Top five ‘must-watch’ World Cup matches of the second group phase
Remaining group schedule, teams, as well as the best second-round group fixtures at the tournament in North America.

Remaining group schedule, teams, as well as the best second-round group fixtures at the tournament in North America.









Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.
Ana Candida Evora was unable to travel to watch her son star in a goalless draw with Spain due to the cost of a US visa.
US placed tariffs on Brazilian goods and sanctioned judicial officials involved in trial of the father for coup plot.
South Korean players reportedly refrain from speaking to national media outside official World Cup commitments.

A woman in Brazil died after bungee jumping operators failed to attach her cord before a jump from a 40-metre bridge.
Superstar Lionel Messi is back for a sixth World Cup and leads Argentina into their group match debut against Algeria.






















Venezuela has signed an agreement with General Electric Vernova aimed at boosting electricity generation

Two helicopters collided in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, killing six people, including American musician Oliver Tree.
After uncertainty over their participation and a disrupted build-up, Iran are set to begin their World Cup campaign.