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2026 World Cup Games

Match reports from every 2026 World Cup fixture: goals, lineups, stats and the story behind every game.

2026 World Cup Games

Match reports
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, host of the England vs Argentina semifinal at the 2026 World CupWorld Cup

It hurt to watch: Argentina turn it around against England at 90+2 and are one game from back-to-back titles

Gordon opened the scoring, Enzo leveled with a screamer at 85 and Lautaro headed the winner in stoppage time — from a Messi assist, at 39 years old. Argentina are in the final against Spain. Stay strong, Brazilian hearts.

Guriball Newsroom · Jul 15, 2026 · 9 min read
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, in the Dallas area, host of the France vs Spain semifinal at the 2026 World CupWorld Cup

La Roja smother Mbappé and reach the final: France 0-2 Spain in Dallas

Yamal won the penalty that Oyarzabal converted, Porro sealed it after a one-two with Olmo, and Spain handed France their first defeat of the World Cup. La Roja now await the winner of Argentina vs England in the final.

Guriball Newsroom · Jul 14, 2026 · 9 min read
Aerial view of Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, host of Argentina vs Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinalsWorld Cup

Álvarez stunner in extra time: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland and a semifinal against England

Mac Allister headed home after a Messi pass, Ndoye equalized, Embolo was sent off and extra time turned into an Argentine show: a Julián Álvarez masterpiece and one more from Lautaro. Argentina vs England next, 40 years after 1986.

Guriball Newsroom · Jul 11, 2026 · 9 min read
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, host of Norway vs England in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinalsWorld Cup

The night Bellingham silenced Haaland: England 2-1 Norway after extra time

Schjelderup opened the scoring, VAR ruled out Norway's second and Bellingham decided it twice — the second aftere a Nyland mistake in extra time. England march on to a semifinal against Argentina.

Guriball Newsroom · Jul 11, 2026 · 9 min read
Packed SoFi Stadium during Spain vs Belgium in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinalsWorld Cup

The substitute's ghost: Merino strikes again and Spain knock Belgium out without Courtois or Tielemans

Tielemans injured himself in the warm-up and didn't even start. Courtois went off injured at 71'. At 88', Merino — on for two minutes — turned home Lammens's rebound to send Spain into the semifinal against France.

Guriball Newsroom · Jul 10, 2026 · 9 min read
Aerial view of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, near Boston, host of France vs Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinalsWorld Cup

The same nightmare: France beat Morocco 2-0 and head to the semifinal

Mbappé missed a penalty at 27', but decided it at 59' with his 20th World Cup goal, tying Messi's record. Dembélé made it 2-0 at 65'. It's France's third semifinal in a row — and the second straight time Morocco fall to them by the same score.

Guriball Newsroom · Jul 09, 2026 · 9 min read
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta, host of Argentina vs Egypt in the 2026 World Cup round of 16World Cup

The Atlanta resurrection: Argentina turn it around against Egypt in 11 minutes and Messi hits 20 World Cup goals

Egypt were up 2–0 until the 79th. Messi missed a penalty at 21'. Romero, Messi and Enzo Fernández scored between the 79th and 90'+2'. Argentina survive and go to the quarterfinals against Switzerland.

Guriball Editorial · Jul 07, 2026 · 8 min read
Swiss fans march through Vancouver streets on the way to BC Place before Switzerland vs Colombia at the 2026 World CupWorld Cup

The Vancouver lottery: Switzerland win on penalties and reach the quarterfinals after 72 years

Colombia controlled the 120 minutes with an xG of 1.03 to 0.35, hit the post and created more. But Kobel saved Cucho, Vargas converted the fifth and Switzerland reached the quarterfinals for the first time since 1954.

Guriball Editorial · Jul 07, 2026 · 8 min read
A packed Lumen Field in Seattle during a 2026 World Cup matchWorld Cup

The Seattle paradox: Belgium hammer the USA 4–1 and reach the quarterfinals

With 56% possession and only 2 shots, the United States are sent home. De Ketelaere scores twice, Vanaken lands a 35-yard strike and Lukaku seals the scoring at Lumen Field.

Guriball Editorial · Jul 06, 2026 · 8 min read