Bouaddi – the 18-year-old midfielder tormenting Brazil's midfield The Moroccan player who troubled Brazil's stars most was Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old midfielder displaying rare confidence at the 2026 World Cup.
Pedri: 'Messi is still the best player in the world' Spanish midfielder Pedri Gonzalez praises Lionel Messi, while identifying Argentina, France, and Portugal as key rivals for the 2026 World Cup.
13 World Cup teams protest UEFA President's remarks Thirteen national teams have issued a joint statement criticizing UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin after he described many matches at the 2026 World Cup as 'completely uninteresting'.
Man Utd star helps Ivory Coast defeat Ecuador at 2026 World Cup Midfielder Ahmad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to help Ivory Coast defeat Ecuador one-nil in their opening Group E match at the 2026 World Cup on 14/6.
Uruguay's World Cup journey to the US hindered by FIFA error The Uruguay national team faced issues before their opening World Cup 2026 match, as their flight from Mexico to the US was delayed for several hours due to FIFA's slow completion of aircraft permits.
Sweden - Tunisia Premier League stars Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak are set to start as Sweden faces Tunisia in their opening Group F match of the 2026 World Cup, with kickoff at 8h.
Japan draws with Netherlands despite twice trailing at World Cup 2026 Japan showed a never-say-die spirit, equalizing twice to secure a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their opening match of Group F at World Cup 2026.
Haaland creates a stir at upscale American golf club The arrival of striker Erling Haaland and two fellow Norwegian national team players brought an unusual buzz to one of North Carolina's most prestigious golf clubs.
Pickleball player Do Minh Quan leaves court by ambulance Exhausted and suffering muscle cramps after the final, player Do Minh Quan received medical attention before being transported by ambulance to his hotel.
Morocco's unique 24 minutes at the 2026 World Cup At one point during their opening Group C match against Brazil at the 2026 World Cup, Morocco played for 24 minutes without any players born in the North African nation on the field.