Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is set to miss the FIFA World Cup Group L opener against Panama after a Canadian court dismissed his visa appeal on Tuesday. According to the ruling delivered by Roger R. Lafreniere, the court declined to expedite the matter or compel immigration authorities to

Norway claimed a 4-1 win over Iraq in their World Cup Group I opener on Tuesday, with star striker Erling Haaland scoring twice on his World Cup debut. It was Norway's first appearance at a World Cup finals since 1998, and Iraq's first in 40 years.

Nearly 70 percent of foreign residents surveyed in Jiangsu province, an economic hub in East China, say this year's FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, has made them more interested in following the province's local soccer league.

Despite a sluggish first-half display, France found their rhythm after the break to beat Senegal 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I opener here on Tuesday. France captain Kylian Mbappe scored twice to move into joint third place on the tournament's all-time scoring list.

China is helping power the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From official sponsors to the match ball, merchandise and host-city transport, Chinese involvement can be seen across almost the entire tournament!

FIFA president visits Iranian team and pledged to help address some of the problems the team is facing during the competition after media reported that Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran have been forced to leave Los Angeles and return to their training camp in Tijuana, Mexico

From stadium anthems to bedroom livestreams, the World Cup transcends languages, regions and cultures. Let's explore how Shakira's Dai Dai and IShowSpeed's Champion capture two sides of football culture - ceremony and chaos - and how each track connects with fans in different ways. (Produced by Fu Junjie, Qiao Wai, Wang Yuting, Li Mingzhi, Pei Yi and Sun Yuman)

Spain's ghosts of recent World Cup horror shows reappeared in Atlanta as the European champions were held 0-0 by debutants Cabo Verde in their opening game on Monday.

Students from Xilingol Vocational College's equestrian department impressed at the opening ceremony of the school's annual sports meet in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region with their mix of traditional Mongolian horseback riding and modern skills. (Produced by Chen Shuang, compiled by Fu Junjie)

Egypt held Belgium to a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup Group G opener on Monday.

Spain got its World Cup campaign off to a disappointing start, as it was held to a 0-0 draw by Cabo Verde in the Group H opener here on Monday.

China's Zheng Qinwen battled back from a set down to defeat sixth-seeded Maria Sakkari of Greece 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4 at the WTA 250 Nottingham Open on Monday, claiming her first grass-court win of the season.