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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now well underway, with a number of countries having already played their opening games.

Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak starred as Sweden's strike force against Tunisia, whilst Ivory Coast ended Ecuador's 19-game unbeaten run as Day Four's quadruple header lived up to the billing with 19 goals across the encounters.

Brazil were the first former champions to take the field at the 2026 World Cup, but they disappointingly drew 1-1 against Morocco. The tournament’s third day also saw a historic point for Qatar, the end of a 36-year wait for Scotland, and a surprising Australia outclassing Turkey.

The match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina ended 1-1 in their Group B opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are some conclusions after the fixture from Toronto Stadium.

Two of the FIFA World Cup co-hosts started their tournament on the second day with the USA strolling to a big victory over Paraguay.

Despite his modest height (just 173 centimetres), South Korean Lee Kang-In was impossible to miss on the pitch in Guadalajara, Mexico. The midfielder, who plays for PSG at club level, was absolutely dominant in his first match at the 2026 World Cup.

Gabriel Martinelli’s future at Arsenal is under scrutiny, with the Brazilian winger a leading candidate to be sacrificed as the club look to reshape their attack.

The World Cup across the Americas began on Thursday with co-hosts Mexico bagging a 2-0 victory over South Africa, and it was also a winning start for South Korea, who overcame a stern test against the Czech Republic to win 2-1.

In an exclusive column for Flashscore, former Benfica and Egypt manager Rui Vitoria looks ahead to the 2026 World Cup, discussing Portugal's chances, Mo Salah's importance and how the tournament may be the start of a new era for football.

With every World Cup comes new, exciting talents that want to show the world what they're made of. This year's World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States is no different. With 1,047 players active at the tournament, it's hard to spot them, though.

Co-hosts Mexico and South Africa open the 2026 World Cup in front of what is expected to be a record television audience at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Thursday.

The FIFA World Cup delivers. One way or another, it always does. That's why it is the biggest sporting event on Earth. But in which moments did it deliver most? Flashscore finds out.

The future of Alejandro Garnacho is up in the air again as sources indicate that a serious offer could lead to him leaving Chelsea this summer.

In NBA Weekly, Flashscore editors review the week that has just gone, looking back at the biggest moments and storylines from the last seven days in the world of basketball's biggest and best league.

What were the standout stories from the most recent race weekend? And what off-track developments are causing a stir? All of that and more is explored in Formula 1 Focus, a regular F1 column by Flashscore's Finley Crebolder.

Our regular tennis feature, The Base Line, looks to keep you up to date with the relentless and fast-paced nature of the ATP and WTA Tours. Who were crowned champions, who struggled to make an impact, and what moments stood out?

Finally. Alexander Zverev chased down a drop shot at the net, returned the following lob, and when his final opponent, Flavio Cobolli, smashed the ball out, he fell to the clay and began to cry. One of the longest waits for a Grand Slam trophy had ended. The German tennis player fulfilled his dream, and fans from his country finally saw a champion after a long 30 years.

With the European season recently coming to an end, Flashscore takes a look back at 10 of the biggest 'cupsets' to happen during the 2025/26 campaign.

Manchester City believe they are edging closer to a breakthrough with Nottingham Forest over a deal agreement for Elliot Anderson, according to Flashscore sources.

Mirra Andreeva breezed through the French Open draw and deservedly claimed her first Grand Slam title on Saturday. The Russian teenager made the most of the top favourites’ slip-ups and handled the mounting pressure in every match with ease. After the tournament, she revealed that her new mindset, inspired in part by her idol Roger Federer, played a key role in her success.

The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching and represents the final chance for football's top stars to stake their claim for the season's Ballon d'or award.

The stage is set for a thrilling final-four showdown on the Parisian clay. Title-favourite Alexander Zverev must defuse the threat of rising star Jakub Mensik to keep his Grand Slam dream alive. Meanwhile, a historic all-Italian semi-final between Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Arnaldi guarantees an unexpected finalist at this year's French Open.

This season saw some incredible domestic cup shockers. From lower-tier sides going far, to established names suffering unexpected eliminations, there was everything. Flashscore takes a look back at 10 of the biggest 'cupsets' to happen during the 2025/26 campaign.

With the FIFA World Cup group stage crammed with interesting matchups across the expanded 48-team format, Flashscore has taken a look at potential matches that you don't want to miss. These are ten of the most anticipated clashes at the World Cup.

The Thursday schedule at the French Open will offer highly surprising matches. Almost no one expected all four semi-finalists to be fighting for their first career Grand Slam final. First, at 3:00 PM, the Russian phenomenon Mirra Andreeva will face the incredibly in-form Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine. Following that, Polish sensation Maja Chwalinska will challenge another Russian star, Diana Shnaider.