Day: June 17, 2026

Argentina open their defence of the World Cup crown they won in Qatar four years ago tonight when they take on Algeria in Kansas City. Lionel Scaloni’s men backed up their global success with another Copa America victory in 2024 and start this tournament as one of the favourites, although their challenge could depend on…

Norway’s long-awaited return to the World Cup could not have gone much better. Erling Haaland scored twice, Leo Ostigard added a third from a corner and an injury-time own goal completed a 4-1 win over a valiant Iraq side that made Staale Solbakken’s men work considerably harder than the scoreline suggests. Iraq, back at the…