Lionel Messi tops the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot standings with five goals, followed by Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland on four. Messi also became the all-time leading World Cup scorer. Betting favorites favor Mbappé and Harry Kane, but the race remains wide open as the knockout phase approaches.

Canada's Ismael Koné suffers broken leg in win over Qatar; Scotland fans take over Boston; Haiti ends 52-year World Cup drought; USA faces Australia in must-win group finale.

Australia's 2-0 victory over Turkey, powered by Nestory Irankunda's emotional goal, showcases the nation's multicultural strength amid rising anti-immigration sentiment, offering a unifying sporting triumph.

Canada earned its first-ever World Cup victory with a 6-0 thrashing of nine-man Qatar in Vancouver. Jonathan David scored a hat-trick, but midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a severe leg injury, casting a shadow over the historic result and raising concerns for the tournament ahead.

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi was initially denied entry to Canada for a World Cup match against Germany due to a spot-fixing investigation, but the Ivorian federation later reversed course, securing his travel clearance. The saga, linked to his arrest in France for organized fraud, creates tactical and psychological turmoil for the team.

The 2026 World Cup continues on June 18 with Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina and Mexico vs South Korea. Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill offers free viewing and live performances. The day's matches could decide group leaders.

Canada coach Jesse Marsch confirmed Alphonso Davies is fit to play against Qatar in a pivotal World Cup group match. Davies missed the opener, but his return could reshape Canada's path to the knockout stage.

Substitute Cyle Larin scored a second-half equaliser to earn Canada a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina, securing the co-hosts' first ever World Cup point in a rain-soaked clash at BMO Field in Toronto.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun with a Shakira and Burna Boy performance in Mexico City. Canada and the US will host separate opening ceremonies on Friday, with star-studded shows expected. FOX Sports will broadcast the events.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with three host-nation opening ceremonies. Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette will headline the Canadian leg in Toronto ahead of a key match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, while early empty seats in Guadalajara raise pricing concerns.

Canada enters the 2026 World Cup as a quiet co-host, boasting its strongest squad ever. After a winless history and a harsh 2022 exit, the team looks to Alphonso Davies and a new defensive core to make a statement, starting against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto.

Co-hosts Canada and USA play their first matches today. The US faces Paraguay at SoFi Stadium after a star-studded ceremony; Canada meets Bosnia in Toronto. Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 on Thursday.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca with a star-studded ceremony featuring Shakira, Burna Boy, and Andrea Bocelli. Mexico faced South Africa in the first match of the first tri-nation tournament, co-hosted by the US and Canada.

The 2026 World Cup kicks off with Mexico facing South Africa after a vibrant opening ceremony featuring Shakira and Burna Boy. This first of three ceremonies spans Mexico, the US, and Canada. Match pressure high for co-hosts Mexico in Group A.

Thomas Tuchel leads England into the 2026 World Cup with a familiar burden of expectation. A flawless qualifying campaign sets the stage for a tricky Group L against Croatia, Ghana, and Panama.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 with a historic triple-opening ceremony. Mexico City hosts the first show featuring Shakira and Burna Boy before Mexico faces South Africa.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will launch with a groundbreaking trilogy of opening ceremonies across Mexico, the USA, and Canada. Mexico kicks off on June 11, followed by Canada and the USA on June 12, with ceremonies held 90 minutes before each host's first match. All events will be broadcast on Fox and streamed on Tubi.

As 48 nations prepare for the 2026 World Cup across North America, BBC Sport launches a 3D immersive app experience, while Toronto's BMO Field undergoes a $100M renovation to host 45,000+ fans.

The 2026 World Cup will be broadcast free-to-air in the UK across BBC and ITV, offering full coverage of all 104 matches. In contrast, US viewers require cable or streaming subscriptions to access games on Fox and Telemundo.

The 2026 World Cup will feature three opening ceremonies across the host nations, produced by Marco Balich. Each ceremony will showcase cultural motifs and music, with no performers confirmed yet.

Edin Dzeko, at 40, leads Bosnia in only their second World Cup, defying age with mental discipline, advanced training, and strategic tactical deployment, joining a seven-strong over-40 cohort.

Argentina's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup blends Messi's leadership with emerging talents like Garnacho, Musso, and Fernández, aiming to defend their 2022 title.

The 2026 World Cup marks a transition as Messi and Ronaldo likely bid farewell, while Mbappé, Dembele, Yamal, and Pulisic represent a new generation. 104 matches across three host nations from June 11 to July 19.

Pochettino confirms USMNT 26-man squad led by Pulisic and Reyna. FIFA final squads submitted for all 48 teams. Live updates cover tactics, injury concerns, and host nation pressure ahead of historic tournament opening this week across US, Mexico, Canada.