Record-breaking Mbappe fires France to win over Senegal
Kylian Mbappe struck twice to lead France to a dominant 3-1 victory over Senegal in World Cup Group I and become his country's all-time record goalscorer.
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NZ viral sensation Tim Payne signs for South American team
NZ viral sensation Tim Payne signs for South American team
New Zealand defender Tim Payne, who became a viral sensation shortly before representing his country at the World Cup, has signed a one-year deal with Paraguayan club Olimpia.
Special connection key to All Whites' result: coach
Special connection key to All Whites' result: coach
All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has called it "our best performance ever".
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Happy vibe for All Whites’ match
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Happy vibe for All Whites’ match
University of Otago students from the Bay of Plenty (from left) Richard Cunliffe, Jose Farrell, Daniel O’Neill-Prosser and Archie Glubb sit back and watch the All Whites.
Just like that! Winger bags two as All Whites draw with Iran
Just like that! Winger bags two as All Whites draw with Iran
The All Whites found a new goal-scoring hero in a 2-2 draw with Iran in their opening Football World Cup game in Los Angeles.
Araujo equaliser saves day for Uruguay
Araujo equaliser saves day for Uruguay
Maxi Araujo scored a late equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw for Uruguay in their opening match against Saudi Arabia.
Lukaku takes Belgium to draw with Egypt
Lukaku takes Belgium to draw with Egypt
Romelu Lukaku forced Egypt into an own goal within seconds of entering the game and Belgium escaped with a 1-1 draw in Seattle.
All Whites named for Iran match
All Whites named for Iran match
The All Whites to take on Iran have been named, but they'll be without injured midfielder Matt Garbett whose tournament is likely over.
Cape Verde stun Spain, goalkeeper man of the match
Cape Verde stun Spain, goalkeeper man of the match
Cape Verde have announced themselves on the World Cup stage with a stunning 0-0 draw against Spain, frustrating the European champs who had 27 goal attempts.
Sweden thump five past Tunisia to open World Cup in style
Sweden thump five past Tunisia to open World Cup in style
Sweden's Yasin Ayari scored two sensational goals and Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also got on the scoresheet as they cruised to a 5-1 World Cup Group F victory over Tunisia.
Ivory Coast break deadlock in 90th minute to beat Ecuador
Ivory Coast break deadlock in 90th minute to beat Ecuador
Substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a deserved 1-0 win over Ecuador in both teams' Group E opener in Philidelphia.
All Whites aim to bring 'best version' of team for World Cup
All Whites aim to bring 'best version' of team for World Cup
History, world rankings and the pundits are not in the All Whites' favour for their Football World Cup opener against Iran but the playing group believe they can cause an upset.
Japan battle back to draw with Netherlands
Japan battle back to draw with Netherlands
Japan showed their battling qualities to eke out a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup Group F opener, as Hajime Moriyasu's side backed up their desire to make an impact at the...
Germany cruise to 7-1 win over debutants Curacao
Germany cruise to 7-1 win over debutants Curacao
Germany began their World Cup campaign with a thumping 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao in a match where history was made on several fronts.
Australia stun Turkey with defensive class
Australia stun Turkey with defensive class
Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup stage after 24 years by securing a 2-0 victory in their Group D opener.
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Royals score five to advance
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Royals score five to advance
The Dunedin City Royals booked their spot in round four of the Chatham Cup with an ultimately comfortable 5-1 victory over Mosgiel.
Morocco hold Brazil to draw in heavyweight clash
Morocco hold Brazil to draw in heavyweight clash
Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in the first heavyweight clash of the World Cup, the African side confirming their potential.
Canada rally for draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Canada rally for draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute as Canada salvaged a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening World Cup match in Group B play Friday in Toronto.
2026 FIFA World Cup
2026 FIFA World Cup
The 23rd edition of arguably the world’s greatest sports tournament kicked off in Mexico yesterday.
South Korea fight back to beat Czech Republic
South Korea fight back to beat Czech Republic
South Korea rallied from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World Cup Group A campaign.