WORLD CUP

Ivory Coast secured a 1–0 victory over Ecuador in a tightly contested World Cup match in Philadelphia, thanks to a late goal from Manchester United winger Amad Diallo. Ecuador created several early chances and came closest in the first half, with Enner Valencia firing over after a defensive error gifted him space inside the penalty area. John Yeboah also struck the crossbar from distance, while Alan Minda hit the woodwork following a well-placed pass from Pedro Vite. Despite

ARLINGTON, Texas — Japan produced a late surge to earn a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands on Sunday in a pulsating World Cup Group F clash at AT&T Stadium, with Daichi Kamada’s 88th-minute intervention sealing a vital point for the Samurai Blue. In front of 69,285 fans, the match remained tight and largely uneventful through a cautious first half before erupting after the break with four goals and constant momentum shifts. The Netherlands struck first shortly after halftime w

HOUSTON — In one of the most stunning early moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Curacao delivered a shockwave across the tournament by scoring its first-ever World Cup goal against four-time champions Germany, igniting celebrations among thousands of traveling supporters inside NRG Stadium. The breakthrough came in the Group E clash on Sunday, when 22-year-old defender Livano Comenencia found the net to level the match after Germany had opened the scoring inside the first six