The World Cup 2026 saw its first kick of a football last Thursday, as co-hosts Mexico faced off against South Africa. That evening, British viewers were likely unable to watch South Korea vs Czechia, although, for the few that did, it became quickly apparent that this 48-team tournament might be one for the ages.

It was the first time since 1958 that four World Cup games on the same day all ended in ties. Also, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi all begin competition today.

High-scoring Norway is seeking a statement victory against Iraq.

In perhaps the biggest match of the weekend, two World Cup contenders kick off Group C action on Saturday. Brazil, on a quest for a record sixth World Cup, will face African heavyweights Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

It's a loaded four-game slate at the 2026 World Cup today, and we broke down the Monday, June 15 schedule with predictions for each game.

After his side’s entertaining 2-2 with New Zealand, the Iran manager called his team ‘the most oppressed one in the whole World Cup’

Abdulelah Al-Amri scores in the 41st minute for Saudi Arabia, but Uruguay dominates possession and finally gets one of its 29 shots to go when Araújo scores in the 80th minute in the Group H opener for both teams.

Iran vs New Zealand LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match LIVE Updates: Ramin Rezaeian held his nerves and scored a goal as Iran equalized 1-1 against New Zealand in the first-half of the FIFA World Cup 2026,