Hat-trick hero Lionel Messi made World Cup history as the defending champions ran out comfortable winners against Algeria.

Kylian Mbappe made France history, Erling Haaland had a World Cup debut to remember and Lionel Messi further cemented his legendary status.

Prolific forward struck either side of Aymen Hussein’s leveller, with Leo Ostigard also on target, to help Norway to a third World Cup win.

On the eve of Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama, coach Carlos Queiroz praised the commitment shown by the Black Stars.

The France captain has overtaken Olivier Giroud as the country's all-time top scorer and now has a World Cup record in his sights.

The France captain's double ensured there would be no repeat of his country’s loss to the West Africans in 2002 – Les Bleus’ only opening-game defeat in their previous eight global tournaments – to ...

All 1,248 players at this World Cup have had their portraits taken before kicking a ball. Here FIFA picks out some familiar faces, seen in a different light.

All the anticipation gives way to the nerves and excitement of opening-day matches in Groups L and K, where England's game with Croatia brings together two heavyweights with undefeated European ...

New Zealand defender Tim Payne speaks to FIFA about how he has dealt with becoming an overnight star in the build-up to the World Cup.

Having not featured at the FIFA World Cup since 1998, Austria are raring to go ahead of their opener against Jordan.

Newcastle United defender Livramento out of FIFA World Cup 2026 after sustaining calf injury in training on Sunday.

The Manchester United talisman discusses Portugal's World Cup hopes and Cristiano Ronaldo's enduring influence.