Mbappé Double Puts France on Top as Senegal’s Second-Half Fightback Falls Short
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move level with Lionel Messi on 13 World Cup goals, as France avenged their 2002 defeat with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in New Jersey.
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Salah’s Birthday Assist Not Enough as Egypt’s World Cup Win Drought Continues in Belgium Draw
Mohamed Salah marked his 34th birthday with a pinpoint cross to set up Emam Ashour’s goal, but Romelu Lukaku forced a quickfire own goal to salvage a 1-1 draw for Belgium
Haaland’s Debut Double Ends Norway’s 28-Year World Cup Wait in Style Against Iraq
Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway thrashed Iraq 4-1 at Gillette Stadium, while Aymen Hussein’s header marked only Iraq’s second goal in tournament history.
Jordan’s Maiden World Cup Goal Not Enough as Austria Secure 3-1 Victory
Ali Olwan made history with Jordan’s first-ever World Cup strike, but an own goal and a late Arnautović penalty handed Austria a winning return to the tournament after 28 years.
Ghana vs Panama: Caleb Yirenkyi Strikes in Stoppage Time as Ghana Edge Panama
The Black Stars of Ghana kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama, thanks to a last-gasp winner from Caleb Yirenkyi in the 90+4th minute
Lionel Messi Levels Klose’s World Cup Goal Record with Stunning Hat-Trick
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has moved to the brink of becoming the greatest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after a stunning hat-trick against Algeria
DR Congo Make World Cup History with First-Ever Point Against Portugal
The Democratic Republic of Congo etched their name into FIFA World Cup history on Wednesday after securing their first-ever point at the global showpiece with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Portugal in their Group K opener in Houston.
Kane Double Fires England Past Croatia in Six-Goal World Cup Thriller
England produced an attacking masterclass to defeat Croatia 4-2 in an entertaining FIFA World Cup clash, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice and earning Player of the Match honors
Caleb Yirenkyi Strikes in Stoppage Time as Ghana Edge Panama in World Cup Opener
The Black Stars of Ghana kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama
2026 FIFA World Cup: Records Tumble, Goals Flow as Historic Tournament Delivers Thrilling Matchday 1
By Achore Richard The 2026 FIFA World Cup has exploded into life, with the newly expanded 48-team tournament already producing…
