The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

US book their place in next round at World Cup

The ⁠United ⁠States showed they could win ​without Christian Pulisic on Friday, beating Australia 2-0 to reach ​the World Cup round of ‌32, but coach Mauricio Pochettino is hoping his talisman will return for their next match.

Bangkok Post · Jun 20

Jan Paul van Hecke speaks out for the first time since joining Tottenham in £52m transfer

Van Hecke is currently with the Netherlands national team at the World Cup in North America

The Independent UK · Jun 20

SPO:Paraguay star Almiron ruled out of Socceroos clash

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has become the first player to be issued a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth while exchanging words.

AAP · Jun 20

Vinícius and Cunha fire Brazil past Haiti and into World Cup contention

Vinícius Júnior scored and set up one of Matheus Cunha's two goals as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 on Friday to strengthen their bid for a place in the World Cup knockout stage. Haiti became the first team eliminated from the tournament, while Brazil responded emphatically after their opening draw with…

France 24 · Jun 20

FIFA 2026: Matheus Cunha scores 2 goals as Brazil eliminates Haiti from World Cup with 3-0 win

Brazil secured their place in the knockout stage of the World Cup with a dominant 3-0 victory over Haiti. Matheus Cunha was the star of the show, netting a brace, while Vinicius Junior contributed with a goal and an assist. The win guarantees Brazil's progression, while Haiti becomes the first…

The Economic Times · Jun 20

US players agree with Zlatan Ibrahimovic that World Cup title is possible: ‘That’s our mindset’

After two wins in two to start the World Cup, the US have gained a high-profile supporter: Zlatan Ibrahimovic

The Guardian - US · Jun 20

SPO:Saibari on target again as Morocco overcome Scotland

Ismael Saibari fired in his second goal of the World Cup to give Morocco a 1-0 win over Scotland in their World Cup group game.

AAP · Jun 20

Sharpshooter Saibari lifts Morocco over Scotland

Ismael Saibari fired in his second goal of the World Cup to give Morocco a 1-0 win over Scotland in their World Cup group game.

AAP · Jun 20

Scotland star ‘baffled’ by ‘negative’ criticism of World Cup performances

Scotland may yet need to take a point off Brazil to reach the knockout stages

The Independent UK · Jun 20

Saibari strike sends Morocco past Scotland and towards World Cup knockout stage

Morocco took a major step towards the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over Scotland on Friday, thanks to an early strike from Ismael Saibari. The North Africans moved to four points in Group C, while Scotland remain in contention ahead of a decisive final match against Brazil.

France 24 · Jun 20