World Cup 2026 results: Cape Verde cause another upset as Belgium falter again IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 22
SPO:Egyptian elation as Salah provides a Mo-ment of magic Mohamed Salah scored his 68th international goal to help Egypt secure their first ever World Cup win with a 3-1 victory over New Zealand in Canada. AAP · Jun 22
Is France v Iraq on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match France demonstrated why they are among the favourites to lift the World Cup trophy with a statement opening win The Independent UK · Jun 22
Is Argentina v Austria on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup 2026 match Argentina are off to a flyer at this World Cup after a Lionel Messi hat-trick in their opening win The Independent UK · Jun 22
This is the football shirt England fans want most – and it isn’t the current kit IN FOCUS: As England’s World Cup campaign gets underway, the Three Lions’ most fashion-conscious fans are searching for vintage kits to wear on match days. Katie Rosseinsky explores the fresh appeal of the retro football shirt The Independent UK · Jun 22
Where is Cape Verde? Meet the tiny African island nation upsetting World Cup giants After shocking favourites Spain in their tournament debut and embarrassing Uruguay, everyone wants to know about the Blue Sharks The Guardian - AU · Jun 22
World Cup 2026 LIVE: Storms threaten Norway vs Senegal before Messi and Mbappe in action The former Liverpool forward struck in a first-ever World Cup victory for the Pharaohs, who top Group G to stand on the brink of a first-ever place in the knockout stage The Independent UK · Jun 22
Cape Verde boss Bubista targets place in knockout stages after draw with Uruguay Cape Verde head coach Bubista targeted a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup after his tournament debutants fought back to finish 2-2 with Uruguay on Sunday less than a week after they held title favourites Spain to a goalless draw. Radio France Internationale · Jun 22
Maybe this World Cup will bring the best out of the US, not the worst Tournament could hold up a useful hand mirror to the isolationism and divisiveness of Trump’s joint-hosts The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
SPO:Salah provides a Mo-ment of magic and Egyptian elation Mohamed Salah scored his 68th international goal to help Egypt secure their first ever World Cup win with a 3-1 victory over New Zealand in Canada. AAP · Jun 22
‘If you love football, you love that Messi won a World Cup’ Alexia Putellas’ journey from teenage fan to sharing the spotlight with fellow Barcelona legend The Barcelona legends both star in Lay’s World Cup campaign together - a full circle moment in Alexia Putellas’ ‘crazy life’ FourFourTwo · Jun 22
Egyptian elation as Salah provides a Mo-ment of magic Mohamed Salah scored his 68th international goal to help Egypt secure their first ever World Cup win with a 3-1 victory over New Zealand in Canada. AAP · Jun 22
FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran battle for 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium, staying alive in Group G Iran secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Belgium in their second World Cup Group G match, thanks to a stellar performance from goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand, who made seven crucial saves. Despite playing with a man advantage for the final 30 minutes after a Belgium red card, Iran struggled with possession… The Economic Times · Jun 22
The Economic Times · Jun 22 Salah inspires Egypt to beat New Zealand 3-1 for historic World Cup win Mohamed Salah spearheaded Egypt to a historic 3-1 victory over New Zealand, marking their first-ever World Cup win. After trailing at halftime, the Pharaohs staged a remarkable second-half comeback, with Salah himself scoring and assisting. This crucial win propels Egypt to the top of Group G, enhancing their chances of…
The Independent UK · Jun 22 The controversial France midfielder enabling Kylian Mbappe to shine at World Cup Off-field controversy has followed Adrien Rabiot around but the midfielder’s performances have become pivotal to France’s chance of winning the World Cup
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Mohamed Salah leads Egypt to historic first World Cup win as New Zealand swept aside Egypt 3-1 New Zealand: Goals from Zico, Salah and Trezeguet turned the match on its head in the second half to send the Egyptians top of Group G
AAP · Jun 22 Master sevens coach Walsh lands vital new RA role Rio Olympics gold medal-winning sevens coach Tim Walsh has been unveiled as Rugby Australia's new women's high-performance boss.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22 Messi and Argentina ready to turn up the heat after fast World Cup start It is the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona’s exploits against England. The scene is set for Lionel Messi to imbue the date with fresh significance
The Independent UK · Jun 22 Trump’s top Senate ally Lindsey Graham breaks with president on fight over intelligence chief Trump is losing Lindsey Graham in the fight over Bill Pulte as the president’s relationship with the Senate GOP deteriorates
The Guardian - AU · Jun 22 Past and present World Cups collide as Beiranvand first gives Iran inspiration, then hope The goalkeeper’s 59th-minute save left mouths agape but it’s not the first time he has created an indelible moment for the team
AAP · Jun 22 UK:Campaign to make Wonderwall England's World Cup anthem A singalong by English fans at the World Cup of the Oasis hit Wonderwall has fuelled a campaign to make the song the soundtrack to England's tournament journey.