Both Morocco vs Netherlands and Paraguay vs Germany ended in dramatic penalty shootouts.
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USA face Australia as Brazil seek their first win, while Canada awaits injury news on Ismael Kone and Mexico celebrate.
USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles as each of the three World Cup cohosts have now staged a game in 2026 edition.
FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump’s attendance in doubt.
North America’s two other cohosts take centre stage on Friday as Canada and the US begin their FIFA World Cup campaigns.
The 2026 World Cup begins with historic ceremonies across the US, Canada and Mexico, launching a record tournament.
The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We’ve ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.
The US Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas calf.
French teenager Moise Kouame, who became youngest Grand Slam match winner in first round, defeats Adolfo Daniel Vallejo.
Trip to be first time Rodriguez has left Caribbean since Maduro abduction, will attend ICJ case on Guyana land dispute.
