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Brazil and Morocco meet in a mouthwatering World Cup 2026 Group C opener. Brazil are without injured star Neymar, while Morocco look to replicate their 2022 heroics.
USMNT star Christian Pulisic has eased fears over his injury after being substituted at halftime in the team’s 4-1 win over Paraguay. The AC Milan midfielder called the move precautionary following a minor knock to his left calf, and both he and coach Pochettino said it was not serious.
Hosts USA crushed Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup 2026 opener in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice and Gio Reyna adding a late stunner. Christian Pulisic left the match early with an injury. The win gives the U.S. a strong start in Group D.
The 2026 World Cup opened on June 11 with a Hollywood-style ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, featuring performances by Future, Katy Perry, and K-pop star Lisa. Hollywood stars like Tom Cruise and David Beckham watched as the US hosted Paraguay in the tournament opener.
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his team's opening World Cup match against Panama after Canada denied his visa application due to pending rape allegations in the United Kingdom. FIFA confirmed the visa refusal, stating it has no role in host-country immigration decisions. Partey remains eligible to play in later group-stage matches.
Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestine Football Association, is stranded in Mexico City awaiting a US visa to attend the 2026 World Cup alongside other football federation leaders. The US has denied visas to several accredited attendees, including a Somali referee and an Iraqi team photographer, while Rajoub has long accused Israel of violating FIFA statutes over settlement teams and travel restrictions.
Substitute Cyle Larin scored a 79th-minute equalizer as Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in their Group B opener, earning the nation's first-ever World Cup point. Jovo Lukic had headed Bosnia ahead in the first half.
Los Angeles is buzzing with World Cup 2026 excitement, but soaring ticket prices and concerns over U.S. visa and immigration policies are keeping many passionate fans from attending matches.
The US men's national team begins its home World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Group D, with President Donald Trump's potential attendance still unconfirmed. The match takes place at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, on Friday at 6:00 p.m. local time. The US aims to reach the round of 16 for the first time since 1994 on home soil.
