The latest news and gossip from the 2026 World Cup.
Mexico became the first nation to secure a spot in the World Cup round of 32 and they can thank a Seung-Gyu Kim goalkeeping error as South Korea were beaten 1-0 in Guadalajara.
Canada are on the brink of qualifying for the World Cup knockout stages after a Jonathan David hat-trick inspired a 6-0 win over woeful nine-man Qatar - in a result marred by a serious leg injury for midfielder Ismael Kone.
Switzerland took a giant leap towards qualifying for the World Cup knockout stages with an emphatic 4-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in Los Angeles.
Teboho Mokoena's late penalty gifted South Africa their first point of the World Cup after wasteful Czech Republic failed to make their chances pay in a 1-1 draw in Atlanta.
Is it time for Portugal to have a very difficult conversation about Cristiano Ronaldo?
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Iran | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Egypt | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Iran | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Egypt | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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