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WC26 Power Rankings: Can anyone stop Messi & Argentina?

The first two rounds of 2026 World Cup group-stage fixtures are in the books, and the tournament continues to provide plenty of thrilling moments. Despite a lack of eye-catching fixtures on paper in the new, expanded format, there has been drama aplenty, with all the big names showing up for their respective countries on football's biggest stage.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Record-breaking Messi leads

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

The Rondo: Are the USMNT WC favorites? Which player is the best?

With the World Cup well underway, GOAL U.S. writers evaluate the tournament so far - and ask whether it has lived up to the hype.

Curacao vs Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup 2026 preview

Comprehensive match preview of Curacao vs Ivory Coast at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more.

Ecuador v Curacao: Group E - FIFA World Cup 2026

Room matches World Cup record of ex-USMNT star Howard in Curacao draw

Eloy Room produced the performance of a lifetime to help Curacao secure their first-ever World Cup point in a gritty 0-0 draw against Ecuador on Saturday. The Miami FC goalkeeper was in impenetrable form, matching ex-USMNT star Tim Howard's legendary record as he single-handedly kept the South Americans at bay during an evening of historic defiance in Kansas City.

Ecuador vs Curacao FIFA World Cup 2026 preview

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

Telekom To Present The MagentaTV Team For The FIFA World Cup 2026

Matthaus doubles down on Klopp criticism

Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has hit out at Jurgen Klopp for his recent comments regarding Julian Nagelsmann’s tactical choices, insisting that the former Liverpool boss was wrong to "interfere" from the sidelines. Despite Klopp issuing a public apology for his remarks following Germany's dominant 7-1 World Cup opening victory against Curacao, Matthaus believes the damage was already done.

Spain v Germany: Quarter-Final - UEFA EURO 2024

Neuer starts for Germany in World Cup opener

Julian Nagelsmann has dropped a selection bombshell ahead of Germany’s 2026 World Cup opener against Curacao by confirming Manuel Neuer will start in goal. The veteran Bayern Munich shot-stopper is set to make his first appearance for Die Mannschaft in two years as they begin their campaign in Houston.

Can any of the four World Cup debutants cause a shock in '26?

Four nations will debut at the World Cup this summer, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan all set to grace the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It's 16 years since a newcomer made it into the knockout stages of the tournament, when Slovakia stunned holders Italy to eliminate them in South Africa. So do any of this year's debutants have the potential to replicate such heroics?

Germany vs Curacao predictions: World Cup debutants to struggle

We’ve got three Germany vs Curacao predictions for this World Cup Group E encounter on Sunday, 14 June.

Curaçao FIFA World Cup 2026 kits

Curaçao 2026 kits revealed - jerseys that celebrate the island's debut at the World Cup.

He once sent him off: a tense World Cup reunion for Nagelsmann

Germany kicks off its World Cup campaign on Sunday against Curaçao. The visitors' right-back, Joshua Brenet, has a criminal record and a prior run-in with Julian Nagelsmann.

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

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations will make debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan set to grace the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It will be the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and all will have ambitions of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages.

RANKED: Top 20 kits at the 2026 World Cup

There's just a few hours to go until the biggest show on earth gets underway, with the 2026 World Cup kicking off in Mexico City on Thursday. If you haven't already caught a serious case of World Cup fever, what better way to get in the mood than by checking out the very best kits that will be on show in North America this summer.

World Cup 2026: The Ultimate Guide

Where to watch Curacao today?

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

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Germany vs Curacao: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup match between Germany and Curacao, 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.