Jesse Marsch has a simple message for anyone wondering whether his Canada side are ready for the weight of a home World Cup: they are not just ready for it, they want it.
Mexico midfielder Erik Lira said the "sky is the limit" for the hosts after they overcame the emotion of opening the World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Azteca Stadium on Thursday.
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre revealed his team had overcome a bout of stage fright before clinching their first victory in a World Cup opener with a 2-0 defeat of South Africa on Thursday.
Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with injury and announced his international retirement on Thursday, three days before his team's opener against the Netherlands.
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker said on Thursday that his country were not among the favourites to win the World Cup but added that there was no advantage in being tipped to lift the trophy and he…
Defender Marcos Senesi has been called up to reigning World Cup champions Argentina's squad, replacing the injured Leonardo Balerdi, the country's Football Association (AFA) announced on Thursda…
Co-hosts Mexico cruised to a convincing 2-0 victory over South Africa in an action-packed 2026 FIFA World Cup curtain-raiser, as El Tri extended their impressive unbeaten record in tournament openers…
Mexico forward Julian Quinones was the man to score the first goal at the 2026 World Cup.
Japan captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the World Cup squad due to injury, a blow for the Samurai Blue, with the midfielder also announcing his retirement from international football.
Curacao should not be underestimated when Germany take on the Caribbean islanders in their World Cup Group E opener on Sunday, but the four-time champions will make a winning start to the tournamen…
