Elijah Just, a New Zealand footballer of Chinese heritage, became the first All Whites player to score twice in a World Cup match during a 2-2 draw with Iran. Born in Palmerston North, Just currently plays in Scotland and also made history as the first Motherwell player to score in the tournament.
Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in a World Cup match at Los Angeles Stadium. The game was overshadowed by protests against Iran's government and political divisions among Iranian American fans.
Iranian American fans are torn between supporting their national soccer team at the World Cup in Los Angeles and protesting the Iranian government, with some planning to bring anti-government symbols to the match against New Zealand.
Belgium and Egypt drew their opening World Cup match in Seattle, with temperatures reaching 30C. Egypt took the lead through Emam Ashour in the 20th minute, but Romelu Lukaku equalized for Belgium in the 66th minute. Both teams showed quality and a willingness to compete.
Belgium and Egypt drew their World Cup opener 1-1 in Seattle. Egypt took the lead through Emam Ashour in the 20th minute, with Romelu Lukaku equalizing for Belgium in the 66th minute. The match was played under intense heat, necessitating cooling breaks.
Morocco showcased an evolved, fluid style against Brazil in their World Cup opener, drawing 1-1. Despite Brazil's comeback, Morocco's new generation of talent and a more front-foot approach impressed, raising expectations for their upcoming match against Scotland.
Germany secured a commanding 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao in their opening Group E match in Houston, Texas. Felix Nmecha opened the scoring, with Livano Comenencia briefly equalizing for Curacao before Germany's Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz (2), Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav sealed the win.
The article criticizes the US hosting of the FIFA World Cup, framing it as "sportswashing" under Donald Trump's divisive policies. It highlights contradictions like promoting unity while engaging in military conflicts and barring international figures, suggesting a deliberate economic strategy behind American isolationism.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11, featuring 72 group stage matches. Al Jazeera highlights five must-watch fixtures, including Brazil vs. Morocco in New Jersey and England vs. Croatia in Dallas.
With the World Cup expanding to 48 teams and 72 group games, fans face 108 hours of football. This guide highlights must-watch matches, including Mexico vs. South Africa, Brazil vs. Morocco, and Spain vs. Cape Verde, considering unsociable kick-off times and historical significance.
Germany's national football team will cover transport costs for 600 fans to their final World Cup group match in New Jersey due to criticism of inflated prices for trains and buses during the tournament.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 in Mexico City, featuring an expanded 48-nation format across the US, Mexico, and Canada. The tournament promises more drama with an extended knockout stage and storylines like Messi and Ronaldo's potential final appearances.
BBC Sport's Chris Sutton and an AI powered by Microsoft Copilot Chat have made their predictions for the opening round of the Fifa World Cup 2026 group games. The AI aims to replicate its success from the BBC Premier League Predictions League.
Fuller's CEO Simon Emeny anticipates a significant boost to summer trade from the World Cup's evening kick-off times, which he believes will not cannibalize normal trading hours. The pub and hotel chain is also benefiting from a rise in domestic tourism and strong advance bookings for the tournament.
The US has revoked Iran's ticket allocation for its 2026 World Cup group games, citing bureaucratic hurdles amid a diplomatic row, leaving Iranian supporters unable to obtain tickets despite initial sales.
Iran’s World Cup 2026 squad arrived in Tijuana after a dispute over US visas delayed travel and reportedly barred some support staff. Iranian officials and players criticized the treatment, while a US official defended the restrictions.
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UP ATS arrested a 22-year-old from Azamgarh for allegedly working with a Pakistan-backed terror network. The network groomed youths via social media for missions, including a planned assassination of BJP leaders. Accused Mohammad Shaikh was found with a pistol and cartridges.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum announced her government will host Iran's national football team during the World Cup after the US declined to host them. The team will relocate from Arizona to Tijuana to avoid visa issues.
A study by Beyond Plastics tracked 53 Starbucks plastic cups labeled as 'widely recyclable' and found none reached a recycling facility, instead ending up in landfills, incinerators, or transfer stations.
Two investment firms within the Heylo Housing group, backed by BlackRock, have collapsed into administration, putting over £52m in public funds at risk. The Regulator of Social Housing is working to prevent 3,500 homes from moving to the private sector.
Resale tickets for the Colombia v Portugal World Cup group game in Miami on June 27 are the second most expensive, priced at $2,254, driven by star power, large diaspora populations, and Miami's party atmosphere.
Trump announced the joint operation in Africa's most populous country in a late-night social media post. He said Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was second in command of the Islamic State group globally.
Iran's football team departed for the 2026 World Cup amidst a state-organized farewell ceremony in Tehran, marked by 'Death to America' chants and Hezbollah flags. Uncertainty surrounds their US visa applications, with all group-stage matches scheduled in the US and no visas issued yet.
