Curacao coach Dick Advocaat believes the tiny Caribbean island can "steal some points" from four-time winners Germany on their tournament debut on Sunday.

Portugal midfielder Vitinha said on Saturday his talented side were full of quality but denied they were favourites for the World Cup.

Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi said his side had laid down an early World Cup marker after a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Saturday, declaring his team was capable of more.

Qatar grabbed its first point at the FIFA World Cup after drawing 1-1 with Switzerland in Group B on Saturday, thanks to Miro Muheim's late own goal.

Nestory Irankunda (R) of Australia celebrates his score during the group D match between Australia and Türkiye at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, June 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)Nestory Irankunda (L) of Australia celebrates his score during the group D match between Australia and Türkiye at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, June 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)Nestory Irankunda (R) of Australia celebrates his score during the group D match between Australia and Türkiye at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, June 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)Paul Okon-Engstler (L) of Australia vies with Arda Guler of Türkiye during the group D match between Australia and Türkiye at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, June 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)Alessandro Circati (back) of Australia vies with Baris Alper Yilmaz of Türkiye during the group D match between Australia and Türkiye at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, June 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)Alessandro Circati (top L) of Australia fights for the head ball during the group D match between Australia and Türkiye at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, June 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Meng Yongmin)

Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will start for Germany in its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Curacao on Sunday after recovering from a calf injury, head coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed on Saturday.

Scotland made a winning return to the FIFA World Cup stage after a 28-year absence, edging Haiti 1-0 in their Group C match on Saturday in front of a nearly full house at Boston Stadium.

Former Brazil international Oscar has revealed details of the heart condition that forced him to retire from professional football at the age of 34, while reflecting on his years in China and sharing his outlook for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Brazil settled for a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, with Vinicius Junior scoring a crucial equalizer after the record five-time champions were outplayed for long stretches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

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Vinicius Junior and Ismael Saibari scored first-half goals as Brazil and Morocco shared the points in their World Cup Group C opener on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday laughed off ideas that he could struggle for fitness at the World Cup due to his age.

Chinese referee will make his FIFA World Cup debut on Saturday as a support VAR official.Fu MingFIFA announced on Friday that Fu will assist referee Jesus Valenzuela in the Group D match between Australia and Türkiye at BC Place in Vancouver.

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