World Cup

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
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, in the Dallas area, host of Portugal vs Spain in the 2026 World Cup round of 16World Cup

Merino kills Portugal in the final minute and Ronaldo bids farewell to World Cups

Spain 1–0 Portugal at AT&T Stadium: Merino strikes at 90'+1', Diogo Costa makes five saves and Cristiano Ronaldo plays his final World Cup match with tears in his eyes.

Guriball Editorial · Jul 06, 2026 · 8 min read
Aerial view of MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, in the New York area, host of Brazil vs Norway in the 2026 World Cup round of 16World Cup

Haaland silences MetLife, Brazil fall to Norway and are eliminated in the round of 16

Two late Haaland goals, a saved Bruno Guimarães penalty and a late Neymar consolation. Brazil lose 2–1 and go out before the quarterfinals for the first time in 36 years.

Guriball Editorial · Jul 05, 2026 · 8 min read
A packed Estadio Azteca with the giant flags of Mexico and England on the pitch before the 2026 World Cup round of 16World Cup

Bellingham silences the Azteca in two minutes and England knock Mexico out with ten men

A Bellingham brace in 120 seconds, Quansah sent off at 54', two penalties converted and Pickford saving late. England win 3–2 and go to the quarterfinals.

Guriball Editorial · Jul 05, 2026 · 8 min read
Aerial view of NRG Stadium, in Houston, host of Canada vs Morocco in the 2026 World Cup round of 16World Cup

Ounahi bags a brace and Morocco knock Canada out with only 5 shots in Houston

Morocco won 3–0 with just five total shots — the fewest by a winning team in a World Cup knockout since 1966. Brahim Díaz became the African record-holder for World Cup assists.

Guriball Editorial · Jul 04, 2026 · 6 min read
Aerial view of Lincoln Financial Field, in Philadelphia, host of France vs Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup round of 16World Cup

Mbappé converts a penalty and France grind past Paraguay in Philadelphia

At 70', Mbappé slotted home with complete composure after a Diego Gómez foul on Doué, scoring his 19th World Cup goal. Orlando Gill made two huge saves to avoid a rout.

Guriball Editorial · Jul 04, 2026 · 6 min read
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, host of Argentina vs Cape Verde at the 2026 World CupWorld Cup

Cape Verde equalize twice, but Argentina survive 3-2 after extra time in Miami

Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal to extend his own record, but Cape Verde equalized twice — the second through Lopes Cabral at 103'. Argentina only won thanks to a Diney Borges own goal at 111'.

Guriball Newsroom · Jul 03, 2026 · 6 min read
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, near Dallas, host of Australia vs Egypt at the 2026 World CupWorld Cup

Salah scores a Panenka and Egypt beat Australia on penalties to make 2026 World Cup history

1-1 in 120 minutes and 4-2 on penalties. Ashour opened, Hany scored an own goal, and Salah decided it with a Panenka. Souttar and Herrington missed — Egypt won their first ever World Cup knockout match, 92 years after their debut.

Guriball Newsroom · Jul 03, 2026 · 6 min read
Aerial view of Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, host of Colombia vs Ghana at the 2026 World CupWorld Cup

Arias strikes early and Colombia dominate Ghana in Kansas City to advance at the 2026 World Cup

Jhon Arias scored at 14', Colombia had 18 shots and Ghana didn't hit a single one on target in 90 minutes. Los Cafeteros head to the round of 16 to face Switzerland.

Guriball Newsroom · Jul 03, 2026 · 5 min read
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, near Los Angeles, host of Spain vs Austria at the 2026 World CupWorld Cup

Oyarzabal scores twice, Spain hammer Austria 3-0 and win a World Cup knockout match again

At SoFi Stadium, La Roja dominated from start to finish, scored through Oyarzabal (2) and Porro, and secured their first knockout win at a World Cup since the 2010 title.

Guriball Newsroom · Jul 02, 2026 · 5 min read