FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026

The Glass House featured an automotive display from the media collaborator of the event, Auto Rebellion. PHOTO: Akif Hamid

The Cube 2026: Where football met car culture

The event brought futsal, music, art, food, and car culture together in a 3-day festival at Aloki, Dhaka, which saw thousands of people flocking to the event

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring for Argentina against Austria during a Group J match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where his brace secured a 2-0 victory and a place in the knockout stage. Photo: Reuters

Messi brace downs Austria, sends Argentina to knockout stage

A handwritten message left by the Iranian national soccer team in their SoFi Stadium locker room on Sunday thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, at a location given as Inglewood, California, US, in this picture released on 21 June 2026. Photo: Iranian Football Federation via Telegram/Handout via Reuters

Iran leave note of thanks in LA locker room after draw with Belgium

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their third goal to complete a hat-trick against Algeria on 17 June 2026. Photo: Jay Biggerstaff/Reuters

Messi's Argentina eye knockout spot as Austria pose stern test

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup Group K match between Portugal and DR Congo in Houston on 17 June 2026. Photo: Ashley Landis/AP

No pressure to pass the ball to Ronaldo, says Portugal's Conceicao

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Fifa World Cup 2026: Largest countries by population

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Iran draw strength from adversity after holding Belgium to draw

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Uruguay v Cape Verde. Photo: Reuters

Defiant Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in Miami thriller

Egypt's Trezeguet celebrates scoring their third goal with Mohamed Salah in their match against New Zealand at BC Place, Vancouver, Canada, on 21 June 2026. Photo: Reuters

Salah inspires Egypt to beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first-ever World Cup win

Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal against Saudi Arabia in their second Group H match of the Fifa World Cup 2026 at Atlanta Stadium on Sunday (21 June). REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Spain roar back with 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia

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Spain eye first World Cup win as Saudi Arabia aim to spring another surprise

Spain's Lamine Yamal gestures to teammates before taking a corner during the FIFA World Cup Group H match against Cape Verde at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on 15 June 2026. Photo: Reuters

Spain's Yamal says the best is yet to come

Croatia's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their Group L clash with England during the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on 17 June 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Issei Kato

Panama, Croatia face pivotal World Cup clash in Toronto