Yamal, Oyarzabal star as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0
Lamine Yamal scored in his first World Cup start and Borja Oyarzabal added two goals as Spain recovered from their Cape Verde shock with a commanding 4-0 Group H victory.
Lamine Yamal scored in his first World Cup start and Borja Oyarzabal added two goals as Spain recovered from their Cape Verde shock with a commanding 4-0 Group H victory.
Belgium and Iran have named their starting XIs for their Group G round-2 encounter this evening at SoFi Stadium in California. All four teams enter with one point after opening matches.
Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao rejected the perception that he functions only as a substitute for Portugal, emphasising he is a regular starter for his club ahead of the team's World Cup group match.
Scotland suffered a 1-0 defeat to Morocco but remain in contention through the best-third-placed route. Manager Steve Clarke weighs defensive tactics ahead of Wednesday's Brazil match, with even a narrow loss potentially sufficient for progression.
Cape Verde manager Pedru Leito Brito spoke ahead of Group H's second round against Uruguay. The coach praised the team's defensive organization but emphasized the need to strengthen their attacking play.
Graham Arnold reveals why Iraq avoids morning training sessions, citing cultural and religious factors. Having studied Baghdad for eight months, Arnold emphasizes adapting to player lifestyle for team cohesion.
Ghana's national team stepped up preparations for Tuesday's Group L encounter with England, conducting high-intensity drills and tactical work at their Rhode Island base.
Spain and Saudi Arabia confirmed their starting lineups hours before their Group H encounter in Atlanta. Both teams seek maiden tournament wins after opening draws.
Uzbekistan's Abboskhon Fayzullaev, at 167 cm, became the shortest player to score via header in the 21st century World Cup, netting against Colombia in Group D.
Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0 in Group D with Matías Galarza's strike just 65 seconds into the match, earning their first World Cup victory while confirming Turkey's tournament elimination.
Elijah Just scored twice as New Zealand drew 2-2 with Iran in Los Angeles, becoming Motherwell's first World Cup scorer and New Zealand's all-time top finisher in finals.
France's World Cup Group B clash with Iraq on 23 June faces potential disruption due to severe thunderstorms and heat in Philadelphia. Temperatures expected to reach 33°C with storms and rainfall, which could trigger match interruption under FIFA protocol.
England midfielder Declan Rice lauded manager Thomas Tuchel's halftime intervention in England's 4–2 World Cup win over Croatia, crediting his tactical adjustments and motivational address.
Morocco defender Noor Mazrawi announces he may retire from professional football following the World Cup to dedicate himself to Islamic studies and become an imam.
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will face England on Tuesday in Boston after securing US visa. He was barred from Ghana's opening match in Canada due to legal proceedings.