Day: June 15, 2026

Iran and New Zealand have named their starting teams as both nations begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Team Melli have never progressed beyond the group stage, suffering immediate eliminations at each of the last three editions. Recommended offer Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets 18+ GambleAware.org For New Customers. Min…

Saudi Arabia were on the brink of another stunning win at the World Cup after leading Uruguay at half-time of their Group H clash in Miami this evening. The Middle Eastern state overcame Argentina in their opening game of Qatar 2022 and Abdulelah Al Amri’s goal four minutes before half-time meant they again led a…

Vozinha led Cape Verde’s unlikely band of brothers to a brilliant point against Spain this afternoon and then expressed his dismay that those closest to him weren’t present in Atlanta to witness it. The 40-year-old made seven crucial saves to keep the European champions at bay as Cape Verde celebrated their World Cup debut with…

Romelu Lukaku came off the bench to help Belgium claim a point in their World Cup Group G opener against Egypt this evening. The Red Devils’ record goalscorer had been on the pitch just 22 seconds when his presence forced Mohamed Hany to turn Thomas Meunier’s 66th-minute cross into his own net. Belgium just about…

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay have named their starting teams for their 2026 World Cup opener in Miami on Monday. The Green Falcons produced one of the greatest finals upsets of all time in their first match at the 2022 tournament, beating an Argentina side who would go on to lift the trophy. Recommended offer Bet…

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says Lionel Messi is fit and ”looks good” ahead of their World Cup opener against Algeria tomorrow. Messi has not started a game since May 24 when he was taken off in Inter Miami’s Major League Soccer clash with the Philadelphia Union with muscle fatigue. He made his return for Argentina…

Emam Ashour struck a wonderful opener to give Egypt a shock lead against Belgium in Seattle. Ashour was picked out by Mohamed Salah and, having found space on the edge of the area, the Al Ahly forward took a touch before lashing a low drive past Thibaut Courtois. The 18th-minute effort was Ashour’s first international…

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente rued his side’s lack of ruthlessness in front of goal after the European champions were held to a goalless draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener this afternoon. It was a stunning result for the small island nation off the west coast of Africa and one they…

Belgium and Egypt open World Cup Group G tonight when they clash in Seattle. The Red Devils’ Golden Generation has been and gone but there are remnants such as Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku. Recommended offer Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets 18+ GambleAware.org For New Customers. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as…