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Ibrahimovic: Messi needs help despite 'animal' form

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has sent a blunt message to the Argentina squad, insisting that Lionel Messi cannot continue to carry the national team alone despite his superhuman performances at the World Cup. The Inter Miami superstar was at his talismanic best during a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt, but Ibrahimovic believes the supporting cast must do more to alleviate the burden on their captain.

WC26 Power Rankings: France & England prove their mettle

We're in the end game now! With only eight teams remaining, the 2026 World Cup is about to reach boiling point, with the stakes unspeakably high for each of the quarter-finalists. The next round has a lot to live up, too, after this thrilling tournament continued to deliver moments of magic on an almost daily basis.

Why are there no World Cup matches today? One-day break in schedule explained

The 2026 World Cup has been a non-stop festival of football across North America, but fans looking for their daily fix on Wednesday will find the schedule surprisingly empty. After a breathless round of 16 that saw the world's heavyweights battle for survival, FIFA has implemented a tactical pause in the proceedings.

How to get FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal tickets

All you need to know about obtaining tickets to the epic quarterfinal clashes - with all matches now confirmed

Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties after awful last-16 game

Ruben Vargas slotted home the decisive spot-kick as Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties to progress to the quarter-finals of the World Cup. After one of the worst games of the tournament so far had unsurprisingly finished scoreless, Davinson Sanchez and Manuel Akanji both failed to convert from 12 yards out before Gregor Kobel saved from Cucho Hernandez to hand the advantage back to the Swiss. Vargas then stepped up to score to send the outnumbered Swiss fans in Vancouver into ecstasy and leave their Colombian counterparts devastated.

Argentina v Egypt: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

How to get Argentina vs Switzerland World Cup tickets?

Argentina and Switzerland have made it to the quarterfinals in the World Cup. Here's how you can secure your tickets.

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World Cup Golden Boot standings: Messi moves ahead of Mbappe

The 2026 World Cup is well underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long and winding road to be navigated as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

Switzerland vs Colombia FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Preview

Comprehensive match preview of Switzerland vs Colombia at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this Round of 16 clash in Vancouver.

Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2026 kits revealed

PUMA delivers bold Swiss flair with dynamic home design and an eye-catching away look ahead of North America.

Spain v Cabo Verde: Group H - FIFA World Cup 2026

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It is the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde have achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, with the African nation to face Lionel Messi's Argentina on Friday.

Canada v Qatar: Group B - FIFA World Cup 2026

'Davies was a decoy!' - Canada boss reveals deceptive pre-game tactic

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has admitted that captain Alphonso Davies was never truly ready to play in the crucial 2-1 World Cup defeat to Switzerland, revealing he used the superstar as a "decoy" to disrupt the opposition's preparations. Despite the pre-match comments, the Bayern Munich man remained an unused substitute as the Canucks fell to second place in Group B.

David impresses, but Canada's home World Cup run ends after loss

Canada are headed to the knockouts, but a costly loss to Switzerland closed their home World Cup run as Promise David impressed and Alphonso Davies worries grew.

Davies to make his return? Five keys for Canada vs. Switzerland

Canada are one result from topping Group B and staying home for the knockouts as they face Switzerland with momentum, belief and Ismaël Koné’s injury looming large.

Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina: Group B - FIFA World Cup 2026

Muller tells Bayern to keep track of Bundesliga star after World Cup brace

Thomas Muller has tipped Bayern Munich to monitor Switzerland youngster Johan Manzambi after the Freiburg midfielder starred in a World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 20-year-old scored twice off the bench and collected the Man of the Match award, further enhancing his growing reputation following an impressive Bundesliga campaign.

Switzerland vs Canada FIFA World Cup 2026 preview

Comprehensive match preview of Switzerland vs Canada at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more.

Teenage super-sub Manzambi achieves Swiss first since 1950

Freiburg starlet Johan Manzambi came off the bench to score a sensational late brace, inspiring Switzerland to an emphatic 4-1 World Cup victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina at SoFi Stadium. The 20-year-old completely transformed the tense affair, keeping the Swiss firmly in the qualification hunt.

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Where to watch Switzerland today?

Find out where to watch the Switzerland national team throughout FIFA World Cup 2026.

Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Qatar v Switzerland: Group B - FIFA World Cup 2026

Neville blasts FIFA 'dictatorship' over controversial Swiss penalty

Gary Neville has launched a blistering attack on FIFA, labeling the governing body a "dictatorship" following a night of officiating drama at the World Cup. The Manchester United legend was left incensed during Switzerland's 1-1 draw with Qatar after a controversial penalty was awarded despite strong suspicions of offside.

Qatar late show stuns wasteful Switzerland at World Cup

Switzerland’s World Cup campaign began with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Qatar as a stoppage-time equaliser from Boualem Khoukhi cancelled out Breel Embolo's early penalty. Despite dominating much of the proceedings at Levi’s Stadium, Murat Yakin's side failed to kill the game off and were left reeling by a late lapse in concentration.

10 potential breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup

It's so close you can almost touch it. After years of build-up, the 2026 World Cup will kick-off on Thursday when co-hosts Mexico face off against South Africa in a repeat of the opening game from 2010. Over the next five-and-a-half weeks, records will be broken and legacies rewritten as a number of modern greats do battle to win the most recognisable trophy in all of sport.

World Cup 2026: The Ultimate Guide

GOAL writers predict the World Cup dark horses

It's so close we can almost taste it. The 2026 World Cup is now just days away, with the best players from around the globe descending on the United States, Mexico and Canada for what promises to be a superb summer of football. While some teams will solely harbour dreams of getting out of the groups, others know that anything other than a trophy parade in late-July will go down as failure. We're set, then, for five-and-a-half weeks of drama, filled with joy and heartbreak in equal measure.

Qatar vs Switzerland: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup match between Qatar and Switzerland, as well as kick-off time and team news

Explained: Why ALL squad players must join World Cup pre-match anthems

FIFA has announced a significant protocol modification that will see every squad member take part in the pre-match national anthems at the upcoming World Cup. Moving away from traditional sporting custom, football's global governing body has mandated that both starting line-ups and substitutes congregate together on the pitch ahead of kick-off.

Embolo cleared for World Cup after visa drama

Breel Embolo's World Cup travel uncertainty has finally come to an end after the Switzerland striker received approval to enter the United States. The 29-year-old missed the squad's departure to their training camp in San Diego earlier this week, but is now set to link up with his team-mates ahead of the tournament.

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