Why the Algerian soccer team is feeling welcomed during the 2026 World Cup base camp stay in Lawrence, Kansas.

Virgil van Dijk has criticised the introduction of hydration breaks at this summer's World Cup. Speaking after the Netherlands' 2-2 draw with Japan on Sunday -- a match which was played at the air-conditioned AT&T Stadium in Arlington,

FIFA's mandatory three-minute breaks, one in each half, have proved controversial since ⁠being introduced for the first time at this World Cup to help players deal with ​the heat and humidity of the North American summer.

Belgium ⁠came from behind to draw ⁠1-1 with Egypt, with the second-half introduction of record goalscorer Romelu Lukaku forcing the own goal which salvaged a point for his ⁠side

HARRY KANE has been spotted wearing a special badge on their sleeve at World Cup 2026, and fans are wondering what it is for. England are up against Croatia in their opening match tonight in Group

Hydration breaks were a new feature on the opening day of the World Cup — but what is the reasoning behind them?

(Corrects to Ahmed Mostafa "Zizo", not Mostafa Zico, in paragraph 18) By Sam Tobin SEATTLE, June 15 (Reuters) - Belgium came from behind to draw 1-1 with Egypt in their World Cup opener on Monday, with the second-half introduction of record goalscorer Romelu Lukaku forcing the own goal which salvaged a point for his side.

It’s fair to say that the surprises of the opening group games continued in Group G, with the round of 32 qualifiers no clearer.