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Sebastien Desabre says D.R. Congo executed game plan in pivotal Portugal draw

DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre has praised his players for playing according to instructions after coming from a goal down to draw 1-1 against Portugal in a FIFA World Cup fixture at Houston Stadium on Wednesday.

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Toothless Portugal left frustrated in opening game as D.R. Congo claim impressive draw

Democratic Republic of Congo earned an impressive point on their first FIFA World Cup (WC) appearance in 52 years, holding fancied Portugal to a 1-1 draw to leave Selecao das Quinas with just one win from their last five WC openers.

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South Africa blow as key player suspended for three matches at World Cup

South Africa will be without Themba Zwane for the remainder of their pool matches and a possible round of 32 clash after he received a three-match suspension from FIFA for his red card in the 2-0 Group A loss to Mexico.

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Kalidou Koulibaly says Senegal not ashamed but frustrated after France defeat

Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly has maintained the Lions of Teranga will have nothing to be ashamed of despite their humiliating 3-1 defeat against France in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.

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Sebastien Desabre urges DR Congo to play Portugal without fear in World Cup opener

DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has called on his players to show up without fear when they take on Portugal in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at Houston Stadium on Wednesday.

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Aissa Mandi admits ruthless Lionel Messi was too good for Algeria in World Cup defeat

Algeria national team captain Aissa Mandi has conceded hat-trick hero Lionel Messi made the difference during their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Argentina at Kansas City Stadium on Tuesday.

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Who are the leading scorers and creators in World Cup history?

With one or two notable exceptions, the best attacking footballers in history have all graced the World Cup stage. But who has the most goals and assists at FIFA’s flagship international tournament?

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Austria hold off shock Jordan comeback to earn hard-fought World Cup victory

Austria made a victorious return to the FIFA World Cup (WC) after 28 years away, winning 3-1 in San Francisco against Group J opponents Jordan, who impressed on their debut despite extending their winless run to six matches.

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Messi lights up World Cup on historic night as Argentina cruise past Algeria

On his 200th appearance for Argentina, Lionel Messi was the difference as La Albiceleste triumphed 3-0 over Algeria in their FIFA World Cup (WC) Group J opener at Arrowhead Stadium.

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'Only medicine that works is to win': Queiroz looking for top start against Panama

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz cut a composed figure at Toronto Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, less than 24 hours before Ghana open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama at BMO Field.

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Haaland announes himself at World Cup with brace as Norway see off Iraq

Erling Haaland bagged a brace on his FIFA World Cup (WC) debut, as Norway beat a dogged Iraqi side 4-1 in Group I at the Gillette Stadium to record their largest ever win at the finals.

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Canadian court dismisses Partey’s visa appeal as Ghana prepare for Panama opener

A Canadian Federal Court has dismissed Thomas Partey’s emergency application to enter Canada, all but ending the Black Stars midfielder’s hopes of featuring in Ghana’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.

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France coach Didier Deschamps outlines Senegal qualities ahead of World Cup clash

France head coach Didier Deschamps has discussed Senegal’s strong areas as the two sides prepare to face off in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage fixture against France at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.

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Pape Thiaw says ambitious Senegal ready for France test in World Cup opener

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has claimed the Lions of Teranga are ready to face any team in the world as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage fixture against France at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.

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World Cup LIVE: Arnautovic nets from spot to earn Austria win over Jordan

It's another blockbuster day of action at the FIFA World Cup, with holders Argentina and 2022 runners-up France both getting their campaigns underway. Follow all the key moments from today's four games with our live tracker!

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Road to the final: Ghana's potential knockout opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Carlos Queiroz has been set the target of reaching the quarter-finals. Flashscore takes you through the possible opponents that stand between the Black Stars and history, depending on how they finish in Group L

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World Cup highlights: Saudi Arabia miss out on shock as Iran produce crucial fightback

Not since 1958 have we seen four draws on the same day (from eight matches) at a World Cup, but that is what we saw on day five of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. Despite the results, all of the games provided excitement and tension to keep all of us on the edge of our seats.

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Australian FIFA referee Evans avoids sanction for World Cup hand gesture

FIFA on Monday cleared World Cup referee Shaun Evans of wrongdoing after the Australian official was accused of making a white supremacist hand gesture during a television broadcast.

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Iran battle back twice to earn point against New Zealand in thriller

Iran twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in a thrilling encounter in their 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) Group G opener, leaving the All Whites still searching for their first-ever win at a World Cup.

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Araujo saves Uruguay's blushes to salvage point against Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay shared the spoils in an absorbing 1-1 draw at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC), leaving La Celeste with only one win in their last nine opening games at the tournament (D5, L3).

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Van Dijk sympathises with supporter frustrations over hydration breaks

Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk has called for the FIFA World Cup's controversial and divisive hydration breaks to only be taken when required by prevailing conditions.

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Belgium battle back for draw as Egypt's wait for World Cup win goes on

Despite a battling performance, Egypt weren’t able to win their first-ever FIFA World Cup match at Seattle Stadium, drawing 1-1 with Belgium in an intense Group G encounter.

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Kante says France mustn't take Senegal lightly in World Cup repeat of 2002 shock

France midfielder N'Golo Kante has warned his teammates against underestimating Senegal when the two sides face off in their first fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.

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Instant impacts and dynamic duos: The takeaways from Sweden's win over Tunisia

Tougher tests lie in wait for Sweden in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but after last night's 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia in Monterrey, Graham Potter's side have silenced many critics who believed they were unworthy of a place in this summer's finals.