Milanello Corner

  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.

  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 .

  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.

    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.

    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.