Tough night for Africa as Algeria and Senegal both lose
A Lionel Messi masterclass gave Algeria a nightmare start, while a spirited Senegal were outdone by Kylian Mbappe magic.... Read more
17 Jun
WC wrap: Messi, Mbappe, Haaland open on fire
Argentina, France and Norway all kicked off their campaigns with wins as Messi, Mbappe and Haaland stole the headlines... Read more
17 Jun
WC wrap: Iran and Cape Verde headline World Cup surprises
Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the... Read more
16 Jun
Record day sees all World Cup matches drawn
All four World Cup matches on the same matchday ended in draws, producing a rare statistical anomaly that has... Read more
16 Jun
How Africa stands halfway through World Cup round one
Four of Africa’s ten nations have played their opening matches, and the continent finds itself with one win, one... Read more
15 Jun
Japan extend remarkable unbeaten run against European nations
After stunning the Netherlands with a late equaliser, the Samurai Blue’s dominant record against Europe continues to grow. Japan’s... Read more
15 Jun
Netherlands’ extraordinary World Cup record rolls on
Ronald Koeman’s side drew 2-2 with Japan but their sensational 32-year World Cup group stage record remains firmly intact.... Read more
15 Jun
Bafana loss to Mexico sparks immigration debate in South Africa
Cape Town – South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has become an unlikely flashpoint in the country’s ongoing... Read more
13 Jun
Red cards ruin South Africa’s return as Mexico triumphs 2‑0
Mexico City – Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on... Read more
12 Jun
Soccermag pick their Bafana XIs for the World Cup opener
Soccermag writers Dylan Johnson and Lukhanyo Gqokoma go head to head with their Bafana XIs ahead of the Group... Read more
11 Jun
