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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
A masterclass from Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to a thrilling 3-1 comeback victory over New Zealand, catapulting the Pharaohs to the summit of Group G.
Key Stats Board
Oyarzabal becomes 2nd WC Player with 3 goal contributions in 25 Mins
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In the 2nd Round of World Cup Group stage between Spain and Saudi Arabia, Oyarzabal scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist in the first 25 minutes of the game. Therefore, he becomes the second player to reach this achievement.
Hydration Breaks Impact? World Cup Already Has 7 First-Half Stoppage Time Goals,
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
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 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.
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
