Lionel Messi recorded his first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina’s 3–0 win over Algeria.

The band bid farewell to Estadio Ciudad de México as a World Cup venue on the night Mexico's national team was eliminated.

Croatia came out on the front foot early. Vlasic beat Ghana goalie Benjamin Asare in the 17th minute but not the post. Center back Marin Pongracic headed over on a corner kick in the 24th, and Perisic’s header from 18 yards on a Modric free kick in the 30th was easily handled by Asare.

Only three champions in history had a 100 per cent record in the first round: Brazil in 1970, France in 1998 and Brazil in 2002

Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha made seven crucial saves in a shocking 0-0 draw against Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.

England’s celebration following a wild win over Mexico in the Round of 16 was dampened after midfielder Jordan Henderson was injured in bizarre fashion, hurting his wrist after the team celebrated with English fans in Mexico on Sunday night.

Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on their sleep, workouts, heart rate and even body temperature, all in the name of better understanding their health.

The World Cup is witnessing Norway and Erling Haaland capture the world's attention. But social media compared him to an NFL legend.