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Germany Carry a Perfect Record Into Group E’s Final Round Two games into their 2026 World Cup, Germany have done exactly what favourites are supposed to do: take six points and bank a healthy goal difference. Julian Nagelsmann’s side top Group E on a perfect record, having scored nine and conceded just two across their […]
Mbappe Fires France to Winning World Cup Start Against Senegal France could not have asked for a more emphatic opening to their 2026 World Cup campaign. On 16 June at MetLife Stadium, Les Bleus brushed aside Senegal 3-1 to launch their Group I bid, with Kylian Mbappe once again proving the heartbeat of the side. […]
USA Set the Pace in Group D as Balogun and Pulisic Lead the Host Charge Two matches into their home World Cup, the United States look every bit the part of a host nation determined to make a statement. Through 21 June, Mauricio Pochettino’s side have collected the maximum six points from their opening Group […]
Vinicius Junior Drives Brazil’s World Cup 2026 Start Two matches into their World Cup 2026 campaign, Brazil sit at the summit of Group C, and the man pulling them there is Vinicius Junior. The Real Madrid forward has scored in both of the Selecao’s outings so far, settling a tricky opener and then putting the […]
Kane Double Fires England Past Croatia in Group L Opener England could hardly have asked for a more emphatic start to their 2026 World Cup. Harry Kane led the line and led the scoresheet as the Three Lions beat Croatia 4-2 on 17 June 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, opening their Group L campaign […]
Lamine Yamal lights up Spain’s 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia Spain’s World Cup finally roared into life on 21 June 2026, and the loudest noise came from its youngest voice. La Roja swept aside Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H, a result built on a teenager’s first World Cup goal and a stunning burst of […]
