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The FIFA World Cup 2026 day 14 is done and all the expected teams won their respective games as group stage nears the end.The winning teams are Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Morocco, Brazil, South Africa, and co-host Mexico as well. Below are the detailed results of all the matches from day 14 of football World Cup<h2>Switzerland beat Canada in Group B</h2>Switzerland topped Group B with 2-1 win over co-host Canada and ended the group-stage with seven points from three matches. Ruben Vargas scored in 46th minute before Johan Manzambi doubled the lead in 57th minute. For Canada, Promise David scoed a goal in 76th minute but it was not enough. Canada, while qualified for R32 ended up second on the Group B with four points from one draw, one loss and one win in three matches.

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<h2>Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Qatar in Gruop B</h2>In the second Group B match, Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Qatar 3-1. Kerim Alajbegovic scored in 29th minute for Bosnia before an own goal by Qatar's Sultan Al-Brake doubled their lead in 34th minute. Hassan Al-Haydos tried to minimize damage witha goal in 42nd minute but to no avail. Ermin Mahmic then finished off any chances with 80th minute goal. Bosnia and Herzegovina ended with 4 points on third place - same as Canada - and can still qualify for the R32 while Qatar crashed out.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-germany-most-likey-to-end-up-as-group-toppers-but-coach-nagelsmann-not-liking-it-1782356452583">FIFA 2026 | Germany most likey to end up as group toppers but coach Nagelsmann not liking it</a><h2>Morocco and Brazil win in Group C</h2>The Group C matches were the most entertaining ones with Morocco beating Haiti 4-2 in six-goal thriller while Brazil stampd authority with 3-0 win over Scotland. Both Morocco and Brazil ended up with seven points from three matches each with five-time winners Brazil topping the group standings. Morocco, however, are also through the Round of 32 with top two teams from each of 12 groups getting automatic qualification.<h2>South Africa and Mexico qualify from Group A</h2>In Group A matches, co-hosts Mexico registered their third win on the trot to end with nine points from three matches as they beat Czechia 3-0. South Africa, on the other hand, beat South Kores 1-0 in an all inportant match for both the teams. With the win, South Africa reached to four points and qualifed for the R32 while South Korea, which had three points from two games before the match, ended with same three points and now are at the mercy of qualification process for the best eigh third-place teams.&nbsp;

FIFA 2026 | Brazil and Moroccco qualifed from Group C while Switzerland and Canada are through from Group B and Mexico as well as South Africa are through from Group A.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 day 14 is done and all the expected teams won their respective games as group stage nears the end.The winning teams are Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Morocco, Brazil, South Africa, and co-host Mexico as well. Below are the detailed results of all the matches from day 14 of football World Cup Switzerland beat Canada in Group B Switzerland topped Group B with 2-1 win over co-host Canada and ended the group-stage with seven points from three matches. Ruben Vargas scored in 46th minute before Johan Manzambi doubled the lead in 57th minute. For Canada, Promise David scoed a goal in 76th minute but it was not enough. Canada, while qualified for R32 ended up second on the Group B with four points from one draw, one loss and one win in three matches.

FIFA 2026 | Brazil and Moroccco qualifed from Group C while Switzerland and Canada are through from Group B and Mexico as well as South Africa are through from Group A.

FIFA 2026 Day 14 Round-up | Brazil, Morocco qualify for R32 from Group C and more results

Germany have sealed top spot in Group E and are bound for the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but coach Julian Nagelsmann is not entirely pleased with the situation. The four-time world champions, who thrashed debutants Curacao 7-1 before coming from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1, will only know their round-of-32 opponents less than 48 hours before their first game in Foxborough on June 29. Under the expanded 48-team format - the first of its kind in World Cup history - the eight group winners from the opening round must wait until late Saturday (Jun 27) to discover which of the eight best third-placed teams awaits them. Germany are among those eight group winners facing that uncertainty, and their final group game against Ecuador on Thursday (Jun 25) adds little clarity to their knockout preparation.<h2>Germany coach isn't happy about topping Group</h2>Nagelsmann made no secret of his frustration at a pre-match press conference in New Jersey, though he acknowledged the structural complexity behind the scheduling. "I think we are being punished as the group leader," the 38-year-old told reporters.

"But if you look at all the algorithms and how everything plays together, it's extremely complex and the more teams you have, the more complex it gets."Also read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/argentina-honours-lionel-messi-with-an-85-foot-statue-bigger-than-the-70-foot-one-dismantled-in-kolkata-india-1782325535038">Argentina honours Lionel Messi with an 85-foot statue, bigger than the one dismantled in India</a>The Germany coach added that his staff have done what they can to prepare for multiple scenarios and said: "It's not ideal that we don't find out until (late Saturday) who we will play, but we are prepared, we worked out the opponents that are most likely.""We are prepared well enough that we don't have to prepare for the match in such a hectic way on Sunday, because it will be our last training session where we can actually change something. There's a little time pressure there... (but) we are all still pretty young as coaches, and if we have to, then we'll work through the night."<h2>Where to watch and live stream Belgium's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches?</h2>Germany's group-stage and possible knockout matches in FIFA World Cup 2026 will be aired LIVE across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website. (link: https://www.zee5.com/)

With two wins in two matches, Germany are expected to top the Group E standing with the match against Ecuador being their last. They will, however, not know their opponent in R32 until later Saturday.

Germany have sealed top spot in Group E and are bound for the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but coach Julian Nagelsmann is not entirely pleased with the situation. The four-time world champions, who thrashed debutants Curacao 7-1 before coming from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1, will only know their round-of-32 opponents less than 48 hours before their first game in Foxborough on June 29. Under the expanded 48-team format - the first of its kind in World Cup history - the eight group winners from the opening round must wait until late Saturday (Jun 27) to discover which of the eight best third-placed teams awaits them. Germany are among those eight group winners facing that uncertainty, and their final group game against Ecuador on Thursday (Jun 25) adds little clarity to their knockout preparation. Germany coach isn't happy about topping Group Nagelsmann made no secret of his frustration at a pre-match press conference in New Jersey, though he acknowledged the structural complexity behind the scheduling. "I think we are being punished as the group leader," the 38-year-old told reporters.

With two wins in two matches, Germany are expected to top the Group E standing with the match against Ecuador being their last. They will, however, not know their opponent in R32 until later Saturday.

FIFA 2026 | Germany most likey to end up as group toppers but coach Nagelsmann not liking it

Birthday boy Lionel Messi has now got a new, bigger statue in Cutral Co, a remote town in Patagonia, Argentina, even taller than the one dismantled in Kolkata, India. The defending world champion, who turned 39 on Wednesday (Jun 24), two days after breaking Miroslav Klose’s World Cup record for the most goals, now has an 85-foot statue honouring him and his unparalleled achievements at the top level. Local artists unveiled Messi’s largest statue built to date, which was marvelled with 70 tons of steel.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Cutral Co is an oil-producing town that has never attracted enough attention compared to Patagonian communities surrounded by picturesque lakes and mountains. However, upon unveiling the statue on June 16 to mark Argentina’s World Cup opener against Algeria, which ended with Messi registering his maiden hat-trick at the tournament, the deserted city has seen a rise in visitors.&nbsp;See Pics| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/lionel-messi-turns-39-5-mind-blowing-fifa-world-cup-records-crown-him-the-football-goat-cristiano-ronaldo-most-goals-1782301938514">As Messi turns 39, these 5 mind-blowing World Cup feats crown him the football G.O.A.T.</a> &nbsp;"He is Argentina's natural ambassador. For me, it was very important, not only as an artist but as an Argentine," Beroisa, 61, the local sculptor who designed Messi’s statue, said in a chat with The Associated Press. &nbsp;Messi’s statue, which took nearly 18 months to be completed, depicts Messi falling to his knees on the grass at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar when he lifted his first FIFA World Cup title. Messi’s Argentina beat France in the penalty shootout (4-2) following a 3-3 draw, to win its third world title, and the first since 1986. &nbsp;The statue also depicts Messi clutching his country’s jersey with one hand and pointing to the sky with his index finger, which he often does after completing a goal, in tribute to his late grandmother. &nbsp;That’s not it! &nbsp;Elsewhere on a wall of a parking lot in a Buenos Aires suburb, a newly-painted mural, around 20 feet wide and 18 feet high (six meters by 5.5 meters), is accompanied by the names of 1,300 of his fans, who travelled from neighbouring towns to write their names. &nbsp;"Crazy ... thank you very much to all of you, to the people who supported it, who came by, and who keep coming by," Messi said in a video sent to the creators. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Messi’s Argentina has qualified for the Round of 32 after winning the first two matches. The defending champions will now face Jordan in their final group stage fixture on Sunday (Jun 27) in India, starting at 7:30 AM IST.

Celebrate Lionel Messi’s 39th birthday with a look at Argentina's massive new statue tribute in Patagonia and the stunning fan mural in Buenos Aires.

Birthday boy Lionel Messi has now got a new, bigger statue in Cutral Co, a remote town in Patagonia, Argentina, even taller than the one dismantled in Kolkata, India. The defending world champion, who turned 39 on Wednesday (Jun 24), two days after breaking Miroslav Klose’s World Cup record for the most goals, now has an 85-foot statue honouring him and his unparalleled achievements at the top level. Local artists unveiled Messi’s largest statue built to date, which was marvelled with 70 tons of steel. Meanwhile, Cutral Co is an oil-producing town that has never attracted enough attention compared to Patagonian communities surrounded by picturesque lakes and mountains. However, upon unveiling the statue on June 16 to mark Argentina’s World Cup opener against Algeria, which ended with Messi registering his maiden hat-trick at the tournament, the deserted city has seen a rise in visitors. See Pics| As Messi turns 39, these 5 mind-blowing World Cup feats crown him the football G.O.A.T. "He is Argentina's natural ambassador. For me, it was very important, not only as an artist but as an Argentine," Beroisa, 61, the local sculptor who designed Messi’s statue, said in a chat with The Associated Press. Messi’s statue, which took nearly 18 months to be completed, depicts Messi falling to his knees on the grass at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar when he lifted his first FIFA World Cup title. Messi’s Argentina beat France in the penalty shootout (4-2) following a 3-3 draw, to win its third world title, and the first since 1986. The statue also depicts Messi clutching his country’s jersey with one hand and pointing to the sky with his index finger, which he often does after completing a goal, in tribute to his late grandmother. That’s not it! Elsewhere on a wall of a parking lot in a Buenos Aires suburb, a newly-painted mural, around 20 feet wide and 18 feet high (six meters by 5.5 meters), is accompanied by the names of 1,300 of his fans, who travelled from neighbouring towns to write their names. "Crazy ... thank you very much to all of you, to the people who supported it, who came by, and who keep coming by," Messi said in a video sent to the creators. Meanwhile, Messi’s Argentina has qualified for the Round of 32 after winning the first two matches. The defending champions will now face Jordan in their final group stage fixture on Sunday (Jun 27) in India, starting at 7:30 AM IST.

Celebrate Lionel Messi’s 39th birthday with a look at Argentina's massive new statue tribute in Patagonia and the stunning fan mural in Buenos Aires.

Argentina honours Lionel Messi with an 85-foot statue, bigger than the one dismantled in India

US President Donald Trump has been confirmed to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey on July 19 to hand over the trophy to the winner. Breaking the norm for the home edition, also co-hosted by Canada and Mexico, Trump will present the World Cup trophy alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Meanwhile, at the last two World Cups in Qatar (2022) and Russia (2018), only the FIFA president presented the coveted prize to the ultimate winner.&nbsp;"We will be together with the president [Trump] enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course, together," Infantino said in a chat with "Fox &amp; Friends." &nbsp;"We are together all the time".&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-brazil-coach-carlo-ancelotti-confirms-neymar-fit-and-available-for-scotland-fixture-but-unlikely-to-start-1782299265080">World Cup 2026: Ancelotti confirms Neymar fit and available for Scotland fixture, but unlikely to start</a> &nbsp;This decision to co-present the World Cup trophy follows the controversy surrounding the presentation of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup to Premier League giants Chelsea after their win over the current Champions League holders, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), in New Jersey last summer. &nbsp;While Trump was to present that trophy to Chelsea captain Reece James, his decision to linger around on the podium left Chelsea players bemused. Even though Infantino and his predecessor as FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, presented the World Cup trophies in the last several editions, the heads of state have also previously presented trophies to the winning captains.

During the 1982 edition, Italy captain Dino Zoff was presented with the FIFA World Cup trophy by King Juan Carlos of Spain. A few years before, Queen Elizabeth II handed over the prestigious crown to England captain Bobby Charlton following the Three Lions’ maiden World Cup title.<h3>14 Days of FIFA World Cup 2026</h3>We have entered the 14th day of the ongoing showpiece event in North America, with top teams and their stars starting to come good. While the defending champions, Argentina, have won their first two group stage fixtures, Portugal returned to winning ways with a 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan in their latest outing.&nbsp; &nbsp;While Germany and France have also maintained their unbeaten run in two matches, the Netherlands found ways to win after playing a 2-2 draw against Japan. Brazil and England, on the other hand, are closing in on their Round of 32 Qualifications.

US President Donald Trump is confirmed to co-present the 2026 World Cup trophy with Gianni Infantino. Plus, a complete roundup of Day 14 tournament action!

US President Donald Trump has been confirmed to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey on July 19 to hand over the trophy to the winner. Breaking the norm for the home edition, also co-hosted by Canada and Mexico, Trump will present the World Cup trophy alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Meanwhile, at the last two World Cups in Qatar (2022) and Russia (2018), only the FIFA president presented the coveted prize to the ultimate winner. "We will be together with the president [Trump] enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course, together," Infantino said in a chat with "Fox & Friends." "We are together all the time". Also read | World Cup 2026: Ancelotti confirms Neymar fit and available for Scotland fixture, but unlikely to start This decision to co-present the World Cup trophy follows the controversy surrounding the presentation of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup to Premier League giants Chelsea after their win over the current Champions League holders, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), in New Jersey last summer. While Trump was to present that trophy to Chelsea captain Reece James, his decision to linger around on the podium left Chelsea players bemused. Even though Infantino and his predecessor as FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, presented the World Cup trophies in the last several editions, the heads of state have also previously presented trophies to the winning captains.

US President Donald Trump is confirmed to co-present the 2026 World Cup trophy with Gianni Infantino. Plus, a complete roundup of Day 14 tournament action!

US President Donald Trump confirmed to attend FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, will present trophy

Lionel Messi, the footballing God’s favourite child, turns 39 on June 24, and with how he and his team are performing, the two can achieve the most coveted crown again: the FIFA World Cup 2026. But before that happens, stare down at the five factors that make him the G.O.A.T in football.

Lionel Messi, the footballing God’s favourite child, turns 39 on June 24, and with how he and his team are performing, the two can achieve the most coveted crown again: the FIFA World Cup 2026. But before that happens, stare down at the five factors that make him the G.O.A.T in football.

As Messi turns 39, these 5 mind-blowing World Cup feats crown him the football G.O.A.T.

The first few days of the FIFA World Cup 2026 have already delivered excitement, memorable moments and plenty of talking points. Attention now turns to Day 14, which features several important matches involving some of the tournament's strongest teams. The action begins with a Group B clash between Switzerland and Canada at 12:30 AM IST. Bosnia and Herzegovina will then face Qatar in another Group B fixture at the same time. In Group C, Morocco take on Haiti, while Brazil meet Scotland, with both matches scheduled for 3:30 AM IST. The day's final two fixtures, both in Group A, will see South Africa face South Korea and Czechia take on Mexico at 6:30 AM IST.<h2>FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 14: Live streaming details</h2><h2>When will FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 14 matches take place?</h2>The Switzerland vs&nbsp;Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar, Morocco vs Haiti, Scotland vs Brazil, South Africa vs South Korea and Czechia vs Mexico matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on Thursday (Jun 25) in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ronaldo-vs-messi-at-fifa-world-cup-2026-ticket-prices-explode-ahead-of-potential-portugal-argentina-quarterfinal-1782297514217">Ronaldo vs Messi at FIFA World Cup 2026? Ticket prices explode ahead of potential Portugal-Argentina quarterfinal</a>

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<h2>Which TV channel will broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 14 matches live in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 14 matches between Switzerland vs&nbsp;Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar, Morocco vs Haiti, Scotland vs Brazil, South Africa vs South Korea and Czechia vs Mexico, will be shown live on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD) in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/the-football-factory-of-the-world-which-city-holds-this-title-1781860474188">The ‘Football factory of the world’: Which city holds This title?</a><h2>How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 14 matches live streaming in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 14 matches between Switzerland vs&nbsp;Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar, Morocco vs Haiti, Scotland vs Brazil, South Africa vs South Korea and Czechia vs Mexico, will be available for live streaming on the Zee5 website and app (<a href="https://www.zee5.com/">https://www.zee5.com/</a>).

Here are all the details for the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on Day 14: Switzerland vs 
Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar, Morocco vs Haiti, Scotland vs Brazil, South Africa vs South Korea and Czechia vs Mexico

The first few days of the FIFA World Cup 2026 have already delivered excitement, memorable moments and plenty of talking points. Attention now turns to Day 14, which features several important matches involving some of the tournament's strongest teams. The action begins with a Group B clash between Switzerland and Canada at 12:30 AM IST. Bosnia and Herzegovina will then face Qatar in another Group B fixture at the same time. In Group C, Morocco take on Haiti, while Brazil meet Scotland, with both matches scheduled for 3:30 AM IST. The day's final two fixtures, both in Group A, will see South Africa face South Korea and Czechia take on Mexico at 6:30 AM IST. FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 14: Live streaming details When will FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 14 matches take place? The Switzerland vs Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar, Morocco vs Haiti, Scotland vs Brazil, South Africa vs South Korea and Czechia vs Mexico matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on Thursday (Jun 25) in India. Also Read - Ronaldo vs Messi at FIFA World Cup 2026? Ticket prices explode ahead of potential Portugal-Argentina quarterfinal

Here are all the details for the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on Day 14: Switzerland vs&nbsp; Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar, Morocco vs Haiti, Scotland vs Brazil, South Africa vs South Korea and Czechia vs Mexico

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 14 live streaming: When and where to watch matches in India?

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that star winger Neymar has recovered from his calf injury in time for the Scotland fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday (Jun 24). Although the veteran manager revealed that Neymar is available for selection, he also confirmed that Brazil’s top scorer is likely to start on the bench and might not even play the game.&nbsp;After being recalled to the national side for the 2026 World Cup in North America, Neymar, 34, has spent most of his time on the sidelines. While he was initially recovering from the calf injury he suffered just before the tournament, he has since transitioned to the training field, preparing for his first game in Brazilian colours in three years.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/erling-haaland-reveals-his-favourite-indian-dish-as-norway-star-continues-fifa-world-cup-2026-goal-rush-1782289207979">Erling Haaland reveals his favourite Indian dish as Norway star continues FIFA World Cup 2026 goal rush</a> &nbsp;Considering his quality, Ancelotti sounded elated with Neymar’s progress but remained mum on giving him any minutes in Brazil’s last group stage fixture. &nbsp;"Neymar is available," Ancelotti said to the reporters at the Miami Stadium. "He worked this week and can be available for the match. We are very ​happy that he is back because, obviously, with his quality, he can help the team. &nbsp;"I've really got to know ​him well. He has worked very seriously, trying to recover as quickly as possible. &nbsp;"I'm very happy ⁠with him. Even if he doesn't play, he brings experience, he brings knowledge of the game, he helps the younger ​players. He is doing very well,” the coach added.

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Brazil began their quest for a record sixth world title with a 1-1 draw against Morocco before beating Haiti 3-0 to solidify their position in the Group C standings. Needing one more win to confirm their Round of 32 Qualification, Brazil will aim to bring their A-game against Scotland. &nbsp;"Obviously, we have ​a very big commitment, representing this shirt in the World Cup," he said. “I think the first match wasn't the best; ​the second match was better, and we are confident that the third match will be the best.”<h3>Ancelotti aware of Scottish threat</h3>While working on finding Raphinha’s replacement, who is also on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, the Brazilian coach remains aware of Scotland’s quality and their gameplay, urging his players to push extra for a clinical win. &nbsp;"Scotland ​has quality," the 67-year-old added. "They ​are fighters; they are very ⁠well organised. &nbsp;"(Scott) McTominay and (John) McGinn are experienced players who are used to this kind of game. &nbsp;"So it will be a difficult game, as usual. I think easy games in the World Cup ​finished a long time ago. So we are ready to play a difficult match,” he added.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti confirms Neymar is fit and available to face Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026, but the star forward is likely to start on the bench.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that star winger Neymar has recovered from his calf injury in time for the Scotland fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday (Jun 24). Although the veteran manager revealed that Neymar is available for selection, he also confirmed that Brazil’s top scorer is likely to start on the bench and might not even play the game. After being recalled to the national side for the 2026 World Cup in North America, Neymar, 34, has spent most of his time on the sidelines. While he was initially recovering from the calf injury he suffered just before the tournament, he has since transitioned to the training field, preparing for his first game in Brazilian colours in three years. Also read | Erling Haaland reveals his favourite Indian dish as Norway star continues FIFA World Cup 2026 goal rush Considering his quality, Ancelotti sounded elated with Neymar’s progress but remained mum on giving him any minutes in Brazil’s last group stage fixture. "Neymar is available," Ancelotti said to the reporters at the Miami Stadium. "He worked this week and can be available for the match. We are very happy that he is back because, obviously, with his quality, he can help the team. "I've really got to know him well. He has worked very seriously, trying to recover as quickly as possible. "I'm very happy ⁠with him. Even if he doesn't play, he brings experience, he brings knowledge of the game, he helps the younger players. He is doing very well,” the coach added.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti confirms Neymar is fit and available to face Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026, but the star forward is likely to start on the bench.

World Cup 2026: Ancelotti confirms Neymar fit and available for Scotland fixture, but unlikely to start

US officials have confirmed that Iran’s football team will be allowed to enter the United States two days before its third match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision comes despite strict travel rules that have been placed on the Iranian delegation during the tournament, which is being co-hosted by the United States.&nbsp;Andrew Giuliani, Executive Director of the White House World Cup Task Force, said that Iranian players were only allowed to enter the US one day before their first two matches in Los Angeles. Originally, officials had expected the team to arrive on the same day as each match.&nbsp;On Tuesday, a spokesperson for the US Department of Homeland Security announced that Iran would be permitted to enter the country two days before its match against Egypt in Seattle on Jun 26. However, the team must still leave the US on the day the match ends.&nbsp;Officials stated that all other security measures and travel restrictions remain in place. They also stressed that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe tournament for players, team staff and supporters.&nbsp;Also Reads - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-next-question-cristiano-ronaldo-dismisses-query-on-messi-after-portugal-s-5-0-win-1782291088422">WATCH | 'Next question': Cristiano Ronaldo dismisses query on Messi after Portugal's 5-0 win</a>

Reports suggest that the travel rules were relaxed because there are no direct flights between Tijuana, Mexico, where Iran is currently based and Seattle.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/erling-haaland-reveals-his-favourite-indian-dish-as-norway-star-continues-fifa-world-cup-2026-goal-rush-1782289207979">Haaland reveals his favourite Indian dish as Norway star continues WC goal rush</a>&nbsp;If Iran finishes second in its group and advances to the next round, the team’s following match would be played in Dallas.&nbsp;Shortly before the World Cup began, Iran moved its training base from Arizona to Tijuana due to travel restrictions. Iranian players received their US visas through the American Embassy in Ankara, although reports indicate that some officials from the Iranian Football Federation were not granted visas.

Iran’s World Cup team has been granted permission to travel to the United States two days before its next fixture after the US eased travel restrictions, the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday.

US officials have confirmed that Iran’s football team will be allowed to enter the United States two days before its third match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision comes despite strict travel rules that have been placed on the Iranian delegation during the tournament, which is being co-hosted by the United States. Andrew Giuliani, Executive Director of the White House World Cup Task Force, said that Iranian players were only allowed to enter the US one day before their first two matches in Los Angeles. Originally, officials had expected the team to arrive on the same day as each match. On Tuesday, a spokesperson for the US Department of Homeland Security announced that Iran would be permitted to enter the country two days before its match against Egypt in Seattle on Jun 26. However, the team must still leave the US on the day the match ends. Officials stated that all other security measures and travel restrictions remain in place. They also stressed that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe tournament for players, team staff and supporters. Also Reads - WATCH | 'Next question': Cristiano Ronaldo dismisses query on Messi after Portugal's 5-0 win

Iran’s World Cup team has been granted permission to travel to the United States two days before its next fixture after the US eased travel restrictions, the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday.

FIFA World Cup 2026: US eases travel restrictions on Iran ahead of crucial Egypt clash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after he became the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cups. Ronaldo reached the milestone by scoring his first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup during Portugal’s 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their Group K match at Houston Stadium on Tuesday. In an Instagram post, Infantino described the achievement as “incredible” and wished Ronaldo the best for the remainder of the tournament.&nbsp;He said, "What an incredible achievement!! Congratulations to @cristiano on becoming the first player to score in six FIFA World Cups. My best wishes for the rest of the tournament. What an incredible feat!!"&nbsp;Ronaldo starred in Portugal’s dominant victory by scoring twice, while Nuno Mendes and Rafael Leao also found the net to help Roberto Martinez's side secure their first win of the tournament.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-day-13-recap-colombia-qualify-croatia-beat-panama-england-play-out-a-draw-1782276923339">FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 Recap: Colombia qualify, Croatia beat Panama, England play out a draw</a>&nbsp;Portugal took charge from the start, with Ronaldo scoring in the sixth minute. Mendes doubled the lead with an excellent free-kick and Ronaldo added his second goal before halftime to make it 3-0.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-luka-modric-reaches-200-international-caps-joins-ronaldo-messi-1782276273255">FIFA 2026: Luka Modric reaches 200 international caps, joins Ronaldo, Messi</a>

After the break, Portugal continued to dominate possession. An own goal following a corner from Bruno Fernandes increased the lead to 4-0 and substitute Leao scored late to seal an impressive 5-0 win.&nbsp;The victory earned Portugal three valuable points, improved their goal difference and strengthened their position in the group ahead of their final group-stage match.&nbsp;Ronaldo’s two goals also helped him become Portugal’s highest-ever World Cup scorer with 10 goals, moving past legendary forward Eusebio.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal captain set a new World Cup record by scoring twice against Uzbekistan.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after he became the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cups. Ronaldo reached the milestone by scoring his first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup during Portugal’s 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their Group K match at Houston Stadium on Tuesday. In an Instagram post, Infantino described the achievement as “incredible” and wished Ronaldo the best for the remainder of the tournament. He said, "What an incredible achievement!! Congratulations to @cristiano on becoming the first player to score in six FIFA World Cups. My best wishes for the rest of the tournament. What an incredible feat!!" Ronaldo starred in Portugal’s dominant victory by scoring twice, while Nuno Mendes and Rafael Leao also found the net to help Roberto Martinez's side secure their first win of the tournament. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 Recap: Colombia qualify, Croatia beat Panama, England play out a draw Portugal took charge from the start, with Ronaldo scoring in the sixth minute. Mendes doubled the lead with an excellent free-kick and Ronaldo added his second goal before halftime to make it 3-0. Also Read - FIFA 2026: Luka Modric reaches 200 international caps, joins Ronaldo, Messi

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal captain set a new World Cup record by scoring twice against Uzbekistan.

FIFA 2026: President Infantino congratulates Ronaldo after historic six-World Cup scoring feat

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 on Wednesday (Jun 24) saw England held to a goalless draw by Ghana, while Croatia edged Panama 1-0 in a Group L clash. Colombia, meanwhile, booked their place in the Round of 32 with a narrow 1-0 victory over DR Congo. The thirteen day of the 48-team tournament, running until Jul 19, delivered several key moments, records and drama both on and off the pitch.&nbsp;Here’s a look at all the major highlights from Day 13 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.<h2>England set unwanted World Cup record after goalless draw with Ghana</h2>England have set an unwanted World Cup record for the most goalless draws in the tournament’s history after being held to a goalless draw by Ghana in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match. The result takes England’s total number of goalless games at the World Cup to 13, the highest by any nation, according to The Athletic’s X account.&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite dominating spells of pressure, England were unable to find a breakthrough but remain top of Group L with four points from two matches, level with second-placed Ghana.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-senegal-s-edouard-mendy-ruled-out-of-crucial-iraq-clash-1782273169253">FIFA World Cup 2026: Senegal's Edouard Mendy ruled out of crucial Iraq clash</a>&nbsp;<h2>Budimir strikes as Croatia edge Panama 1-0 in Group L</h2>Croatia, with the help of Ante Budimir, beat Panama 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match at Toronto Stadium on Tuesday. The win came after their 4-2 defeat to England in the opening game and keeps their chances of qualifying alive. Croatia now have three points in the group, while England and Ghana are level on four points each, setting up a key final round of group matches.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-luka-modric-reaches-200-international-caps-joins-ronaldo-messi-1782276273255">FIFA World Cup 2026: Luka Modric reaches 200 international caps, joins Ronaldo, Messi</a>

<h2>Colombia secure Round of 32 spot with narrow 1-0 win over DR Congo</h2>Colombia booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a hard-fought win over DR Congo. The result keeps DR Congo’s qualification hopes alive, but they now must beat Uzbekistan and rely on other results to go their way.&nbsp;In Group K, Colombia lead the table with six points from two matches, having won both games and holding a goal difference of +3 after scoring four and conceding one.&nbsp;&nbsp;Portugal are second with four points from two matches, with one win and one draw, scoring six goals and conceding one for a +5 goal difference.&nbsp;&nbsp;DR Congo sit third with one point from two matches after a draw and a defeat, with a -1 goal difference. Uzbekistan are bottom of the group with no points from two losses and a -7 goal difference, having scored once and conceded eight times.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies&nbsp;

England and Ghana played out a goalless draw, Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 in Group L and Colombia booked their place in the Round of 32 with a narrow 1-0 win over DR Congo on Day 13 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 on Wednesday (Jun 24) saw England held to a goalless draw by Ghana, while Croatia edged Panama 1-0 in a Group L clash. Colombia, meanwhile, booked their place in the Round of 32 with a narrow 1-0 victory over DR Congo. The thirteen day of the 48-team tournament, running until Jul 19, delivered several key moments, records and drama both on and off the pitch. Here’s a look at all the major highlights from Day 13 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. England set unwanted World Cup record after goalless draw with Ghana England have set an unwanted World Cup record for the most goalless draws in the tournament’s history after being held to a goalless draw by Ghana in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match. The result takes England’s total number of goalless games at the World Cup to 13, the highest by any nation, according to The Athletic’s X account. Despite dominating spells of pressure, England were unable to find a breakthrough but remain top of Group L with four points from two matches, level with second-placed Ghana. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Senegal's Edouard Mendy ruled out of crucial Iraq clash Budimir strikes as Croatia edge Panama 1-0 in Group L Croatia, with the help of Ante Budimir, beat Panama 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match at Toronto Stadium on Tuesday. The win came after their 4-2 defeat to England in the opening game and keeps their chances of qualifying alive. Croatia now have three points in the group, while England and Ghana are level on four points each, setting up a key final round of group matches. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Luka Modric reaches 200 international caps, joins Ronaldo, Messi

England and Ghana played out a goalless draw, Croatia defeated Panama 1-0 in Group L and Colombia booked their place in the Round of 32 with a narrow 1-0 win over DR Congo on Day 13 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 Recap: Colombia qualify, Croatia beat Panama, England play out a draw

Luka Modric made history by becoming the first Croatian player and only the fourth men's footballer to reach 200 international appearances, achieving the milestone during Croatia's 1-0 victory over Panama in their second Group L match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The veteran midfielder, who captained Croatia to the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, made his senior international debut on 1 Jun, 2006. Since then, he has scored 29 goals for his country and remained a mainstay in Croatia's midfield for nearly two decades.&nbsp;The list of players with the most international appearances is led by Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal with 230 caps. He is followed by Kuwait’s Bader Al-Mutawa with 202 appearances and Argentina’s Lionel Messi with 201. Modric now ranks fourth with 200 caps and is the only Croatian player to reach this mark.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-senegal-s-edouard-mendy-ruled-out-of-crucial-iraq-clash-1782273169253">FIFA World Cup 2026: Senegal's Edouard Mendy ruled out of crucial Iraq clash</a>&nbsp;Croatia’s 1-0 win over Panama was an important result that kept their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive. The match, played in Toronto, was closely fought, with both teams creating opportunities.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/one-dead-eight-injured-in-stampede-during-jordan-fifa-world-cup-fan-gathering-in-amman-1782233153320">One dead, eight injured in stampede during Jordan FIFA WC fan gathering in Amman</a>

The winning goal came in the second half when substitute Ante Budimir found the net. His strike helped Croatia recover from their opening-match defeat and earn their first points of the tournament.&nbsp;Panama defended well and performed strongly in the first half but could not make the most of their chances. As a result, Croatia moved forward with renewed confidence and momentum, while Panama remained without a win in the group stage.

Luka Modric became only the fourth men's footballer to reach 200 international caps as Croatia kept their FIFA World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama at Toronto Stadium.

Luka Modric made history by becoming the first Croatian player and only the fourth men's footballer to reach 200 international appearances, achieving the milestone during Croatia's 1-0 victory over Panama in their second Group L match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The veteran midfielder, who captained Croatia to the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, made his senior international debut on 1 Jun, 2006. Since then, he has scored 29 goals for his country and remained a mainstay in Croatia's midfield for nearly two decades. The list of players with the most international appearances is led by Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal with 230 caps. He is followed by Kuwait’s Bader Al-Mutawa with 202 appearances and Argentina’s Lionel Messi with 201. Modric now ranks fourth with 200 caps and is the only Croatian player to reach this mark. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Senegal's Edouard Mendy ruled out of crucial Iraq clash Croatia’s 1-0 win over Panama was an important result that kept their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive. The match, played in Toronto, was closely fought, with both teams creating opportunities. Also Read - One dead, eight injured in stampede during Jordan FIFA WC fan gathering in Amman

Luka Modric became only the fourth men's footballer to reach 200 international caps as Croatia kept their FIFA World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama at Toronto Stadium.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Luka Modric reaches 200 international caps, joins Ronaldo, Messi

Senegal have confirmed that their first-choice goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, will miss Friday’s crucial FIFA World Cup Group I match against Iraq after picking up a knee injury in the 3-2 loss to Norway, according to ESPN. Mendy was injured during the second half of Senegal’s group-stage game at MetLife Stadium. Despite a strong effort from Senegal, Norway narrowly won the match. The goalkeeper was substituted in the 63rd minute, with Mory Diaw coming on in his place.&nbsp;Medical tests carried out on Tuesday confirmed that the 34-year-old will not be available for the important match in Toronto.&nbsp;In a statement, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) said Mendy suffered an injury to his left knee during Monday’s game against Norway. The federation added that further medical examinations are being conducted to determine the exact nature of the injury and whether he can return later in the tournament. The FSF also wished him a speedy recovery.&nbsp;"The Senegalese Football Federation inform the public that goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has sustained an injury to his left knee during the match between Senegal and Norway on Monday," an FSF statement, as quoted by ESPN. "Following the initial medical examinations undertaken by the national team's medical staff, the player is declared to be unavailable for Senegal's next match. The appropriate care as well as complementary medical examinations are currently being undertaken in order to evaluate with precision the nature of the injury and determine whether he will be able to participate further in the competition. The Senegalese Football Federation address to Edouard Mendy our wishes for his swift recovery and hope to see him soon on the pitch," the statement added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-makes-fifa-wc-history-becomes-first-player-ever-to-score-in-six-editions-1782235528612">Cristiano Ronaldo makes FIFA WC history, becomes first player ever to score in six editions</a>

Senegal now face a difficult task in their final Group I game, as they must beat Iraq and hope other results go in their favour to have a chance of reaching the knockout stage.The team currently has no points and a goal difference of minus three. However, a win and an improved goal difference could still help them qualify for the Last 32.&nbsp;Known as the Teranga Lions, Senegal have reached the World Cup knockout rounds in two of their three previous appearances. In 2018, they were eliminated on the fair-play rule.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Edouard Mendy has been ruled out of Senegal's crucial Group I encounter with Iraq on Friday after sustaining an injury during the 3-2 loss to Norway.

Senegal have confirmed that their first-choice goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, will miss Friday’s crucial FIFA World Cup Group I match against Iraq after picking up a knee injury in the 3-2 loss to Norway, according to ESPN. Mendy was injured during the second half of Senegal’s group-stage game at MetLife Stadium. Despite a strong effort from Senegal, Norway narrowly won the match. The goalkeeper was substituted in the 63rd minute, with Mory Diaw coming on in his place. Medical tests carried out on Tuesday confirmed that the 34-year-old will not be available for the important match in Toronto. In a statement, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) said Mendy suffered an injury to his left knee during Monday’s game against Norway. The federation added that further medical examinations are being conducted to determine the exact nature of the injury and whether he can return later in the tournament. The FSF also wished him a speedy recovery. "The Senegalese Football Federation inform the public that goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has sustained an injury to his left knee during the match between Senegal and Norway on Monday," an FSF statement, as quoted by ESPN. "Following the initial medical examinations undertaken by the national team's medical staff, the player is declared to be unavailable for Senegal's next match. The appropriate care as well as complementary medical examinations are currently being undertaken in order to evaluate with precision the nature of the injury and determine whether he will be able to participate further in the competition. The Senegalese Football Federation address to Edouard Mendy our wishes for his swift recovery and hope to see him soon on the pitch," the statement added. Also Read - Cristiano Ronaldo makes FIFA WC history, becomes first player ever to score in six editions

Edouard Mendy has been ruled out of Senegal's crucial Group I encounter with Iraq on Friday after sustaining an injury during the 3-2 loss to Norway.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Senegal's Edouard Mendy ruled out of crucial Iraq clash

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the talk of the town, and after being bestowed with his first official Team India jersey ahead of the Ireland T20Is, he joined global sports royalty. Should he debut during the first leg of the away UK tour, which starts with two T20Is in Belfast on June 26, Sooryavanshi will become the youngest Indian men’s cricketer. However, he will do it by having '03' written on his Indian jersey, a number that signifies domination, authority on the game, longevity, and a promising career ahead, like spin king Harbhajan Singh and football icons Paolo Maldini and Roberto Carlos.&nbsp;Much like these stars, Sooryavanshi is as skilful as any the game has seen, maintains his authority over the bowlers, even the best of them, and with age on his side, can guarantee a career filled with records and accolades.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dreamed-of-this-moment-15-year-old-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-wears-india-jersey-for-first-time-watch-video-youngest-indian-cricketer-india-vs-ireland-2026-1782217837697">'Dreamed of this moment': 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wears India jersey for first time| WATCH</a> &nbsp;"Ever since I first held a bat and walked onto a cricket field to practice, I dreamed of this moment...I cannot explain this feeling in words," Sooryavanshi said in the BCCI video.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ladies &amp; Gentlemen The moment the nation has been waiting for has arrived! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> jersey. Witness this incredibly special moment ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/sUUytFMPVw">pic.twitter.com/sUUytFMPVw</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://x.com/BCCI/status/2069261818997170269?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>A new star on the block</h2>Sooryavanshi is a star in the making. Picked in the senior men’s team following his exploits in IPL 2026, where he earned a record five accolades in a single season, Sooryavanshi has won medals, titles and praises from all quarters, all before stepping out for the first time as an Indian player. &nbsp;The left-handed attacking opener is already an Under-19 T20 World Cup winner, an IPL Orange Cap winner (for scoring 776 runs in the 2026 edition), has smashed the most sixes in an IPL edition, and is a winner of the recently concluded ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka alongside several others. &nbsp;His video-game-like strokeplay forces fans to sit up and admire him, and makes statisticians worry about putting the right stat out every second. And the best part is that he does all of this with utter ease, no pressure and purely for the love of the game, at just 15 years old.<h3>Jersey number and Vaibhav’s elite company</h3>In Indian Cricket, the newcomers can pick their jersey number. After selecting one, which should be vacant, not attained by an active player and is also not retired (to honour selective players), it undergoes a complete process before being allotted to that player. &nbsp;Now that Vaibhav has picked No.3, previously used by two-time World Cup winner Harbhajan Singh, it remains to be seen how well he justifies it and carries its legacy forward. &nbsp;Let alone in cricket, several global stars across various sports have donned the No.3 jersey, entertaining billions all over. &nbsp;In football, former Italy captain Maldini and Brazilian fullback and FIFA World Cup winner, Roberto Carlos, are there. In the NBA, Allen Iverson, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul wore that number jersey. &nbsp;Given all these names have done their bit to shine at the top stage, it’s time for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make this number and cricket all about himself by serving and performing for Indian cricket for decades to come.&nbsp;

15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi unboxes his senior India kit and picks the iconic No. 3 jersey, joining a legendary sports club.

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the talk of the town, and after being bestowed with his first official Team India jersey ahead of the Ireland T20Is, he joined global sports royalty. Should he debut during the first leg of the away UK tour, which starts with two T20Is in Belfast on June 26, Sooryavanshi will become the youngest Indian men’s cricketer. However, he will do it by having '03' written on his Indian jersey, a number that signifies domination, authority on the game, longevity, and a promising career ahead, like spin king Harbhajan Singh and football icons Paolo Maldini and Roberto Carlos. Much like these stars, Sooryavanshi is as skilful as any the game has seen, maintains his authority over the bowlers, even the best of them, and with age on his side, can guarantee a career filled with records and accolades. Also read | 'Dreamed of this moment': 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wears India jersey for first time| WATCH "Ever since I first held a bat and walked onto a cricket field to practice, I dreamed of this moment...I cannot explain this feeling in words," Sooryavanshi said in the BCCI video.

15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi unboxes his senior India kit and picks the iconic No. 3 jersey, joining a legendary sports club.

Sooryavanshi’s India jersey number puts him in elite company of Harbhajan, Maldini & Roberto Carlos

Lionel Messi continues to prove his worth as perhaps the best football player of all time. Even at this age (turning 39), he doesn’t look like stopping, having already netted five times in Argentina’s two contested games at the FIFA World Cup 2026. After his hat-trick against Algeria, which tied him with Miroslav Klose for the most World Cup goals, Messi surpassed him with a 38th-minute stunner against Austria in Dallas. Although he scored a brace, with Argentina winning the match and qualifying for the Round of 32, Austria coach Ralf Rangnick wasn’t impressed with Messi's opening goal, questioning the fourth official’s decision to overlook a foul on his team player just before that.&nbsp;Rangnick, however, remained in awe of Messi’s greatness, who broke a plethora of records to guide his team home in back-to-back matches in this edition. Messi, meanwhile, missed a penalty early in the game. &nbsp;"If someone is 39 years old and can ​score two goals and five overall at the beginning of the World Cup, that ​makes a difference," Rangnick said of Messi. "We knew he was on a level of his ​own, and Lionel Messi showed he's one of the best, or even the best. &nbsp;"But I think ​we participated in the second goal; that's our own fault. &nbsp;"For the first goal, I would've asked the fourth official to do what he did before the penalty kick; he should have looked, and he would've seen what ​everyone saw: a foul on (Xaver) Schlager. &nbsp;"It was annoying. However, I'm overall satisfied with my team, and ​I agree with how they played today,” he said, addressing controversy around Messi’s first goal.

Messi’s double, which accounted for his and Argentina’s fifth goal in the group stage itself, kept the defending champions in the driver’s seat against Austria.&nbsp; &nbsp;While he admitted issues with his team’s first-half showing, Rangnick said the European side came all guns blazing in the second, only to concede a second to Messi against the run of play.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-creates-fifa-world-cup-history-with-record-17th-goal-surpasses-miroslav-klose-most-goals-in-world-cup-argentina-vs-austria-1782150729009">Messi's record-breaking brace against Austria powers Argentina to World Cup knockouts</a> &nbsp;"This is Lionel Messi," said Rangnick. "He doesn't need many situations to actually decide a match." &nbsp;"During every match ​at a ⁠World Cup, there are phases where one team has the momentum on their side," he said of his team’s performance. "It was in our favour, they missed the penalty kick, and after that we were in the game. &nbsp;"I would've ⁠asked my ​players to be braver, to shoot during the second ​half. We were in control of the ball; most people didn't expect us to be that much in control. &nbsp;"I think ​in the second half we put in a top performance,” he concluded. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Austria is second after Argentina in Group J, with a win and a loss in two matches. A win in their final game against Algeria will seal their place in the Round of 32.

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick called Lionel Messi’s record-breaking World Cup opener ‘annoying’ over an uncalled foul, but admitted the icon is ‘on a level of his own.’

Lionel Messi continues to prove his worth as perhaps the best football player of all time. Even at this age (turning 39), he doesn’t look like stopping, having already netted five times in Argentina’s two contested games at the FIFA World Cup 2026. After his hat-trick against Algeria, which tied him with Miroslav Klose for the most World Cup goals, Messi surpassed him with a 38th-minute stunner against Austria in Dallas. Although he scored a brace, with Argentina winning the match and qualifying for the Round of 32, Austria coach Ralf Rangnick wasn’t impressed with Messi's opening goal, questioning the fourth official’s decision to overlook a foul on his team player just before that. Rangnick, however, remained in awe of Messi’s greatness, who broke a plethora of records to guide his team home in back-to-back matches in this edition. Messi, meanwhile, missed a penalty early in the game. "If someone is 39 years old and can score two goals and five overall at the beginning of the World Cup, that makes a difference," Rangnick said of Messi. "We knew he was on a level of his own, and Lionel Messi showed he's one of the best, or even the best. "But I think we participated in the second goal; that's our own fault. "For the first goal, I would've asked the fourth official to do what he did before the penalty kick; he should have looked, and he would've seen what everyone saw: a foul on (Xaver) Schlager. "It was annoying. However, I'm overall satisfied with my team, and I agree with how they played today,” he said, addressing controversy around Messi’s first goal.

Austria coach Ralf Rangnick called Lionel Messi’s record-breaking World Cup opener ‘annoying’ over an uncalled foul, but admitted the icon is ‘on a level of his own.’

‘It was annoying’: Austria coach Ralf Rangnick slams Messi’s first-half goal but admits ‘he is the best’

England football coach Thomas Tuchel said the hydration breaks at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 take away ‘a characteristic of this beautiful game’ by ‘changing its identity’. At this year’s 48-team tournament, each of 104 matches is bound to be stopped for three minutes during each half for cooling breaks regardless of the weather or whether the stadium is air-conditioned. However, an exemption came on Monday (Jun 22) during France’s game against Iraq, which had no hydration break in the second half following a two-hour delay due to thunderstorms in Philadelphia.&nbsp;While the experts have labelled it an uncalled-for commercial break for the TV viewers worldwide, the crowd has booed the hydration breaks at several stadiums across the US, Canada and Mexico, the three co-hosts of this World Cup.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-day-13-live-streaming-in-india-match-timings-ist-schedule-tv-channel-details-zee5-unite-sports-portugal-vs-uzbekistan-england-1782212456951">FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 Live Streaming in India: Match timings, IST schedule, and TV channel details</a> &nbsp;Speaking to the media ahead of England’s second group stage game against Ghana, Tuchel expressed his deep frustration, saying, "I think that it interrupts and changes the identity of a football match much more than I thought. Of course, I had hydration breaks before when it was really, really hot and needed, but they were shorter. &nbsp;"They were just in a few matches. Now it is a point of fairness to every team. Now it breaks the match almost in four quarters, and it changes the characteristic of the match more than I thought,” he added. &nbsp;Tuchel said that with mandatory pauses midway through the matches, teams lose momentum they created by then, which leaves them in a position to restart again in each half.

"I like it as a coach to have influence and have my team together, but overall, I think I like football when it is played in one go, in one half. It builds momentum; it is part of the game. &nbsp;"It is hard to build momentum and hard to keep the momentum. This is the battle on the field between the players on the field; it plays out in a longer period of time. It just adds to the characteristic of the beautiful game. It takes away from it. But on a point of fairness, of course it makes sense that everyone gets it,” he noted. &nbsp;Speaking on tackling that in England’s next World Cup group stage fixture, Tuchel said, "We will try to use it, of course.&nbsp; &nbsp;"We have a plan in mind, but not too much of it, because I don't want to limit myself in the response to what the game needs. &nbsp;"I want to use my intuition and the experience, and to actually see what's happening. &nbsp;"So, I always want to be able to actually react to what's happening on the pitch,” he concluded. &nbsp;Meanwhile, England leads Group L, with one win against Croatia in their opener. They beat the 2018 runners-up 4-2, with Harry Kane scoring a brace.

England coach Thomas Tuchel expressed deep frustration over mandatory World Cup 2026 hydration breaks, claiming they split the game into four quarters.

England football coach Thomas Tuchel said the hydration breaks at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 take away ‘a characteristic of this beautiful game’ by ‘changing its identity’. At this year’s 48-team tournament, each of 104 matches is bound to be stopped for three minutes during each half for cooling breaks regardless of the weather or whether the stadium is air-conditioned. However, an exemption came on Monday (Jun 22) during France’s game against Iraq, which had no hydration break in the second half following a two-hour delay due to thunderstorms in Philadelphia. While the experts have labelled it an uncalled-for commercial break for the TV viewers worldwide, the crowd has booed the hydration breaks at several stadiums across the US, Canada and Mexico, the three co-hosts of this World Cup. Also read | FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 Live Streaming in India: Match timings, IST schedule, and TV channel details Speaking to the media ahead of England’s second group stage game against Ghana, Tuchel expressed his deep frustration, saying, "I think that it interrupts and changes the identity of a football match much more than I thought. Of course, I had hydration breaks before when it was really, really hot and needed, but they were shorter. "They were just in a few matches. Now it is a point of fairness to every team. Now it breaks the match almost in four quarters, and it changes the characteristic of the match more than I thought,” he added. Tuchel said that with mandatory pauses midway through the matches, teams lose momentum they created by then, which leaves them in a position to restart again in each half.

England coach Thomas Tuchel expressed deep frustration over mandatory World Cup 2026 hydration breaks, claiming they split the game into four quarters.

England coach Thomas Tuchel slams World Cup hydration breaks for ‘changing game’s identity’

We have entered the 13th day of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America. Four scheduled group stage fixtures for Tuesday (Jun 23) read as follows: Portugal vs Uzbekistan (Group K), England vs Ghana (Group L), Panama vs Croatia (Group L) and Colombia vs DR Congo (Group K). After what Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland did on the 12th day, with each scoring a brace in their respective games, it’s time for Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane to follow suit and deliver big for their countries. With the Round of 32 qualifications on the line, check out the schedule and streaming details of all matches on the 13th day of the World Cup.&nbsp;All teams from Group K and L will be in action on the 13th day of the FIFA World Cup, with Portugal and England playing for a spot in the Round of 32.&nbsp;<h2>FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 Live Streaming Details</h2>

Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-role-model-for-team-portugal-coach-defends-ronaldo-ahead-of-uzbekistan-fixture-1782182133264">FIFA 2026 | 'Role model for team': Portugal coach defends Ronaldo ahead of Uzbekistan fixture</a><h3>When will FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 matches take place?</h3>Portugal vs Uzbekistan, England vs Ghana, Panama vs Croatia, and Colombia vs DR Congo will all take place on Tuesday (Jun 23) on the 13th day of this showpiece event.<h3>Which TV channel will broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 matches live in India?</h3>The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 matches between Portugal and Uzbekistan, England and Ghana, Panama and Croatia and Colombia and DR Congo will be telecast live on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD) in India.<h3>How to live-stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 matches in India?</h3>The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 matches between Portugal and Uzbekistan, England and Ghana, Panama and Croatia and Colombia and DR Congo will be available for live streaming on the Zee5 website and app (https://www.zee5.com/).&nbsp;

Catch FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 matches live! Get full IST timings, match schedules, and streaming details on ZEE5 and Unite8 Sports for India.

We have entered the 13th day of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America. Four scheduled group stage fixtures for Tuesday (Jun 23) read as follows: Portugal vs Uzbekistan (Group K), England vs Ghana (Group L), Panama vs Croatia (Group L) and Colombia vs DR Congo (Group K). After what Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland did on the 12th day, with each scoring a brace in their respective games, it’s time for Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane to follow suit and deliver big for their countries. With the Round of 32 qualifications on the line, check out the schedule and streaming details of all matches on the 13th day of the World Cup. All teams from Group K and L will be in action on the 13th day of the FIFA World Cup, with Portugal and England playing for a spot in the Round of 32. FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 Live Streaming Details

Catch FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 matches live! Get full IST timings, match schedules, and streaming details on ZEE5 and Unite8 Sports for India.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 13 Live Streaming in India: Match timings, IST schedule, and TV channel details

Rade Bogdanovic, a former footballer who played as a striker for Atletico Madrid and Weder Bermen, has landed in hot soup over his racist comments while appearing as an 'expert commentator' on Serbia-based RTS - a television and radi broadcaster. Bogdanovic made the comments during the Iran vs Belgium match, played on Sunday (Jun 21), which ended in a draw. His comments were directed at Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy after the player got the red card.<h2>What did Bogdanovic say about Ngoy?</h2>The 56-year-old questioned the stamina and focus of Black players and said: "I have always said those players - and I'm really not racist - but black players lack the concentration to last more than 60 to 80 minutes. When we played, we sometimes had to protect our own players to stop them making mistakes."

After the comment, Bogdanovic's co-host tried to challenge the commnets made but the 56-year-old doubled down and insisted that his comments are true for 'majority of Black players.'Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-can-t-recall-argentina-s-lionel-messi-on-his-favorite-of-18-record-world-cup-goals-1782189393380">FIFA 2026 | 'Can’t recall:' Argentina's Lionel Messi on his favorite of 18 record World Cup goals</a>The ex-footballer apologized later on for his comments and said in a statement to Reuters: "I sincerely apologise for my statement regarding black football players."RTS also issued a statement and clarified that Bogdanovic isn't employed by them, saying: "We would like to take this opportunity to apologise, as a broadcaster, for the statement made in our programme concerning members of a particular race."The match had ended in a goalless draw, which pushed Belgium to third place in Group G behind Egypt and Iran. In two group-stage matches played, Belgium have not won a single one - playing a draw against both - Egypt and Iran. They are at two points currently and would have to win against New Zealand to bolster their Round of 32 place chances.<h2>Where to watch and live stream Belgium's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches?</h2>Belgium's group-stage and possible knockout matches in FIFA World Cup 2026 will be aired LIVE across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website. (link: https://www.zee5.com/)

56-year-old former striker for Atletico Madrid and Weder Bermen questioned the stamina and focus of Black players after Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy was given a red card.

Rade Bogdanovic, a former footballer who played as a striker for Atletico Madrid and Weder Bermen, has landed in hot soup over his racist comments while appearing as an 'expert commentator' on Serbia-based RTS - a television and radi broadcaster. Bogdanovic made the comments during the Iran vs Belgium match, played on Sunday (Jun 21), which ended in a draw. His comments were directed at Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy after the player got the red card. What did Bogdanovic say about Ngoy? The 56-year-old questioned the stamina and focus of Black players and said: "I have always said those players - and I'm really not racist - but black players lack the concentration to last more than 60 to 80 minutes. When we played, we sometimes had to protect our own players to stop them making mistakes."

56-year-old former striker for Atletico Madrid and Weder Bermen questioned the stamina and focus of Black players after Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy was given a red card.

FIFA 2026 | Ex-Atletico striker Bogdanovic issues apology after racist comments during Belgium vs Iran

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi added another feather to his cap with his brace in 2-0 win against Austria in FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday (Jun 22) at Houston Stadium. With the first of his two goal on the night, which came minutes the half-time, Messi became the highest goal-scorer in the history of FIFA World Cup - taking over German legend Miroslav Klose's 16-goal record set in 2014. Messi, playing his sixth FIFA World Cup, now has 18 goals in the tournament history and he acknowledged the 'good feeling.'<h2>Messi reacts on becoming highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history</h2>"It feels special, but like I’ve always said it does," he said after the match. "Like I’ve said other times, I enjoy playing, having a good time on the pitch. I wasn’t necessarily having one on the ­penalty, but with luck we were able to work through that situation, take the advantage and leave with three points."

Answering a question about his favorite of 18 goals, Messi laughed and said: "I can’t recall right now, I’m tired, low on energy, and finding it hard to think."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-day-12-round-up-brace-for-impact-messi-mbappe-haaland-put-their-teams-into-round-of-32-1782184303971">FIFA 2026 Day 12 Round up |'Brace for impact': Messi, Mbappe, Haaland put their teams into Round of 32</a><h2>How does Argentina win help them in FIFA World Cup?</h2>The win against Austria was Argentina's secon consecutive in the ongoing football World Cup 2026, giving them six points so far and a place in the knockout round as well. Messi was happy about it and said: "We knew it was going to be a game with a lot of intensity and we knew we wouldn’t be able to let our guard down. But yes, I’m happy. It’s important to us also to get the six points to have a little bit of a calmer week."Argentina's last group stage match is against Jordan on June 27 at Dallas Stadium.<h2>Where to watch and stream Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches?</h2>Argentina's group-stage and knockout matches in FIFA World Cup 2026 will be aired across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website.

Messi, with a brace against Austria, became the highest goal-scorer in the history of FIFA World Cup - taking over German legend Miroslav Klose's 16-goal record set in 2014.

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi added another feather to his cap with his brace in 2-0 win against Austria in FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday (Jun 22) at Houston Stadium. With the first of his two goal on the night, which came minutes the half-time, Messi became the highest goal-scorer in the history of FIFA World Cup - taking over German legend Miroslav Klose's 16-goal record set in 2014. Messi, playing his sixth FIFA World Cup, now has 18 goals in the tournament history and he acknowledged the 'good feeling.' Messi reacts on becoming highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history "It feels special, but like I’ve always said it does," he said after the match. "Like I’ve said other times, I enjoy playing, having a good time on the pitch. I wasn’t necessarily having one on the penalty, but with luck we were able to work through that situation, take the advantage and leave with three points."

Messi, with a brace against Austria, became the highest goal-scorer in the history of FIFA World Cup - taking over German legend Miroslav Klose's 16-goal record set in 2014.

FIFA 2026 | 'Can’t recall:' Argentina's Lionel Messi on his favorite of 18 record World Cup goals

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 12 produced some magical moments but none better than Lionel Messi breaking all-time goal scoring record in the football world cup history. Behind him is Kylian Mbappe who also scored a brace in France's win. Both, Argentina and France, finalists of FIFA World Cup 2022, entered the Round of 32 with respective wins in their group stage matches. In the thrid match of the day, Norway beat Senegal to confirm their knockout berth as well with Erling Haaland scoring two goals out of three for his side. Below are all the FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 12 results<h2>Messi brace puts Argentina into R32</h2>In the Group J match played at Houston Stadium, Messi scored the first goal of the night for either side in the 38th minute as Argentina headed into the half-time with 1-0 lead. The defending champions looked set to win by same margin before Messi changed it, scoring his second goal of the night in the 90+5th minute to ensure a 2-0 win. With the brace, Messi now has 18 goals in FIFA World Cup history - the most by any player - and five of them have comes in the last two matches.

<h2>France thump Iraq for knockout berth</h2>The match started late because of a storm and then France blew away Iray for a 3-0 win at the Philadelphia Stadium. Kylian Mbappe, France superstar, opened the scoring in 14th minute and then added another in 54th minute as well. Ousmane Dembele also joined the party in 66th minute as France, the finalists of last two editions, booked their Round of 32 berth.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/setback-for-germany-nico-schlotterbeck-ruled-out-of-fifa-world-cup-2026-with-ankle-injury-1782138442158">Setback for Germany: Nico Schlotterbeck ruled out of World Cup with ankle injury</a><h2>Norway beat Senegal for a place in R32</h2>Earling Haaland was on song for Norway in Group I fixture against Senegal at the New York New Jersey Stadium as Norway became third team of the day to qualify for the round of 32. Marcus Holmgreen Pedersen opened the scoring with a 43th minute goal before Haaland doubled the lead in 48th minute.Senegal showed some fight as Ismaila Sarr scored a goal in the 53rd minute but Haaland then scored another one in 58th minute to take Norway 3-1 up. Sarr reduced the goal difference with his second goal in 90+3rd minute but could not save his team from a defeat.&nbsp;

<h2>Norway beat Senegal for a place in R32</h2>Earling Haaland was on song for Norway in Group I fixture against Senegal at the New York New Jersey Stadium as Norway became third team of the day to qualify for the round of 32. Marcus Holmgreen Pedersen opened the scoring with a 43th minute goal before Haaland doubled the lead in 48th minute.Senegal showed some fight as Ismaila Sarr scored a goal in the 53rd minute but Haaland then scored another one in 58th minute to take Norway 3-1 up. Sarr reduced the goal difference with his second goal in 90+3rd minute but could not save his team from a defeat.

FIFA 2026 | Argentina beat Austria 2-0, France beat Iraq 3-0,  and Norway beat Senegal 3-2 with Messi, Mbappe, and Haaland scoring a brace for their teams, respectively.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 12 produced some magical moments but none better than Lionel Messi breaking all-time goal scoring record in the football world cup history. Behind him is Kylian Mbappe who also scored a brace in France's win. Both, Argentina and France, finalists of FIFA World Cup 2022, entered the Round of 32 with respective wins in their group stage matches. In the thrid match of the day, Norway beat Senegal to confirm their knockout berth as well with Erling Haaland scoring two goals out of three for his side. Below are all the FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 12 results Messi brace puts Argentina into R32 In the Group J match played at Houston Stadium, Messi scored the first goal of the night for either side in the 38th minute as Argentina headed into the half-time with 1-0 lead. The defending champions looked set to win by same margin before Messi changed it, scoring his second goal of the night in the 90+5th minute to ensure a 2-0 win. With the brace, Messi now has 18 goals in FIFA World Cup history - the most by any player - and five of them have comes in the last two matches.

FIFA 2026 | Argentina beat Austria 2-0, France beat Iraq 3-0, &nbsp;and Norway beat Senegal 3-2 with Messi, Mbappe, and Haaland scoring a brace for their teams, respectively.

FIFA 2026 Day 12 Round up |'Brace for impact': Messi, Mbappe, Haaland put their teams into Round of 32

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has praise veteran captain Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the pivotal Group clash against first-time World Cup participants Uzbekistan on Tuesday (Jun 23) in Houston. The Selecao, regarded as one of the outside favourites to lift the trophy on North American soil, endured a frustrating tournament opener last week as they were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo. The stalemate put Ronaldo under spotlight, leaving both the player and his coach open to a barrage of criticism from pundits and fans alike. Portugal now face a must-win situation or at the very least a must-perform one as they look to reassert themselves in what is shaping up to be a competitive group. Against debutants Uzbekistan, who will enter the contest as heavy underdogs, Martinez's side will be expected to deliver a convincing performance and the spotlight, almost inevitably, will again fall on their record-breaking 39-year-old forward.<h2>Portugal coach defend Ronaldo</h2>Speaking at his pre-match press conference on the eve of the Uzbekistan fixture, Martinez was effusive about Ronaldo's professionalism and dedication even as the questions over the iconic forward's form and fitness showed no signs of easing.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-creates-fifa-world-cup-history-with-record-17th-goal-surpasses-miroslav-klose-most-goals-in-world-cup-argentina-vs-austria-1782150729009">Messi's record-breaking brace against Austria powers Argentina to World Cup knockouts</a>"I think he's a player that he focuses so much, (he is) probably the biggest example of how to focus on the aspects that you can influence — the way he recovers, the way he prepares, the way he trains," said the Spaniard.

"He's a good example for us, for all of us." Martinez went a step further in underlining just how much the six-time World Cup participant means to the camp, adding: "It is the sixth time he plays a World Cup, and he is a player who's been defending and playing for his country for a long time. So he really wants to keep on improving, to contribute to the team, and he's really a role model for our team."However, when reporters pressed Martinez on whether Ronaldo would be in the starting line-up against Uzbekistan, the coach refused to give a straight answer, saying he had not yet informed his players of the team selection. Martinez also addressed the mood inside the camp following the DRC disappointment, framing it as a source of motivation rather than a burden."The feeling of frustration that we all had as a team, the feeling of disappointment after the game, probably that's the best starting point to prepare for the next game," he said.<h2>Portugal schedule in FIFA World Cup 2026</h2>After enduring a draw against DR Congo, Portugal play against Uzbekistan on June 23 at Houston Stadium before taking on Colombia on June 27 in their final Group K fixture at Miami Staidum.Where to watch and stream Portugal's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches?Portugal's group-stage matches in FIFA World Cup 2026 will be aired across WION's sister company Zee5 app and website.

The stalemate by Portugal against DR Congo put Ronaldo under spotlight, leaving both the player and his coach open to a barrage of criticism from pundits and fans alike.

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has praise veteran captain Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the pivotal Group clash against first-time World Cup participants Uzbekistan on Tuesday (Jun 23) in Houston. The Selecao, regarded as one of the outside favourites to lift the trophy on North American soil, endured a frustrating tournament opener last week as they were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo. The stalemate put Ronaldo under spotlight, leaving both the player and his coach open to a barrage of criticism from pundits and fans alike. Portugal now face a must-win situation or at the very least a must-perform one as they look to reassert themselves in what is shaping up to be a competitive group. Against debutants Uzbekistan, who will enter the contest as heavy underdogs, Martinez's side will be expected to deliver a convincing performance and the spotlight, almost inevitably, will again fall on their record-breaking 39-year-old forward. Portugal coach defend Ronaldo Speaking at his pre-match press conference on the eve of the Uzbekistan fixture, Martinez was effusive about Ronaldo's professionalism and dedication even as the questions over the iconic forward's form and fitness showed no signs of easing. Also Read - Messi's record-breaking brace against Austria powers Argentina to World Cup knockouts "I think he's a player that he focuses so much, (he is) probably the biggest example of how to focus on the aspects that you can influence — the way he recovers, the way he prepares, the way he trains," said the Spaniard.

The stalemate by Portugal against DR Congo put Ronaldo under spotlight, leaving both the player and his coach open to a barrage of criticism from pundits and fans alike.

FIFA 2026 | 'Role model for team': Portugal coach defends Ronaldo ahead of Uzbekistan fixture

Lionel Messi scored a brace against Austria in Argentina’s second group game to power the defending champions into the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockouts. Messi also broke the record for the most goals in the competition's history by netting his 18th World Cup goal—two clear of Germany's Miroslav Klose. He surpassed Klose's tally with a stunner in the 38th minute before smashing one in stoppage time (95th minute) to help Argentina beat Austria 2-0. In two contested matches thus far, Argentina has scored five goals, with every single one coming from Messi's boots.

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Earlier in his team’s tournament opener against Algeria, Messi scored his maiden World Cup hat-trick and, with that, equalled Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals. Needing just one to get past the former Germany striker, Messi netted in the first half against Austria, with the Dallas crowd erupting in joy.

Meanwhile, Messi is playing at his sixth FIFA World Cup, having made his debut back in 2006. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner helped his team win its third world title in the previous edition in Qatar and now aims to repeat the feat in North America. Should Argentina win the 2026 edition, they will become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back titles.<h3>Tears, joy and records</h3>After shedding tears following his first goal in Argentina’s title defence opener against Algeria last week, Messi revealed that his father is recovering from an unspecified health issue. However, amid personal travails and a troubled build-up to the tournament due to a hamstring injury, Messi’s feats bring joy to him, his team and the countless fans watching worldwide. &nbsp;"If anyone thought this group was better off without Leo, today it became clear that Leo is the most important of them all," said midfielder Alexis Mac Allister after the win against Algeria.<h3>All Hail King Messi</h3>Messi continued his purple patch in the second half, with Argentina looking confident on the pitch. Although both teams failed to find the back of the net at least until the regular time, Messi found a little window late into the stoppage time to score a screamer and collect his 18th World Cup goal.&nbsp;&nbsp;Messi’s second goal of the match increased his tally for this edition alone to five, with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner breaking multiple records during this outing. Registering the most World Cup goals tops the list, and also for the most appearances and most minutes played among others. &nbsp;Argentina will next face Jordan in their last group stage game on Sunday (Jun 28) at the same venue.&nbsp;

History made in Dallas! Lionel Messi scores his record-breaking 17th goal to surpass Miroslav Klose as the all-time World Cup top scorer during Argentina's game against Austria. Full match details, penalty drama, and stats inside.

Lionel Messi scored a brace against Austria in Argentina’s second group game to power the defending champions into the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockouts. Messi also broke the record for the most goals in the competition's history by netting his 18th World Cup goal—two clear of Germany's Miroslav Klose. He surpassed Klose's tally with a stunner in the 38th minute before smashing one in stoppage time (95th minute) to help Argentina beat Austria 2-0. In two contested matches thus far, Argentina has scored five goals, with every single one coming from Messi's boots.

History made in Dallas! Lionel Messi scores his record-breaking 17th goal to surpass Miroslav Klose as the all-time World Cup top scorer during Argentina's game against Austria. Full match details, penalty drama, and stats inside.

Messi's record-breaking brace against Austria powers Argentina to World Cup knockouts

Four-time champions Germany suffered an injury setback as Nico Schlotterbeck was ruled out of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 with an ankle injury, the German Football Association (DFB) announced on Monday (Jun 22). The 26-year-old defender from Dortmund is said to have suffered an injury midway through Germany’s second group stage fixture against Ivory Coast in Toronto on Saturday (Jun 20), before being replaced at half-time. Even though he had no goal contributions during his team’s 2-1 win, Nico scored the second goal in Germany’s tournament opener, where they beat the debutants Curaçao 7-1.&nbsp;The examinations have revealed the worst-case scenario for the defender, who is confirmed to be out of action for several months. He, however, will stay back with Germany's World Cup squad in the US, as they prepare for their last Group E game against Ecuador on Thursday (Jun 25).&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mohamed-salah-egypt-first-fifa-world-cup-win-after-92-years-since-debut-longest-wait-for-victory-new-zealand-1782126966118">Salah ends Egypt’s 92-year wait| But did it break the all-time World Cup record?</a> &nbsp;"We'll really miss Schlotti on the field as an outstanding defender, especially his excellent build-up play," Julian Nagelsmann said on Monday. "It could have been his World Cup." &nbsp;"We all tried to cheer him up yesterday — luckily, he's a very positive guy who's already looking ahead. It's a good sign that he's staying here with the team for now, because he has an impact off the field as well. &nbsp;“Despite his absence, we're still very well-placed in central defence for the World Cup with Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rüdiger, Waldemar Anton, and Malick Thiaw.”

<h3>Schlotterbeck to miss Dortmund’s season opener</h3>Meanwhile, the timeframe given by the DFB means Schlotterbeck will miss the start of next season. Borussia Dortmund, last season's Bundesliga runners-up, will face champions Bayern Munich on August 22. Their league campaign begins the following weekend. &nbsp;"I feel extremely sorry for Nico; he was in really good form and an indispensable part of our national team's starting line-up," Lars Ricken, Dortmund's sporting director, told the club website. "It's a real shame and incredibly tough to take that he's now out of the World Cup due to injury. But Nico showed last year how he can come back even stronger after an injury." &nbsp;Germany has, however, qualified for the Round of 32.

Germany’s World Cup campaign has been hit with a massive defensive blow. Defender Nico Schlotterbeck is officially ruled out of the tournament with a serious ankle injury. Find out how this impacts Julian Nagelsmann's side.

Four-time champions Germany suffered an injury setback as Nico Schlotterbeck was ruled out of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 with an ankle injury, the German Football Association (DFB) announced on Monday (Jun 22). The 26-year-old defender from Dortmund is said to have suffered an injury midway through Germany’s second group stage fixture against Ivory Coast in Toronto on Saturday (Jun 20), before being replaced at half-time. Even though he had no goal contributions during his team’s 2-1 win, Nico scored the second goal in Germany’s tournament opener, where they beat the debutants Curaçao 7-1. The examinations have revealed the worst-case scenario for the defender, who is confirmed to be out of action for several months. He, however, will stay back with Germany's World Cup squad in the US, as they prepare for their last Group E game against Ecuador on Thursday (Jun 25). Also read | Salah ends Egypt’s 92-year wait| But did it break the all-time World Cup record? "We'll really miss Schlotti on the field as an outstanding defender, especially his excellent build-up play," Julian Nagelsmann said on Monday. "It could have been his World Cup." "We all tried to cheer him up yesterday — luckily, he's a very positive guy who's already looking ahead. It's a good sign that he's staying here with the team for now, because he has an impact off the field as well. “Despite his absence, we're still very well-placed in central defence for the World Cup with Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rüdiger, Waldemar Anton, and Malick Thiaw.”

Germany’s World Cup campaign has been hit with a massive defensive blow. Defender Nico Schlotterbeck is officially ruled out of the tournament with a serious ankle injury. Find out how this impacts Julian Nagelsmann's side.

Setback for Germany: Nico Schlotterbeck ruled out of FIFA World Cup with ankle injury

Iran made FIFA World Cup history by naming the oldest starting lineup in the tournament since 1966, with an average age of 32 years and 181 days. The experienced team showed great determination and held Belgium to a goalless draw despite facing constant pressure. Belgium managed 23 shots but failed to score, their highest number of attempts without a goal in a World Cup match since 1994. Meanwhile, Iran produced a disciplined defensive show to earn a point in their second Group G match of the 2026 edition of World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, Belgium started strongly, enjoying most of the possession and creating the better chances. Maxim De Cuyper tested goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand with a long-range effort, but the Iranian shot-stopper dealt with it comfortably.&nbsp;&nbsp;Iran looked threatening on the counterattack and thought they had taken the lead in the 24th minute through Mehdi Taremi, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-wc-2026-portugal-vs-uzbekistan-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1782127989136">FIFA WC 2026, Portugal vs Uzbekistan: When and where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;Belgium continued to attack throughout the first half and created several opportunities, however, Beiranvand made a number of important saves to keep the score level at the break.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mohamed-salah-egypt-first-fifa-world-cup-win-after-92-years-since-debut-longest-wait-for-victory-new-zealand-1782126966118">Salah ends Egypt’s 92-year wait| But did it break the all-time World Cup record?</a>

The match changed in the 66th minute when Nathan Ngoy received a straight red card for fouling Taremi, who was through on goal after a defensive mistake. The red card was the eighth of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.&nbsp;&nbsp;With an extra player, Iran pushed forward in search of a winning goal and brought on fresh attacking options. Despite creating a few late chances, they could not find the breakthrough.&nbsp;The game ended 0-0, with both teams earning a point. Iran remain top of Group G with two points, Belgium are second on two points, while New Zealand and Egypt are both on one point.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Iran made World Cup history by fielding the oldest starting XI since 1966, with an average age of 32 years and 181 days, before holding Belgium to a 0-0 draw in their Group G encounter at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday.

Iran made FIFA World Cup history by naming the oldest starting lineup in the tournament since 1966, with an average age of 32 years and 181 days. The experienced team showed great determination and held Belgium to a goalless draw despite facing constant pressure. Belgium managed 23 shots but failed to score, their highest number of attempts without a goal in a World Cup match since 1994. Meanwhile, Iran produced a disciplined defensive show to earn a point in their second Group G match of the 2026 edition of World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday. Earlier, Belgium started strongly, enjoying most of the possession and creating the better chances. Maxim De Cuyper tested goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand with a long-range effort, but the Iranian shot-stopper dealt with it comfortably. Iran looked threatening on the counterattack and thought they had taken the lead in the 24th minute through Mehdi Taremi, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review. Also Read - FIFA WC 2026, Portugal vs Uzbekistan: When and where to watch live streaming in India? Belgium continued to attack throughout the first half and created several opportunities, however, Beiranvand made a number of important saves to keep the score level at the break. Also Read - Salah ends Egypt’s 92-year wait| But did it break the all-time World Cup record?

Iran made World Cup history by fielding the oldest starting XI since 1966, with an average age of 32 years and 181 days, before holding Belgium to a 0-0 draw in their Group G encounter at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday.

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Portugal face a crucial match against Uzbekistan in their second Group K game at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with both teams looking to get their campaigns back on track. The game at Houston Stadium in Texas is especially important for Portugal, who need a win to stay in a strong position to qualify for the knockout rounds.&nbsp;Portugal were disappointed in their opening match, drawing 1-1 with DR Congo. Joao Neves put them ahead with an early header, but Yoane Wissa equalised before half-time. Although Portugal controlled possession during much of the game, &nbsp;but they struggled to create clear chances and managed only one shot on target.&nbsp;Uzbekistan started their first-ever World Cup appearance with a 3-1 loss to Colombia. Despite the defeat, they celebrated a historic moment when Abbosbek Fayzullaev scored the nation’s first World Cup goal.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, defensive issues continued to be a problem for them and the loss against Colombia marked their third straight defeat, including results from pre-tournament friendly matches.&nbsp;As the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Portugal and Uzbekistan approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-iran-leave-emotional-note-for-fans-following-belgium-stalemate-1782121444150">FIFA 2026: Iran leave emotional note for fans following Belgium stalemate</a><h2>Portugal vs Uzbekistan, FIFA 2026: Key details</h2><ul><li>Date and kick-off time: Tuesday (Jun 23), 10:30 PM (IST)</li><li>Venue: Houston Stadium</li><li>Referee: Jalal Jayed (Morocco)</li></ul>

<h2>Which TV channel will broadcast the Portugal vs Uzbekistan FIFA World Cup 2026 match live in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Portugal and Uzbekistan will be shown live on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD) in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mohamed-salah-egypt-first-fifa-world-cup-win-after-92-years-since-debut-longest-wait-for-victory-new-zealand-1782126966118">Salah ends Egypt’s 92-year wait| But did it break the all-time World Cup record?</a><h2>How to watch Portugal vs Uzbekistan FIFA World Cup 2026 live streaming in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Portugal and Uzbekistan will be available for live streaming on the Zee5 website and app (<a href="https://www.zee5.com/">https://www.zee5.com/</a>).<h2>Squads</h2>Portugal:&nbsp;Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, Rui Silva, Nélson Semedo, Rúben Dias, Tomas Araujo, Diogo Dalot, Renato Veiga, Gonçalo Inacio, Joao Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Matheus Nunes, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Joao Neves, Ruben Neves, Vitinha, Samu Costa, Cristiano Ronaldo, Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix, Trincao, Rafael Leao, Pedro Neto, Goncalo Guedes and Francisco Conceicao&nbsp;Uzbekistan:&nbsp;Utkir Yusupov, Abduvokhid Nematov, Botirali Ergashev, Abdukodir Khusanov, Khojiakbar Alijonov, Farrukh Sayfiev, Rustam Ashurmatov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Umar Eshmurodov, Bekhruz Karimov, Avazbek O’lmasaliev, Jakhongir Urozov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Otabek Shukurov, Jamshid Iskanderov, Odiljon Khamrobekov, Jaloliddin Masharipov, Oston Urunov, Dostonbek Khamdamov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Aziz G’aniev, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Sherzod Esanov, Eldor Shomurodov, Azizbek Amonov and Igor Sergeev

As the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Portugal and Uzbekistan approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

Portugal face a crucial match against Uzbekistan in their second Group K game at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with both teams looking to get their campaigns back on track. The game at Houston Stadium in Texas is especially important for Portugal, who need a win to stay in a strong position to qualify for the knockout rounds. Portugal were disappointed in their opening match, drawing 1-1 with DR Congo. Joao Neves put them ahead with an early header, but Yoane Wissa equalised before half-time. Although Portugal controlled possession during much of the game, but they struggled to create clear chances and managed only one shot on target. Uzbekistan started their first-ever World Cup appearance with a 3-1 loss to Colombia. Despite the defeat, they celebrated a historic moment when Abbosbek Fayzullaev scored the nation’s first World Cup goal. However, defensive issues continued to be a problem for them and the loss against Colombia marked their third straight defeat, including results from pre-tournament friendly matches. As the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Portugal and Uzbekistan approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India. Also Read - FIFA 2026: Iran leave emotional note for fans following Belgium stalemate Portugal vs Uzbekistan, FIFA 2026: Key details Date and kick-off time: Tuesday (Jun 23), 10:30 PM (IST) Venue: Houston Stadium Referee: Jalal Jayed (Morocco)

As the crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Portugal and Uzbekistan approaches, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

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Lionel Messi is on the verge of football immortality. As Argentina battles Austria at the 2026 World Cup, discover the five legendary records—including Miroslav Klose's historic goals tally—the maestro can break in Dallas.

Lionel Messi is on the verge of football immortality. As Argentina battles Austria at the 2026 World Cup, discover the five legendary records—including Miroslav Klose's historic goals tally—the maestro can break in Dallas.

Chasing Klose: 5 World Cup records Messi can break in Argentina’s clash against Austria

After four FIFA World Cup appearances and a 92-year wait for its first win, Egypt finally tasted success at the ongoing edition in North America, with a 3-1 win over New Zealand in their second Group G fixture in Vancouver. The 67th-minute goal from their captain and ace forward, Mohamed Salah, gave them a 2-1 lead over the All Whites before left-winger Trézéguet's 82nd-minute header won it for Egypt. Interestingly, this is also the longest a nation has ever waited to secure its first tournament win.&nbsp;Egypt first appeared at this multi-team tournament in the 1934 tournament, the second-ever World Cup. Following a prolonged absence from this&nbsp;competition, Egypt returned during the 1990 WC before reappearing for the 2018 edition, yet remained winless throughout. While they lost to Hungary in their first-ever WC match in 1934 (2-4), Egypt registered their first win in this tournament 92 years later against New Zealand (3-1).&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-iran-leave-emotional-note-for-fans-following-belgium-stalemate-1782121444150">FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran leave emotional note for fans following Belgium stalemate</a> &nbsp;Egypt, however, was easily the better side on the day. They had better possession, shots on target, passes, pass accuracy percentage and even fewer fouls. With a win and a draw in their first two league fixtures, Egypt are on the cusp of World Cup history, needing a draw at least in their final league fixture to qualify for the Round of 32.

Now that they won their first game, we look at the top three countries that waited the longest to register a win at this competition since their debuts -

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Country</td><td>World Cup Debut</td><td>First World Cup win</td><td>Years Elapsed</td></tr><tr><td>Egypt</td><td>1934</td><td>2026 (against New Zealand)</td><td>92 Years</td></tr><tr><td>Wales</td><td>1958</td><td>2022 (against Ukraine)</td><td>64 Years</td></tr><tr><td>Bolivia</td><td>1930</td><td>1994 (against Spain)</td><td>64 Years</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<h3>Salah’s moment at the FIFA World Cup</h3>A multi-time Premier League winner, having also won the Champions League with Liverpool, Egypt’s star forward Salah had never won a FIFA World Cup game for his country, with his moment coming in this second appearance.&nbsp; &nbsp;Following a difficult 2018 campaign and the heartbreak of the 2022 edition in Qatar for failing to qualify, Salah’s decorated career was missing this piece, which he filled with his country’s maiden win. &nbsp;"It's a great achievement for all the players. It's a great win. It's a great vibe. The next game is very important,” he said after the win. &nbsp;With three goals at the FIFA World Cup, Salah already leads the tally for most goals by an Egyptian at this showpiece event. He scored twice in the 2018 edition and has one (and counting) to his name in this.

Mohamed Salah and Trezeguet seal a historic 3-1 win for Egypt over New Zealand, ending a gruelling 92-year curse. But did it break the all-time World Cup record? Discover the tournament’s most-long-awaited victories.

After four FIFA World Cup appearances and a 92-year wait for its first win, Egypt finally tasted success at the ongoing edition in North America, with a 3-1 win over New Zealand in their second Group G fixture in Vancouver. The 67th-minute goal from their captain and ace forward, Mohamed Salah, gave them a 2-1 lead over the All Whites before left-winger Trézéguet's 82nd-minute header won it for Egypt. Interestingly, this is also the longest a nation has ever waited to secure its first tournament win. Egypt first appeared at this multi-team tournament in the 1934 tournament, the second-ever World Cup. Following a prolonged absence from this competition, Egypt returned during the 1990 WC before reappearing for the 2018 edition, yet remained winless throughout. While they lost to Hungary in their first-ever WC match in 1934 (2-4), Egypt registered their first win in this tournament 92 years later against New Zealand (3-1). Also read| FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran leave emotional note for fans following Belgium stalemate Egypt, however, was easily the better side on the day. They had better possession, shots on target, passes, pass accuracy percentage and even fewer fouls. With a win and a draw in their first two league fixtures, Egypt are on the cusp of World Cup history, needing a draw at least in their final league fixture to qualify for the Round of 32.

Mohamed Salah and Trezeguet seal a historic 3-1 win for Egypt over New Zealand, ending a gruelling 92-year curse. But did it break the all-time World Cup record? Discover the tournament’s most-longest-awaited victories.

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