Katy Perry kicked off the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles with a vibrant live performance at SoFi Stadium, wearing a sparkling silver dress by Stella McCartney and completing her look with Aquazzura heels. She performed the song 'Wonder' for the first time with 10-year-old Norwegian child Teo Luca.
Sweden secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Guadalupe, Mexico. Yasin Ayari scored twice, with Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Mattias Svanberg adding goals. Sweden now leads Group F.
Cote d’Ivoire secured a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group E match, with Amad Diallo scoring the decisive goal in the 90th minute. Germany also achieved a dominant 7-1 win against Curacao in the same group.
The Netherlands and Japan played to a 2-2 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match at Dallas Stadium. Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville scored for the Dutch, while Keito Nakamura and Daichi Kamada netted for Japan. Both teams will continue their group stage play later in the week.
Germany's national football team secured a resounding 7-1 victory over Curacao in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match held in Houston. The win places Germany at the top of Group E with three points.
Two players accused of sexual assault face contrasting fates at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana's Thomas Partey was denied a Canadian visa due to rape allegations, while a Japanese player implicated in a gang rape remains on the tournament roster.
Ghana's Thomas Partey denied Canadian visa due to rape allegations, missing World Cup opener. Meanwhile, a Japanese player implicated in a gang rape remains on the tournament roster, drawing scrutiny.
Seattle'daki Lumen Field, 2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası'na hazırlanıyor. Akustiği ve taraftar gürültüsünü hapsetme özelliğiyle bilinen stadyum, grup ve eleme maçlarına ev sahipliği yapacak. Tarihi bölgeler taraftar merkezlerine dönüşecek.
Australia's national football team secured a 2-0 victory over Turkey in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe secured the win for Australia in Group D.
The Socceroos commence their FIFA World Cup journey today against Türkiye in Vancouver. This marks Türkiye's first World Cup appearance since 2002, featuring notable players like Kenan Yildiz and Arda Güler. Australia aims to reach the knockout stages for the third time.
Philadelphia will host 6 matches, including one Round of 16 game, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The city is preparing for a FIFA Fan Festival and expects thousands of visitors, with around 3,000 volunteers ready to assist.
President Donald Trump called the United States men's national soccer team on Thursday to offer encouragement ahead of their opening match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino and captain Tim Ream received the call, which was facilitated by Andrew Giuliani. Trump expressed confidence in the team's chances of winning the tournament.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will utilize 16 state-of-the-art stadiums across North America, including historic and modern venues in the US, Canada, and Mexico, despite ticketing controversies.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has dismissed concerns about his physical condition ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating "Physically? I’m fine. Have you not seen my matches?" Despite his confidence and continued scoring for Al Nassr and Portugal, fans and analysts debate his impact and mobility, questioning his readiness for another World Cup campaign.
Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association, is in Mexico City awaiting a US visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He criticized the restrictions, calling them unfair to football representatives. Visa issues have affected delegates from several countries, with the US State Department yet to comment on Rajoub's case.
South Korea defeats Czechia 2-1 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener in Mexico, praised by President Lee Jae Myung; team faces Mexico next in Group A.
San Francisco, a hub for finance and technology, will be a major center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosting 6 matches at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. The city is preparing with enhanced public transport, fan zones, and cultural attractions for visiting fans.
New York-New Jersey, 2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası finaline ev sahipliği yapacak. Yaklaşık 400 yıllık geçmişe sahip bölge, tarihi limanları, müzeleri ve canlı şehir hayatıyla milyonlarca ziyaretçi çekiyor. MetLife Stadı'nda oynanacak final, bölgenin futbol tarihindeki önemli bir dönüm noktası olacak.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup's opening day saw 5 goals, 3 red cards, and controversy over VAR in Mexico's 2-0 win over South Africa, while South Korea staged a late comeback to beat Czechia 2-1.
Vancouver, 2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası'nın önemli merkezlerinden biri olacak ve BC Place Stadyumu'nda 7 maça ev sahipliği yapacak. Şehir, doğal güzellikleri ve metropol yaşamıyla öne çıkıyor. Taraftar bölgeleri oluşturulacak ve Türkiye-Avustralya maçıyla turnuva başlayacak.
BC Place, Vancouver'ın ikonik stadyumu, 2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası'na ev sahipliği yapacak. 1983'te açılan ve 2011'de yenilenen stadyum, spor ve kültür etkinliklerine ev sahipliği yapmıştır.
South Korea secured a 2-1 victory over Czechia in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Mexico. Despite early struggles and defensive lapses, South Korea's Hwang In-beom scored an equalizer and assisted the winning goal.
Retired football legend Ronaldinho stated he would support Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup if Brazil fails to win, citing Cristiano Ronaldo and the team's current generation. Portugal's campaign begins June 17.
Retired Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho stated he would support Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup if his home country, Brazil, is eliminated. He cited Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal's strong generation of players as reasons for his potential support. Brazil will compete in Group C, while Portugal is in Group K.
