home World Cup Match
Substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute to secure a 1-1 draw for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday in Toronto. The result gave Canada its first point in three World Cup appearances and its first on home soil.
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CBS Sportssports10 days ago
Adidas Eurocamp in Italy Draws 70 Players From Over 25 Countries
The 2026 Adidas Eurocamp ran in Treviso, Italy, with players from six continents. CBS Sports covered the event for the first time.
realitytea.compolitics11 days ago
President Trump says administration screening entrants for 2026 World Cup
President Trump stated on June 10 that officials are working to ensure only eligible people enter the United States for the tournament. Several accredited individuals have been denied entry at U.S. airports in recent days.
ESPNsports11 days ago
Iran Relocates World Cup Training to Tijuana After U.S. Denies Visas to 14 Staff
Fourteen Iranian staff members were denied U.S. visas ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The team moved its training camp to Tijuana, Mexico, at FIFA's suggestion.
The Guardiansports12 days ago
Iran, Iraq, Senegal and Uzbekistan teams face U.S. entry restrictions ahead of World Cup
Several national teams and officials preparing for the upcoming World Cup reported delays, searches and entry denials at U.S. airports. FIFA stated it does not control visa decisions, which remain with host governments.
foxnews.comsports13 days ago
Scotland cancels training match against Norway
Scotland withdrew from a scheduled training match with Norway. Officials described the decision as unprofessional and weak.
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BBC Newssports15 days ago
U.S. issues visas to Iranian World Cup players but blocks some staff
U.S. officials approved entry for Iranian players and some support staff for the 2026 World Cup. Iranian officials said additional technical and managerial staff were denied visas hours later.
The Boston Globepolitics16 days ago
Iran World Cup team receives U.S. visas for matches near Los Angeles
U.S. officials said Friday that visas have been approved for Iran's national soccer team and support staff. The approvals allow the squad to travel from its training base in Tijuana, Mexico, for games in Inglewood and Seattle.
The Sydney Morning Heraldsports17 days ago
NBA Official Discusses Interest in Hosting WNBA Game in Australia
An NBA deputy commissioner said there is strong interest in bringing a WNBA game to Australia. The comments follow the success of an NBA preseason series held in Melbourne last year.
onwardstate.comsports18 days ago
NC State vs Virginia 2026 Opener Moved from Rio de Janeiro to Charlottesville After Promoter Failure
The season-opening game between NC State and Virginia, originally set for Nilton Santos Stadium in Brazil, will now be played in Charlottesville after the international event could not proceed.
Nbc Newssports18 days ago
Iran to Play Final World Cup Warm-Up Behind Closed Doors in Turkey
Iran will hold its final pre-tournament friendly against Mali behind closed doors in Antalya on Thursday. The team departs for its new base in Tijuana, Mexico, on Saturday.
The Guardiansports19 days ago
World Cup security planning begins for 48 teams across three countries
U.S. law enforcement agencies started round-the-clock monitoring on June 1 for the June 11–July 19 tournament. The event spans 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
ESPNsports19 days ago
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Commits to Team Canada for 2027 World Cup and 2028 Olympics
Canada named a 23-player pool led by Gilgeous-Alexander for upcoming qualifiers. Jamal Murray and Andrew Wiggins were excluded under new three-year commitment rules.
bbc.co.uksports19 days ago
Spain Tops FIFA World Cup 2026 Power Rankings Nine Days Before Kickoff
CBS Sports published updated rankings for the 48 qualified teams. Spain holds the top spot while the United States men's national team sits inside the top 12.
nypost.comsports20 days ago
Pulisic Scores in U.S. Win Over Senegal During World Cup Preparation
Christian Pulisic ended a scoring drought with a goal in a 3-2 victory against Senegal. The match marked the start of World Cup preparation for the United States men's national team.
CBS Sportssports20 days ago
U.S. men's national team defeats Senegal 3-2 in World Cup preparation match
The U.S. men's national team recorded a 3-2 victory over Senegal on Sunday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Christian Pulisic scored once and assisted once, while Ricardo Pepi contributed to the build-up play.
Japan Timessports21 days ago
Japan Defeats Iceland 1-0 in World Cup Warm-Up Match
Japan scored once in the 86th minute to defeat Iceland 1-0 in a friendly at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sunday. The result completed Japan's preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Al Jazeerasports20 days ago
United States Defeats Senegal 3-2 in World Cup Warmup
The United States beat Senegal 3-2 on May 31 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Christian Pulisic scored and assisted in the match, ending a five-month scoring drought.
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The Guardiansports21 days ago
United States men's national team defeats Senegal 3-2 in World Cup send-off match
The United States men's national team defeated Senegal 3-2 on Sunday in Charlotte, North Carolina. The match served as the first of two send-off games ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
CBS Sportssports22 days ago
National teams announce 2026 World Cup rosters as deadline nears
Several nations have released preliminary or final 26-player squads for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup. Argentina, England, the United States, South Korea, Canada, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti are among the teams that have named players.
nypost.comworld23 days agoUpdated
Canada Defeats United States 4-0 at Hockey Worlds Quarterfinals
Canada shut out the United States 4-0 in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey world championship on Thursday in Fribourg, Switzerland. Macklin Celebrini, Sidney Crosby, Dylan Holloway and Connor Brown scored while Jet Greaves made 34 saves.
The Guardianpolitics24 days ago
Canada Defeats United States 4-0 at Ice Hockey World Championship
Canada defeated the United States 4-0 in the quarterfinals of the IIHF World Championship on Thursday. Goaltender Jet Greaves recorded a shutout while Macklin Celebrini scored for the winners.
sportsnet.casports4 days ago
United States to Face Canada in Ice Hockey World Championship Quarterfinal
The United States defeated Austria 4-1 on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals. The result sets up a matchup against Canada on Thursday.
The Guardiansports4 days ago
Mexico to Host Iran World Cup Team Training Base in Tijuana
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the United States requested that Iran’s national soccer team move its training base from Arizona to Tijuana. The team will still play its three group-stage matches in the United States.
Forbespolitics30 days ago
Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation Calls for Emergency World Gymnastics Congress
The Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation has called for an extraordinary World Gymnastics Congress after the organization lifted all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes. The decision allows full participation with national flags and anthems at upcoming competitions.
The Guardiansports31 days ago
Portugal and Netherlands among teams eyed for first World Cup title
FIFA expanded the 2026 World Cup field to 48 teams. Several nations without a prior title are viewed as possible winners.
Office of White House Press Secretary / Wikimedia (Public domain)world51 days ago
Trump Receives Briefing on Iran Strike Options
U.S. President Donald Trump received a briefing from military commanders on potential final strike options against Iran, including targets like military installations and regime leadership. The war's cost is estimated at $50 billion by U.S. officials, while Iranian Supreme Leader…
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