AF World Cup Roundup: Spanish genius brings victory, Pharaohs create history

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Matchday Highlights

Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia: A glamorous 1st win for Spain with Yamal's maiden goal & Oyarzabal's brace

After a disappointing first game, Spain finally unleashed their talent on attack. Record night for Yamal(1st WC goal) and Oyarzabal(2nd player with 3-goal contribution in the first 25 min) and the team(fastest 3-0 lead in 52 years).

Belgium 0-0 Iran: 10-men Red Devils equalize with Persian Cheetahs as both keepers make crazy saves

Ten-man Belgium were frustrated by a resolute Iran, who saw a Mehdi Taremi goal disallowed in the first half, in their 0-0 draw at the World Cup.

Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde: Pina & Verola scored Cape Verde's first goals at the WC

Cape Verde impresses the wolrd again as Kevin Pina and Varela's goal extended the team's UNDEFEATED record in this year's tournament. Araujo and Canobbio weights the other side of the scale and secures Uruguay as the 2nd in Group H.

New Zealand 1-3 Egypt: Salah and Ziko Inspire Second-Half Comeback as Egypt Top Group G

In Uruguay vs. Cape Verde, Canobbio scored for Uruguay at the end of first-half stoppage time. This World Cup has already seen 7 goals scored during first-half stoppage time, compared to just 8 combined in the previous two FIFA World Cups.

Salah Earns First World Cup Man of the Match Award in Victory Over New Zealand

Egyptian star Mohamed Salah scored and provided an assist in the match against New Zealand, earning his first FIFA World Cup Man of the Match honor.

These things happen

AF Poster: Checkmate by Yamal

It's time to Checkmate! Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal in his second tournament appearance, in the match against Saudi Arabia. He is the 2nd youngest Spanish player to score in this tournament.

Man Utd transfer news: Marcus Rashford twist as club told to hijack £112m Yan Diomande deal

Manchester United are expected to be busy in the summer transfer market with Michael Carrick set to bolster his squad ahead of the new season

Meet the biggest influencers and online personalities the TV cameras are panning to at the World Cup

The World Cup usually attracts plenty of A-listers but as football's biggest tournament unfolds across Mexico, the United States and Canada, it's also now influencers, content creators and social media personalities that appear on our screens.

Jude Bellingham reveals heartbreaking reason he gets emotional every time he sings God Save The King with England

Jude Bellingham has opened up on why he gets emotional every time he sings the national anthem before England games.

Liverpool reject second Inter Milan bid for Curtis Jones

Liverpool have rejected a second formal bid from Inter Milan for midfielder Curtis Jones, as the Serie A champions continue their pursuit of the Anfield academy graduate.

Police swarm Dallas to shut down knock-off England jersey hawkers

Locals close to England’s Kansas City hotel have put on a united front to post good luck signs welcoming the Three Lions to town.

Lucas Bergvall transfer news: Tottenham midfielder asks to leave Premier League club in search for first-team football

Sweden midfielder Lucas Bergvall has asked to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

De Zerbi's transfer plans to rebuild Spurs this summer as Sandro Tonali deal targeted

Never again. That was the promise made by Tottenham chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and non-executive chairman Peter Charrington after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League.

What They Say

Messi comparisons do not help Yamal, claims De la Fuente

Lamine Yamal is not helped by comparisons to Lionel Messi, so says Spain coach Luis de la Fuente.

Bale backs Mourinho to 'manage egos' at Real Madrid

Gareth Bale believes that Jose Mourinho has a plan in place upon his return to Real Madrid to try and "manage egos" within the current squad. 

Saliba not looking for excuses despite playing through pain barrier

William Saliba does not want to make excuses despite having to play through the pain barrier for France.

De la Fuente: 'Absurd' to doubt Spain's World Cup chances

Luis de la Fuente believes Spain have silenced their World Cup critics after Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal inspired an emphatic 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. 

Senegal and Thiaw prepared to 'die for Africa' in crucial Norway clash

Senegal boss Pape Thiaw promised that his team were fully focused on their clash with Norway, saying his team would "die for Africa" to keep their World Cup campaign alive.

Rice excited by England's set-piece strength

Declan Rice feels fans should share his excitement at England's set-piece proficiency.

Mbappe wants 'to go down in history' for France ahead of 100th cap

Kylian Mbappe says he "just wants to go down in history for my country" as he prepares to earn his 100th France cap against Iraq in their next World Cup match.

Lukaku: Satisfied with playing over an hour, but disappointed with the result

On June 21, Belgium drew 0-0 with Iran in the second round of the FIFA World Cup group stage. After the match, Belgian player Lukaku spoke to the media.

Saudi Arabia: Our only goal is to reach the knockout stage

Following Saudi Arabia's 0-4 defeat to Spain in the second match of the FIFA World Cup group stage, Saudi international Hamdan spoke to Al Riyadh newspaper.

Fixtures of the Day

World Cup

Argentina VS Austria 2026/06/22 17:00 UTC

France VS Iraq 2026/06/22 21:00 UTC

Norway VS Senegal 2026/06/23 00:00 UTC

Jordan VS Algeria 2026/06/23 03:00 UTC