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Every team in the World Cup has played there at least once. Day 8 will feature four matches between all three host nations. The game begins with Czech Republic vs. South Africa in Atlanta, but the roof may be closed due to the possibility of thunderstorms. Switzerland then plays Bosnia and Herzegovina in Los Angeles, and Canada takes on Qatar in Vancouver. Thursday ends with Mexico taking on South Korea in Guadalajara. ___ This is a curated gallery by AP photo editors. South African fans pose for a photo in the stands before the Soccer World Cup Group A match…

Portugal 1-1 DR Congo: Cristiano Ronaldo and co failed to get off to a winning start to their Group K campaign in Houston despite taking the lead after just six minutesJune 17, 2026, 19:59Updated June 17, 2026 21:07Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were held off by the Democratic Republic of Congo in their opening World Cup match (Image: Julian Finney/FIFA)If this was perhaps Cristiano Ronaldo’s last dance at the World Cup, it was far from the fairytale start he had imagined.The Portuguese kingpin arrived in Houston without a goal in his last nine games in the majors. In addition, his position…

DALLAS (AP) – Lionel Messi’s father is being treated for an undisclosed illness, and the family on Thursday called for “humanity” from the media amid rumors about Jorge Messi’s health while his son competes in the Olympics. world cup.”Jorge is suffering from health problems,” Messi’s family said in a statement.The family has not disclosed what illness Jorge Messi, 68, is suffering from.”He is currently undergoing medical observation and is recovering and doing well in his current condition,” the statement said.Messi then said: Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 He was going through a difficult personal situation during his team’s World Cup opener.…

A World Cup player was arrested just days before the tournament began in North America.June 17, 2026 18:14Updated June 17, 2026 18:17Ivorian star Elie Wahi was reportedly arrested in May.Ivorian star Elly Wahi has reportedly been arrested in France on suspicion of match-fixing just weeks before the start of the World Cup.According to a report in The Athletic, Wahi was arrested by French police on May 29, shortly after playing for French club OGC Nice. The 23-year-old forward scored twice in the win over Saint-Etienne, which resulted in his side retaining their place in Ligue 1’s top flight. The Marseille…

England supporters were told to take down St George’s Cross flags from the stands at Arlington’s Dallas Stadium ahead of the Three Lions’ 2026 World Cup opener against CroatiaJune 17, 2026 20:35Updated June 17, 2026 21:27England fans forced to remove flags (Image: PA)Photos have surfaced of some England supporters being ordered to remove St George’s cross flags inside the stadium ahead of the Three Lions’ World Cup opener against Croatia. Delegates traveling around the UK are often seen proudly displaying their own original banners bearing the names of towns and football clubs.But this time, security guards took exception to the…

GUADALJARA, Mexico (AP) — When it comes to formations, it’s a very tough time in terms of numbers. world cup.Every team starts with a goalie in front of the net, but it’s then up to the 48 coaches to optimize their players and adjust their lineups to effectively match up with their opponents.On paper, a list might look like an area code, phone number, or lottery combination (4-4-2, 5-3-2, 4-2-3-1, etc.).But it all depends on how the coach sets up his 10 field players, with some coaches focusing on attack, others on containing tough opponents, and still others trying to…

England beat Croatia 4-2 in their first World Cup match, but a much improved performance in the second half, with goals from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford, propelled them to victory.June 17, 2026 23:26Updated June 18, 2026 00:22Harry Kane reveals what Thomas Tuchel said (Image: ITV)Harry Kane has revealed what manager Thomas Tuchel said at half-time that sparked England’s epic transformation in the second period. Despite giving up the lead twice in the first half, the Three Lions defeated Croatia 4-2.Such was the turnaround in performance that Gary Neville suggested: “Tuchel gave them an absolute rocket at half-time.…

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — After season of confusionAmerican-owned French soccer club Marseille has been threatened with a one-year ban from European competition and a 10 million euro ($11.5 million) fine.UEFA imposed sanctions It is carried out by an expert committee that monitors the finances of all clubs participating in competitions such as the Champions League. This monitoring system was once called Financial Fair Play.Marseille, majority owned Frank McCourtThe former Los Angeles Dodgers owner failed to meet the financial targets agreed with UEFA during the last monitoring session, UEFA announced.UEFA admitted that Marseille had been affected by a “significant and unexpected…

England 4-2 Croatia: Thomas Tuchel’s side kicked things up in the second half to dominate Croatia and get their World Cup campaign off to a flying start.England beat Croatia 4-2, boosting their chances of qualifying for the World Cup (Image: Getty Images)Join us for a white knuckle ride this World Cup.Thomas Tuchel’s side got off to a winning start but gave England fans a tough time at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Having twice taken the lead, it took a fine goal from Jude Bellingham to get them back into the lead, but in the end Marcus Rashford finally made it…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — England national team coach thomas tuchel Before the win against Croatia, he was angry that a cameraman blocked his view of the team during the national anthem. world cup debut.”I’m begging FIFA to change the position of the cameraman because he couldn’t see the team during the national anthem and was waiting for this moment,” Tuchel said after the match. England beat Croatia 4-2 on wednesday.During the playing of England’s national anthem, “God Save the King,” Tuchel gestured towards cameramen, who had gathered directly in front of the two benches during the anthem, to move on.…