Mexico scores first goal of 2026 World Cup on home turf after emotional national anthem in opening ceremony

The World Cup is underway, with the event kicking off in Mexico, and the first goal…

Chaos erupts outside Mexico City World Cup stadium as protesters fight with riot police and man suffers heart attack

The opening game of the 2026 World Cup has been marred by violence after protesters fought…

World Cup star’s 50-minute opening game nightmare: South Africa player is SENT OFF in clash with Mexico after gifting co-hosts first goal of the tournament with howler

South Africa’s Yaya Sithole had a game to forget in the opening match of the World…

Shakira kicks off the World Cup in star-studded opening ceremony as blockbuster tournament gets underway amid chaos in Mexico

Shakira officially opened the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as the football extravaganza kicked off against…

Thomas Tuchel reveals he is considering playing Jude Bellingham as a STRIKER for England at the World Cup – and backs Elliot Anderson to keep cool amid £100m transfer battle

Thomas Tuchel says he is considering playing Jude Bellingham as a centre forward in the World…

England end World Cup preparations in style as Thomas Tuchel’s side SMASH  Miami opponents 6-0 in behind-closed-doors friendly – with Ivan Toney bagging a hat-trick including a long-range ‘worldie’

England beat Miami FC 6-0 during their final practice match before the World Cup begins, with…

Ebola outbreak follows hunger and displacement crisis in DR Congo

A day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic…

All 48 World Cup managers ranked: From a boss who has NEVER won a trophy to five-time Champions League winner ‘Don Carlo’ – and the 78-year-old who led Curacao to the big stage, here’s Daily Mail Sport’s verdict

Anticipation has reached fever pitch, with the 2026 World Cup less than two hours away from…

England 3-0 Ukraine: Disappointment for Lionesses as they cruise to victory but fall short of automatic qualification – with play-offs now the European champions’ only route to Brazil 2027

The Lionesses have missed out on automatic qualification for next summer’s Women’s World Cup and must…

Who will win the World Cup? How far can Thomas Tuchel take England? And which star is going to bag the Golden Boot? Daily Mail Sport’s experts make their predictions

The wait is almost over so before the first ball of this gigantic World Cup is…

The young stars you HAVEN’T heard of about to light up the World Cup – our expert talent-spotter has picked out 32 top talents, from an Everton target who could haunt England to Uzbekistan’s answer to Lionel Messi

In just a few days’ time, the biggest World Cup in history will kick off in…

Inside the tiny Caribbean island that’s the smallest nation to enter the World Cup – with exquisite beaches, exotic bird life, and the best cocktails in the region

The odds of Curacao winning the FIFA World Cup are 2,500 to 1, longer than those…

The History Of Mexico’s Opening-Day World Cup Curse

Mexico usually hits a wall when it plays on the opening day of the World Cup.Of…

Power Ranking The 12 Teams From The Americas At The 2026 World Cup

Twelve teams will be at the World Cup from North and South America. I have the…

Think you know football? How the World Cup will have a COMPLETELY new set of rules – with countdown clocks, a mouth-covering ban… and a crackdown on Arsenal-style tactics

The World Cup is finally upon us as 48 teams prepare to battle it out for…

Chaos threatens World Cup kick-off: Tent city forms at venue for tonight’s opening ceremony, pricey tickets risk thousands of empty seats, US border staff block refs and fans… and FIFA president’s message? Just ‘chill’!

The World Cup finally gets underway this evening as Mexico take on South Africa at the Estadio…

2026 WORLD CUP A-Z: Daily Mail Sport’s alternative guide to the greatest show on earth – including history-making minnows, Shakira… and Zayu the Jaguar!

The wait is almost over – the biggest World Cup ever is upon us. It promises…

Can the World Cup Transcend Donald Trump?

Global NotesCan the World Cup Transcend Donald Trump?How to defeat the politics of a fraught tournament.By…

How Daily Mail Sport readers think England will fare at the World Cup (and it could be a VERY memorable summer!)

Daily Mail Sport readers are confident in England’s prospects of World Cup glory this summer as…

Scotland’s World Cup opponents forced to re-design kit hours before start of the tournament – after political ‘war scene’ imagery breaches FIFA’s rules

Haiti have been forced to frantically re-design their World Cup kits after FIFA deemed them too…

‘Arsenal are slower, more structured. We’re more like Man City or PSG – loose and fluid.’ England No 10 FIN SMITH reveals how he’s adding French flair to his game, his love of Jordan Henderson and how Saints plan to take down the Tigers

Back in March, Thomas Tuchel stepped out of his footballing world and picked up a rugby…

The World Cup starts TODAY! Your ultimate guide to England and Scotland’s chances, the top games for your diary – and all the chaos and controversy as the planet’s biggest sporting tournament kicks off

After what feels like a lifetime of waiting, the World Cup is finally upon us.Forty-eight teams…