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World Cup 2026

Explore results and news about the FIFA World Cup taking place across the U.S., Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo at the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal held to a 1-1 draw by Congo at the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates could only manage a 1-1 draw with Congo in their opening World Cup match. Congo became the second African nation to make a strong start in the tournament against European competition following Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw with Spain on Monday.
by The Associated Press

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Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot

Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored for Mexico, but Merlin the duck stole the show. The 2-year-old duck dressed in Mexico’s national colors became an internet sensation during Mexico’s World Cup-opening victory over South Africa.
by The Associated Press

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Cape Verde secures stunning 0-0 draw with Spain in its World Cup debut

Cape Verde secures stunning 0-0 draw with Spain in its World Cup debut

Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by shutting out heavily favored Spain. An impressive performance by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha helped the Cape Verde play one of the favorites to win the tournament to a 0-0 draw.
by The Associated Press

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The U.S. dazzles in its World Cup opener, dominating Paraguay 4-1

The U.S. dazzles in its World Cup opener, dominating Paraguay 4-1

The U.S. men's national team opened the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 4-1 win over Paraguay in Inglewood. This was the first World Cup match on American soil in more than three decades.
by Becky Sullivan

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The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch

The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch

This summer, 48 men's national teams will compete in the World Cup's biggest tournament ever. Here are a few of the basics to get you started.
by Juliana Kim

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World Cup ref from Somalia who was denied entry to the U.S. was about to make history for his country

World Cup ref from Somalia who was denied entry to the U.S. was about to make history for his country

The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country.
by The Associated Press

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