By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 12:37 AM

New Zealand’s Elijah Just nets fine double but Iran equalise twice in entertaining Group G draw at the 2026 World Cup. ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/16/2026 12:36 AM

The Iranian team may want to unite people but what the game with New Zealand revealed is just how divided many Iranians remain, writes BBC North America correspondent Shaimaa Khalil. ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | Sean Leahy | 6/16/2026 12:00 AM

Norway's first trip to the World Cup in 28 years could rest upon Haaland's goal-scoring exploits. ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/15/2026 11:54 PM

Iran showed their resilience in a gripping draw with New Zealand and Uruguay battled back against Saudi Arabia in four draws in one day for just the second time in World Cup history ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/15/2026 11:38 PM

Maxi Araujo cancels out Abdulelah Al Amri’s opener as Uruguay and Saudi Arabia open Group H campaigns with entertaining draw at Miami Stadium. ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/15/2026 11:37 PM

As Saudi Arabia earn creditable point against Uruguay, is the money flooding into the Saudi Pro League helping the national team? ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/15/2026 11:35 PM

Brian Barry-Murphy celebrates one year in charge of Cardiff City today (16 June), little more than a month after guiding the Bluebirds back into the Championship. The Irishman signed a three-year contract with the club last summer and led Cardiff to automatic promotion from League One in his debut campaign in the Welsh capital. Cardiff were victorious in 27 of their 46 league games last season at a win rate of 58.7%. ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/15/2026 11:34 PM

After a ban on Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag was upheld before the Group G contest, Elijah Just twice gave the All Whites the lead, but Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebbi hit back for a precious point ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/15/2026 11:10 PM

The World Cup had another day of great excitement this Monday (15), even though all four matches ended in draws.The schedule began with Cape Verde surprisingly holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in Group H.G... ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | Jason Owens | 6/15/2026 11:06 PM

Group G is all tied up in the standings after Belgium and Egypt played to a draw earlier Monday. ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/15/2026 10:39 PM

Mauricio Pochettino has moved to allay concerns over Christian Pulisic’s fitness as the US prepare for their World Cup clash with Australia on Friday. Pulisic was brilliant in the opening half of the US’s 4-1 win over Paraguay last week. Pochettino gave a brief assessment when asked about the 27-year-old’s fitness. ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/15/2026 10:32 PM

Age and reflexes don’t have an expiration date. Or at least that’s what Vózinha and Mohammed Al-Owais showed us in their respective matches. On what became a day of draws at the World Cup, two ... ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/15/2026 9:59 PM

Mexican refereeing is once again making its mark on the biggest stage in world football. César Arturo Ramos made his official debut at the 2026 World Cup in the opening matchday clash between Iran an... ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/15/2026 9:49 PM

Iran began their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Group G after a build-up overshadowed by politics ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/15/2026 9:19 PM

In a high-intensity matchday, Maxi Araújo sparked jubilation for the Uruguay national team by scoring a crucial goal in the game against Saudi Arabia. Araújo, now firmly established on the internati... ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/15/2026 8:48 PM

Group G’s debut at the 2026 World Cup not only brings the intense battle for points, but also the on-field introduction of the moment’s breakout player on digital platforms: New Zealander Tim Payn... ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/15/2026 8:37 PM

Everything you need to know ahead of Iran’s controversial World Cup opener ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/15/2026 8:20 PM

Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay: ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | Jason Owens | 6/15/2026 8:07 PM

Uruguay scored late to salvage a 1-1 draw in what stands as a significant upset in Group H play. ... Read full Story

By Yahoo Sports | | 6/15/2026 8:05 PM

South American football is still without a win at the 2026 World Cup.This Monday (15), Uruguay were held to a draw by Saudi Arabia in their tournament debut.Abdulelah Al-Amri opened the scoring for th... ... Read full Story