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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is officially underway — and the opening matchdays have already delivered drama, goals, and a few surprises. Here’s your complete roundup of everything you need to know.
Group Stage Results — June 14-15, 2026
| Group | Match | Score | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Mexico vs South Africa | 2-0 | Hosts Mexico open with a solid win |
| A | South Korea vs Czechia | 2-1 | Late winner for South Korea |
| B | Switzerland vs Qatar | 1-1 | Evenly contested draw |
| B | Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | 1-1 | Canada earns first point as co-host |
| C | Scotland vs Haiti | 1-0 | Scotland edges past debutants Haiti |
| C | Brazil vs Morocco | 1-1 | Morocco holds Brazil to a draw |
| D | USA vs Paraguay | 4-1 | ⭐ USA shines in front of home crowd |
| D | Australia vs Turkey | 2-0 | Socceroos impress with clean sheet |
| E | Germany vs Curaçao | 7-1 | 💥 Germany in ruthless form |
| E | Côte d’Ivoire vs Ecuador | 1-0 | Ivory Coast grinds out win |
| F | Sweden vs Tunisia | 5-1 | Isak, Gyökeres, and Ayari run riot |
| F | Netherlands vs Japan | 2-2 | Japan fights back to earn draw |
| G | Iran vs New Zealand | 2-2 | Elijah Just scores twice for NZ |
| G | Belgium vs Egypt | 1-1 | Lukaku forces own goal on return |
| H | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | 1-1 | Araújo rescues point for Uruguay |
| H | Cape Verde vs Spain | 0-0 | Cape Verde’s Vozinha stars with 7 saves |
🇺🇸 Match of the Day: USA 4-1 Paraguay
The US Men’s National Team delivered a statement performance in front of a packed home crowd, dismantling Paraguay 4-1 in their Group D opener at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The Americans came flying out of the gates with relentless energy and clinical finishing, putting three goals past Paraguay before the hour mark.
With this dominant win, the USA sits top of Group D alongside Australia, who beat Turkey 2-0. The two will face off in what promises to be a decisive group-stage clash for top spot.
🇩🇪 Biggest Statement: Germany 7-1 Curaçao
Germany served notice to the rest of the tournament by putting seven past tournament debutants Curaçao. The 7-1 scoreline is a reminder of the firepower Julian Nagelsmann’s side possesses. Curaçao, making their first-ever World Cup appearance, scored a consolation goal but were completely overwhelmed by the German machine.
🇨🇻 Shock of the Tournament: Cape Verde 0-0 Spain
Cape Verde, ranked outside the world’s top 50, held Spain to a goalless draw. Their 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha was named Player of the Match after making seven saves — and was visibly emotional at full time, revealing that visa issues had prevented his mother from attending the game.
📅 Upcoming Matches
| Match | Group | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| France vs Senegal | I | June 15 | MetLife Stadium, NJ |
| Iraq vs Norway | I | June 15 | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| England vs Ghana | L | June 16 | SoFi Stadium, LA |
| Argentina vs Austria | J | June 16 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico |
| Portugal vs DR Congo | K | June 16 | BC Place, Vancouver |
| Croatia vs Panama | L | June 16 | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
Groups I through L begin their campaigns featuring superstars like Kylian Mbappé (France), Erling Haaland (Norway), Lionel Messi (Argentina), and Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal).
❓ FAQ
How does the 2026 World Cup format work?
The tournament features 48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4. The top two from each group advance, along with the 8 best third-placed teams, making a 32-team knockout round.
Where can I watch the World Cup 2026 in the US?
Matches are broadcast on Fox Sports (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). Streaming is available via the Fox Sports app and Fubo.
Which host city has seen the most goals so far?
Los Angeles! Iran vs New Zealand (4 goals) at LA Stadium and USA’s 4-1 win at SoFi Stadium.
When do England and Argentina play?
England opens against Ghana on June 16, and Argentina faces Austria on June 16.
🔮 Looking Ahead
With Groups I through L kicking off over the next 48 hours, the tournament is only getting started. Expect more drama as the expanded 48-team format brings new underdog stories and heavyweight clashes across 16 host cities in North America.
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