Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to guide Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria ‌and another victory against the Austrians would secure a berth in the next phase of the competition for the title holders.

Salah scores one and sets up another as Egypt recover from a goal down to secure their first-ever World Cup victory and move top of Group G with four points.

Lamine Yamal scores his first World Cup goal and Mikel Oyarzabal adds a brace as Spain ease past Saudi Arabia 4-0 to move onto four points in Group H.

Japan and the Netherlands are ‌both on four points heading into the final round of games in Group F, with the Dutch ahead on goals scored.

Kamada and Ueda inspire emphatic victory as Japan move to the brink of the knockout stage and Tunisia bow out after a second straight defeat.

Brobbey scores twice inside 17 minutes, Gakpo adds a second-half brace as the Dutch rebound from their opening draw to go top of Group F with a commanding victory over Sweden.

Undav scores twice after halftime as Germany rally from a goal down to book a place in the last 32.

Injuries limited Neymar during Brazil’s 2026 qualifying campaign. But he was influential when he played, scoring twice and contributing three assists in ​four appearances.

Playing at their first World Cup since 1974, Haiti began with a 1-0 defeat by Scotland, John McGinn’s first-half goal proving decisive despite a late ​push in which Frantzdy Pierrot headed narrowly wide in the ​85th minute.

A costly South Korean goalkeeper mistake opens the door for Luis Romo, while a late double-save from Raúl Rangel preserves the crucial shutout.

Hosts secure their first-ever World Cup finals victory with a commanding win over nine-man Qatar to move top of Group B.

Late four-goal burst after Johan Manzambi’s opener and Bosnia’s red card puts Switzerland on the brink of the World Cup knockout stage.

The Swiss look to bounce back from their frustrating draw with Qatar, knowing another slip could jeopardise their knockout hopes.

The defending champions make a strong statement as Messi’s hat-trick silences doubts and keeps their title defence on track.

France captain becomes the nation’s all-time leading scorer with a brace as Les Bleus overcome a spirited Senegal challenge to open their World Cup campaign with victory.

Iran came from behind twice to draw with New Zealand in Los Angeles, a match marked by on-field action and protests outside the stadium. The result leaves Group G wide open after the opening round of fixtures.

Goalkeeping mistakes at both ends produce a share of the spoils as Saudi Arabia and Uruguay open their World Cup campaign with a draw.

European champions held to a goalless draw by disciplined Cape Verde, but De la Fuente backs Spain to bounce back and maintain their unbeaten momentum.

Ayari scores twice, including a stunning stoppage-time strike, as Sweden record their biggest World Cup win in 88 years to take control of Group F.

Daichi Kamada’s late equaliser earns Japan a point after twice coming from behind against the Netherlands in an entertaining Group F opener in Arlington.