On the eve of Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama, coach Carlos Queiroz praised the commitment shown by the Black Stars.

The France captain's double ensured there would be no repeat of his country’s loss to the West Africans in 2002 – Les Bleus’ only opening-game defeat in their previous eight global tournaments – to ...

All 1,248 players at this World Cup have had their portraits taken before kicking a ball. Here FIFA picks out some familiar faces, seen in a different light.

All the anticipation gives way to the nerves and excitement of opening-day matches in Groups L and K, where England's game with Croatia brings together two heavyweights with undefeated European ...

New Zealand defender Tim Payne speaks to FIFA about how he has dealt with becoming an overnight star in the build-up to the World Cup.

Group H . Saudi Arabia goal: Al Amri (41) Uruguay goal: Araujo (80) Maxi Araujo scored late to cancel out Abdulelah A ...

Having not featured at the FIFA World Cup since 1998, Austria are raring to go ahead of their opener against Jordan.

Newcastle United defender Livramento out of FIFA World Cup 2026 after sustaining calf injury in training on Sunday.

The Manchester United talisman discusses Portugal's World Cup hopes and Cristiano Ronaldo's enduring influence.

Nabil Bentaleb is in the Algeria squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Lille midfielder had heart attack two years ago but returned to action with defibrillator . Les Fennecs kick ...

Curaçao’s historic FIFA World Cup debut may have ended in defeat, but for the thousands of fans who made the trip to Houston, it was about more than the result.

Having played a starring role in his nation’s opening draw, Emam Ashour reflects on the progress being made by Egyptian football.