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After their goalless draw with Belgium at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Iran’s football team left a heartfelt note for supporters in the SoFi Stadium dressing room in Los Angeles. According to Iran’s ISNA news agency, the players wrote a note thanking fans for their constant support. The players thanked Los Angeles for its warm welcome and expressed gratitude to Iranian fans who supported them throughout the two matches. They also shared a message of peace, respect and friendship among all nations. &nbsp;"From the ancient Persia of thousands of years ago to the civilised Iran of today, the spirit of Iran remains alive and steadfast," the note read. "We came to Los Angeles with pride, competed with honour and leave with dignity. Thank you, Los Angeles, for your hospitality. And thank you to every Iranian who gave their heart, voice and soul for Iran throughout these 180 minutes. May peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations," the message added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-mohamed-salah-scripts-history-becomes-egypt-s-oldest-world-cup-goalscorer-1782114790656">FIFA 2026 | Mohamed Salah scripts history, becomes Egypt's oldest World Cup goalscorer</a>

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Iran have made a solid start to the tournament, as they first drew 2-2 with New Zealand and then held Belgium to a goalless draw. Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was the standout performer against Belgium, making several important saves to earn the Player of the Match award.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-day-12-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-matches-in-india-1782113676931">FIFA WC 2026 Day 12 live streaming: When and where to watch matches in India?</a>&nbsp;With two points from two games, Iran are second in Group G and still have a strong chance of reaching the Round of 32. They will face Egypt in Seattle on Saturday, with a positive result potentially securing their place in the knockout stage.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

With two points from two games, Iran are second in Group G and still have a strong chance of reaching the Round of 32. They will now face Egypt in Seattle on Saturday.

After their goalless draw with Belgium at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Iran’s football team left a heartfelt note for supporters in the SoFi Stadium dressing room in Los Angeles. According to Iran’s ISNA news agency, the players wrote a note thanking fans for their constant support. The players thanked Los Angeles for its warm welcome and expressed gratitude to Iranian fans who supported them throughout the two matches. They also shared a message of peace, respect and friendship among all nations. "From the ancient Persia of thousands of years ago to the civilised Iran of today, the spirit of Iran remains alive and steadfast," the note read. "We came to Los Angeles with pride, competed with honour and leave with dignity. Thank you, Los Angeles, for your hospitality. And thank you to every Iranian who gave their heart, voice and soul for Iran throughout these 180 minutes. May peace, respect and friendship prevail among all nations," the message added. Also Read - FIFA 2026 | Mohamed Salah scripts history, becomes Egypt's oldest World Cup goalscorer

With two points from two games, Iran are second in Group G and still have a strong chance of reaching the Round of 32. They will now face Egypt in Seattle on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran leave emotional note for fans following Belgium stalemate

Captain Mohamed Salah became the oldest Egyptian player to score a FIFA World Cup goal on Monday during Egypt's Group G match in Vancouver, helping his side secure a 3-1 victory over New Zealand. At 34 years old, he broke the previous national record held by Magdy Abed El Ghani, who scored at the 1990 World Cup when he was 30. Earlier, New Zealand took the lead after 15 minutes through Finn Surman, but Egypt responded well, thanks to goals from Mostafa Zico, Salah and Trezeguet.&nbsp;The victory moved Egypt to the top of Group G with four points and they now need only a draw against Iran in Seattle on Friday to reach the Round of 32.&nbsp;&nbsp;Salah scored in the 67th minute after passing well with Zico and spinning a left-footed shot into the net. Later, he assisted Trezeguet, whose low header secured the win.&nbsp;After the match, Salah praised the support from fans and described the result as a special achievement.&nbsp;&nbsp;“In years to come we will remember that this was one of the achievements in history. It feels like we are playing in Egypt. It is a great win and great vibe," Salah said after the match.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-day-12-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-matches-in-india-1782113676931">FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 12 live streaming: When and where to watch matches in India?</a> &nbsp;Following a disappointing opening match against Belgium and a quiet first half against New Zealand, Salah delivered an impressive second-half performance. His contribution helped Egypt to earn their first-ever World Cup victory and move closer to a place in the knockout rounds.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-day-11-results-cape-verde-slay-another-giant-iran-fight-hard-for-draw-and-more-results-1782102894716">FIFA 2026 Day 11 Results | Cape Verde slay another giant and more results</a>

<h2>Lamine Yamal becomes one of youngest World Cup scorers&nbsp;</h2>Lamine Yamal continued his rapid rise by becoming one of the youngest players ever to score at a FIFA World Cup as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in a Group H match.&nbsp;The 18-year-old forward scored in the 10th minute after receiving a pass from Mikel Oyarzabal and calmly finished the goal from the close range.&nbsp;&nbsp;At 18 years and 343 days old, Yamal became the eighth-youngest goalscorer in World Cup history and also the second youngest for Spain. &nbsp;&nbsp;He also became only the second player aged 18 or younger to score his country’s opening goal in a World Cup match, matching a record set by Pele for Brazil in 1958.

Mohamed Salah etched his name into the record books as Egypt's oldest FIFA World Cup scorer, leading his side to a landmark maiden WC victory against New Zealand.

Captain Mohamed Salah became the oldest Egyptian player to score a FIFA World Cup goal on Monday during Egypt's Group G match in Vancouver, helping his side secure a 3-1 victory over New Zealand. At 34 years old, he broke the previous national record held by Magdy Abed El Ghani, who scored at the 1990 World Cup when he was 30. Earlier, New Zealand took the lead after 15 minutes through Finn Surman, but Egypt responded well, thanks to goals from Mostafa Zico, Salah and Trezeguet. The victory moved Egypt to the top of Group G with four points and they now need only a draw against Iran in Seattle on Friday to reach the Round of 32. Salah scored in the 67th minute after passing well with Zico and spinning a left-footed shot into the net. Later, he assisted Trezeguet, whose low header secured the win. After the match, Salah praised the support from fans and described the result as a special achievement. “In years to come we will remember that this was one of the achievements in history. It feels like we are playing in Egypt. It is a great win and great vibe," Salah said after the match. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 12 live streaming: When and where to watch matches in India? Following a disappointing opening match against Belgium and a quiet first half against New Zealand, Salah delivered an impressive second-half performance. His contribution helped Egypt to earn their first-ever World Cup victory and move closer to a place in the knockout rounds. Also Read - FIFA 2026 Day 11 Results | Cape Verde slay another giant and more results

Mohamed Salah etched his name into the record books as Egypt's oldest FIFA World Cup scorer, leading his side to a landmark maiden WC victory against New Zealand.

FIFA 2026 | Mohamed Salah scripts history, becomes Egypt's oldest World Cup goalscorer

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 12, which features several important matches involving some of the tournament's strongest teams. The action begins with a Group I clash between France and Iraq at 2:30 AM IST. Later, Norway will take on Senegal in another Group I match at 5:30 AM IST. In Group J, Jordan will face Algeria at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium at 8:30 AM IST. The final match of the day will see Portugal take on Uzbekistan in a Group K encounter at 10:30 PM IST.&nbsp;<h2>FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 12: Live streaming details</h2><h2>When will FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 12 matches take place?</h2>The France vs&nbsp;Iraq, Norway vs Senegal, Jordan vs Algeria and Portugal vs Uzbekistan matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on Tuesday (Jun 23) in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-day-11-results-cape-verde-slay-another-giant-iran-fight-hard-for-draw-and-more-results-1782102894716">FIFA 2026 Day 11 Round-up | Cape Verde slay another giant, Iran fight hard for draw and more results</a>

<h2>Which TV channel will broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 12 matches live in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 12 matches between France vs&nbsp;Iraq, Norway vs Senegal, Jordan vs Algeria and Portugal vs 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/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 12 matches live streaming in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 12 matches between France vs&nbsp;Iraq, Norway vs Senegal, Jordan vs Algeria and Portugal vs Uzbekistan, 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 12: France vs Iraq, Norway vs Senegal, Jordan vs Algeria and Portugal vs Uzbekistan

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 12, which features several important matches involving some of the tournament's strongest teams. The action begins with a Group I clash between France and Iraq at 2:30 AM IST. Later, Norway will take on Senegal in another Group I match at 5:30 AM IST. In Group J, Jordan will face Algeria at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium at 8:30 AM IST. The final match of the day will see Portugal take on Uzbekistan in a Group K encounter at 10:30 PM IST. FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 12: Live streaming details When will FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 12 matches take place? The France vs Iraq, Norway vs Senegal, Jordan vs Algeria and Portugal vs Uzbekistan matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on Tuesday (Jun 23) in India. Also Read - FIFA 2026 Day 11 Round-up | Cape Verde slay another giant, Iran fight hard for draw and more results

Here are all the details for the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on Day 12: France vs&nbsp; Iraq, Norway vs Senegal, Jordan vs Algeria and Portugal vs Uzbekistan

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 12 live streaming: When and where to watch matches in India?

The Day 11 of FIFA World Cup 2026 is done and Cape Verde, one of the debutants of the tournament, continue to impress with their talent, grit, determination, and performance. Another noteworthy match was Iran battling it out against New Zealand for a draw while Spain finally getting on with their campaign. The race to knockout stage is heating up and all the teams are upping their game but none better than Egypt on Sunday (Jun 21) which beat New Zealand to go on top of the Group G. Here below are all the results from day 11 action at the World Cup 2026:<h2>Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H</h2>In the first match of the day, Spain kickstarted their campaign with a commading victory against Saudi Arabia. After the shock draw against Cape Verde in their first match, the one-time World Cup winners were on the mark on Sunday at Atlanta Stadium with Lamine Yamal scoring first goal of the night in 10th minute. Mikel Oyarzabal then doubled Spain's lead in 21st minute before completing his brace three minutes later in the 24th minute. Saudi's forgettable day was capped off by Hassan Altambakti hitting an own goal in the 49th minute - the last of the match.

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<h2>Iran hold off Belgium 0-0 in Group G</h2>Playing amid all the tensions and drama around their travel in and out of the USA, Iran held off Belgium at 0-0 draw at LA Stadium in Inglewood. This was the second draw by Iran in as many matches, giving them another crucial point as they sit second on the points table in Group G with two points and one more match left.<h2>Cape Verde stun Uruguay 2-2 in Group H</h2>After shocking Spain in their opening match, Cape Verde held two-time winners Uruguay to a 2-2 draw at Miami Stadium for another point. Kevin Pina scored the first goal of the match, giving Cape Verde 1-0 lead in the 21st minute. Uruguay's Maximiliano Araujo then levelled the scores in 45th minute before Agustin Canobbio scored one more before the half-time (in 45+6th minute). Helio Varela then scored the equalizer for Cape Verde in 61st minute to snatch another draw in the maiden FIFA appearance.<h2>Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in Group G</h2>Egypt fired on all cylinders against New Zealand at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, beating them 3-1 to go atop the group. New Zealand got the early lead with Finn Surman scoring in the 15th minute. For Egypt, all goals came in the second half - Mostafa Ziko scoring in 58th minute, Mohamed Salah in 67th minute, and Trezeguet in 82nd minute to take their team home.

FIFA 2026 Day 11 Results | Cape Verde stunned two-time winners Uruguay 2-2, Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0, Iran draw Belgium 0-0 and Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1.

The Day 11 of FIFA World Cup 2026 is done and Cape Verde, one of the debutants of the tournament, continue to impress with their talent, grit, determination, and performance. Another noteworthy match was Iran battling it out against New Zealand for a draw while Spain finally getting on with their campaign. The race to knockout stage is heating up and all the teams are upping their game but none better than Egypt on Sunday (Jun 21) which beat New Zealand to go on top of the Group G. Here below are all the results from day 11 action at the World Cup 2026: Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Group H In the first match of the day, Spain kickstarted their campaign with a commading victory against Saudi Arabia. After the shock draw against Cape Verde in their first match, the one-time World Cup winners were on the mark on Sunday at Atlanta Stadium with Lamine Yamal scoring first goal of the night in 10th minute. Mikel Oyarzabal then doubled Spain's lead in 21st minute before completing his brace three minutes later in the 24th minute. Saudi's forgettable day was capped off by Hassan Altambakti hitting an own goal in the 49th minute - the last of the match.

FIFA 2026 Day 11 Results | Cape Verde stunned two-time winners Uruguay 2-2, Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0, Iran draw Belgium 0-0 and Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1.

FIFA 2026 Day 11 Round-up | Cape Verde slay another giant, Iran fight hard for draw and more results

Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal upon starting in the XI for the first time in two months, as Spain routed Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta on Sunday (Jun 21). Yamal scored once, while Mikel Oyarzabal struck a brace, as the former champions looked unstoppable in their second Group H match after playing an uncharacteristic scoreless draw against the tournament debutants, Cape Verde, in their opener. Just after De la Fuente replaced Yamal at half-time by carefully monitoring his playing time, Saudi Arabia’s Hassan al-Tambakti’s own goal made it 4-0 in favour of Spain after the break.&nbsp;Yamal's return was one of four changes in total, with Pedro Porro, Dani Olmo and Alex Baena also coming into the starting line-up. After over 2,500 passes and 50 attempts at goal since their last World Cup goal, Spain finally found the net, and fittingly, Yamal made the breakthrough.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-is-a-hat-trick-who-has-the-most-in-modern-football-lionel-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-hat-trick-origin-1858-cricket-1782055470307">Why is it called a ‘Hat-Trick’—and who has the most in modern football?</a><h3>Pressure rises on Saudis</h3>Oyarzabal found space behind the Saudi defence, and his low cross picked out the 18-year-old to slot in at the back post.&nbsp;Earlier, the Saudis held Uruguay 1-1 in their opening game, but there was little evidence that the billions splashed to raise the level of their domestic league had aided the national team. &nbsp;Coach Georgios Donis looked particularly irked that two of Spain's goals came from corners. &nbsp;Oyarzabal pounced on Aymeric Laporte's flick on to give the 2010 winners the breathing space they craved. Just three minutes later, the Real Sociedad forward volleyed home from Dani Olmo's header for his 14th international goal in his last 13 caps. &nbsp;Oyarzabal was inches away from a first-half hat-trick when his audacious effort with the outside of his foot from a narrow angle came back off the crossbar. But with the job done by half-time, De la Fuente could afford the luxury of replacing Yamal and Oyarzabal at the break. &nbsp;The changes did not disrupt the waves of Spanish attack towards the Saudi goal, but the fourth also came via a corner. &nbsp;Cucurella was afforded acres of space to shoot, and although his effort was repelled by Mohammed al-Owais, the rebound deflected in off the unfortunate Tambakti.&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal on his return to the starting XI as a rampant Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their Group H clash in Atlanta.

Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal upon starting in the XI for the first time in two months, as Spain routed Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta on Sunday (Jun 21). Yamal scored once, while Mikel Oyarzabal struck a brace, as the former champions looked unstoppable in their second Group H match after playing an uncharacteristic scoreless draw against the tournament debutants, Cape Verde, in their opener. Just after De la Fuente replaced Yamal at half-time by carefully monitoring his playing time, Saudi Arabia’s Hassan al-Tambakti’s own goal made it 4-0 in favour of Spain after the break. Yamal's return was one of four changes in total, with Pedro Porro, Dani Olmo and Alex Baena also coming into the starting line-up. After over 2,500 passes and 50 attempts at goal since their last World Cup goal, Spain finally found the net, and fittingly, Yamal made the breakthrough. Also read | Why is it called a ‘Hat-Trick’—and who has the most in modern football? Pressure rises on Saudis Oyarzabal found space behind the Saudi defence, and his low cross picked out the 18-year-old to slot in at the back post. Earlier, the Saudis held Uruguay 1-1 in their opening game, but there was little evidence that the billions splashed to raise the level of their domestic league had aided the national team. Coach Georgios Donis looked particularly irked that two of Spain's goals came from corners. Oyarzabal pounced on Aymeric Laporte's flick on to give the 2010 winners the breathing space they craved. Just three minutes later, the Real Sociedad forward volleyed home from Dani Olmo's header for his 14th international goal in his last 13 caps. Oyarzabal was inches away from a first-half hat-trick when his audacious effort with the outside of his foot from a narrow angle came back off the crossbar. But with the job done by half-time, De la Fuente could afford the luxury of replacing Yamal and Oyarzabal at the break. The changes did not disrupt the waves of Spanish attack towards the Saudi goal, but the fourth also came via a corner. Cucurella was afforded acres of space to shoot, and although his effort was repelled by Mohammed al-Owais, the rebound deflected in off the unfortunate Tambakti. (With inputs from AFP)

Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal on his return to the starting XI as a rampant Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their Group H clash in Atlanta.

FIFA World Cup: Lamine Yamal stars on return as Spain rout Saudi Arabia 4-0

The concept of a ‘hat-trick’ has ironically nothing to do with football - the most-followed sport worldwide, as the word derived from another sport, famous in the UK at the start and now across the globe, cricket. Its latest mention was for Argentine great Lionel Messi, who scored three successive goals in a FIFA World Cup 2026 game against Algeria to earn his first ‘World Cup hat-trick’. So, where did this word come from, what does this mean, and who holds the record for the most hat-tricks in modern football?<h2>What is a hat-trick?</h2>A hat-trick in sports is a feat achieved across three successive events; it could be wickets (in cricket) or goals (in football and hockey). In cricket, if a bowler picks up three wickets off three successive deliveries, it will be termed a hat-trick of those events. Similarly, in football, if a player scores three goals in a game, not necessarily consecutively, a hat-trick would be written on his scoring sheet. &nbsp;So, where did this word come from? &nbsp;Historians suggest that the hat-trick's first mention was during a cricket match in the UK in 1858. &nbsp;On September 11, 1858, an All-England Eleven team faced off against a local twenty-two from Hallam (Sheffield) at the Hyde Park Ground. Heathfield Harman (H.H.) Stephenson, representing All-England, bowled three batters on three consecutive deliveries. &nbsp;At this point, there was no official reward system for exceptional individual play. So, to mark the sheer improbability of three consecutive bowled wickets, a local fan initiated a ‘whip-round’ (a spontaneous crowd collection). The money collected was taken to a local haberdasher (a merchant selling men's clothing items) to buy a physical top hat, which was later presented to Stephenson.

For several years, the concept of ‘tricking a batter to earn a hat’ remained an oral slang among cricketers until its earliest known appearance occurred in the Chelmsford Chronicle in 1865, 12 years before the first-ever international cricket game was played between England and Australia. &nbsp;Meanwhile, that newspaper used the term to describe a game of cricket, where a bowler took three wickets off three balls, noting that he had performed a hat-trick. However, by the launch of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack editions in the 1870s, the term was officially codified into the lexicon of English sport.<h3>Hat-trick’s migration to football</h3>As football grew as a sport across the UK (by the late 1800s), later in Europe and elsewhere, fans began using this term for someone who scored three goals in a 90-minute match.&nbsp; &nbsp;By the mid-20th century, this word entered the ice-hockey arena and soon spread across countless sports, played with and around individual skill.&nbsp;However, with the passage of time, teams winning three back-to-back matches, events or even tournaments, are also noted as completing a hat-trick.<h3>Who has scored the most hat-tricks in modern-day football?</h3>Modern-day football is completely dominated by two generational icons, Argentina’s Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo. Considering the top modern goal-scorers, Ronaldo leads the hat-trick tally against his closest opponent, Messi, sitting at the top with 66 and counting across all competitions.&nbsp; &nbsp;A prolific goal-scorer, Ronaldo is also inching closer to completing 1000 goals since his professional debut in 2003. &nbsp;Second is Messi, who has over 59 hat-tricks in all competitions, the latest of which came during his team’s title-defence opener in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Poland and former Bayern Munich great Robert Lewandowski is third with 33 hat-tricks, while Messi’s former teammate at Barcelona, Luis Suarez, is next with 31. &nbsp;Meanwhile, should the two (Ronaldo and Messi) proceed further in the tournament, chances of both adding more hat-tricks to their tallies increase.

Discover the fascinating 19th-century cricket history behind the word 'hat-trick' and see who leads the all-time leaderboard between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The concept of a ‘hat-trick’ has ironically nothing to do with football - the most-followed sport worldwide, as the word derived from another sport, famous in the UK at the start and now across the globe, cricket. Its latest mention was for Argentine great Lionel Messi, who scored three successive goals in a FIFA World Cup 2026 game against Algeria to earn his first ‘World Cup hat-trick’. So, where did this word come from, what does this mean, and who holds the record for the most hat-tricks in modern football? What is a hat-trick? A hat-trick in sports is a feat achieved across three successive events; it could be wickets (in cricket) or goals (in football and hockey). In cricket, if a bowler picks up three wickets off three successive deliveries, it will be termed a hat-trick of those events. Similarly, in football, if a player scores three goals in a game, not necessarily consecutively, a hat-trick would be written on his scoring sheet. So, where did this word come from? Historians suggest that the hat-trick's first mention was during a cricket match in the UK in 1858. On September 11, 1858, an All-England Eleven team faced off against a local twenty-two from Hallam (Sheffield) at the Hyde Park Ground. Heathfield Harman (H.H.) Stephenson, representing All-England, bowled three batters on three consecutive deliveries. At this point, there was no official reward system for exceptional individual play. So, to mark the sheer improbability of three consecutive bowled wickets, a local fan initiated a ‘whip-round’ (a spontaneous crowd collection). The money collected was taken to a local haberdasher (a merchant selling men's clothing items) to buy a physical top hat, which was later presented to Stephenson.

Discover the fascinating 19th-century cricket history behind the word 'hat-trick' and see who leads the all-time leaderboard between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Why is it called a ‘Hat-Trick’—and who has the most in modern football?

Curaçao's 37-year-old goalkeeper Eloy Room's record 15 saves against Ecuador in their Group E fixture on Saturday (Jun 20) earned his team their first-ever World Cup point. The vibrant Dutch Island nation, which made its World Cup debut in this edition, stays alive in the race for the knockouts. However, Room’s startling performance had every eyeball on him, as he joked about his country making his statue back home.&nbsp;Such was the magnitude of his performance that Room’s saves tally is the most on record – since 1966 – by any goalkeeper in a World Cup match that did not feature extra time.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-eloy-room-the-goalkeeper-behind-curacao-s-historic-point-at-fifa-world-cup-2026-1782030830316">Who is Eloy Room? The goalkeeper behind Curacao's historic point at FIFA World Cup 2026</a> &nbsp;After losing to Germany in their tournament opener, Curaçao celebrated its 0-0 draw in Kansas City, earning one point.&nbsp; &nbsp;"It means everything," said Room. "It feels like a victory, you know, for us. But now it means a lot. It's the first point in the World Cup for us. "So, it's unreal if you know the journey where we come from and we're now here. And today we showed we have real heart with the team. So it's an unbelievable feeling."

The Miami FC goalkeeper, however, also joked that he was disappointed not to equal former US gloveman Tim Howard’s record of 16 saves against Belgium at the 2014 World Cup that went to extra time. &nbsp;"I think he was sweating at home, you know, looking at the game," he said. "But I heard it was also another record from really long ago. So yeah, I'm proud of that." &nbsp;Although he praised his teammates for their stunning show, enough to secure a clean sheet, Room cheekily suggested that his achievements should also be set in stone. &nbsp;"I'm really proud of the team also, because again, we did it with the team," he said. "I make the saves, but we fought as a team, and the players who came in. &nbsp;"But I think I need a statue in Curaçao, I think now."

37-year-old goalkeeper Eloy Room made a historic 15 saves against Ecuador to earn debutants Curaçao their first-ever FIFA World Cup point in a heroic 0-0 draw.

Curaçao's 37-year-old goalkeeper Eloy Room's record 15 saves against Ecuador in their Group E fixture on Saturday (Jun 20) earned his team their first-ever World Cup point. The vibrant Dutch Island nation, which made its World Cup debut in this edition, stays alive in the race for the knockouts. However, Room’s startling performance had every eyeball on him, as he joked about his country making his statue back home. Such was the magnitude of his performance that Room’s saves tally is the most on record – since 1966 – by any goalkeeper in a World Cup match that did not feature extra time. Also read | Who is Eloy Room? The goalkeeper behind Curacao's historic point at FIFA World Cup 2026 After losing to Germany in their tournament opener, Curaçao celebrated its 0-0 draw in Kansas City, earning one point. "It means everything," said Room. "It feels like a victory, you know, for us. But now it means a lot. It's the first point in the World Cup for us. "So, it's unreal if you know the journey where we come from and we're now here. And today we showed we have real heart with the team. So it's an unbelievable feeling."

37-year-old goalkeeper Eloy Room made a historic 15 saves against Ecuador to earn debutants Curaçao their first-ever FIFA World Cup point in a heroic 0-0 draw.

A Statue for 15 Saves: Curaçao keeper Eloy Room jokes he deserves a monument after World Cup heroics

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 10 on Sunday (Jun 21) saw Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to secure a place in the knockout stage. Curacao earned their first point after holding Ecuador to a goalless draw, while Japan registered a dominant 4-0 win over Tunisia in their group match. The tenth 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 10 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.<h2>Deniz Undav stars as Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1</h2>Deniz Undav scored two goals after coming on as a substitute as Germany made a strong comeback to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match on Sunday (lST). With this win, Germany also confirmed their place in the knockout stage for the first time since winning the title in 2014.&nbsp;Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer also made history by playing his 21st World Cup match, becoming the most-capped goalkeeper in the tournament’s history.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-manuel-neuer-becomes-most-capped-goalkeeper-in-world-cup-history-1782016741367">FIFA 2026: Manuel Neuer becomes most-capped goalkeeper in World Cup history</a>&nbsp;For Ivory Coast, Franck Kessie scored the opening goal in the 30th minute and at 29 years and 183 days, he also became the second-oldest Ivory Coast goalscorer in World Cup history, behind Didier Drogba, who scored in 2010 at 32 years and 101 days, according to Opta.<h2>Curacao hold Ecuador to draw</h2>Ecuador’s chances of reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage took a hit after a 0-0 draw against Curacao in their Group E match in Kansas City.&nbsp;Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room played a key role in helping his team earn their first-ever World Cup point with an excellent performance.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-brazil-s-raphinha-suffers-right-thigh-injury-confirms-cbf-1782015126412">FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil's Raphinha suffers right thigh injury, confirms CBF</a>&nbsp;Ecuador controlled most of the possession and created several chances, but they could not score as Room made a number of important saves and delivered one of the best goalkeeping displays of the tournament so far.

<h2>Japan secured a comfortable 4-0 victory over Tunisia</h2>Japan put on a strong performance to beat Tunisia 4-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match at Estadio Monterrey. It was the first time Japan have scored four goals in a World Cup match, while Tunisia moved closer to elimination.&nbsp;The match also marked the 1000th game in FIFA World Cup history, with Japan in control from start to finish.&nbsp;The win improves Japan’s position in Group F and they now need just a point from their final group game against Sweden to qualify for the Round of 32. For Tunisia, the defeat adds to their struggles, with only one win in their last nine World Cup matches.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 10 on Sunday (Jun 21) began with Germany beating Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach the knockout stage, while Curacao earned their first point as they held Ecuador to a goalless draw. Japan ended the day with a commanding victory over Tunisia.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 10 on Sunday (Jun 21) saw Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to secure a place in the knockout stage. Curacao earned their first point after holding Ecuador to a goalless draw, while Japan registered a dominant 4-0 win over Tunisia in their group match. The tenth 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 10 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Deniz Undav stars as Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 Deniz Undav scored two goals after coming on as a substitute as Germany made a strong comeback to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match on Sunday (lST). With this win, Germany also confirmed their place in the knockout stage for the first time since winning the title in 2014. Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer also made history by playing his 21st World Cup match, becoming the most-capped goalkeeper in the tournament’s history. Also Read - FIFA 2026: Manuel Neuer becomes most-capped goalkeeper in World Cup history For Ivory Coast, Franck Kessie scored the opening goal in the 30th minute and at 29 years and 183 days, he also became the second-oldest Ivory Coast goalscorer in World Cup history, behind Didier Drogba, who scored in 2010 at 32 years and 101 days, according to Opta. Curacao hold Ecuador to draw Ecuador’s chances of reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage took a hit after a 0-0 draw against Curacao in their Group E match in Kansas City. Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room played a key role in helping his team earn their first-ever World Cup point with an excellent performance. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil's Raphinha suffers right thigh injury, confirms CBF Ecuador controlled most of the possession and created several chances, but they could not score as Room made a number of important saves and delivered one of the best goalkeeping displays of the tournament so far.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 10 on Sunday (Jun 21) began with Germany beating Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach the knockout stage, while Curacao earned their first point as they held Ecuador to a goalless draw. Japan ended the day with a commanding victory over Tunisia.

FIFA 2026 Day 10 Recap: Japan cruise past Tunisia, Germany beat Ivory Coast to reach knockouts, Curacao get another draw

Germany’s Manuel Neuer made history by becoming the goalkeeper with the most appearances in FIFA World Cup matches. He played his 21st World Cup game during Germany’s Group E match against Ivory Coast, breaking the previous record of 20 appearances held by France’s Hugo Lloris.&nbsp;In the same game, Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie scored the opening goal in the 30th minute. At 29 years and 183 days old, he became the second-oldest player from Ivory Coast to score in a World Cup. The record is still held by Didier Drogba, who scored at 32 years and 101 days in the 2010 tournament.&nbsp;Before the match, Neuer announced that he will retire after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 40-year-old goalkeeper was part of Germany’s World Cup-winning team in 2014 and is now playing in his fifth consecutive World Cup as the country’s first-choice goalkeeper.&nbsp;Neuer had previously retired from international football after Germany’s quarter-final exit at Euro 2024. However, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann brought him back into the 2026 World Cup squad after his strong performances for Bayern Munich during the second half of the season.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-brazil-s-raphinha-suffers-right-thigh-injury-confirms-cbf-1782015126412">FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil's Raphinha suffers right thigh injury, confirms CBF</a>

"I stepped back in 2024 with a good reason after a good home Euro. For me, it was the right decision. It felt right," Neuer told a press conference, as quoted by Reuters. Neuer made his comeback in Germany's opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Curacao, marking his return in Germany's commanding 7-1 victory. "It would have been too much of a sporting burden for me (to have kept playing for the national team) for the last two years," he added. "For me, it is clear that this is my last tournament. I do not plan to be there in two years time for the next Euro. In the last few days, I have dealt with the fact that these are the last games for Germany. But I want to look forward to all the games and not to any goodbye shirts," the veteran goalkeeper said.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Before the match, Neuer announced that he would retire after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 40-year-old goalkeeper was part of Germany's World Cup-winning squad in 2014 and is now featuring in his fifth consecutive World Cup.

Germany’s Manuel Neuer made history by becoming the goalkeeper with the most appearances in FIFA World Cup matches. He played his 21st World Cup game during Germany’s Group E match against Ivory Coast, breaking the previous record of 20 appearances held by France’s Hugo Lloris. In the same game, Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie scored the opening goal in the 30th minute. At 29 years and 183 days old, he became the second-oldest player from Ivory Coast to score in a World Cup. The record is still held by Didier Drogba, who scored at 32 years and 101 days in the 2010 tournament. Before the match, Neuer announced that he will retire after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 40-year-old goalkeeper was part of Germany’s World Cup-winning team in 2014 and is now playing in his fifth consecutive World Cup as the country’s first-choice goalkeeper. Neuer had previously retired from international football after Germany’s quarter-final exit at Euro 2024. However, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann brought him back into the 2026 World Cup squad after his strong performances for Bayern Munich during the second half of the season. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil's Raphinha suffers right thigh injury, confirms CBF

Before the match, Neuer announced that he would retire after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 40-year-old goalkeeper was part of Germany's World Cup-winning squad in 2014 and is now featuring in his fifth consecutive World Cup.

FIFA 2026: Manuel Neuer becomes most-capped goalkeeper in World Cup history

Brazil winger Raphinha has suffered a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed on Saturday. The 29-year-old was forced to leave the field during Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti on Friday after suffering the injury, raising further concerns about his fitness. Medical scans carried out on Saturday confirmed the injury.&nbsp;According to the CBF, Raphinha will now follow an intensive rehabilitation programme under the supervision of Brazil’s medical team to help him recover and return to action as soon as possible.&nbsp;This is the fourth hamstring-related injury the forward has suffered in the last year and he also missed 23 matches for FC Barcelona last season because of similar issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier this year, he sustained a comparable injury while playing for Brazil in a friendly against France, which kept him sidelined for more than a month.&nbsp;In FIFA World Cup 2026, Brazil bounced back strongly after a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their opening match, beating Haiti 3-0 in a group-stage fixture.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-day-11-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-matches-in-india-1782014103880">FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 11 live streaming: When and where to watch matches in India?</a>&nbsp;Carlo Ancelotti's side started on the front foot and initially had Raphinha's goal ruled out for offside, but soon took control of the contest. Matheus Cunha opened the scoring by converting from close range after Vinicius Junior's shot was parried, before adding a second with a powerful finish from a precise Vinicius assist.

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>&nbsp;Vinicius added Brazil’s third goal before half-time, finishing calmly after breaking through Haiti’s defence. However, Brazil’s celebrations were tempered when Raphinha had to be substituted because of injury.&nbsp;Haiti improved after the break and nearly scored through Ricardo Ade, but Alisson Becker made an important save. Brazil remained in control, although a late goal from Endrick was ruled out for offside.&nbsp;The victory moved Brazil to four points from two matches, level with Morocco but ahead on goal difference, leaving them well placed to reach the Round of 32.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Brazil winger Raphinha suffered a right thigh injury during his side's 3-0 victory over Haiti, but the team remains hopeful he can recover in time to feature later in the FIFA World Cup 2026

Brazil winger Raphinha has suffered a muscle injury in the back of his right thigh, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed on Saturday. The 29-year-old was forced to leave the field during Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti on Friday after suffering the injury, raising further concerns about his fitness. Medical scans carried out on Saturday confirmed the injury. According to the CBF, Raphinha will now follow an intensive rehabilitation programme under the supervision of Brazil’s medical team to help him recover and return to action as soon as possible. This is the fourth hamstring-related injury the forward has suffered in the last year and he also missed 23 matches for FC Barcelona last season because of similar issues. Earlier this year, he sustained a comparable injury while playing for Brazil in a friendly against France, which kept him sidelined for more than a month. In FIFA World Cup 2026, Brazil bounced back strongly after a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their opening match, beating Haiti 3-0 in a group-stage fixture. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 11 live streaming: When and where to watch matches in India? Carlo Ancelotti's side started on the front foot and initially had Raphinha's goal ruled out for offside, but soon took control of the contest. Matheus Cunha opened the scoring by converting from close range after Vinicius Junior's shot was parried, before adding a second with a powerful finish from a precise Vinicius assist.

Brazil winger Raphinha suffered a right thigh injury during his side's 3-0 victory over Haiti, but the team remains hopeful he can recover in time to feature later in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil's Raphinha suffers right thigh injury, confirms CBF

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 11, which features several important matches involving some of the tournament's strongest teams. The action begins with a Group G clash between Belgium and Iran at 12:30 AM IST. Later, New Zealand will take on Egypt in another Group G match at 6:30 AM IST. In Group H, Uruguay will face Cabo Verde at Miami Stadium at 3:30 AM IST. The final match of the day will see Argentina take on Austria in a Group J encounter at 10:30 PM IST.<h2>FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 11: Live streaming details</h2><h2>When will FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 11 matches take place?</h2>The Belgium vs&nbsp;Iran, Uruguay vs Cabo Verde, New Zealand vs Egypt and Argentina vs Austria matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on Monday (Jun 22) in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-neymar-set-to-return-for-brazil-s-world-cup-clash-vs-scotland-confirms-ancelotti-1781938109391">FIFA 2026: Neymar set to return for Brazil's World Cup clash vs Scotland, confirms Ancelotti</a>

<h2>Which TV channel will broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 11 matches live in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 11 matches between Belgium vs&nbsp;Iran, Uruguay vs Cabo Verde, New Zealand vs Egypt and Argentina vs Austria, 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 11 matches live streaming in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 11 matches between Belgium vs&nbsp;Iran, Uruguay vs Cabo Verde, New Zealand vs Egypt and Argentina vs Austria, 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 11: Belgium vs Iran, Uruguay vs Cabo Verde, New Zealand vs Egypt and Argentina vs Austria

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 11, which features several important matches involving some of the tournament's strongest teams. The action begins with a Group G clash between Belgium and Iran at 12:30 AM IST. Later, New Zealand will take on Egypt in another Group G match at 6:30 AM IST. In Group H, Uruguay will face Cabo Verde at Miami Stadium at 3:30 AM IST. The final match of the day will see Argentina take on Austria in a Group J encounter at 10:30 PM IST. FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 11: Live streaming details When will FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 11 matches take place? The Belgium vs Iran, Uruguay vs Cabo Verde, New Zealand vs Egypt and Argentina vs Austria matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on Monday (Jun 22) in India. Also Read - FIFA 2026: Neymar set to return for Brazil's World Cup clash vs Scotland, confirms Ancelotti

Here are all the details for the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on Day 11: Belgium vs&nbsp; Iran, Uruguay vs Cabo Verde, New Zealand vs Egypt and Argentina vs Austria

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 11 live streaming: When and where to watch matches in India?

The Netherlands return to action on Saturday against Sweden for their second FIFA World Cup 2026 league fixture. After failing to breach the Japanese defence in the 2-2 draw in their opener, they will aim for three crucial points. Let’s check who leads their goal tally at the FIFA World Cups.

The Netherlands return to action on Saturday against Sweden for their second FIFA World Cup 2026 league fixture. After failing to breach the Japanese defence in the 2-2 draw in their opener, they will aim for three crucial points. Let’s check who leads their goal tally at the FIFA World Cups.

The Uncrowned Kings: 6 Dutch legends who missed out on Ballon d’Or but dominated FIFA World Cup

From professional football stadiums to &nbsp;local playgrounds, many of the footballs used around the world are made in Sialkot, Pakistan. The city is responsible for producing nearly 70 per cent of the world’s footballs, earning it the reputation of being the “Football Factory of the World.” Sialkot is also closely linked to the FIFA World Cup. Since 1982, official World Cup match balls have been made in the city, making it a key centre for football manufacturing.&nbsp;&nbsp;The official ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, called “Trionda,” was also produced there and its design reflects the tournament’s three host countries, the United States, Mexico and Canada.&nbsp;Swiss photographer Stefan Bohrer visited Sialkot to document the skill and craftsmanship involved in football production. Many footballs are still stitched by hand, with workers carefully adding colours, logos and final details before the balls go through quality checks.&nbsp;A major contributor to Sialkot’s success is Forward Sports, a company established in 1991 by engineer Khawaja Masood Akhtar. Starting with only 50 employees, the business grew into a globally recognised football manufacturer.&nbsp;"One of the most important reasons behind our growth has been our focus on empowering women,” Akhtar told Muslimnetwork.tv. “Some of the finest football stitching and manufacturing work has been carried out by women workers.”

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-lionel-messi-deserved-a-red-card-algeria-lodge-fifa-complaint-over-controversial-tackle-1781943779400">FIFA 2026 | 'Lionel Messi deserved a red card': Algeria lodge FIFA complaint over controversial tackle</a>&nbsp;In 1994, Forward Sports partnered with Adidas, helping the company expand into international markets. Akhtar has credited part of the company’s growth to its support for women workers, many of whom play an important role in football stitching and manufacturing.&nbsp;Today, Forward Sports produces millions of footballs each year by combining modern technology with traditional craftsmanship. Its focus on innovation and women’s participation has helped make it a global success story.

This Pakistani city produces nearly 70 per cent of the world's footballs, including hand-stitched balls and those used in FIFA World Cup matches, earning it the nickname "the football factory of the world."

From professional football stadiums to local playgrounds, many of the footballs used around the world are made in Sialkot, Pakistan. The city is responsible for producing nearly 70 per cent of the world’s footballs, earning it the reputation of being the “Football Factory of the World.” Sialkot is also closely linked to the FIFA World Cup. Since 1982, official World Cup match balls have been made in the city, making it a key centre for football manufacturing. The official ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, called “Trionda,” was also produced there and its design reflects the tournament’s three host countries, the United States, Mexico and Canada. Swiss photographer Stefan Bohrer visited Sialkot to document the skill and craftsmanship involved in football production. Many footballs are still stitched by hand, with workers carefully adding colours, logos and final details before the balls go through quality checks. A major contributor to Sialkot’s success is Forward Sports, a company established in 1991 by engineer Khawaja Masood Akhtar. Starting with only 50 employees, the business grew into a globally recognised football manufacturer. "One of the most important reasons behind our growth has been our focus on empowering women,” Akhtar told Muslimnetwork.tv. “Some of the finest football stitching and manufacturing work has been carried out by women workers.”

This Pakistani city produces nearly 70 per cent of the world's footballs, including hand-stitched balls and those used in FIFA World Cup matches, earning it the nickname "the football factory of the world."

The ‘Football factory of the world’: Which city holds This title?

Lionel Messi and Jonathan David lead the early Golden Boot race. Check out the top goal-scorers list as Day 10 wraps up at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Lionel Messi and Jonathan David lead the early Golden Boot race. Check out the top goal-scorers list as Day 10 wraps up at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

10 Days in, 38 and Still Leading: Messi and Canada’s David set pace at FIFA World Cup with most goals

Germany is on a roll at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. After crushing the newcomers, Curaçao (7-1) in their opener, they await Ivory Coast in their next fixture. With four world titles behind their back, they are among the top contenders to equal Brazil’s tally in this edition.&nbsp;Here we will read about a ‘true ambidextrous player’, Andreas Brehme, who scored with both right and left feet in successive editions, becoming the only player to do so. Most importantly, he did so in a World Cup final, the pressure magnitude of which is unmatched. And the best part is, he wasn't even supposed to take that winning penalty.<h3>The Broken Boot That Changed History</h3>West Germany was facing Argentina in the final of the 1990 edition, having gone goalless until the 85th minute, when Germany was awarded a penalty. Lothar Matthäus was supposed to take that penalty, being the side’s designated penalty-taker; however, because he broke his boot sole in the first half and didn’t trust his replacement cleats, he decided against taking it. &nbsp;The result? Andreas Brehme was asked to fill in for him and do the honours.

“I cracked the sole in my boot in the first half,” said Matthäus in a chat with FIFA. “I didn’t have any spares, so I just had to use the only spare pair the kitman had. They didn’t fit properly, and I liked worn-in boots anyway. &nbsp;“When we got the penalty, I told Andi to take it. We had other options, outstanding penalty takers, but Andi was my roommate, and I knew he was the right man.” &nbsp;What happened next never happened before. He converted that penalty into a goal, helping West Germany clinch its third FIFA World Cup. That, however, was not the talking point. How he did it was.<h3>So, what was special about his penalty kick?</h3>He struck the goal with his right foot, having already scored a penalty with his left foot during the 1986 World Cup knockout game against Mexico. Having done it with both feet, he created a unique piece of history, becoming the first and only player to score penalties with both feet across two World Cup editions. &nbsp;That’s not all! &nbsp;Interestingly, earlier in the same edition in Italy, against Yugoslavia, Brehme became the only player ever to score from outside the box in a World Cup game with both feet.

As Germany chases glory at the FIFA World Cup 2026, we revisit the wild story of Andreas Brehme—the only legend to score World Cup penalties with both feet.

Germany is on a roll at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. After crushing the newcomers, Curaçao (7-1) in their opener, they await Ivory Coast in their next fixture. With four world titles behind their back, they are among the top contenders to equal Brazil’s tally in this edition. Here we will read about a ‘true ambidextrous player’, Andreas Brehme, who scored with both right and left feet in successive editions, becoming the only player to do so. Most importantly, he did so in a World Cup final, the pressure magnitude of which is unmatched. And the best part is, he wasn't even supposed to take that winning penalty. The Broken Boot That Changed History West Germany was facing Argentina in the final of the 1990 edition, having gone goalless until the 85th minute, when Germany was awarded a penalty. Lothar Matthäus was supposed to take that penalty, being the side’s designated penalty-taker; however, because he broke his boot sole in the first half and didn’t trust his replacement cleats, he decided against taking it. The result? Andreas Brehme was asked to fill in for him and do the honours.

As Germany chases glory at the FIFA World Cup 2026, we revisit the wild story of Andreas Brehme—the only legend to score World Cup penalties with both feet.

Two World Cups, Two Different Feet: Relive the genius of Andreas Brehme's ice-cold penalties

Algeria has lodged a complaint with FIFA, claiming there were unfair refereeing decisions during their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Argentina. The main issue is a challenge by Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Algeria defender Aissa Mandi in the 30th minute, he appeared to caught Mandi on the calf with his studs from behind, but the referee did not show him a card.&nbsp;Messi had already scored once before the incident and later completed a hat-trick. Many Algerian fans believed that he should have been sent off, but no action was taken and he stayed on the pitch.&nbsp;According to a source from the Algerian Football Federation, the complaint focuses on Messi’s tackle, which they believe deserved a red card. The source also pointed to two separate elbow incidents that they felt should have resulted in dismissals.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-neymar-set-to-return-for-brazil-s-world-cup-clash-vs-scotland-confirms-ancelotti-1781938109391">FIFA 2026: Neymar set to return for Brazil's World Cup clash vs Scotland, confirms Ancelotti</a>&nbsp;"The complaint primarily concerns Messi's challenge, which deserved a red card, in everyone's opinion," the federation source was quoted as saying by AFP. "There were also two elbow incidents... Both of which warranted dismissals."&nbsp;"We are not saying that the Argentine team was not strong, but we cannot remain silent in the face of injustice," the source added, as quoted by AFP. “There were three incidents that were crystal clear, and VAR did not intervene.”

Messi’s hat-trick took his World Cup goal tally to 16, matching the all-time record.Algeria will next play Jordan in Group J on Monday, followed by a match against Austria on Jun 27. Argentina will face Austria on Monday in Dallas.&nbsp;Algeria are hoping to reach the World Cup knockout stage for only the second time, having previously advanced to the round of 16 in 2014 before losing to Germany in extra time.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Algeria have filed an official complaint with FIFA, citing poor refereeing in their 3-0 defeat to Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Algeria has lodged a complaint with FIFA, claiming there were unfair refereeing decisions during their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Argentina. The main issue is a challenge by Argentina captain Lionel Messi on Algeria defender Aissa Mandi in the 30th minute, he appeared to caught Mandi on the calf with his studs from behind, but the referee did not show him a card. Messi had already scored once before the incident and later completed a hat-trick. Many Algerian fans believed that he should have been sent off, but no action was taken and he stayed on the pitch. According to a source from the Algerian Football Federation, the complaint focuses on Messi’s tackle, which they believe deserved a red card. The source also pointed to two separate elbow incidents that they felt should have resulted in dismissals. Also Read - FIFA 2026: Neymar set to return for Brazil's World Cup clash vs Scotland, confirms Ancelotti "The complaint primarily concerns Messi's challenge, which deserved a red card, in everyone's opinion," the federation source was quoted as saying by AFP. "There were also two elbow incidents... Both of which warranted dismissals." "We are not saying that the Argentine team was not strong, but we cannot remain silent in the face of injustice," the source added, as quoted by AFP. “There were three incidents that were crystal clear, and VAR did not intervene.”

Algeria have filed an official complaint with FIFA, citing poor refereeing in their 3-0 defeat to Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA 2026 | 'Lionel Messi deserved a red card': Algeria lodge FIFA complaint over controversial tackle

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has said that Neymar is expected to return for Brazil’s final Group C match against Scotland in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The 34-year-old forward has been out with a calf injury and has not played since May 17, when he appeared for Santos in Brazil’s top division. After Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti, Ancelotti confirmed that Neymar’s recovery is going well. According to the coach, Neymar will train on his own first and then join the full squad on Monday. If everything goes as planned, he will be available for the match against Scotland.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Neymar will be training tomorrow individually and on Monday he's going to be training with the rest of the team," Ancelotti said in the post-match press conference, according to Reuters. "He will be available for the match against Scotland."&nbsp;A return against Scotland would be Neymar’s first game for Brazil since Oct 2023, when he suffered a serious ACL injury during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. Despite the long layoff, he was included in Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.&nbsp;This is Neymar’s fourth World Cup, having previously played in the 2014, 2018 and 2022 editions. Injuries limited his role during the qualification campaign, but he still managed two goals and three assists in four matches.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-why-miguel-almiron-was-sent-off-in-paraguay-s-match-against-turkiye-here-s-what-we-know-1781935611603">FIFA 2026: Why Miguel Almiron was sent off in Paraguay's match against Turkiye - Here's what we know</a>

Brazil currently lead Group C with four points after drawing 1-1 with Morocco and beating Haiti 3-0. The win also ended Haiti’s hopes of reaching the Round of 32.&nbsp;Ancelotti also praised striker Matheus Cunha, who scored twice against Haiti after replacing Igor Thiago in the starting lineup. Cunha had already impressed as a substitute against Morocco and continued his strong form with an excellent performance.&nbsp;"He may," the Italian coach said when asked if Cunha would remain in the centre-forward role. "I think that Matheus' position was a good position for creating problems for the defence," Ancelotti said. "And he filtered his passes very well, and his position was a good position to be effective at the front. It can be an option. We discussed this yesterday. I don't want a clear identity. Maybe we will change this on the next match," he added.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Brazil currently lead Group C with four points after drawing 1-1 with Morocco and beating Haiti 3-0. The win also ended Haiti’s hopes of reaching the Round of 32.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has said that Neymar is expected to return for Brazil’s final Group C match against Scotland in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The 34-year-old forward has been out with a calf injury and has not played since May 17, when he appeared for Santos in Brazil’s top division. After Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti, Ancelotti confirmed that Neymar’s recovery is going well. According to the coach, Neymar will train on his own first and then join the full squad on Monday. If everything goes as planned, he will be available for the match against Scotland. "Neymar will be training tomorrow individually and on Monday he's going to be training with the rest of the team," Ancelotti said in the post-match press conference, according to Reuters. "He will be available for the match against Scotland." A return against Scotland would be Neymar’s first game for Brazil since Oct 2023, when he suffered a serious ACL injury during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. Despite the long layoff, he was included in Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. This is Neymar’s fourth World Cup, having previously played in the 2014, 2018 and 2022 editions. Injuries limited his role during the qualification campaign, but he still managed two goals and three assists in four matches. Also Read - FIFA 2026: Why Miguel Almiron was sent off in Paraguay's match against Turkiye - Here's what we know

Brazil currently lead Group C with four points after drawing 1-1 with Morocco and beating Haiti 3-0. The win also ended Haiti’s hopes of reaching the Round of 32.

FIFA 2026: Neymar set to return for Brazil's World Cup clash vs Scotland, confirms Ancelotti

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off under FIFA’s new mouth-covering rule during his team’s FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Turkiye on Friday. The incident happened late in the first half after a foul on Paraguay striker Isidro Pitta led to a heated exchange between players. While standing away from the main confrontation, Almiron appeared to cover his mouth while speaking to Turkiye defender Mert Muldur. Muldur then alerted the referee, leading to a VAR review.&nbsp;After watching the footage on the pitchside monitor, referee Ivan Barton showed Almiron a straight red card, reducing Paraguay to 10 players despite them leading 1-0 at the time.&nbsp;The rule was introduced by FIFA before the 2026 World Cup to discourage abusive language on the field. Under the regulation, players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents can be sent off, as it makes it difficult for officials to determine what was said.&nbsp;However, the rule does not apply to normal conversations between players. FIFA has clarified that players will not face punishment for covering their mouths during friendly or non-confrontational discussions.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-argentina-failed-to-defend-title-in-1990-will-they-be-able-to-join-brazil-and-italy-elite-list-this-time-1781933883854">FIFA 2026 | Argentina failed to defend title in 1990. Will they be able to join Brazil and Italy in elite list this time?</a>

The change was made following concerns over incidents where players allegedly hid abusive comments by covering their mouths while speaking. Football authorities believe the rule will help improve transparency and accountability during matches.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-paraguay-s-matias-galarza-scores-tournament-s-fastest-goal-in-just-64-seconds-1781929269732">FIFA 2026: Paraguay's Matias scores tournament's fastest goal in just 64 seconds</a>&nbsp;Almiron’s dismissal is the first major example of the new regulation being enforced at a FIFA World Cup and could serve as a warning to players for the rest of the tournament.

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player in FIFA World Cup history to be sent off under FIFA's new mouth-covering rule during his side's Group D clash against Turkiye on Friday.

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off under FIFA’s new mouth-covering rule during his team’s FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Turkiye on Friday. The incident happened late in the first half after a foul on Paraguay striker Isidro Pitta led to a heated exchange between players. While standing away from the main confrontation, Almiron appeared to cover his mouth while speaking to Turkiye defender Mert Muldur. Muldur then alerted the referee, leading to a VAR review. After watching the footage on the pitchside monitor, referee Ivan Barton showed Almiron a straight red card, reducing Paraguay to 10 players despite them leading 1-0 at the time. The rule was introduced by FIFA before the 2026 World Cup to discourage abusive language on the field. Under the regulation, players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents can be sent off, as it makes it difficult for officials to determine what was said. However, the rule does not apply to normal conversations between players. FIFA has clarified that players will not face punishment for covering their mouths during friendly or non-confrontational discussions. Also Read - FIFA 2026 | Argentina failed to defend title in 1990. Will they be able to join Brazil and Italy in elite list this time?

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player in FIFA World Cup history to be sent off under FIFA's new mouth-covering rule during his side's Group D clash against Turkiye on Friday.

FIFA 2026: Why Miguel Almiron was sent off in Paraguay's match against Turkiye - Here's what we know

The defending champions Argentina have looked strong in their only outing in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, beating Algeria 3-0 with superstar Lionel Messi scoring his first-ever World Cup hattrick. Argentina are strong contenders of winning the world cup 2026 and defend their title - something only two teams have been able to do in 96-year-long history of the tournament. The Messi-led side, however, would have to be at their absolute best if they are to join Brazil and Italy in elite list of FIFA title defenders.<h2>Which teams have successfully defended their FIFA World Cup title?</h2>Only two teams in the FIFA World Cup tournament history which started back in 1930. Uruguay won the maiden World Cup at home in 1930 but did not play the next world cup hence were not table to defend the title. In 1934, Italy won the World Cup for the first time then they next won the title in 1938 - becoming the first team to successfully defend their title.

There was no World Cup from 1938 to 1950 because of the World War 2. In 1950, Uruguay won the World Cup in 1950 - becoming the second team after Italy to win two FIFA World Cup title. In 1954, West Germany won their first World Cup before Brazil's era started.The South American nation won its first of five World Cups in 1958 and then again in 1962, becoming only the second team in history to successfully defend the title. England were the winners in 1966 - their only title till date - before Brazil won it again in 1970 - making them the first team to win three FIFA World Cup title.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-argentina-tv-host-news-crew-member-lose-job-for-falsely-reporting-death-of-messi-s-father-1781929837774">FIFA 2026 | Argentina TV host, news crew member lose job for falsely reporting death of Messi's father</a>Ever since Brazil's successful title defence in 1962, no other team has been able to do it but a few have come close including France, which had won the 2018 FIFA World Cup before losing to Argentina in 2022 FIFA final.Apart from France, it was Brazil once again which came to close defending title once more in the 1990s. They had won their fourth trophy in 1994 and were in the final in 1998 edition as well but lost to France. In 2002, however, Brazil once again won the title - making them the first nation to lift five FIFA World Cup title.<h2>Will Argentina be able to win their second title?</h2>Argentina have won three World Cup titles so far - 1978, 1986, 2022. In 1982, they could not reach the final before winning the title again in 1986. In 1990 edition, however, they had reached the final once again but lost to West Germany in the final - who they had beaten in the final the previous edition.<h2>Argentina schedule in FIFA World Cup 2026</h2>The defending champions have played only one group-stage match so far, against Algeria on June 16 at Kansas City Stadium, which they won 3-0. They next take on Austria on June 21 at Dallas Stadium before finishing their Group J fixtures against Jordan on June 27, also at Dallas Stadium.<h2>Where to watch and stream Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live in India?</h2>Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage and knock out matches can be watched and streamed live on WION"s sister company Zee5 website and app. (Link: https://www.zee5.com/)

FIFA 2026 | Argentina had come close to defend their title in 1990 but failed. Only Brazil and Italy are the only teams to defend the FIFA World Cup title in the history of the tournament.

The defending champions Argentina have looked strong in their only outing in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, beating Algeria 3-0 with superstar Lionel Messi scoring his first-ever World Cup hattrick. Argentina are strong contenders of winning the world cup 2026 and defend their title - something only two teams have been able to do in 96-year-long history of the tournament. The Messi-led side, however, would have to be at their absolute best if they are to join Brazil and Italy in elite list of FIFA title defenders. Which teams have successfully defended their FIFA World Cup title? Only two teams in the FIFA World Cup tournament history which started back in 1930. Uruguay won the maiden World Cup at home in 1930 but did not play the next world cup hence were not table to defend the title. In 1934, Italy won the World Cup for the first time then they next won the title in 1938 - becoming the first team to successfully defend their title.

FIFA 2026 | Argentina had come close to defend their title in 1990 but failed. Only Brazil and Italy are the only teams to defend the FIFA World Cup title in the history of the tournament.

FIFA 2026 | Argentina failed to defend title in 1990. Will they be able to join Brazil and Italy in elite list this time?

Paraguay midfielder Matias Galarza created a memorable moment at the FIFA World Cup 2026 by scoring the fastest goal of the tournament so far, finding the net in just 64 seconds in Paraguay's must-win Group D match against Turkiye and giving his team the perfect start. Galarza took advantage of a mistake by the Turkish defence in their own half and fired a powerful low shot from outside the box, beating goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakır to give Paraguay an early 1-0 lead.&nbsp;&nbsp;His goal broke the record set earlier on the same day by Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari, who had scored after 70 seconds in Morocco’s 1-0 win over Scotland.&nbsp;The goal came at a crucial time for Paraguay. The team had started their campaign with a heavy 4-1 defeat to the United States and needed a positive result to keep their hopes alive.&nbsp;&nbsp;Turkiye were also under pressure after losing 2-0 to Australia in their opening match, making another defeat a serious setback in Group D.&nbsp;Born in Asuncion on 11 Feb, 2002, Galarza has become a key player for Paraguay since making his international debut in 2022. He has now scored two goals in 14 appearances for his country.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-day-9-results-usa-beat-australia-to-advance-to-round-of-32-brazil-come-alive-in-time-and-more-results-1781923818120">FIFA 2026 Day 9 Round up | USA beat Australia to advance to Round of 32, Brazil come alive in time and more results</a>

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At club level, he started his career with Club Olimpia before joining Vasco da Gama. He currently plays for Atlanta United FC on loan from River Plate.&nbsp;Although Galarza now holds the record for the fastest goal of the 2026 World Cup, the fastest goal in World Cup history still belongs to Hakan Sukur, who scored after just 10.8 seconds against South Korea at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.&nbsp;Paraguay will now hope that Galarza’s historic goal helps the team build momentum and secure a place in the knockout stage.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Matias Galarza scored after just 64 seconds against Turkiye, setting the record for the fastest goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far.

Paraguay midfielder Matias Galarza created a memorable moment at the FIFA World Cup 2026 by scoring the fastest goal of the tournament so far, finding the net in just 64 seconds in Paraguay's must-win Group D match against Turkiye and giving his team the perfect start. Galarza took advantage of a mistake by the Turkish defence in their own half and fired a powerful low shot from outside the box, beating goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakır to give Paraguay an early 1-0 lead. His goal broke the record set earlier on the same day by Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari, who had scored after 70 seconds in Morocco’s 1-0 win over Scotland. The goal came at a crucial time for Paraguay. The team had started their campaign with a heavy 4-1 defeat to the United States and needed a positive result to keep their hopes alive. Turkiye were also under pressure after losing 2-0 to Australia in their opening match, making another defeat a serious setback in Group D. Born in Asuncion on 11 Feb, 2002, Galarza has become a key player for Paraguay since making his international debut in 2022. He has now scored two goals in 14 appearances for his country. Also Read - FIFA 2026 Day 9 Round up | USA beat Australia to advance to Round of 32, Brazil come alive in time and more results

Matias Galarza scored after just 64 seconds against Turkiye, setting the record for the fastest goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Paraguay's Matias Galarza scores tournament's fastest goal in just 64 seconds

Several members of a news crew including a TV host lost their jobs after falsely reporting death of Argentina superstar Lionel Messi' father Jorge. It happened after the Messi <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-messi-father-jorge-under-medical-supervision-but-recovering-confirms-family-1781848395189">family issued a statement</a> on Jorge's medical status to put a rest on rumours. The news outlet in question is Luzu TV - a popular new source in Argentina since starting in 2020. Luzu TV news host Florencia Pena had announced that Messi's father had died and also suggested that the footballer will not take part in the upcoming matches of the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/fifa-2026">FIFA World Cup 2026</a>.<h2>TV host, crew members lose job after reporting death of Messi's father</h2>After the Messi family clarified in a statement that Jorge is under medical supervision and recovering, Pena issued an apology to the family and blamed the news crew for feeding her wrong information."I apologise to the Messi family for the awful moment I imagine they are going through,” Pena wrote on social media in Spanish. “I am deeply ashamed ⁠to have been the vehicle for this pain. I must clarify that this false information was provided to me during the live broadcast as verified ​by the production team of the show, and I trusted ‌it.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-day-9-results-usa-beat-australia-to-advance-to-round-of-32-brazil-come-alive-in-time-and-more-results-1781923818120">FIFA 2026 Day 9 Round up | USA advance to R32, Brazil come alive &amp; more results</a>"Even so, I take responsibility for ‌being part of the mistake, and that’s why I decided to step aside and end my participation in Luzu. I apologise again ‌from the heart; I was wrong."Luzu "too issued a statement, also in Spanish, on the incident and said: "We deeply regret the incident that occurred on air during the programme. For our channel, broadcasting sensitive information without proper prior verification is unacceptable. Consequently, Luzu TV management has decided to part ways with all those responsible, and Florencia Peña has decided to step aside. We reaffirm our commitment to responsible, respectful, ‌and rigorous communication."

Messi was also emotional after scoring his first of his three goals against Algeria and revealed after the match that the reason was not related to football.<h2>Argentina schedule in FIFA World Cup 2026</h2>The defending champions have played only one group-stage match so far, against Algeria on June 16 at Kansas City Stadium, which they won 3-0. They next take on Austria on June 21 at Dallas Stadium before finishing their Group J fixtures against Jordan on June 27, also at Dallas Stadium.<h2>Where to watch and stream Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live in India?</h2>Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage and knock out matches can be watched and streamed live on WION"s sister company Zee5 website and app. (Link: https://www.zee5.com/)

FIFA 2026 | The Messi family issued a statement against all the rumours after which Florencia Pena of Luzu TV lost her job for wrongly reporting death of Messi's father.

Several members of a news crew including a TV host lost their jobs after falsely reporting death of Argentina superstar Lionel Messi' father Jorge. It happened after the Messi family issued a statement on Jorge's medical status to put a rest on rumours. The news outlet in question is Luzu TV - a popular new source in Argentina since starting in 2020. Luzu TV news host Florencia Pena had announced that Messi's father had died and also suggested that the footballer will not take part in the upcoming matches of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. TV host, crew members lose job after reporting death of Messi's father After the Messi family clarified in a statement that Jorge is under medical supervision and recovering, Pena issued an apology to the family and blamed the news crew for feeding her wrong information. "I apologise to the Messi family for the awful moment I imagine they are going through,” Pena wrote on social media in Spanish. “I am deeply ashamed ⁠to have been the vehicle for this pain. I must clarify that this false information was provided to me during the live broadcast as verified by the production team of the show, and I trusted ‌it. Also Read - FIFA 2026 Day 9 Round up | USA advance to R32, Brazil come alive & more results "Even so, I take responsibility for ‌being part of the mistake, and that’s why I decided to step aside and end my participation in Luzu. I apologise again ‌from the heart; I was wrong." Luzu "too issued a statement, also in Spanish, on the incident and said: "We deeply regret the incident that occurred on air during the programme. For our channel, broadcasting sensitive information without proper prior verification is unacceptable. Consequently, Luzu TV management has decided to part ways with all those responsible, and Florencia Peña has decided to step aside. We reaffirm our commitment to responsible, respectful, ‌and rigorous communication."

FIFA 2026 | The Messi family issued a statement against all the rumours after which Florencia Pena of Luzu TV lost her job for wrongly reporting death of Messi's father.

FIFA 2026 | Argentina TV host, news crew member lose job for falsely reporting death of Messi's father

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 10, which features several important matches involving some of the tournament's strongest teams.The action begins with a Group E clash between Germany and Ivory Coast at 1:30 AM IST. Later, Ecuador will take on Curacao in another Group E match at 5:30 AM IST. In Group F, Tunisia will face Japan at Boston Stadium at 9:30 AM IST. The final match of the day will see Spain take on Saudi Arabia in a Group H encounter at 9:30 PM IST.&nbsp;<h2>FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 10: Live streaming details</h2><h2>When will FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 10 matches take place?</h2>The Germany vs&nbsp;Ivory Coast, Ecuador vs Curacao, Tunisia vs Japan and Spain vs Saudi Arabia matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on Sunday (Jun 21) in India.

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<h2>Which TV channel will broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 10 matches live in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 10 matches between Germany vs&nbsp;Ivory Coast, Ecuador vs Curacao, Tunisia vs Japan and Spain vs Saudi Arabia, 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/fifa-2026-day-9-results-usa-beat-australia-to-advance-to-round-of-32-brazil-come-alive-in-time-and-more-results-1781923818120">FIFA 2026 Day 9 Round up | USA beat Australia to advance to Round of 32, Brazil come alive in time and more results</a><h2>How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 10 matches live streaming in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 10 matches between Germany vs&nbsp;Ivory Coast, Ecuador vs Curacao, Tunisia vs Japan and Spain vs Saudi Arabia, 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 10: Germany vs 
Ivory Coast, Ecuador vs Curacao, Tunisia vs Japan and Spain vs Saudi Arabia

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 10, which features several important matches involving some of the tournament's strongest teams. The action begins with a Group E clash between Germany and Ivory Coast at 1:30 AM IST. Later, Ecuador will take on Curacao in another Group E match at 5:30 AM IST. In Group F, Tunisia will face Japan at Boston Stadium at 9:30 AM IST. The final match of the day will see Spain take on Saudi Arabia in a Group H encounter at 9:30 PM IST. FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 10: Live streaming details When will FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 10 matches take place? The Germany vs Ivory Coast, Ecuador vs Curacao, Tunisia vs Japan and Spain vs Saudi Arabia matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on Sunday (Jun 21) in India.

Here are all the details for the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on Day 10: Germany vs&nbsp; Ivory Coast, Ecuador vs Curacao, Tunisia vs Japan and Spain vs Saudi Arabia

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 10 live streaming: When and where to watch matches in India?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 9 saw five-time champions Brazil coming into form just in time to win their second group-stage match on Friday (Jun 19). Co-hosts USA also beat Australia for their second consecutive win which has all but ensured a place in the knockout stage for them. In another match, Scotland lost to Morocco as the African nations continues on path of a berth in Round of 32. Below are the complete FIFA World Cup 2026 results from the day:<h2>USA beat Australia 2-0 in Group D</h2>Played at Seattle Stadium, USA got the lead thank to an own goal by Australia's Cameron Burgess in the 11th minute. Australia did well after that to stop any scoring until Alex Freeman doubled the USA's lead just before half-time in the 43rd minute. No further goals were scored in the match as USA cruised to their second win of the tournament by a 2-0 margin. The co-hosts were better than Australia in all aspects including ball possession. USA had the football 63 percent of the time while Australia managed with just 37 percent. The co-hosts also made 494 passes with 87 percent accuracy while Australia could only pass the ball 249 time with just 77 percent accuracy.

<h2>Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in Group C</h2>Scotland suffered a crushing 1-0 loss against Morocco at Boston Stadium in the second match of the day an were down to third place in their group. Ismael Saibari put Morocco ahead in the second minute only and held on the lead for the rest of the match. The ball possession was divided 40-60 in favour of Morocco but their 666 passes at 91 percent accuracy in comparison to Scotland's 441 at 87 percent accuracy were the reason for the favorable outcome of the match.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/achraf-hakimi-to-stand-trial-over-2023-rape-allegation-says-at-last-i-ll-be-able-to-speak-1781879680455">Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial over 2023 rape allegation</a><h2>Brazil beat Haiti in Group C</h2>After drawing the first game against Morocco, Brazil needed a win and the players delivered. Matheus Cunha scored in the 23rd minute and again in 36th minute as Brazil went 2-0. Real Madrid star Vini Junior then scored just before half-time in 45+3rd minute to take Brazil 3-0 up heading into the break. Both teams did not score any more goals in the second half but Brazil still ended up on the top of the group with four points in two matches.&nbsp;

FIFA 2026 | USA beat Australia 2-0 to advance to Round of 32, Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 and Brazil showed signs of revival in time with 3-0 win against Haiti.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 9 saw five-time champions Brazil coming into form just in time to win their second group-stage match on Friday (Jun 19). Co-hosts USA also beat Australia for their second consecutive win which has all but ensured a place in the knockout stage for them. In another match, Scotland lost to Morocco as the African nations continues on path of a berth in Round of 32. Below are the complete FIFA World Cup 2026 results from the day: USA beat Australia 2-0 in Group D Played at Seattle Stadium, USA got the lead thank to an own goal by Australia's Cameron Burgess in the 11th minute. Australia did well after that to stop any scoring until Alex Freeman doubled the USA's lead just before half-time in the 43rd minute. No further goals were scored in the match as USA cruised to their second win of the tournament by a 2-0 margin. The co-hosts were better than Australia in all aspects including ball possession. USA had the football 63 percent of the time while Australia managed with just 37 percent. The co-hosts also made 494 passes with 87 percent accuracy while Australia could only pass the ball 249 time with just 77 percent accuracy.

FIFA 2026 | USA beat Australia 2-0 to advance to Round of 32, Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 and Brazil showed signs of revival in time with 3-0 win against Haiti.

FIFA 2026 Day 9 Round up | USA beat Australia to advance to Round of 32, Brazil come alive in time and more results

The first few days of the FIFA World Cup 2026 have already delivered excitement, memorable moments and plenty of talking points. Now, attention turns to Day 9, which features several interesting matches, with some strong teams set to begin their campaigns. The action begins with a Group D clash between USA and Australia at 12:30 AM IST. Later, Turkiye will face Paraguay in another Group D fixture at 8:30 AM IST. In Group C, Scotland will take on Morocco at Boston Stadium at 3:30 AM IST; Brazil meet Haiti at 6:00 AM IST. The final match of the day will see Netherlands face Sweden in a Group F encounter at 10:30 PM IST.<h2>FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 9: Live streaming details</h2><h2>When will FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 9 matches take place?</h2>The USA vs Australia, Scotland vs Morocco, Brazil vs Haiti, Turkiye vs Paraguay and Netherlands vs Sweden matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on Saturday (Jun 20) in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-messi-father-jorge-under-medical-supervision-but-recovering-confirms-family-1781848395189">FIFA | Messi's father 'under medical supervision' but recovering, says family</a>

<h2>Which TV channel will broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 9 matches live in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 9 matches between USA vs Australia, Scotland vs Morocco, Brazil vs Haiti, Turkiye vs Paraguay and Netherlands vs Sweden, 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/fifa-2026-equal-conditions-for-all-iran-to-lodge-complaint-with-fifa-regarding-travel-arrangements-1781854358527">FIFA 2026 | 'Equal conditions for all': Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA regarding travel arrangements</a><h2>How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 9 matches live streaming in India?</h2>The FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 9 matches between USA vs Australia, Scotland vs Morocco, Brazil vs Haiti, Turkiye vs Paraguay and Netherlands vs Sweden, 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 9: USA vs Australia, Scotland vs Morocco, Brazil vs Haiti, Turkiye vs Paraguay and Netherlands vs Sweden

The first few days of the FIFA World Cup 2026 have already delivered excitement, memorable moments and plenty of talking points. Now, attention turns to Day 9, which features several interesting matches, with some strong teams set to begin their campaigns. The action begins with a Group D clash between USA and Australia at 12:30 AM IST. Later, Turkiye will face Paraguay in another Group D fixture at 8:30 AM IST. In Group C, Scotland will take on Morocco at Boston Stadium at 3:30 AM IST; Brazil meet Haiti at 6:00 AM IST. The final match of the day will see Netherlands face Sweden in a Group F encounter at 10:30 PM IST. FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 9: Live streaming details When will FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 9 matches take place? The USA vs Australia, Scotland vs Morocco, Brazil vs Haiti, Turkiye vs Paraguay and Netherlands vs Sweden matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on Saturday (Jun 20) in India. Also Read - FIFA | Messi's father 'under medical supervision' but recovering, says family

Here are all the details for the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on Day 9: USA vs Australia, Scotland vs Morocco, Brazil vs Haiti, Turkiye vs Paraguay and Netherlands vs Sweden

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Iran football team has decided to raise objection with the FIFA, global body of sports, about their travelling arrangements for the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/fifa-2026">FIFA World Cup 2026</a>. The World Cup up is being co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico and Iran was recently at war with the USA - the venue of their all three group-stage games. Amid the tensions, it was agreed by two countries that Iran will shift base from US to Tijuana in Mexico and would travel back and forth for the matches in the USA. Now, however, Iran is not happy about being allowed to come to the LA - host city of their games - 24 hours before their second Group G game against Belgium on Sunday (Jun 21).<h2>Why Iran decided to lodge complaint with FIFA against travel arrangements?</h2>For their first match against New Zealand at LA Stadium in Ingelwood, California, the Iranian team were allowed to fly in 48 hours before the match which had a kick off time at 6 pm local time. They were, however, asked to leave the coutry as soon as match was over instead of the next day following a recovery session. Iran coach had called out the arrangement and termed his team as 'most oppressed' at the ongoing World Cup.Now, the US authorities have said that the team isn't allowed in the country 24 hours before the match - which is Sunday (Jun 21), but with a midday local time kick-off. The arrangement leaves Iran little time to do practice and get used to to the city and environment.

<h2>What did Iran say about it?</h2>In a statement released on Friday (Jun 19), the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) said: "The football federation of Iran believes that such restrictions are inconsistent with the principle of providing equal conditions for all participating teams and may negatively affect teams’ preparation processes.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-messi-father-jorge-under-medical-supervision-but-recovering-confirms-family-1781848395189">FIFA 2026 | Messi's father Jorge 'under medical supervision' but recovering, confirms family</a>“Consequently, the federation will formally express its dissatisfaction and lodge an official complaint with FIFA through the appropriate channels. Despite these limitations, Iran’s national team will continue its preparation program and remain fully focused on its upcoming match against Belgium.”<h2>Where does Iran stand in FIFA World Cup 2026?</h2>Iran drew their opening group-stage match against New Zealand 2-2 and they now face Belgium in their second match. In the last group-stage match, Iran face Egypt on June 26 at Seattle Stadium.<h2>Where to watch and stream Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live in India?</h2>Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage and knock out matches can be watched and streamed live on WION"s sister company Zee5 website and app. (Link: https://www.zee5.com/)&nbsp;

Iran is not happy about being allowed to come to the LA - host city of their games - 24 hours before their second Group G game against Belgium on Sunday (Jun 21).

Iran football team has decided to raise objection with the FIFA, global body of sports, about their travelling arrangements for the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The World Cup up is being co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico and Iran was recently at war with the USA - the venue of their all three group-stage games. Amid the tensions, it was agreed by two countries that Iran will shift base from US to Tijuana in Mexico and would travel back and forth for the matches in the USA. Now, however, Iran is not happy about being allowed to come to the LA - host city of their games - 24 hours before their second Group G game against Belgium on Sunday (Jun 21). Why Iran decided to lodge complaint with FIFA against travel arrangements? For their first match against New Zealand at LA Stadium in Ingelwood, California, the Iranian team were allowed to fly in 48 hours before the match which had a kick off time at 6 pm local time. They were, however, asked to leave the coutry as soon as match was over instead of the next day following a recovery session. Iran coach had called out the arrangement and termed his team as 'most oppressed' at the ongoing World Cup. Now, the US authorities have said that the team isn't allowed in the country 24 hours before the match - which is Sunday (Jun 21), but with a midday local time kick-off. The arrangement leaves Iran little time to do practice and get used to to the city and environment.

Iran is not happy about being allowed to come to the LA - host city of their games - 24 hours before their second Group G game against Belgium on Sunday (Jun 21).

FIFA 2026 | 'Equal conditions for all': Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA regarding travel arrangements

Lionel Messi was visibly emotional after completing his first ever football World Cup hattrick during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/fifa-2026">FIFA 2026</a> group-stage match against Algeria. The reason, as Messi said on Tuesday (Jun 16) after the match, was completely unrelated to football. Now, his family has confirmed that the star footballer's father, Jorge, is facing medical issues. The statement from family, sent to ESPN, comes amid various news and versions circulating about Messi's father which the statement attempts to put at rest.<h2>What has happened to Messi's father?</h2>In the statement issued, the family revealed that Jorge is "currently under medical supervision, recovering, and progressing favorably within his current condition," but did not reveal the ailment.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-bench-could-hear-it-canada-coach-marsch-on-kone-s-leg-being-broken-vs-qatar-1781843150492">FIFA 2026 | 'Bench could hear it': Canada coach on Kone's leg injury vs Qatar</a>"Given the versions, rumors, and speculation that have circulated in recent hours, the family wishes to express its deep displeasure at the lack of sensitivity, respect, and scruples with which some people have treated a strictly private and family matter," the statement added.Messi was asked after Argentina beat Algeria about being emotinal and had said: "It was something completely unrelated to football. I went through some difficult days, but I'm grateful to the entire delegation and my teammates because they were always by my side, giving me a lot of strength to help me get through it."

<h2>Where does Argentina stand in FIFA World Cup 2026?</h2>The defending champions have played only one group-stage match so far, against Algeria on June 16 at Kansas City Stadium, which they won 3-0. They next take on Austria on June 21 at Dallas Stadium before finishing their Group J fixtures against Jordan on June 27, also at Dallas Stadium.With three goals in first match itself, Messi now is on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-messi-and-mbappe-create-history-in-respective-world-cup-opening-wins-for-argentina-and-france-1781669761849">top of goal scoring list in FIFA World Cup history</a>, albeit jointly, alongside German great Miroslav Klose with both players having 16 goals apiece.<h2>Where to watch and stream Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live in India?</h2>Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage and knock out matches can be watched and streamed live on WION"s sister company Zee5 website and app. (Link: https://www.zee5.com/)&nbsp;

FIFA 2026 | The Messi family issued a statement to confirm that footballer's father is having medical issues, the reason behind's Messi's emotions after hattrick vs Algeria on Tuesday (Jun 16).

Lionel Messi was visibly emotional after completing his first ever football World Cup hattrick during the FIFA 2026 group-stage match against Algeria. The reason, as Messi said on Tuesday (Jun 16) after the match, was completely unrelated to football. Now, his family has confirmed that the star footballer's father, Jorge, is facing medical issues. The statement from family, sent to ESPN, comes amid various news and versions circulating about Messi's father which the statement attempts to put at rest. What has happened to Messi's father? In the statement issued, the family revealed that Jorge is "currently under medical supervision, recovering, and progressing favorably within his current condition," but did not reveal the ailment. Also Read - FIFA 2026 | 'Bench could hear it': Canada coach on Kone's leg injury vs Qatar "Given the versions, rumors, and speculation that have circulated in recent hours, the family wishes to express its deep displeasure at the lack of sensitivity, respect, and scruples with which some people have treated a strictly private and family matter," the statement added. Messi was asked after Argentina beat Algeria about being emotinal and had said: "It was something completely unrelated to football. I went through some difficult days, but I'm grateful to the entire delegation and my teammates because they were always by my side, giving me a lot of strength to help me get through it."

FIFA 2026 | The Messi family issued a statement to confirm that footballer's father is having medical issues, the reason behind's Messi's emotions after hattrick vs Algeria on Tuesday (Jun 16).

FIFA 2026 | Messi's father Jorge 'under medical supervision' but recovering, confirms family

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