Youssoufia Rebatia Overview

WC26 Power Rankings: Messi powers Argentina to top spot

The first round of 2026 World Cup group-stage fixtures is in the books, and the tournament has gotten off to a flyer. Despite a lack of eye-catching fixtures on paper in the new, expanded format, there have been thrills and spills aplenty, with all the big names showing up for their respective countries on football's biggest stage. Well, almost all of them.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Kane joins the party

The 2026 World Cup is underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long road ahead as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here are GOAL's predicted candidates for the prize as we keep track of the tournament's most prolific stars

Ajax Training Session and Press Conference

Ex-Netherlands star apologises for Japan remark

Former Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart has issued a formal apology following a wave of backlash over offensive comments made during the 2026 World Cup. The ex-Tottenham and Real Madrid midfielder was working as a pundit for a Dutch broadcaster when he made a controversial remark regarding the appearance of Japan’s players after their 2-2 draw with the Oranje.

Netherlands v Japan: Group F - FIFA World Cup 2026

Kamada praises Glasner after dramatic World Cup equaliser

Daichi Kamada has praised the profound impact of his former Crystal Palace and Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner after scoring a crucial late equaliser for Japan against the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup. The midfielder credited the tactician for his successful transition into a deeper defensive role, which has revitalised his international career in the United States.

Tunisia vs Japan FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Tunisia vs Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Van Dijk not a fan of World Cup hydration breaks

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has expressed his frustration with the mandatory hydration breaks introduced for the 2026 World Cup. Speaking after his side's dramatic 2-2 draw with Japan, the veteran defender questioned the necessity of the stoppages in air-conditioned environments.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
7	Chabab Daroua	27	9	10	8	44	40	4	37	W D D D W
9	ES RCA	27	8	10	9	25	28	-3	34	D W D D L
10	Youssoufia Rebatia	27	9	5	13	28	38	-10	32	L W D W W
11	Hassania Khouribga	26	8	7	11	27	35	-8	31	D L W L D
12	Academia Lanoria	27	6	11	10	23	28	-5	29	D D D L L

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