Milanello Corner

  Erling Haaland continued his outstanding goalscoring run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the Manchester City striker netted the winning goal in Norway's 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. Haaland's late strike secured an important win for the Vikings, sending them into the Round of 16 for a mouth-watering clash against Brazil.

  Gabriel Martinell i's dramatic late winner sent Brazil into the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan. Carlo Ancelotti's side had to come from behind before securing a precious place among the tournament's final 16 teams.

  One of the host nations, Canada continued their FIFA World Cup 2026 journey after defeating South Africa 1-0 in the Round of 32. Jesse Marsch's side battled hard throughout the match, and a dramatic late strike from Stephen Eustáquio proved enough to book Les Rouges a place in the Round of 16.

   Ecuador kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign alive after battling to a 2-1 victory over an already-qualified Germany. Gonzalo Plata's second-half winner secured all three points for La Tricolor, while also confirming their place in the knockout stage as one of the tournament's eight best third-placed teams. Spirited Ecuador Edged Germany  Sitting third in Group E with just one point before the final round, Ecuador knew only a victory would keep their World Cup hopes alive. However, it was Germany who made the perfect start, taking the lead after just two minutes through Leroy Sané . Fortunately for La Tricolor, they responded quickly. A fortunate break allowed Nilson Angulo to race through on goal before firing a superb strike past Manuel Neuer in the ninth minute. The 1-1 scoreline remained until half-time, giving Ecuador plenty of confidence as Julian Nagelsmann's side appeared content with their already-secured qualification. Germany's lack of urgency becam...

  South Africa stunned South Korea to book their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage with a hard-fought 1-0 victory. A second-half goal from Thapelo Maseko proved enough to earn all three points and lift Bafana Bafana into the Group A runners-up spot.  South Africa Shock South Korea to Secure a Knockout Ticket After receiving heavy criticism following their disappointing opening defeat to Mexico, South Africa turned things around in remarkable fashion in their final Group A match. Sitting at the bottom of the table with just one point before kick-off, Bafana Bafana knew that only a victory would keep their World Cup dream alive. Meanwhile, South Korea needed only a draw to secure qualification but remained determined to claim all three points. Following an entertaining yet goalless first half, South Africa finally made the breakthrough in the 63rd minute as Maseko finished clinically from inside the penalty area. The goal stunned the Taegeuk Warriors, who pus...

  Brazil secured top spot in Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Scotland 3-0 in their final group-stage match. Vinicius Junior starred once again for Seleção , scoring twice, while Manchester United striker Matheus Cunha added a third goal to seal a convincing victory.

  Switzerland secured their passage into the knockout stage as Group B winners after defeating one of the host nations, Canada, 2-1. The victory ensured Murat Yakin's side advanced as group winners, while Les Rouges had to settle for a second-place finish.

  England 's World Cup 2026 campaign hit a slight setback after they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Ghana. The result leaves both teams on four points from two matches, with qualification to the knockout stage still hanging in the balance heading into the final round of fixtures.

  Portugal finally secured their first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after cruising to a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics with a brace as the Selecao das Quinas collected three important points to keep their qualification hopes firmly on track.

  Kylian Mbappe continued his excellent goalscoring form at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by netting twice in France's 3-0 victory over Iraq. Les Bleus' win also secured their place in the knockout stage after collecting six points from their opening two matches.

  Defending champions Argentina continued their strong World Cup 2026 campaign by securing a second consecutive victory in Group J. La Albiceleste defeated Austria 2-0, with Lionel Messi once again stealing the spotlight by scoring both goals and breaking Miroslav Klose's long-standing World Cup scoring record.

  Belgium are still searching for their first victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being held to a goalless draw by Iran at the Los Angeles Stadium. Playing without Jeremy Doku, the Red Devils struggled to find a breakthrough and were eventually forced to finish the match with 10 men.

  Spain finally secured their first victory of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after cruising to a convincing 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia. Lamine Yamal scored his first-ever World Cup goal, while Mikel Oyarzabal netted a brace to inspire La Furia Roja to an important three points.

  Japan boosted their hopes of reaching the knockout stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing a convincing 4-0 victory over Tunisia in their second Group F match. The emphatic win also confirmed the end of Tunisia's World Cup journey, as the North African side suffered a second consecutive defeat.

  The Netherlands temporarily moved to the top of Group F after securing their first victory of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 5-1 win over Sweden. Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo both scored braces as Ronald Koeman's side delivered a commanding display.

  Germany secured their place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following an impressive comeback victory over Ivory Coast. Julian Nagelsmann's side defeated The Elephants 2-1 thanks to two second-half goals from substitute Deniz Undav.

  Brazil returned to winning ways and temporarily moved to the top of Group C in their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign following a comfortable 3-0 victory over Haiti. Selecao finally produced the attacking display many had been waiting for, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinicius Junior netting his second goal of the tournament.

  The United States booked their place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup  as group winner after claiming a second consecutive group-stage victory with a 2-0 win over Australia. Mauricio Pochettino's side did all the damage in the first half, securing qualification with a composed display in Seattle.

  Canada recorded a massive victory in their second Group B match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after thrashing nine-man Qatar 6-0 at BC Place in Vancouver. However, the emphatic win came at a heavy cost for Les Rouges, as midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a leg fracture that has ruled him out for the remainder of the tournament .

  Host nation Mexico secured their place in the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after claiming their second consecutive group-stage victory with a hard-fought 1-0 win over South Korea. Luis Romo emerged as the hero for El Tri, scoring the decisive goal to send Javier Aguirre's side through to the next round.

  Switzerland finally secured their first victory of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Bosnia 4-1 in their second group-stage match. Substitute Johan Manzambi emerged as the hero for the A-Team, scoring twice in the second half to guide Murat Yakin's side to an important three points.

  England kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in the best possible fashion by securing an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia at Dallas Stadium. Harry Kane played a starring role for the Three Lions, scoring twice in the first half to help his side claim all three points. Kane Scores a Brace as England Beat Croatia Thomas Tuchel's men arrived at the World Cup determined to prove they are genuine contenders to go all the way in the tournament. Facing a talented Croatian side, England started brightly and immediately took the initiative. Their positive approach paid off in the 12th minute when Harry Kane converted a re-taken penalty to give the Three Lions an early advantage. However, Croatia refused to back down. Zlatko Dalic's side fought their way back into the contest and equalized in the 36th minute through a superb strike from Martin Baturina. England responded quickly and regained the lead just six minutes later. Kane rose highest to power home a bullet header ...

  Portugal failed to begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in ideal fashion after being held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo. Selecao das Quinas took an early lead but were unable to build on their advantage as the Leopards fought back to earn a historic point.

  Erling Haaland marked his FIFA World Cup debut in the best possible fashion by scoring twice to inspire Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq. Although it was far from an easy contest, the Vikings eventually pulled away to secure all three points in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

  Lionel Messi continues to prove that he remains one of the best players in world football after producing a stunning hat-trick to inspire Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Not only did his goals secure all three points for La Albiceleste, but they also etched his name further into the tournament's history books.

  France started their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in the best possible fashion after defeating Senegal 3-1. Les Bleus star forward Kylian Mbappe once again showcased his world-class quality by scoring a brace to lead his side to a valuable opening victory.

  Ivory Coast made a positive start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after edging past South American outfit Ecuador with a 1-0 victory. Manchester United starlet Amad Diallo emerged as the hero for Les Éléphants, scoring a dramatic late winner to earn his side a precious three points against La Tricolor.

    Iran and New Zealand kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns in exciting fashion after playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw. Both sides delivered a thrilling spectacle despite lacking some of the star power associated with the tournament's traditional heavyweights.

  Sweden delivered one of the standout performances of the opening round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Tunisia 5-1 at Estadio Monterrey. Star forwards Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres played important roles in the victory, contributing both goals and assists as the Scandinavian side moved to the top of Group F.

  A late goal from Maximiliano Araujo saved Uruguay from another potential upset at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia. The Asian representatives had goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais to thank, with his brilliant performance helping them earn a precious point.

  The Netherlands and Japan shared the spoils in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Dallas Stadium. A late goal from Daichi Kamada rescued a point for the Samurai Blue and denied the Dutch all three points.

  Spain failed to begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a victory after being held to a disappointing goalless draw by World Cup newcomers Cape Verde. The tournament debutants had veteran goalkeeper Vozinha to thank, as the 40-year-old delivered a man-of-the-match performance to help his side secure a historic point against one of the favorites.

    Germany began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in the best possible fashion after cruising to a commanding 7-1 victory over tournament newcomers Curacao. Kai Havertz showcased his clinical finishing with a brace, while Jamal Musiala silenced his critics by getting on the scoresheet in a dominant display from Die Mannschaft.

  Asian representatives Australia left the footballing world surprised after opening their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over Turkey. A combination of rock-solid defending and swift counter-attacking football completely caught Vincenzo Montella's men off guard.

  Scotland temporarily moved to the top of Group C in their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after edging past Haiti 1-0 at Boston Stadium. Experienced midfielder John McGinn proved to be the Tartan Army's hero as his decisive goal secured all three points for his nation.

  Brazil failed to begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with all three points after being held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco. The Selecao had to come from behind before star forward Vinicius Junior rescued a point with a stunning curling effort.

  Switzerland failed to secure all three points in their opening fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being held to a 1-1 draw by Qatar. Murat Yakin's side were unable to capitalize on their dominance as a late equalizer from the Maroons forced both teams to settle for a point in Group B.

    Host nation United States began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in spectacular fashion after defeating Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles. AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun stole the spotlight with a brilliant first-half brace as the USMNT delivered one of their most impressive performances in recent years.

  One of the host nations of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canada, failed to secure maximum points in their opening match after being held to a 1-1 draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina. Les Rouges had to come from behind to earn a valuable point that keeps their hopes of progressing to the knockout stages alive.

  South Korea made a winning start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after coming from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1. The Taeguk Warriors showed resilience and determination as they recovered from an early second-half setback to secure all three points in a tightly contested encounter.

  One of the hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup , Mexico, began their campaign in the best possible fashion by securing a 2-0 victory over South Africa. Javier Aguirre's side collected all three points in a fiery contest that saw three players sent off, with one red card shown to the hosts and two to Bafana Bafana.