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Bayern Munich have signed Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven for a reported fee of around €55 million, with the 25-year-old agreeing a contract through June 2031. Saibari, who scored three goals in four games at the 2026 World Cup, will wear the No. 34 jersey in tribute to his friend Abdelhak Nouri.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues with a full slate of matches, including Brazil's opener against Morocco, the US facing Australia, and the final group-stage games in Groups G, H, and I. Mexico has become the first team to reach the knockout stage with a perfect record, while off-pitch stories include notable absences and visa issues.
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae expressed disappointment over Bastian Schweinsteiger's description of 'African football' as 'a bit unorthodox, a bit wild,' calling it 'odd' and potentially 'racist.' The comments sparked debate in Germany and among experts, who point to long-standing colonial stereotypes. Schweinsteiger defended his remarks as 'football analysis.'
The Netherlands secured first place in Group F at the 2026 World Cup with a 3-1 win over Tunisia, while Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 to both advance. Tunisia's campaign ended with no points and only one goal scored.
Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup's last 32 with a 2-1 comeback win over Germany, while Ivory Coast's victory over Curacao clinched second place in Group E. Curacao earned their first-ever World Cup point in a goalless draw against Ecuador, thanks to 15 saves by goalkeeper Eloy Room.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned ships to use only Tehran-approved routes through the Strait of Hormuz, days after a US-Iran memorandum of understanding reopened the waterway. Shipowners are caught between conflicting instructions from Iran, the US, and Western insurers, with concerns over potential future tolls.
Morocco, Albania, and Greece are set to join the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, with the first Moroccan planning officers already in Israel. The Gaza Board of Peace will hold a summit in Cyprus on June 30 and July 1, as the force moves towards its full deployment.
The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has concluded, with the knockout rounds set to begin. The tournament has already set new records for total goals and attendance, and all Round of 32 pairings have been finalized.
South Africa's men's football team made history by defeating South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in the 63rd minute at Monterrey Stadium, securing second place in Group A and a last-32 clash with Canada.
Brazil and Morocco secured their places in the World Cup knockout rounds, with Brazil topping Group C and Morocco impressing in a 4-2 win over Haiti. The Round of 32 saw seven UEFA teams and four South American nations advance, including Paraguay's historic penalty shootout win over Germany. Other highlights include Ivory Coast's first-ever knockout appearance, Scotland's first World Cup victory in 28 years, and Australia's 2-0 win over Turkiye.
Brazil secured top spot in Group C with a 3-0 victory over Scotland, with Vinicius Junior scoring twice and Matheus Cunha adding a third. Neymar made his first international appearance in over two-and-a-half years, while Morocco earned second place after a 4-2 comeback win over Haiti.
Bosnia and Herzegovina have secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup playoffs for the first time after Brazil's 3-0 victory over Scotland in Group C. The result ensures that at least four third-placed teams will finish with fewer points than Bosnia, who took third in Group B with four points. Brazil topped Group C with seven points, while Scotland and Haiti finished below.
As the 2026 World Cup group stage concludes, a new tiebreaker system and an expanded 48-team format are changing how teams qualify. Eight teams already have nothing to play for, while Mexico has secured a home knockout game and South Korea faces an uncertain path after a surprise loss.
England defender Djed Spence appeared to snub Thomas Partey's pre-match handshake before a World Cup clash, prompting mixed reactions online. Partey, facing serious charges in the UK, has denied the allegations, and the incident occurred amid scrutiny of his participation in the tournament.
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 to secure their place in the World Cup knockout stages for the first time. The win sets up a group-topping clash with France, while Senegal must beat Iraq to keep their hopes alive.
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney visited a mosque in Edinburgh and spoke of the deep trauma suffered by victims of a series of knife attacks that targeted Muslims and people of colour. Five men were injured, four hospitalised, and a 38-year-old white Scottish man has been charged. The investigation by Police Scotland's counter-terrorism unit continues.
Tunisia became the first African team to be eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 4-0 defeat to Japan, following a 5-1 loss to Sweden. Coach Hervé Renard, brought in just before the match, announced his departure. Japan's win, with two goals from Ayase Ueda, put them level with the Netherlands on points.
Players at the 2026 World Cup have voiced mixed reviews of the tournament's hybrid grass pitches, with France's Adrien Rabiot and Brazil's Vinicius Jr criticizing the surface at the New York/New Jersey stadium, while Vancouver's pitch has drawn praise. FIFA says the turf meets rigorous standards, but the varying conditions across North America are testing both players and groundskeepers.
Turkey were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Paraguay, who played most of the match with ten men. Matias Galarza's early goal set a tournament record, while Miguel Almiron received a straight red card for covering his mouth during a confrontation.
Brazil earned their first win of the 2026 World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Haiti in Philadelphia, taking them to the top of Group C with four points, while Haiti were eliminated from the tournament. Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinicius Junior added a third. Morocco also won, beating Scotland 1-0, and both Brazil and Morocco lead the group.