Football
South Korea head into the 2026 World Cup having gone unbeaten in qualifying, but with the manager facing criticism
The South Korean national team is heading into the 2026 World Cup on the back of a strong qualifying campaign, yet a sense of caution prevails among the team’s supporters. This is due to mixed results and dissatisfaction with the performance of head coach Hong Myung-bo.
South Africa returns to the World Cup after a 16-year absence
The South African national team will be competing in the World Cup for the first time since 2010. Hugo Broos’s side will kick off the tournament with a match against one of the World Cup hosts, Mexico.
Mexico kicks off the World Cup on home soil hoping to end a 40-year winless run in the knockout stages
The Mexican national team will be hosting the FIFA World Cup for the third time in its history. The tournament hosts are hoping to improve on their recent performances and win a knockout-stage match for the first time in four decades.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off with a record number of participating teams
The 23rd FIFA World Cup kicks off on 11 June. For the first time in the history of the World Cup, 48 national teams will compete for the trophy, with matches being hosted by three countries.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature three opening ceremonies
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on 11 June and, for the first time in history, will be hosted by three countries. The organisers have prepared a series of opening ceremonies to be held in Mexico, Canada and the United States.
Where can I watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Ukraine?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on 11 June in the US, Canada and Mexico. All matches in the tournament will be broadcast for Ukrainian fans via the MEGOGO media service.
FIFA has unveiled the 16 stadiums that will host matches at the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup will be held across 16 stadiums in the US, Canada and Mexico. The tournament will be the largest in history in terms of the number of matches and will span three countries and four time zones.
Lionel Messi's goal helped Argentina thrash Iceland
Argentina beat Iceland 3–0 in a friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi came on as a substitute after recovering from injury and scored from the penalty spot.
The Denmark v Ukraine match was abandoned early after Christian Eriksen collapsed
The friendly match between the national teams of Denmark and Ukraine was not played to the end due to an incident involving Christian Eriksen. The Danish footballer required immediate medical attention on the pitch.
The 2026 World Cup, the largest ever, will feature 48 national teams for the first time
Canada, Mexico and the USA will host the biggest FIFA World Cup in history. Forty-eight teams will take part in the tournament, including four debutants.
Mass riots following Paris Saint-Germain's victory
Mass riots broke out in France following Paris Saint-Germain’s victory in the Champions League final. A total of 780 people were arrested in Paris and other cities across the country, and 57 police officers were injured during the clashes
The Kudrivka v Rukh match did not go ahead due to an air raid alert
The kick-off of the Ukrainian Premier League’s 28th-round match between Kudrivka and Rukh has been postponed due to an air raid alert. The teams did not have time to complete their pre-match warm-up.
