ENGLAND fans and players belted out Wonderwall after coming from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 in the World Cup round of 32. The Three Lions stars stood glassy-eyed as they sang their hearts out to

Lionel Messi recorded his first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina’s 3–0 win over Algeria.

Egypt entered halftime with a lead for the first time in its World Cup history against Belgium on Monday, June 15.

Croatia came out on the front foot early. Vlasic beat Ghana goalie Benjamin Asare in the 17th minute but not the post. Center back Marin Pongracic headed over on a corner kick in the 24th, and Perisic’s header from 18 yards on a Modric free kick in the 30th was easily handled by Asare.

For the first time since hosting the 1986 World Cup, Mexico are moving on in the knockout stages. Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Tuesday,

Ousmane Dembélé scored the fastest first-half World Cup hat trick since 1956 vs. Norway, but the France star thought he was better in another match.

Screencaps covers Shakira's World Cup opening ceremony performance, European body double conspiracy claims, and Washington D.C.'s America 250 preparations.

Every World Cup seems to produce at least a few players whose transfer value, reputation, or career trajectory looks noticeably different by the time the tournament ends.