Welcome! Follow all of the action as Panama take on Croatia in Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at midnight CEST in Toronto.

First glimpse for Kane A quick attack from England culminates in Rice sliding a pass into Kane. He shifts his feet well and gets a shot away, but once again there are too many Ghana players in the way, and it goes out for a corner.

Added time There will be six additional minutes.

First corner Ayew and Semenyo do well down the Ghana left in their first period of sustained pressure. They win a corner, but it's headed clear.

First booking Rice is shown the first yellow card of the game for arriving late into a tackle.

More good work from Madueke He takes on his marker down the right, gets to the byline and dinks a right-footed cross to the back post. Rice arrives and wins the header, but can only send his effort over the bar.

Set piece needed? England have been camped out in Ghana's half for the majority of the game, but there's so little space to work in and no room for runs in behind. Perhaps a free-kick or corner might be the way for the breakthrough to come.

Rare foray forward Ghana win a free-kick wide on the left, close to the halfway line. They send plenty of bodies forward in a bid to crowd the box, but Guehi wins the header and is fouled in the process.

And we're back The ball is rolling once more.

Hydration break Three minutes for the players to take on some fluids and receive tactical tweaks from their coaches.

Treatment James and Ayew are both on the field receiving medical treatment after a clash of heads.

And again! Spence runs into space down the left and cuts it back to Rice, but his shot is blocked.

More good work from Rice The midfielder wins the ball well on the left and cuts it back for Gordon. He shifts it on to Anderson, whose shot is blocked.

Over from Rice Gordon wins a free-kick in a central position, around 25 yards from goal. James nudges it to Rice, whose rasping drive arrows just over the bar.

Almost! Madueke slides a ball inside to James, darting into the Ghana box down the right. He squares it into the middle, but can only find a Ghana foot.

Neat but no end product A driving run forward from Rice and some neat one-touch passing around the edge of the box involving Kane and Bellingham, but Ghana get enough bodies back to crowd them out.

Easily cleared Rice's delivery is poor and doesn't make it past the first defender, who heads the ball clear.

Promising position Madueke is fouled on the right, a little way outside the box. It's prime location for Rice to swing one in...

Sitting back Despite the mild temperatures, Ghana aren't pressing high here. Instead, they're sitting back deep inside their own half and inviting England to break them down.

Here we go! England get the ball rolling!

England subs Henderson, Trafford, O'Reilly, Stones, Chalobah, Burn, Quansah, Henderson, Mainoo, Rogers, Eze, Saka, Rashford, Watkins, Toney

Ghana subs Zigi, Anang, Seidu, Mumin, Rahman, Oppong, Luckassen, Owusu, Boakye, Fatawu, Thomas-Asante, Baah, Sulemana, Nuamah, Adu

Welcome! Follow all of the action as England take on Ghana in Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 9pm CEST in Boston.

Wide! Rafael Leão crosses into the penalty area for Ronaldo, but he's at full stretch and can't direct the ball on target.

Close! Francisco Trincão is not far away from adding a sixth Portugal goal as he steers a first-time effort just beyond the far post. Superb build-up play from Ronaldo and Mendes to create that.

Five added minutes Still time for Ronaldo to complete his hat-trick...

It's five! Portugal attack up the right-hand side with Semedo. His low cross is just behind Ronaldo, but perfect for Rafael Leão, who sweeps an emphatic first-time finish into the top corner.

⚽ 87' Rafael Leão (5-0)

Fierce hit! Fernandes from downtown, but Nematov is equal to it. The loose ball was just out of Ronaldo's reach...

Attack, attack, attack There's a really open feel to the game in the closing stages, with Portugal out to extend their lead and Uzbekistan chasing a morale-boosting consolation.

Half chance! Ronaldo is dispossessed in the final third as Uzbekistan counter. It's quickly worked up to Shomurodov, who strikes the ball cleanly from 18 yards, but can't keep his shot down.

Hat-trick hunting Ronaldo closes down the Uzbekistan goalkeeper, who's slow to clear. The Portugal captain is first to the loose ball and turns to shoot goalwards, but Nematov recovers, diving to his right to push the shot to safety.

Nearly! Portugal are straight back on the attack with Nuno Mendes. He charges up the left-hand side and cuts a ball back for Ronaldo, whose goal-bound shot is blocked.

Hydration break Portugal are cruising to victory in Houston, but they won't want to let up. Goal difference could be key in Group K, especially if Colombia beat Congo DR later today.

In the book Uzbekistan play it out from the back and look to progress the ball down the right, but Veiga bodychecks Ganiev to thwart a promising attack, earning the defender a booking.

Attacking change Another change for Portugal as Martínez aims to rest players ahead of Matchday 3: João Félix makes way for Francisco Trincão.

Clear daylight Fernandes' corner towards the near post finds a way through to Khusanov, who scores an own goal after having no time to react.

Off the training ground Wow! Almost a fourth for Portugal and what a goal that would have been. Ronaldo shapes up to take a trademark free-kick but jogs past the ball, before Fernandes clips the ball over the wall and into his path - Nematov is on hand to make a superb stop.

Wide! Shukurov cuts onto his left foot before unleashing a shot low towards Costa's goal, which is deflected behind for a corner that is played short before Ronaldo heads the ball clear.

Costa tested Fayzullaev, who scored Uzbekistan's goal against Colombia, forces Portugal's custodian into a comfortable save. The chance came after the AFC representatives almost played themselves into trouble at the opposite end.

From distance! João Félix unleashes an effort from around 30-yards, and it sails narrowly over Uzbekistan's crossbar. Portugal are starting the second half like they did the first - with intent.

We're back under way! Portugal get the ball rolling again, and there's changes for both nations. Nélson Semedo and Francisco Conceição replace João Cancelo and Pedro Neto in like-for-like changes. For Uzbekistan, Mozgovoy and Alijonov enter the fray.

Almost a fourth! Cancelo plays in another delicious cross into the path of Ronaldo, who lifts the ball over the onrushing Nematov but Khusanov is on hand to clear the ball off the line.

Ending with intent Portugal are looking to end the half strongly, but Uzbekistan are able to clear their crosses.

Into added time The fourth official has signalled six additional minutes.

⚽ 39' Cristiano Ronaldo (3-0)

In search of a third Pedro Neto continues to be lively down Portugal's right, ghosting past his marker, but this time his cross is cleared.

Goal ruled out Ganiev strikes the ball beautifully into the top corner past Diogo Costa from range but it's ruled out for a foul on Cancelo in the build-up after Uzbekistan pressed Portugal high up the pitch to force a defensive error.

A way back in? Since the hydration break, Uzbekistan have seen more possession of the ball but so far, it's in front of Portugal's defensive block.

In control Portugal are enjoying themselves out there. Fernandes and Mendes link up well down the left, which leads to Uzbekistan losing their cool and conceding a free-kick on the edge of the penalty area. Fernandes clips another ball in, but Uzbekistan are able to clear the danger.

Looking for a response Portugal are caught sleeping which allows Nasrullaev to try his luck from the left, but Diogo Costa is alert to the situation to deny the attacker.

⚽ 17' Nuno Mendes (2-0)

Free-kick in a dangerous position Pedro Neto has been lively down Portugal's right, and now he's won a free-kick on the edge of the box after being brought down by Xamrobekov. Ronaldo lines up to take it...

⚽ 6' Cristiano Ronaldo (1-0)

Millimetres away! Mendes whips in a delightful cross from the left with pace into the path of Ronaldo but the Portugal captain, at full stretch, can't connect with the ball.

Early chance! The ball is played into João Neves, who turns on a dime before laying the ball off for Fernandes. The Manchester United man forces Nematov into an early save, but the resulting corner doesn't amount to anything.

Playing with intent Already Portugal are looking to assert their dominance. Every outfield player is in Uzbekistan's half, but their opponents are quick to instigate the press.

Off we go! Uzbekistan get the ball rolling!

Kick-off approaching The teams are out, the national anthems are being played and we're moments from a ball being kicked in Houston, USA.

Uzbekistan subs Yusupov, Ergashev, Alijonov, Sayfiev, Eshmurodov, Ulmasaliyev, Urozov, Mozgovoy, Iskanderov, Jiyanov, Urunov, Khamdamov, Esanov, Amonov, Sergeev

Portugal subs Sa, Silva, Semedo, Araujo, Dalot, Inacio, Costa, Nunes, Silva, Neves, Ramos, Trinçao, Leao, Guedes, Conceiçao

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Portugal take on Uzbekistan in Group K of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 6pm CEST in Houston.

⚽ 82' Amine Gouiri (1-2)

⚽ 69' Nadhir Benbouali (1-1)

⚽ 36' Nizar Al Rashdan (1-0)

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Jordan take on Algeria in Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 4am CEST in the San Francisco Bay Area.

⚽ 90+3' Ismaila Sarr (3-2)

⚽ 58' Erling Haaland (3-1)

⚽ 53' Ismaila Sarr (2-1)

⚽ 48' Erling Haaland (2-0)

⚽ 43' Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (1-0)

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Norway take on Senegal in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 1am CEST in New York/New Jersey.

Hat-trick goes begging Mbappé tries to power a finish into the near top corner of the net from the left-hand side of the box, but sees his finish go over the bar before being replaced.

Misplaced Cherki has both Doué and Mbappé racing away ahead of him on the counter, but only manages to find the feet of the Iraq 'keeper with his pass.

Waved away Mbappé is blocked inside the box and hits the deck, but his penalty claims are dismissed by the referee.

Poked just wide! Al-Hamadi stretches to get on the end of an in-swinging Farji cross, but his finish rolls narrowly wide of the far post.

⚽ 66' Ousmane Dembélé (3-0)

Basil saves from Dembélé He sweeps the ball toward the far side of goal from the right-hand side of the box, forcing Basil into a good save.

Off the bar! Mbappé feeds Olise inside the area, who lofts the ball first time over the 'keeper, but onto the crossbar rather than into the net.

⚽ 54' Kylian Mbappé (2-0)

Bright start Iraq have started well, moving the ball forward quickly and putting France on the back foot.

We're finally back! The long awaited second half has begun.

The players are back out! After a long wait, the players are back out and warming up.

Wait goes on While things are looking positive at the moment, it'll be seven minutes until the next announcement over the next steps in Philadelphia.

Restart on the horizon After a long stoppage, the weather appears to have improved and it looks like the game will continue once the players have warmed up again.

Crucial tackle Mbappé looks to have squeezed through the Iraq defence and is shaping to shoot, but Ali sticks out a leg to deny him at the vital moment.

Well worked Al-Hamadi heads wide from Doski's cross after a neat passing sequence.

Early change Iraq are forced into an early switch with Hussein picking up an injury.

Hydration break Iraq can catch their breath following a difficult first 23 minutes.

Constant pressure Iraq are struggling to get out of their half as France look to build on their lead.

⚽ 14' Kylian Mbappé (1-0)

Building momentum Mbappé volleys wide from the right side of the box as France turn up the heat.

Settling in Iraq have passed the ball well when given the chance and appear unfazed by the opponents in front of them.

Sight of goal Koné volleys goalward from just outside the area, which Mbappé tries to poke on target with an outstretched leg but can't reach, and he has to watch the ball bounce well wide of goal.

The ball is rolling! Iraq get tonight's game underway.

France subs Samba, Risser, Gusto, Konaté, L. Hernández, T. Hernandez, Lacroix, Tchouameni, Kanté, Zaire-Emery, Cherki, Akliouche, Thuram, Doué, Mateta

Iraq subs Talib, Hassan, Sulaka, Younus, Maknazi, Saadoon, Putros, Amyin, Yakob, Sher, Al-Hamadi, Ali, Yousif, Jasim, Farji

The venue France and Iraq face off at Philadelphia Stadium, which is one of 16 venues used for the 2026 World Cup. Opened in 2003 and home to the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles, the 69,000-capacity ground is hosting multiple matches during the tournament. This includes a Round of 16 tie that will take place on Saturday, July 4, exactly 250 years after the United States' Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as France take on Iraq in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 10pm CEST in Philadelphia.

Messi strikes the hammer blow! Argentina confirm all three points will be headed their way right at the death. A counter attack puts Álvarez one-on-one with Schlager, who denies him but sees the rebound fall to Messi, who sees his first attempt at goal blocked before firing past a crowd of Austria defenders to double the lead.

⚽ 90+5' Lionel Messi (2-0)

Wimmer wide! Danso heads back across the box from a Sabitzer free-kick, where Wimmer then glances his header wide of the far post.

Five more minutes Can Austria find an equaliser?

Golden chance! González breaks away down the left before coming inside and firing his shot right at the leg of the recovering Danso.

No luck Austria win another corner, but Sabitzer's delivery is headed clear.

Flashed wide! Messi's out-swinging corner meets the head of González, who guides his header just past the far post.

Ball rolling again Action has resumed.

Second break The second hydration break is taking place.

Headed over A lofted cross from Sabitzer to the back post finds Gregoritsch, but he can't test the 'keeper with his attempt, which goes comfortably over.

Martínez punches clear Sabitzer fires the free-kick toward goal, forcing the 'keeper into a good save.

Good position Austria have a free-kick on the left-hand edge of the box.

Offside Argentina win the ball back in midfield and Fernandez immediately plays in Messi, who is tackled by Seiwald as he closes in on goal. The Argentina captain was offside though, and Austria can reset.

We're back! The second half is underway.

In control Argentina are taking the sting out of the game with the break on the horizon.

Seven added minutes There'll be plenty of time for more drama at the end of this half.

Wasted Austria win a free-kick, which Alaba sends straight out for a goal-kick.

⚽ 38' Lionel Messi (1-0)

Dangerous counter Argentina break with Martínez, who then slips in Fernandez inside the box. He plays the ball across the six-yard area, but doesn't find a teammate.

We're back Play has resumed.

Hydration break The first break brings to a halt an exciting opening to this game.

Schlager saves! Messi has a clear sight of goal but he's tackled at the final moment by Alaba, who inadvertently pokes the ball toward his own goal which Schlager sticks out a leg to save.

Early opportunity Argentina have the chance to take the lead, with the referee deciding it was a penalty.

Under review The referee will review whether Martínez was fouled in the aforementioned incident, with a penalty for Argentina on the cards.

First chance! A defence splitting pass puts Martínez in behind and gives him a clear sight of goal. Just as he's about to pull the trigger, Seiwald and Posch converge to snuff out the opportunity.

Off we go! Argentina get the action underway.

Austria subs Wiegele, Pentz, Affengruber, Lienhart, Mwene, Friedl, Svoboda, Grillitsch, Chukwuemeka, Ljubicic, Prass, Schöpf, Arnautović, Kalajdžić, Wimmer

Argentina subs Musso, Rulli, Senesi, Tagliafico, Montiel, Otamendi, Paredes, Barco, Lo Celso, Palacios, Nico González Álvarez, Simeone, Paz, López

Welcome! Follow all of the action as defending champions Argentina take on Austria in Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 8pm CEST in Dallas.

⚽ 82' Trézéguet (1-3)

⚽ 67' Mohamed Salah (1-2)

⚽ 58' Mostafa Ziko (1-1)

⚽ 15' Finn Surman (1-0)

Welcome! Follow all of the action as New Zealand take on Egypt in Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 3.00am CEST in Vancouver, Canada.

⚽ 61' Hélio Varela (2-2)

⚽ 45+6' Agustín Canobbio (2-1)

⚽ 44' Maxi Araújo (1-1)

⚽ 21' Kevin Pina (0-1)

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Uruguay take on Cape Verde in Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 12.00am CEST in Miami.

Possibly a last chance for Belgium? Lukébakio tries to curl an attempt into the far-left corner, but the ball spins just wide!

Wasted opportunity Belgian substitute Fernandez-Pardo makes a bit of space for himself and shoots, but he gets right underneath the ball and it ends up in the stands.

Impressive defending Even this late on, the Iranians are throwing themselves at every ball and blocking shots and crosses left, right and centre.

Five additional minutes Will we get a breakthrough goal in stoppage time?

Iran break down the left The ball makes its way into the box, where a number of Iranians are waiting, but the Belgian defence scramble it away!

Beiranvand denies De Cuyper! The Iran goalie, who's been excellent today, gets down well to De Cuyper's low effort.

Courtois holds at the second attempt Ezatolahi strides forward and lets fly, but Courtois makes a fairly comfortable save.

Will Iran go for a winner? The Iranians seem unsure whether to stick or twist now, with that red card completely changing the nature - and possible outcome - of this match.

Eintracht's Theate comes on for Belgium Eintracht Frankfurt defender Arthur Theate makes his World Cup debut, replacing Lukaku. His solidity will likely be needed in the final quarter of an hour!

Hydration break time The Belgians will likely use the break to regroup and rejig their tactics, following that sending-off.

Changes for Belgium The Red Devils make three changes, bringing on Lukébakio, Vanaken and Castagne as they go on the hunt for a winner.

Big opportunity for Iran! Team Melli come close to taking the lead: Taremi swivels and strikes a clean volley goalwards, but Courtois is equal to it!

Close one from Saelemaekers De Bryune picks out Saelemaekers at the back post, whose volley ends up in the side netting.

End-to-end early on First, half-time substitute Jahanbakhsh drags his shot inside the Belgium area, then up the other end De Bruyne sees his left-footed effort well blocked. Lively start!

Iran kick off the second half A big 45 minutes ahead for both teams!

Belgium looking for a breakthrough down the right De Bruyne and De Cuyper both attempt to get balls over to Lukaku, but the Iran defence holds firm.

We've got eight minutes... ...of injury time in Los Angeles.

Belgium continue to push and prod Tielemans finds De Cuyper, whose snapshot is saved by Beiranvad’s chest. The Iranian custodian has done really well in this half.

Another half-chance for Belgium De Bruyne gets on the end of a tremendous long ball by De Cuyper, but he can only poke it wide - unlucky!

De Bruyne bowled over (twice) De Bruyne has experienced some rough treatment from the Iranian defence over the past couple of minutes, but he's back up on his feet and looks OK.

Lukaku gets a sight of goal Lukaku powers a header over the bar, but play is pulled back for offside in any case.

Time for a cooling break A bit later than usual, the players head over to the sidelines to hydrate.

Tielemans tests Beiranvand! The dynamic midfielder fires in a shot from the angle, but the Iran 'keeper parries it wide.

Belgium are moving the ball nicely It's just the final ball that's lacking right now.

Big chance for Iran! The ball bobbles about in the Belgium penalty area and Kanani reacts first, sending a useful-looking volleyed effort towards goal. Courtois, at full stretch, makes a fine save! Ezatolahi then heads narrowly wide from the resulting corner. First real sign of life from Iran!

Closest thing to a goal De Bruyne's shot is blocked initially. The loose ball falls to De Cuyper who looks likely to score but instead hits it straight at Beiranvand!

Well over from De Bruyne The former Wolfsburg star cuts inside and tries to loop the ball into the far corner, but he gets underneath the ball and it soars over the bar.

Change of formation for Iran The Iranians look to be set up in a 5-4-1, with Taremi ploughing a lone furrow up front.

Belgium get the ball rolling We're underway! It's a crunch match for both teams.

The anthems are resonating throughout the stadium Not long to go now.

Iran subs Alipour, Cheshmi, Dargahi, Eiri, Ghayedi, Ghorbani, Hosseini, Hosseinzadeh, Jahanbakhsh, Moghanlou, Mohammadi, Niazmand, Razzaghinia, Torabi, Yousefi

Belgium subs Castagne, De Ketelaere, De Winter, Fernandez-Pardo, Witsel, Lammens, Lukébakio, Onana, Penders, Seys, Theate, Vanaken, Moreira

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Belgium take on Iran in Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 9.00pm CEST in Los Angeles.

Torres has the ball in the net... ...but it's ruled out for offside. The score remains at 4-0.

Six mins of added time... ...to play in Atlanta.

Delay for treatment Al-Hajji and Kanno bump heads in midfield, so the ref stops play for the pair to receive treatment.

Rare shot on target Al-Hamdan draws a save out of Simón - that's been a very infrequent occurrence during this match.

Spain keep pushing... ...albeit at a slightly lesser pace. This is somewhat understandable, given the scoreline and the number of subs that have been introduced. As for Saudi Arabia, they continue to battle hard.

We're back underway The ball is rolling again.

Water break incoming The players will grab a much-needed drink for a couple of mins.

Lovely through ball Merino plays an excellent ball through for Torres, who's suddenly one-on-one with the 'keeper. Unfortunately he hurries his effort and toe-pokes the ball wide.

Williams and Merino on Spain make a couple of changes, replacing former RB Leipzig man Olmo with Merino and Baena with Williams - the latter-named player gets a huge cheer from the crowd in Atlanta.

Another own goal That's already the eighth OG at this World Cup. In 2022, there were only two in total!

Al-Owais makes a double save The Saudi Arabian 'keeper has impressed today, despite the scoreline, and he makes another good couple of stops, first from Porro's drive and then from Torres' follow-up header.

Second half gets going, goalscorers off Both teams make two half-time changes - on the Spain side, Yamal and Oyarzabal, the stars of the first half, are replaced by Pino and Torres. There will be no hat-trick for Oyarzabal!

Saudi Arabia get some possession The shellshocked Saudi Arabians enjoy a few minutes of possession without really threatening. They just want to hear the half-time whistle right now.

We've got five added mins Five extra minutes to play in Atlanta. Can Spain add another before the break?

Oyarzabal goes close again The Real Sociedad man is pretty desperate for his hat-trick, but this time he fires an attempt wide of the right-hand post.

Lajami makes another fine tackle Lajami has been one of Saudi Arabia's few bright spots so far, and he makes another great sliding tackle to stop Olmo in his tracks.

Back at it The action is back underway.

Hydration break Time for the players to take on some liquids.

⚽ 24' Mikel Oyarzabal (3-0)

⚽ 21' Mikel Oyarzabal (2-0)

Great tackle Oyarzabal breaks clear, but Lajami makes a goal-saving challenge!

Oyarzabal goes close Oyarzabal stings the palms of Al-Owais with a fizzing effort!

Close to 2-0! Yamal feeds a lovely ball through that Al-Owais does well to come out and block. The loose ball spills into the path of Pedri, who lashes his shot over the bar!

⚽ 10' Lamine Yamal (1-0)

Porro has a go Porro looks up and fires one in, but it's well over.

First foray Saudi Arabia break quickly, with Salem Al-Dawsari involved, but it eventually breaks down. Good sign for the Asian side, though, who've been somewhat overrun so far.

Yamal shoots over The Spain starlet tries his luck from long range, but it's high, wide and handsome.

Baena blocked Baena's shot is blocked behind for a corner. Yamal takes it, but it comes to nothing.

Yamal causing problems already Yamal, back in the line-up today, skips past a couple of defenders down the right and sends in an inviting cross that is only just headed clear. Strong start by Spain!

And we're off! Spain get the ball rolling, and we're underway. An intriguing match awaits in prospect!

Anthems playing The players are on the pitch and belting out their respective national anthems. Not long now until we get started!

Table talk With all four teams in Group H sitting on one point, a win today for either side would represent a massive step towards the knockout stages. As Uruguay and Cape Verde lock horns later, whoever emerges victorious will provisionally go top of the section.

More on that Saudi Arabia side As for the Saudi Arabians, defender Lajami and midfielder Al-Dawsari - who famously scored the winner against Argentina at Qatar 2022 - have been brought into the starting line-up, replacing Kanno and Al-Shamat.

Saudi Arabia subs Al Aqidi, Al Kassar, Majrashi, Yahya, Al Shehri, Al Boushal, Kadesh, Al Johani, Al Ghannam, Al Hajji, Al Hamdan, Mandash, Kanno, Thakri, Abu Al Shamat

Spain subs Raya, Joan Garcia, Pubill, Grimaldo, Eric García, Llorente, Merino, Torres, Ruiz, Gavi, Pino, Williams, Zubimendi, Muñoz, Iglesias

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Spain take on Saudi Arabia in Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 6.00pm CEST in Atlanta.

⚽ 83' Ayase Ueda (0-4)

⚽ 69' Junya Ito (0-3)

⚽ 31' Ayase Ueda (0-2)

⚽ 4' Daichi Kamada (0-1)

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Tunisia take on Japan in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 6.00am CEST in Monterrey, Mexico.

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Ecuador take on Curaçao in Group E of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 2.00am CEST in Kansas.

⚽ 90+4' Deniz Undav (2-1)

Amiri wastes the chance Amiri has the space to shoot in the box from a good position, but he can only fire his effort tamely at the goalkeeper.

Added time There will be six extra minutes.

Brown denied The ball is pulled back to Brown in the box. He curls a shot towards the far corner, but the keeper makes a big stop.

A big opportunity Côte d'Ivoire have an overload on the left, as Pépé finds Adingra, but the substitute wants far too much time to shoot.

More changes Pépé replaces Diomande for Côte d'Ivoire, and Goretzka is on for Havertz.

Singo off injured Doue is on for Singo, who appeared to pull a muscle in his last action before leaving the pitch. The defender is distraught on the sidelines.

It could go either way? Just over 10 minutes to play, and you have the feeling that either side could still score.

Another triple change Adingra, Guessand and S. Fofana are on for Diallo, Bonny and Sangare for Côte d'Ivoire.

Hydration break There's another stoppage as the players stop for drinks.

⚽ 68' Deniz Undav (1-1)

Havertz heads just wide Fofana swings and misses a German corner, and there is Havertz at the back post completely free, but he can only head wide.

Diomande drags his shot wide Kessie almost gets loose in the box, but can't find a way through. The ball then lands at the feet of Diomand, who pulls his volley wide of the post.

Havertz almost has a chance Wirtz fires in a low cross that Havertz almost manages to take on the spin, but he can't get a shot away.

Inao Oulai fires just over Inao Oulai does brilliantly to work space in midfield before feeding Diallo. He then returns the pass in the box, but Inao Oulai can only fire over from a good position.

Kessie looking for his second Diallo feeds Kessie under pressure in the box, but Tah blocks his shot in the nick of time.

Just wide Brown feeds Musiala in the box, and he almost manages to squeeze a clean shot away. The ball deflects just wide of the post.

Back underway The ball is moving once more as Rüdiger replaces Schlotterbeck, who had been struggling.

Nearly magical Sané, Nmecha and Wirtz combine beautifully in and around the penalty area, but Wirtz just can't get any power on the shot while under pressure.

Blocked Nmecha hits another powerful drive towards goal, but again, a defender is in the way.

Added time There are going to be seven minutes before the break. Plenty of time for another chance.

Promising position Kimmich floats a free-kick from the right into the box. Côte d’Ivoire struggle to clear it initially but then break forward. Diallo threatens to get past Brown, but the Frankfurt full-back matches him for pace and clears the danger.

Goal disallowed Havertz taps the ball into the net from Wirtz's pass but this one won't count either, as Musiala committed a foul in the build-up.

Next chance Diomande drives forward in a central position and Germany's defenders back off. The Leipzig winger spreads the ball to his left to Bonny, who tries to curl a right-footed effort into the far corner. Neuer sees it all the way though, and makes a comfortable save.

Positive omen? Prior to today, Côte d'Ivoire have won all four World Cup games in which they have taken the lead. The goal also means the last time Germany kept a clean sheet at a World Cup was the 2014 final when they beat Argentina.

Wind in their sails That goal has understandably given Côte d'Ivoire a massive confidence boost and they're pouring forward now in search of more.

⚽ 30' Franck Kessie (0-1)

Back underway The ball is moving once more.

Hydration break It's drinks time. We'll be back underway shortly.

Nmecha almost drives one home The Dortmund midfielder has some space on the edge of the box, and he hammers a shot towards goal that deflects just over the bar.

Musiala just misses the far corner The Bayern man dips inside from the right and strikes towards the far corner, only missing the target by a small margin.

Schlotterbeck struggling The Dortmund defender picked up a knock in an earlier challenge, and he might not be able to continue.

First chance for Côte d'Ivoire A clearance drops to Singo, who shoots, but Brown gets his head in the way.

Havertz nearly opens the scoring Kimmich whips in a great cross that is flicked towards the corner by Havertz, but Fofana reacts quickly enough to make the save.

An even start Both sides have had phases of possession in the opening few minutes, but we haven't seen any real chances yet.

Diomande shows his threat The RB Leipzig winger skins Kimmich and fires in a low cross that Tah has to block.

An instant chance A half-chance inside the first 20 seconds as Wirtz pokes a bouncing pass through to Havertz, who hooks a shot over the bar.

A place in the next round at stake Whoever wins tonight will confirm their place in the round of 32.

Players on the pitch The national anthems are playing, and kick-off is just over five minutes away.

Côte d'Ivoire subs Koné, Lafont, O. Diomande, Operi, Doue, Ndicka, Seri, Fofana, Guiagon, Adingra, Wahi, Diakité, Pépé, Guessand, Toure

Germany subs Baumann, Nübel, Rüdiger, Anton, Thiaw, Raum, Stiller, Goretzka, Groß, Amiri, Ouédraogo, Leweling, Woltemade, Beier, Undav

Germany's plan for the day Kick-off in Toronto is at 4pm local time – later than Germany's 7-1 win against Curaçao. Germany will start the day with breakfast at 9:30am, followed by meetings and a briefing at the hotel, with lunch scheduled for 12:30 pm. After a short meeting at 2pm, the team will head to the stadium. The return flight to their North Carolina HQ is scheduled for 9pm local time following the match.

Tah on Diomande's recent tribute to his late sister "It was very moving. I always find it nice to learn the background stories of people. I think it's great that he shared that and showed his human side."

Julian Nagelsmann on his starting XI "I don't want to reveal everything, even though there's no obvious reason to change much. We'll wait and see how everyone is doing overnight."

Time for Toronto Germany are training for a final time at their North Carolina base before flying up to Toronto at 9pm CEST on Friday evening. Julian Nagelsmann and Jonathan Tah will hold a final press conference before the match at 0:45am CEST in Canada.

Super Kimmich Germany's stay in Winston-Salem is motivating local children in their German studies, at least judging by the letters the team have received from local kids and have pinned on the walls of their dining room. One addressed to captain Joshua Kimmich reads: "Fußball ist super."

Welcome! Follow all of the action as Germany take on Côte d'Ivoire in Group E of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 10.00pm CEST in Toronto.

Straight at the goalkeeper Lagerbielke heads a corner straight at the goalkeeper, and that is the end of the action.

Added time There will be five extra minutes before the end.

⚽ 89' Crysencio Summerville (5-1)

Zeneli has a pop Zeneli tries his luck, and once again Verbruggen makes the stop.

Good hit Isak whips a powerful strike towards the far corner, but Verbruggen gets across to make a flying save.

Wasted Elanga has space on the right to send in a cross with numbers in the middle, but he puts far too much on it.

A slower few minutes After that burst of intensity from Sweden, the Dutch seem to have weathered the storm.

Ayari in the book Ayari pulls Gravenberch's shirt and goes into the book.

Back underway The players are rehydrated, and the action resumes as Depay replaces Brobbey.

Hydration break There's another stoppage as the players take on fluids.

Glorious Elanga gets to the byline and chops the ball through Van de Ven's legs in wonderful fashion.

Brobbey almost gets through Brobbey holds off Hien in the box superbly, but the ball is taken off his toe just before he can shoot.

More Swedish pressure Elanga gets down the right and sends in a low cross that Van Hecke clears just in front of Isak, who was lurking dangerously.

Elanga pulls one back Hope? It seems unlikely, but Sweden do have a goal to their name. Isak gets the ball near halfway and slots a neat pass through for the electrically quick Elanga, who maintains his composure before firing home.

⚽ 59' Anthony David Junior Elanga (4-1)

Gravenberch fires over At the other end, the Liverpool midfielder drives a shot over the bar from the edge of the box.

That would have been special Ayari skins his man and hits a hammerblast from the edge of the box, but his shot has just too much height on it.

⚽ 54' Cody Gakpo (4-0)

Neat stuff again The Dutch produce some more total football, allowing Gakpo to get to the edge of the box, but he can't connect cleanly under pressure.

⚽ 47' Cody Gakpo (3-0)

Back underway The ball is moving once more in Houston.

Almost Gyökeres sets the ball for Ayari, but his low drive is well saved once again by Verbruggen.

Gyökeres with the free-kick He strikes it well, beating the wall, but Verbruggen is there once more to make the save.

Added time There will be four additional minutes.

The goal is disallowed Sweden think they have a goal back through a header from Lagerbielke, but the flag is up. The defender was narrowly offside.

The ball is in the net But will it count?

Ayari fires over The Swedish midfielder gets some room on the edge of the box and lets fly, but his powerful drive clears the crossbar.

Inches wide Malen sends in a cross/shot that narrowly avoids both the goal and everybody in the middle.

Gakpo has a go The Liverpool forward dips inside and shoots, but his effort is straight at Nordfelt.

Good football Isak feeds Gyökeres in the box, but his curling effort is well saved by Verbruggen. Sweden have been much better in the last few minutes.

Gyökeres almost finds a way through Isak slips the ball through to the Arsenal striker in the box, but he can't connect properly on the spin.

Opportunity wasted Sweden counter through Isak and Gyökeres and nearly find a way back into the match. The latter whips in a perfect cross that finds Ayari, but he opts to try to control the ball instead of shooting, and it bounces off him and out for a goal kick.

Back underway The ball is moving once again.

Hydration break The players take the opportunity to drink some fluids.

⚽ 17' Brian Brobbey (2-0)

Reijnders almost makes space Reijnders gets into the box and tries to shoot, but his effort goes off target under pressure.

The Dutch are full of life Dumfries is causing problems down the right with a couple of good deliveries in quick succession that almost reach Gakpo.

Good effort Gyökeres then gets up the other end immediately and forces Verbruggen into action with a low drive.

⚽ 5' Brian Brobbey (1-0)

Space in behind? Both sides are looking for runners in behind the defence in the opening few minutes. It might be a pattern that continues.

We're underway The ball is rolling in Houston.

10 minutes until kick-off The players are on the pitch, and we're getting closer to seeing the ball moving in Houston.

Netherlands subs Flekken, Roefs, Aké, Geertruida, Hato, de Roon, Koopmeiners, Til, Wieffer, Depay, Kluivert, Lang, Summerville, Weghorst

Sweden subs V. Johansson, Widell Zetterström, Ekdal, Smith, Starfelt, Stroud, Svensson, Ali, Bergvall, H. Johansson, Sema, Svanberg, Zeneli, Elanga, Nilsson

Welcome! Follow all of the action as the Netherlands take on Sweden in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 7.00pm CEST in Houston.

⚽ 2' Matías Galarza (0-1)

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⚽ 45+3' Vinicius Junior (3-0)

⚽ 36' Matheus Cunha (2-0)

⚽ 23' Matheus Cunha (1-0)

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⚽ 2' Ismael Saibari (0-1)

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Reyna is on The Gladbach man replaces ex-Schalke player McKennie. Wright is also on for Balogun.

Added time There will be six minutes of additional time.

A flurry of yellows Balogun and Souttar get locked in a duel before a host of other players also get involved. The referee brandishes his yellow card three times in quick succession.

Fired over Circati hits a bouncing ball on the edge of the box, but his effort has far too much height on it.

A good chance Souttar has a chance to pull a goal back after a knockdown in the box, but he swings at the air instead. Geria then has a shot blocked, but the referee had already given a foul.

Irankunda wants a penalty Richards catches Irankunda whilst winning the ball in the box, and nothing is given.

Scally subbed on The Gladbach fullback is on for Dest.

Irvine is on The St. Pauli captain is on for Okon-Engstler.

Back underway The ball is moving once more.

Hydration break There's another stoppage in proceedings as the players take on fluids.

Metcalfe denied Loose passing from the US leads to Australia winning the ball high up, and Metcalfe tries his luck from the edge of the box, but his shot is straight at the goalkeeper.

Chance wasted Irankunda spins in behind Ream, gets to the byline and does well to set it back for the substitute Volpato, but he hooks his shot over the bar from a great position.

A. Robinson in the book The Fulham defender catches his man late and is shown a booking.

Balogun hesitates Balogun is fed through one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but he takes far too long to shoot, and Circati does well to get back and make the block.

Back underway The ball is moving once more, and it's a triple change for Australia as St. Pauli's Metcalfe is on for Velupillay, Irankunda replaces Touré, and Geria is on for Burgess.

Dest denied Freeman gets forward and finds Dest on the edge of the box. He shoots with his left, but it's an easy save for the goalkeeper.

Added time There will be seven extra minutes before the break.

The ball is in the net But will it count? The flag is initially up against Freeman.

⚽ 43' Alex Freeman (2-0)

Great feet Dest and Tillman combine down the right, producing some gorgeous footwork in the process.

A nasty clash of heads There is a stoppage in play after a rather full-tempo clash of heads between Freeman and Okon-Engstler.

Silky skills Both Dest and Balogun show off some neat footwork in quick succession that gets the crowd pumped up.

Another Australian in the book Circati catches Tillman on the calf after some good US build-up play and goes into the book as well.

Back underway The players are rehydrated, and the ball is moving once again as A. Robinson gets down the wing before sending his cross out of play for a goal kick.

Hydration break The players leave the pitch to rehydrate. Australia had been on top in the last few minutes, winning a couple of corners.

Almost Balogun almost gets in behind, but he can't bring the long ball over the top under his spell.

Good improvisation Tillman's delivery into the box is a poor one, but McKennie manages to work a shot with an impressive improvised flick that loops over the bar.

First booking There have been a couple of firm challenges early on, and now Bos becomes the first player in the book after catching McKennie in the face.

Almost an immediate response Australia combine neatly down the right, and the ball is set up for Leckie, who narrowly bends his shot wide with the outside of his boot.

Important block McKennie and Dest combine nearly on the right to get the latter into the box. His left-footed strike is a good one, but Burgess puts his body on the line to stop his goalkeeper from having to make a save.

Forceful Leckie loses the ball and catches Adams on the ankle while trying to win it back. It has been a lively start.

First US threat McKennie sends in a neat cross that narrowly avoids two US attackers in the centre.

Early possession The host nation have had most of the ball so far, but it is Australia that have had the only shot.

First shot of the game Touré pounces on a loose pass in a dangerous area and has a shot from an angle, but Freese makes the save.

We're underway The ball is moving in Seattle.

National anthems The players are on the pitch and singing their respective national anthems. Not long now until we get underway.

Who will take top spot? A win for either side will see them move to the top of the group and guarantee that team passage to the round of 32.

USA subs Brady, Turner, McKenzie, M. Robinson, Scally, Trusty, Weah, Arfsten, Berhalter, Reyna, Roldan, Zendejas, Aaronson, Wright

Australia subs Izzo, Ryan, Behiç, Degenek, Geria, Herrington, Trewin, Devlin, Hrustic, Irvine, Metcalfe, Irankunda, Mabil, Volpato, Yengi

Welcome! Follow all of the action as USA take on Australia in Group D of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the game kicking off at 9.00pm CEST in Seattle.

⚽ 50' Luis Romo (1-0)

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