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WorldJonathan David hat-trick sinks Qatar as Canada hammer six in Vancouver
Canada recorded their first-ever World Cup victory in spectacular fashion, with Jonathan David's treble inflicting Qatar's heaviest tournament defeat.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 18
WorldManzambi double powers Switzerland to emphatic win over 10-man Bosnia
A late flurry of goals turned a tight contest into a rout as Switzerland overwhelmed a Bosnia side reduced to ten men at SoFi Stadium.
By Lena Holloway · Jun 18
WorldRegional Ports Are Becoming the Quiet Shock Absorbers
Trade disruption is testing how ports, forwarders and customs systems keep goods moving when routes and insurance conditions change.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 18
WorldLuis Romo Settles It as Mexico Book Knockout Spot With Win Over South Korea
A second-half strike from Luis Romo gave the hosts a 1-0 win and a place in the Round of 32.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 18
WorldLate Mokoena Penalty Earns South Africa a Point Against Czechia
Teboho Mokoena's 83rd-minute spot kick cancelled out Michal Sadílek's early opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
By Marcus Okafor · Jun 18
WorldYirenkyi's last-gasp winner snatches priceless Ghana victory over Panama
A 95th-minute strike from 20-year-old Caleb Yirenkyi settles a tense, low-scoring Group L opener in Toronto.
By Anika Patel · Jun 17
WorldKane double powers chaotic England past Croatia in six-goal Group L opener
Harry Kane's brace and second-half strikes from Bellingham and Rashford see the Three Lions edge a frantic World Cup opener in Arlington.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 17
WorldLuis Diaz Inspires Colombia to Winning Start Against Spirited Uzbekistan
Diaz scored one and made another as Colombia saw off World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 3-1 at the Estadio Azteca.
By Diego Arroyo · Jun 17
WorldWissa Earns DR Congo Historic Point as Portugal Stumble in Houston
Yoane Wissa's stoppage-time header cancelled out Joao Neves' early opener to hand DR Congo their first-ever World Cup point.
By Mira Faraj · Jun 17
WorldDiplomacy Is Now About Preventing the Second Shock
The first crisis gets the summit. The second shock is what tests whether the channels built in public can work in private.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 17
WorldArnautovic stoppage-time penalty seals Austria's first World Cup win in 36 years
Austria edged a thriller against debutants Jordan in Santa Clara, with a 12th-minute-of-added-time spot kick settling it.
By Theresa Bauer · Jun 16
WorldMessi's first World Cup hat-trick fires holders Argentina past Algeria
Lionel Messi drew level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals as Argentina opened their title defence in style in Kansas City.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 16
WorldHaaland Brace Powers Norway to Emphatic Win Over Iraq
Erling Haaland scored twice on Norway's long-awaited World Cup return as the Scandinavians overwhelmed Iraq at Gillette Stadium.
By Anika Patel · Jun 16
WorldMbappe Double Sinks Senegal as France Open Group I in Style
Kylian Mbappe struck twice and Bradley Barcola added a third as France saw off a spirited Senegal at MetLife Stadium.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 16
WorldDefense Spending Is Now an Industrial Capacity Story
Budget promises matter less if factories, suppliers and skilled workers cannot turn them into usable equipment on time.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 16
WorldMaxi Araujo rescues Uruguay as Al-Owais defies the favourites
Saudi Arabia lead through Abdulelah Al-Amri but Maximiliano Araujo levels late to earn Uruguay a point in the Miami heat.
By Diego Arroyo · Jun 15
WorldCape Verde stun Spain with goalless draw on World Cup debut
European champions Spain are frustrated in Atlanta as tournament debutants Cape Verde dig in for one of the great World Cup upsets.
By Mira Faraj · Jun 15
WorldElijah Just double earns New Zealand a thrilling Group G draw with Iran
The winger struck either side of half-time but Iran fought back through Rezaeian and Mohebi to share the spoils at SoFi Stadium.
By Theresa Bauer · Jun 15
WorldLukaku's instant impact rescues Belgium as Egypt are denied historic first win
Emam Ashour's maiden international goal had Egypt dreaming, but a Mohamed Hany own goal moments after Romelu Lukaku's introduction salvaged a Belgium point in Seattle.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 15
WorldEgypt Turned a World Cup Point Into a Real Opening
A draw with Belgium did not solve Group G. It did change the emotional math around Egypt's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 15
WorldAyari brace inspires rampant Sweden in five-goal demolition of Tunisia
Isak and Gyokeres also struck as Sweden announced themselves with a statement Group F win.
By Anika Patel · Jun 14
WorldNetherlands and Japan share the spoils in pulsating Group F opener
Kamada's late equaliser earns Japan a deserved point in a four-goal Arlington thriller.
By Rafael Mendez · Jun 14
WorldDiplomacy Is Moving From Crisis Mode to Maintenance Mode
The hardest phase often starts after the emergency meeting ends, when every side has to make restraint look like policy.
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 14
WorldAmad Diallo's Late Strike Sinks Ecuador and Ends 19-Game Unbeaten Run
The Manchester United winger came off the bench to settle a tight Group E opener in Philadelphia and end Ecuador's long unbeaten streak.
By Diego Arroyo · Jun 14