From hat tricks to even more hat tricks, the superstars we’ve come to expect every day brilliance delivered in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, and then some. But this tournament is also where new stars are born, and that was especially true in the first-ever group stage with 48 teams all competing for … Read more
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his World Cup-leading sixth goal of the tournament for Argentina as the defending champions topped tournament debutant Jordan 3-1 at Dallas Stadium in both teams’ final first round match in Group J. With Messi initially watching from the sidelines, Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro MartÃnez scored their first career … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal now know who they will face in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32. Portugal finished in second place in Group K after drawing with Colombia on Saturday. Portugal will face Croatia, the second-place finisher in Group L, on Thursday, July 2. Â Here is everything you need to know … Read more
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. Now things are gonna get interesting. We’re on to the Round of 32 in the World Cup, meaning a single loss equals elimination. Here’s how I’m wagering on Match Day 18, with only one game on tap. This page may contain affiliate … Read more
The 2026 World Cup knockout stage begins on Sunday, June 28. For the first time in World Cup history, the elimination rounds will feature 32 teams with 16 matchups before the field shrinks to 16 teams. With one day of group-stage matches remaining, the majority of those win-or-go home matches are set. Here’s a look … Read more
Canada’s Alphonso Davies is available to play when they face South Africa on Sunday to kick off the World Cup knockout rounds, coach Jesse Marsch said Saturday. Marsch admitted this week that he used his team captain as a decoy during group play, employing gamesmanship to compel Canada’s opponents to game-plan for someone who wasn’t … Read more
Croatia and Ghana meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup final group stage match on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET from Philadelphia Stadium. Croatia lost to England 2-4 in their opener and beat Panama 1-0 in their second match, with Ante Budimir, Petar Musa and Martin Baturina each scoring once in the … Read more
Christian Pulisic is considered to have “bailed out” AC Milan at times, but Ruud Gullit has told GOAL why the Rossoneri’s appointment of Ruben Amorim could be “very dangerous” for the USMNT star and other proven performers. A Portuguese coach that was sacked by Manchester United in January has returned to management in Italy, but … Read more
Jordan and Argentina meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup final group stage match on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. ET from Dallas Stadium. Jordan lost to Austria 1-3 in their opener, with Ali Olwan scoring their only goal. Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in their opener and Austria 2-0 in their second match, … Read more
Austria and Algeria are set to face off in a critical Group J finale of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 27, 2026, at Kansas City Stadium on FS1. Austria advances with a win or a draw while Algeria advances with a win. After losing 3-0 to Argentina and a Lionel Messi hat trick, … Read more