The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Germany trapped between past and future with team lost in identity malaise

The ghosts of 2014 and Jürgen Klopp dominate the debate, leaving Julian Nagelsmann’s side caught between two eras

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

FIFA World Cup 2026: Nine of ten African teams qualify for Round of 32

Africa has rewritten FIFA World Cup history after an unprecedented nine of its 10 teams from the continent secured places in the Round of 32 in the 2026 tournament, smashing the previous record of just two African teams reaching the knockout stage in a single edition.

The Economic Times · Jun 28

Is South Africa v Canadaon TV? Channel, time and how to watch World Cup clash

The first knockout match of the tournament sees one of the co-hosts in action, but not on home soil

The Independent UK · Jun 28

FIFA World Cup match: Seventh heaven for Lionel Messi as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1

Jordan vs Argentina: Second-string squad of Argentina secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Jordan, with goals from Lo Celso, Lautaro Martinez, and a record-breaking free-kick from Lionel Messi. Messi's strike marked his seventh consecutive World Cup match with a goal, a new milestone. Despite Jordan pulling one back, Argentina's dominance…

The Economic Times · Jun 28

Argentina Player Ratings vs. Jordan: Messi Topples Staggering New World Cup Record

Messi put the cherry on top of another comfortable Argentina win.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 28

I spent a day with the Trump Phone T1 at a World Cup game — here's what I think about it

I got to test the Trump Phone T1 at a World Cup match to see exactly what kind of value this $499 phone offers compared to other phones I've used.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 28

Iran and South Korea miss out on World Cup last 32 in dramatic third-place race

The race for the best third-place teams went down to the wire with Iran and South Korea joining Scotland and Uruguay in missing out

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

Late drama sends Austria and Algeria into World Cup knockouts to break Iran hearts

Algeria and Austria battled gamely for most of a 3-3 draw that qualified both teams for the knockout round at the expense of Iran

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28

Seventh heaven for Messi as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1

DALLAS - ⁠Mercurial Lionel Messi became ​the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches as a largely second-string Argentina ​continued their winning ways with a 3-1 ‌victory over Jordan in their Group J clash in Dallas on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28

Lionel Messi steps off bench and makes a little more history in Argentina’s World Cup win over Jordan

From the moment he came on it felt like an occasion, another chance to distil the admiration for a legend of football

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28