WORLD CUP

Australia made a dream start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, defeating Türkiye 2-0 in their Group stage opener thanks to goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe. The Socceroos secured just their fifth-ever FIFA World Cup victory and took an important step toward advancing from the group stage for only the third time in the nation's history. Head coach Tony Popovic made five changes to the side that faced Switzerland in Australia's final pre-tournament friendly

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Scotland opened its FIFA World Cup Group C campaign with a 1-0 victory over Haiti on Saturday at Gillette Stadium, earning three points thanks to a first-half goal from John McGinn. McGinn scored the match’s lone goal in the 28th minute, capping a strong opening half for Scotland. Steve Clarke’s side created the better chances before the break, including an effort that struck the woodwork, and carried a 0.92-0.69 expected goals advantage into halftime. Des

Brazil Begin World Cup Campaign with Nervy Draw Against Morocco Brazil began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a shaky 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday at MetLife Stadium, with manager Carlo Ancelotti admitting his side was rattled by nerves in the opening stages. Morocco dominated much of the first half and took a deserved lead through Ismael Saibari, exposing gaps in Brazil's midfield and defensive shape. The five-time champions struggled to control possession and look