The complete schedule and all the results of FIFA World Cup 2026 in IST.
Following a dominant group stage performance, Argentina is now preparing to face Cape Verde in the Round of 32.
The World Cup final offers football's grandest stage a deliciously odd pairing: Argentina, all pulse, fire and Lionel Messi, against Spain, the European champions who appear to treat chaos as an administrative error and have turned control into something close to an art form.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already seen eight red cards, matching the combined total of the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. This surge in dismissals, including six straight red cards, highlights a significant increase in disciplinary actions compared to recent editions, with Belgium's Nathan Ngoy being the latest player sent off.
Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia believes Lionel Messi needs to win the 2026 World Cup to truly equal Diego Maradona's legendary status, despite Messi's 2022 triumph. Bhutia rates Maradona higher due to his single-handed 1986 World Cup victory, while also tipping Spain as slight favourites over Argentina in the upcoming final.
Ronaldo, the first player to score in five World Cups, has only one goal in Qatar which came in Portugal's group opener against Ghana.
Italy's World Cup drought continues after a playoff loss to Bosnia, while the Czech Republic and Sweden secured their spots in the tournament with dramatic victories over Denmark and Poland, respectively.
Stadium 974 dimmed dramatically just before halftime during the World Cup match between Brazil and Switzerland.
The World Cup pre-quarter-finals line-up.
Eight stadiums in Doha will host 64 matches at the World Cup.
France are looking to beat the Socceroos just like they did to kick off their 2018 journey in Russia.
Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday
