World Cup 2026 live updates: All to play for in Group A as Mexico faces Czechia, South Korea takes on South Africa

A late effort by South Africa to open the scoring comes to nothing as South Korea clears a Maseko corner kick and then Modiba's long-range effort goes wide.

We're 0-0 at the half.

It's halftime, and the score is 0-0. Not a terribly exciting start.

Mexico has fired several shots toward Czechia's goal but has lacked precision or, in some cases, power. Mexico has just slightly owned possession at 54% with one shot on goal. Other attempts have been too high or wide.

Czechia will have to step it up in the second half to stay in the tournament.

Maseko looked to open the scoring when he latched onto a through-ball on the right in the 39th minute, controlling brilliantly to get clear of the defender. But he lost his composure and his left-footed effort sailed over the net.

South Africa is piling on the pressure, but Kim Seung-gyu is keeping his goal clean.

Thalente Mbatha fired from beyond the box in the 30th minute, but Kim was equal to it. The rebound fell to Oswin Appollis who must've been thinking he'd scored a tap-in, but instead Kim recovered quickly for the second save.

Višinský is the clear star of Czechia's offense.

He performed some fancy footwork, dancing the ball around Mexico's defense in the box, but his subsequent shot was blocked.

Lee Gi-hyuk heroics have just denied South Africa.

Maseko found himself all alone on the right in the 19th minute, but just as he pulled the trigger, Lee's sliding tackle took the ball wide for a corner kick.

Thapelo Maseko will think he should've done better after he latched on to a cross from the left by Aubrey Modiba, but his glancing header in the 14th minute went way wide.

Just eight minutes into the game, Czechia's Denis Višinský powers a kick from the center of the box and just narrowly whizzes it past the left post.

Lee Gi-hyuk of South Korea and Evidence Makgopa of South Africa fight for the ball.  Yuri Cortez / AFP via Getty Images

It's game time: Mexico vs. Czechia has kicked off in Mexico City, and South Africa vs. South Korea is underway in Monterrey, Mexico!

In news that'll break many a heart, Mexico’s beloved 40-year-old goalkeeper Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa won’t start against Czechia tonight. 

Raúl Rangel, who has started the first two games of the tournament, retains his place in the Mexican goal, even though Mexico has already secured first place in Group A and passage to the group stage.

The 2026 World Cup is Ochoa’s sixth, a feat he shares with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but it's clear Mexico coach Javier Aguirre won't be swayed by sentimentality in his team selections.

A prominent French sports broadcaster apologized after she faced widespread backlash for criticizing Belgian soccer star Jérémy Doku’s plan to leave the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child.

The controversy began during a segment on the French sports network L’Équipe when presenter France Pierron argued that participating in the World Cup was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that should take precedence over family obligations.

Jérémy Doku of Belgium. Rene Nijhuis/ / MB Media via Getty Images

“There are hundreds of footballers who would love to be in his position,” Pierron said on the broadcast, referring to Doku, the 24-year-old Manchester City winger.

“It’s truly a special moment, a childhood dream come true. You’re living out a childhood dream,” she said. “Yet you’re going to walk away from it all to attend the birth of your child — a disgusting moment, if you’ll pardon the expression, where the dad is completely useless.”

Read the full story here.

Eberechi Eze broke down England's scoreless draw against Ghana in the World Cup group stage, explaining today why the squad's mentality remains the same despite the result.

Brazilian great Ronaldinho has signed with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46, more than a decade after he retired.

“I cannot wait to dance with the ball,” Ronaldinho said. “Football has always been joyful for me, and I’m excited to bring that spirit to Ravenna. Let the magic begin!”

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho, left, and Ignazio Cipriani, president of Ravenna FC, in Miami on Tuesday. Rebecca Blackwell / AP

Ravenna is run by Ignazio Cipriani of the Cipriani restaurant brand.

Ronaldinho "was my idol growing up,” Cipriani said at a presentation in Miami. “I hope his involvement inspires a new generation of supporters to fall in love with Ravenna.”

Ronaldinho last played professionally for Fluminense in 2015. It will be his second spell in Italy after he featured for AC Milan from 2008 to 2011. He won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and the Ballon d’Or in 2005.

Brazil cruised past Scotland in a dominant victory in Miami. It had 54% possession and generated nine shots on goal, compared with only five from Scotland.

Vinícius Júnior had two goals, while Matheus Cunha had one. The result means Brazil claims Group C.

The game has wrapped with a fantastic second half. Both sides rallied, but Morocco ultimately dominated possession and attack.

Haiti was already eliminated, having lost its two previous games, but this was by no means a loss for the country, which came to the pitch fighting and proved it could score, even against a highly talented side.

Morocco's second-half success was thanks to sharp substitutions. It dominated with 69% possession and 11 shots on goal, compared with Haiti’s two.

Morocco is headed to the group stage as the second-place team in Group C, with Brazil pipping it for first.

Scotland just had a great look in the 95th minute. Defender Anthony Ralston, after a corner kick, crossed the ball in, and McTominay one-timed a shot. It was blocked by Brazil goalkeeper Alisson.

Four minutes into stoppage time, Haiti went for a free-kick, shooting from about 24 yards away. Duckens Nazon fired a powerful rocket of a shot that Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was equal to.

Valiant effort from Haiti in these final minutes.

Soufiane Rahimi crosses from the left of the box to Gessime Yassine near the right post, and Yassine fires it in at the 89th minute.

The shot was under review for a minute but was ultimately deemed a goal. Yassine had also been subbed on in the 70th minute.

Morocco's up 4-2 — and its joy is contagious.

Soufiane Rahimi celebrates scoring Morocco's third goal. Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images

A stunning goal by Soufiane Rahimi in the 78th minute!

Hakimi fired off the corner, followed by a header by Chadi Riad that was picked up by Rahimi, who slammed it into the upper right of the net. Rahimi had just been subbed on in the 70th minute.

Morocco's up 3-2.

He missed the first two games of the group stage through injury, but Neymar is finally making his 2026 World Cup debut for Brazil.

The stadium explodes as the 34-year-old forward enters the pitch in the 76th minute, with his side comfortably ahead 3-0.

Haiti just subbed out its forwards. Louicius Deedson is in for Wilson Isidor, and Duckens Nazon is in for Ruben Providence. 

Louicius Deedson of Haiti. Darrian Traynor / Getty Images

American soccer fans may recognize Deedson. He plays for MLS club FC Dallas.

Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring Brazil's third goal. Hannah Peters / FIFA via Getty Images

Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães cut inside with the ball, drawing a defender with him, and dished it off inside the box for Matheus Cunha, who buried it past the goalkeeper.

The Brazilians are cruising early in the second half.

The Brazilian superstar was streaking upfield and fed a perfect ball that left him 1-on-1 with the Scottish goalkeeper, but his shot was blocked. It would have been his third goal of the night.

It's still 2-0 in the 51st minute.

Ismael Saibari #11 of Morocco dives for the ball. Joosep Martinson / FIFA via Getty Images

Second half has officially started. Can we break the tie?

Brazil leads Scotland 2-0 heading into the second half thanks to two goals from Vinícius Júnior.

Now it's halftime.

The game started steady then escalated with three back-to-back goals in the final 15 minutes.

Haiti's first goal was initially attributed to Haiti's Lenny Joseph but it ended up being declared an own goal off Morocco goal keeper Yassine Bounou. Haiti later won a true goal thanks to a lethal shot from Isidor.

The Brazilian superstar headed in a cross that went just over the outstretched arms of Scotland goaltender Angus Gunn. The crowd went nuts as he danced in celebration.

In the first minute of stoppage time, Morocco strikes back with another goal.

Ismael Saibari knocked a right-footed shot from the center of the box, with an assist from Hakimi.

We're tied at 2-2. What an action-packed first half.

Wilson Isidor #18 of Haiti celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal. Joosep Martinson - FIFA / FIFA via Getty Images

Mere minutes after Hakimi's goal, Haiti was ready for revenge, with a powerful goal by Wilson Isidor. Morocco's goalkeeper dived for it, but the ball flew into the upper left back of the net.

Haiti leads 2-1.

Goal for Morocco in the 38th minute by team captain Achraf Hakimi! He was waiting in the box and with an easy kick and knocked it into the net.

The crowd in Atlanta went wild. We're 1-1.

Two amazing saves just now by Haiti.

In the 31st minute, Morocco's Achraf Hakimi received the ball downfield in front of the box but was thwarted by Haiti's goalkeeper Johny Placide. Seconds later, Ayoub El Kaabi received the rebound and fired a shot, stopped by Placide's dive.

Vinícius Júnior #7 of Brazil scores his team's second goal. Michael Reaves / Getty Images

Vinícius Júnior just put Brazil up 2-0. He took the ball from Scottish defender Jack Hendry and drilled it past the goalkeeper. But after it was looked at by VAR, the referee called it a foul by Vinícius Júnior.

Nine minutes in, Haiti saw its chance and took it.

Lenny Joseph got an assist from Jean-Kévin Duverne on the right and was waiting at the center of the box to knock it in. That's Haiti's first goal this tournament.

Vinícius Júnior of Brazil celebrates his goal. MB Media / Getty Images

Vinícius Júnior just put Brazil up 1-0 early in this matchup.

Scotland goaltender Angus Gunn passed the ball out of the box to defender Scott McKenna. McKenna, trying to get the ball to a teammate, had it deflected right to Vinícius Júnior, who had a wide-open goal to drill it in.

Utter disaster by Scotland.

We're underway from Miami. Brazil opened with a 1-1 draw against Morocco but responded with a 3-0 victory over Haiti. Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 but lost to Morocco 1-0.

Kickoff! The Group C battles continue with Morocco vs. Haiti in Atlanta.

Brazil and Morocco are tied at the top of the group with four points each, followed by Scotland with three. Haiti trails at the bottom with 0.

Will Haiti win its first World Cup point?

It is Haiti’s second World Cup appearance; the first was in 1974 in West Germany. 

After Scotland’s beer-guzzling fans charmed locals in Boston, the Tartan Army’s party has decamped to the heat of Miami for a clash with five-time champion Brazil.

The Scots hope to qualify for the knockout stage for the first time following eight group-stage exits. They got off to a good start, beating Haiti 1-0 in their opener, but came up short against a confident Morocco, losing 1-0.

That leaves the team third in Group C with three points, needing a draw or potentially a narrow loss against Brazil to make it out of the group.

Meanwhile, Brazil was criticized for its sluggish performance in its opening 1-1 draw against the Moroccans. The team, which last won the competition in 2002, settled its nation’s nerves with a comfortable 3-0 win against Haiti

Legendary 34-year-old forward Neymar, a surprise inclusion in the Brazil roster by manager Carlo Ancelotti, could return from a right calf injury for the match.

Drew Dinsick and Jay Croucher preview the final Group C matchup between heavy favorites Brazil and Scotland. Playing for a draw would be more than enough for the Scots to advance to the next round, which is a good bet.

In the final day for Group B, Switzerland and Canada have secured their slots in the round of 32. The group standings are locked in: Switzerland with seven points, Canada with four, Bosnia-Herzegovina with four points and Qatar with one.

Canada's big win against Qatar boosted its goal difference, giving the Canadians a narrow edge for second place. Bosnia-Herzegovina rallied today to give itself the best possible opportunity to advance. 

Only eight of the 12 third-place teams will advance out of the groups and into the knockout phase of the tournament. There are still a few days of group stage games to go, but Bosnia-Herzegovina's four points and three goals today have given it decent odds.

That’s all from Seattle. Bosnia-Herzegovina is in great position to advance to the knockout stage, where it could face the United States in the round of 32.

Despite a frantic ending, Canada was unable to score a second goal and fell second behind Switzerland in its final match of the group stage.

Switzerland came out strong in the second half with two goals within 15 minutes, utterly deflating Canada's energy until the hydration break. Canada was sluggish until the desperation kicked in.

A goal from Promise David just a minute after he came on as a sub breathed new life into Canada. The crowd was raucous in the stands as Canada attacked the Swiss goal in the final 20 minutes. But nothing ended up going the Canadians' way before the final whistle blew.

Bosnia-Herzegovina leads 3-1.

Ermin Mahmić scores Bosnia-Herzegovina's third goal against Qatar today. Dean Mouhtaropoulos / Getty Images

Canada has six minutes to equalize as officials have announced the added stoppage time. The home team has pushed hard in these final few minutes as it continues to create chances in front of Switzerland's net.

There are just a few minutes of regulation left and Canada is desperate to score another against Switzerland.

A draw would keep Canada's place at the top of Group B.

That should clinch this one for Bosnia-Herzegovina.

After Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada made a save that led to a corner, Bosnia's Ermin Mahmic emerged from a chaotic set of bounces with the ball at his feet, and his shot deflected off Abunada into the goal.

Bosnia-Herzegovina now leads 3-1 with less than 10 minutes to go until stoppage time.

That’s the first card of this game.

Canada's Promise David, who was subbed on in the 75th minute, scored less than a minute into his time on the field, with an assist from Nathan Saliba.

Saliba hit the ball toward David, who volleyed a rocket into the back of the net before Switzerland's goalkeeper, Gregor Kobel, could react.

Switzerland leads Canada, 2-1.

Promise David of Canada celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup Group B match against Switzerland today. Sarah Stier / FIFA via Getty Images

While Bosnia-Herzegovina leads in possession, Qatar actually leads in expected goals, 0.65 to 0.50. Bosnia-Herzegovina still leads 2-1.

The players are on their water break as Canada finally takes up residence in the attacking third.

Canada's coach Jesse Marsch rallied his players for what is no doubt a necessary talk as they trail 2-0 in their final group stage match.

Nathan Saliba is stepping up today for Canada after the devastating injury to compatriot Ismaël Koné earlier this group stage.

There were doubts as to whether Saliba, 22, could handle replacing Koné in the starting 11 despite the fact that Saliba scored against Qatar minutes after coming on for his injured teammate. But Saliba has been solid so far today, winning a few battles in the midfield and staying on the ball as much as possible.

He has been lacking since returning from the locker room in comparison with the first half, but Canada is struggling overall after Switzerland's two goals. If Saliba wants to prove himself, he needs to figure out a way to help drive the attack as Canada looks deflated at the moment.

Neither side has really threatened so far. Bosnia-Herzegovina still leads 2-1.

He was replaced by Ahmed Al-Ganehi. Al-Haydos scored Qatar’s lone goal in the first half.

Switzerland leads the match with a second goal in the 56th minute.

Johan Manzambi struck hard at the net, and Canadian keeper Maxime Crépeau tried to punch the ball away, but the ball bounced back into the net behind him. Breel Embolo is credited with the assist.

Let’s see if both sides can keep up the exciting play from the first half.

Rubén Vargas made a statement for Switzerland not even a minute into the second half.

He was directly in front of the goal when the ball came in from teammate Johan Manzambi on his right side. Vargas managed a neat finish past Canadian keeper Maxime Crépeau to secure a lead.

A few days after Norway played Senegal on Monday night at New York/New Jersey Stadium, some Norway fans appear to have stuck around. There's a group of them at today's Mets game in Queens, New York.

The first half may have been scoreless, but this Switzerland vs. Canada game has been frenetic and fast-moving despite the lack of goals.

Switzerland has the majority of possession (68%) — and fouls (10) — so far but has failed to find the back of the net. The European team was at one point the favorite to win the group but sits behind Canada thanks to the goal differential.

Switzerland has played a pretty physical game in the first half, but Canada has challenged its players at every turn, frustrating the Swiss in the attacking third after denying two different chances at the goal.

Canada has to play it a bit safer today thanks to three prior yellow cards on its back line, but it has picked up the pace after the hydration break. Even though the Canadians cannot meet Switzerland's physical aggression, their growing confidence has rattled the opponents mentally.

If the draw maintains, Canada will win the group going into the knockout phase.

What a topsy-turvy first half.

Bosnia-Herzegovina dominated the first 30 minutes and change, racing out to a 2-0 lead that was nearly 3-0 after an Edin Dzeko shot hit the post.

Then Qatar came storming back, scoring a goal and then nearly equalizing after a Pedro Miguel shot also hit the post.

Bosnia-Herzegovina will be motivated to keep up the pressure in the second half, as it is looking to advance to the knockout stage as a third-place team.

The action is heating up in Seattle.

Qatar's Pedro Miguel made an incredible run into the right of the box, but his shot to the far side of the goal bounced off the post.

Officials announced there would be four minutes of stoppage time for the first half.

Qatar is not going down without a fight. After Bosnia-Herzegovina dominated much of this first half, it’s now a one-goal game.

After a cross snuck through the box, Qatar's Edmílson Junior made a great pass to Hassan Al-Haydos, who shot the ball in between the legs of a sliding defender into the back of the goal.

It’s now a 2-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina lead.

Canada's Ali Ahmed took a shot at Switzerland's goal with just about five minutes left in the first half, only to be denied by keeper Gregor Kobel.

Jonathan David, Canada's captain, made a drive into the attacking third before threading the pass to Ahmed, who was well positioned to hit at Kobel's left side.

Edin Dzeko just made a great run toward the left side of the box, but his left-footed shot hit the inside of the post and bounced away from the goal.

Both Canada's Cyle Larin and Switzerland's captain Granit Xhaka earned yellow cards in a spicy fight that had both sides arguing on the pitch.

Xhaka was about to take a free kick when Larin blocked him and went down on the pitch. Larin was standing directly in front of Xhaka and got hit by Xhaka's cleat after the Swiss captain went to kick the ball.

Their teammates came forward for an arguing match before the ref pulled out the yellow to get things under control.

That was quick!

Less than five minutes after going up 1-0, Bosnia-Herzegovina now leads 2-0, putting it in great place to advance to the knockout stage.

After an incredible cross into the box, Edin Dzeko’s right-footed volley deflected off Qatar’s Sultan Al-Brake into the goal.

What a shot!

Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Kerim Alajbegovic just put on a dazzling display, evading several Qatar defenders across the top of the box before burying a right-footed strike into the back of the net.

Bosnia-Herzegovina now leads 1-0 with about 15 minutes to go until stoppage time in the first half.

Kerim Alajbegovic of Bosnia-Herzegovina celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the match against Qatar today. Matt McNulty / FIFA via Getty Images

The players are breaking for water in what is being described as a very humid environment out in Vancouver.

Not too much action so far. Bosnia-Herzegovina has the edge in possession, as well as the only two shots on goal.

Karim Boudiaf of Qatar competes for a header against Edin Dzeko of Bosnia-Herzegovina during the match today. Dean Mouhtaropoulos / Getty Images

Canadian keeper Maxime Crépeau made a critical save in the 11th minute after Switzerland's Ricardo Rodríguez rushed to the net to go one-on-one with the goalie.

Crépeau's block deflected the ball back to Breel Embolo, who took a second shot. But the ball appeared to hit off a Canadian player's shoulder.

Canada was quick on the counter, drawing Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel out of the net. But Canada's Cyle Larin was ruled offside.

Seven minutes into the game, there have been four fouls, two for each team.

If this holds, it could be a very physical game, especially since Switzerland likely knows Canada needs to avoid incurring more cards in this game.

Breel Embolo of Switzerland and Nathan Saliba of Canada compete for the ball during the match today. Alex Grimm / Getty Images

Bosnia-Herzegovina is on the attack in the opening few minutes.

At least three of Canada's defenders need to avoid incurring a yellow card today in the group stage.

Derek Cornelius, Luc de Fougerolles and Allistair Johnston have already incurred yellow cards so far in the tournament. FIFA rules say that single-game yellows will be reset going into the knockout stage, but if you earn more than one in the group stage, you risk suspension through accumulation as the tournament progresses.

Teams that have already clinched their knockout round position, such as the U.S., are likely going to rest those players in their final games, but Canada is not quite that lucky.

The winner of this match will be in great position to advance to the knockout stage for the first time in their respective country’s history.

We've kicked off in Vancouver as Switzerland and Canada fight for the top of the group.

Both Canada and Switzerland sit at the top of Group B after winning one game and drawing in another so far through this group stage.

Canada's blowout against Qatar has given it a healthy goal differential in the standings, but Canada will need to win today to ensure it advances to the knockout portion of the tournament.

Bosnia-Herzegovina can tie with either of the top two teams if it manages to win by a large margin against Qatar this afternoon. The goal differential will be vital for each of the teams if that happens.

Canada's roster is notably missing Ismaël Koné after he suffered a broken leg against Qatar last week. Nathan Saliba will replace him in the midfield in Canada's starting 11 today.

Veteran midfielder Granit Xhaka will return to serve as captain of Switzerland's starting lineup today.

For Bosnia-Herzegovina:

For Qatar:

World Cup teams always have one eye on today and another on the future, and U.S. men’s national team fans are feeling this keenly after their men sealed Group D with a match still to play tomorrow against Turkey.

Who could they play in the next round? The matchups change by the result but become a bit more stable every day as almost every group has played two matches in the group stage.

Joe Prince-Wright, Nick Mendola and Andy Edwards discuss the race for the Golden Boot as the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland continue to score at a torrid pace.

In the historic Green Dragon Tavern in Boston, the site where the Sons of Liberty secretly met to plot against the English in the late 1700s, England fans were in a boisterous mood as they chanted, swigged beer and wore their bucket hats with glee.

But their chant of choice this summer is not “It’s Coming Home” as it has been in recent tournament years. When a lone tenor tried to get that going, he failed. Miserably.

The 0-0 draw against Ghana in Boston won’t change the mood of England’s fans much.

Instead the most popular chant is: “We’re on our way, we’re off to New York, we’re on our way! How we get there, I don’t know. How we get there, I don’t care. All I know is England’s on their way!”

That sums up the vibe among England’s fans in North America following the Three Lions this summer. After so many near misses, they’re not fixating about “It’s Coming Home.” They just want to enjoy their American World Cup adventure and hope for the best.

Vaughn Dalzell and Jay Croucher discuss the prospect of the final World Cup Group D matchup between group winners USA and the already-eliminated Turkey.

Drew Dinsick and Jay Croucher preview the Group B-deciding showdown between Canada and Switzerland today, and both believe the hosts can either draw or win to take the group.

No city in North America has embraced and welcomed World Cup fans quite like Boston. And fans have embraced Boston like their second home. It is so easy to get around, fans are at the center of everything, there is so much history to see and beautiful places to congregate to soak it all in. It’s perfect and the vibes are immaculate everywhere you go.

Casey Cotter is from the Boston area and works at a hotel near the stadium in Foxborough. He is living the World Cup dream. He and his friend Mike Alibrandi have been to watch games at the Fan Zone and they’re making new friends as fans of so many nations come to Boston and have the time of their life. Cotter and Alibrandi joked that they want the World Cup to come to Boston every four years.

“It’s been amazing. It has been absolutely incredible,” Cotter said. “I just love the vibe, everyone coming in with their own experience with the sport. I love that we’re getting to grow our respect for the game because of everyone around us.”

Cristiano Ronaldo made history yesterday, becoming the first player to score in six World Cup tournaments, after netting two goals in Portugal’s 5-0 rout of beleaguered Uzbekistan.

The 41-year-old scored his first after he pounced on a cross from teammate João Cancelo, burying the ball past the goalkeeper with a right-footed shot. He scored again in the 39th minute after a pass from Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes to make the score 3-0.

Ronaldo is now the second-oldest player to score at a World Cup, behind Cameroon forward Roger Milla, who was 42 at the 1994 tournament in the United States.

Ronaldo and his great rival, Argentina captain Lionel Messi, this year became the only men in history to play in six World Cups. Ronaldo’s scoring streak started in his debut in 2006, and he also netted goals in 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022. Despite his storied career, Messi failed to score a goal at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the introduction of hydration breaks at the World Cup, insisting that for football’s governing body they are driven purely by sporting considerations and not commercial interests.

Mandatory three-minute breaks, introduced in the 22nd and 67th minutes of every match at the tournament, have drawn criticism from players, coaches and fans since the opening round of fixtures.

The breaks, introduced to help players cope with high temperatures across North America, have opened up additional advertising windows for broadcasters.

This has fueled debate over their impact on the game, with some viewers complaining about being exposed to commercials during the three-minute stoppages.

“There is no additional revenue for FIFA, as all commercial agreements were signed well in advance. So, this is not a financial issue for us. For us, it is purely a sporting matter,” Infantino said in a statement today.

England's Jude Bellingham talks about the "second game fever" that surfaced for England in their World Cup draw against Ghana, explaining how the Three Lions couldn't figure out the Black Stars' potent defense.