The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Tim Ream is World Cup’s first player to benefit from VAR ‘mistaken identity’ check

The USMNT defender became the first player at the World Cup to benefit from the rule, which allows referees to use VAR to overturn incorrect decisions

The Guardian - US · Jun 13

What is the ‘mistaken identity’ rule that debuted during USA vs Paraguay?

Fans have been waiting for this rule, now used during USA vs Paraguay, for a long time

FourFourTwo · Jun 13

USMNT Player Ratings vs. Paraguay: Pure Domination in World Cup Opener

The U.S. men’s national team got off to a blistering start in the 2026 World Cup on home soil.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 13

England suffer HUGE setback ahead of Croatia game in bizarre World Cup heist

The ramifications of this strange heist against England could be major

FourFourTwo · Jun 13

SPO:Socceroos ready to 'spoil the party' after Turkey jabs

After Turkey captain Hakan Calhanoglu said his team should dominate their World Cup opener, Socceroos boss Tony Popovic wants his charges to spoil the party.

AAP · Jun 13

FIFA World Cup 2026: Will Neymar play in Brazil's opener against Morocco?

Brazil's star forward Neymar will miss the opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Morocco due to a calf injury. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar is working towards a return for subsequent group games against Haiti and Scotland. Brazil, ranked sixth, faces eighth-ranked Morocco in a highly anticipated fixture.

The Economic Times · Jun 13

Roaring crowds in stars and stripes show up for the US team, and soccer's moment in their country

Roaring crowds wearing stars and stripes came out to support the U.S. men's soccer team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay

The Independent UK · Jun 13

Injured Neymar ruled out for Brazil's World Cup opener

A calf injury means Neymar has been ruled out Brazil's intriguing World Cup opener against Morocco.

AAP · Jun 13

Cyle Larin’s strike unleashes joy and saves Canada from the curse of ‘almost’

For the first time in the history of the men’s World Cup, Les Rouges have a point. It lifted pressure on a team scarred by disappointment on the biggest stage

The Guardian - US · Jun 13

Christian Pulisic sparks injury scare for USA after coming off following superb World Cup performance

The USA’s talisman was taken off during the 4-1 win over Paraguay and found it ‘difficult to walk,’ with Mauricio Pochettino providing an update on his condition

The Independent UK · Jun 13