The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Austria 3-1 Jordan: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Marko Arnautovic sealed Austria’s victory over debutants Jordan with a goal from the penalty spot as his side returned to the World Cup in style

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17

Austria vs Jordan prediction as gulf in class represents early World Cup banana skin

Austria need to get maximum points on the board from their Group J opener tonight, or face having to get something against World Cup holders Argentina

FourFourTwo · Jun 17

Antoine Semenyo backs Ghana to qualify for the knock out rounds of the World Cup - despite finishing bottom of the group four years ago

The Manchester City winger is confident the Black Stars can qualify from England's group

FourFourTwo · Jun 17

Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever

Some Argentina fans shelled out tens of thousands of dollars to follow the World Cup defending champions around the U.S. One group made a 20-hour drive to Tuesday’s opening match in Kansas City against Algeria, living on sandwiches, to save money

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Lionel Messi becomes 2nd player to score in 5 World Cups, striking early for Argentina vs. Algeria

Lionel Messi became the second player to score in five World Cups, giving defending champion Argentina an early 1-0 lead over Algeria

The Independent UK · Jun 17

World Cup hydration breaks are thwarting attacking play in North America - and here's the proof

FIFA’s three-minute hydration breaks are changing the game at the World Cup

FourFourTwo · Jun 17

Lionel Messi creates FIFA World Cup history and adds another record to football's greatest story

Lionel Messi FIFA World Cup History: Lionel Messi became the first man to play in six World Cup tournaments when he started for Argentina in their opening match against Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday. Messi made his World Cup debut as a teenager at the 2006 tournament in Germany…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

How to watch Austria vs Jordan: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026

Here's how to watch Austria vs Jordan for free online and from anywhere as two teams in contrasting form meet in a crucial World Cup 2026 Group J clash.

TechRadar · Jun 17

The threats Australia must neutralise in crunch World Cup clash with USA

From Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson to Sergiño Dest and Folarin Balogun, the Socceroos will have their hands full in the Group D clash

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17

SPO:Hot Norwegians enjoy Boston party against Arnie's Iraq

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has netted a double to ensure Norway didn't suffer an opening shock at the World Cup against Iraq.

AAP · Jun 17