Lauren Bell on Pace, Patience and Performing on the Biggest Stage England bowler Lauren Bell reflects on World Cup pressure as the tournament gets underway. Marie Claire · Jun 13
Is Scotland vs Haiti on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup game Everything you need to know as Scotland return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998 The Independent UK · Jun 13
Is Brazil vs Morocco on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup game Everything you need to know as Brazil get their bid for a sixth World Cup crown underway against controversial Afcon champions Morocco The Independent UK · Jun 13
How ‘brand Brazil’ lost its shine as World Cup’s defining team Brazil’s iconic shirt is no longer the must have fashion item for a World Cup as Carlo Ancelotti’s ageing core struggle to match identity of joga bonito The Independent UK · Jun 13
Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil are a perfect fit but it may not solve their biggest issue While Ancelotti appears to be the right man to get the best out of a seasoned Brazil squad, its wider deficiencies may be too much to overcome as the Selecao search for a sixth star The Independent UK · Jun 13
Scotland are ready and this change can secure a new World Cup legacy Scotland are ‘locked in and ready’ ahead of their return to the men’s World Cup after 28 years The Independent UK · Jun 13
It's time, believes Scotland's women's cricket team, to make an impact It's time, believes Scotland's women's cricket team, to make an impact and opening batter, Katherine Fraser, is confident this… The National (Scotland) · Jun 13
USA's Ruthlessness Beat South America's Hesitation in World Cup Opener USMNT routs Paraguay 4-1 in 2026 World Cup opener behind Balogun's brace. We break down USA's strength, the lapse rivals will exploit, and who'll score next. Latin Times · Jun 13
Neymar Injury: Carlo Ancelotti Offers Update on Brazilian Star’s World Cup Status Brazil will be without its talisman when it opens World Cup play against Morocco on Saturday. Sports Illustrated · Jun 13
Christian Pulisic Overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo With Incredible World Cup Milestone The USMNT talisman is putting together a very impressive World Cup resume. Sports Illustrated · Jun 13
‘What We Want’—Finally, Canada Feels Like a Soccer Country at the World Cup Canada’s fabric of cultures came together for a historic performance at the World Cup opener in Toronto. Sports Illustrated · Jun 13
SPO:Look out Socceroos: US start World Cup with record haul The United States will be full of confidence when they face Australia at the World Cup next week, having dominated Paraguay in a 4-1 victory. AAP · Jun 13
Look out Socceroos: US start World Cup with record haul The United States will be full of confidence when they face Australia at the World Cup next week, having dominated Paraguay in a 4-1 victory. AAP · Jun 13
US thrash Paraguay 4-1 in dream FIFA World Cup 2026 start The United States began their World Cup campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay. Folarin Balogun scored twice in the first half, setting a strong tone. Christian Pulisic provided key assists. The US team secured three points, building momentum for upcoming matches. High-profile spectators attended the sold-out event. The Economic Times · Jun 13
The Economic Times · Jun 13 USA vs Paraguay Highlights FIFA World Cup 2026: Balogun leads USMNT charge as USA outclass Paraguay in World Cup opener, check stats, key performers and more USA vs. Paraguay Highlights: The United States began its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay. Folarin Balogun scored two goals, leading the USMNT's attacking display at SoFi Stadium. Giovanni Reyna added a late spectacular goal. This win gives the Americans crucial points and signals…
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13 Socceroos fans feel right at home in Vancouver: ‘Like a hilly Melbourne’ An Australian takeover is unfolding in British Columbia as fans pour in for the World Cup, joining the thousands of snow-obsessed expats who live there
The Independent UK · Jun 13 Gridlock Alert issued as Knicks fever collides with NYC area’s first World Cup game in 32 years The football match kicks off approximately three hours before the Knicks game
AAP · Jun 13 Emotions run high as Turkey return to World Cup stage Turkey are ready and waiting to handle the expectations of a nation in their first World Cup appearance in 24 years.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13 ‘I thought – gosh, he’s going to be some player’: the making of England’s Declan Rice Rejected by Chelsea, honed by West Ham and a league winner at Arsenal, the midfielder has plenty from his footballing journey wishing him well at the World Cup
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13 Injury deprived me of chance to play so I am going to the World Cup to support Brazil Watching the squad presentation knowing I wasn’t in it was tough, but I have high hopes with Carlo Ancelotti in charge
The National (Scotland) · Jun 13 Glorious failure no more? Scotland dare to dream again BEING one of the older heads in The National newsroom who remembers Scotland’s last appearance at a World Cup, it feels appropriate to reminisce…
The Economic Times · Jun 13 FIFA World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo wants Portugal focused on good start before talking about title hopes Cristiano Ronaldo stresses Portugal's focus on a strong World Cup start. The team aims for good results in early matches to secure the group's top spot. Ronaldo believes progression will be step by step. He highlights the importance of a solid beginning for their quest for a first World Cup…
The Independent UK · Jun 13 Everything you missed from day two at World Cup 2026: Partey denied entry, Marsch slammed and Pulisic scare Co-hosts Canada were held by Bosnia, while USA thrashed Paraguay to begin their World Cup 2026
Sports Illustrated · Jun 13 Four Takeaways From USMNT’s Record-Breaking World Cup Opener Mauricio Pochettino’s positivity doesn’t look quite so outlandish anymore.
The Independent UK · Jun 13 USA stoke belief in wildest World Cup dreams after dismantling Paraguay in perfect opener USA 4-1 Paraguay: Folarin Balogun scored twice as Mauricio Pochettino’s side produced the standout performance of the World Cup so far