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Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final to bring the 23rd edition of the World Cup to a close.

Following his assist in the third-place play-off defeat to England (6-4), Michael Olise ended the World Cup with a total of seven assists. That’s three more than the players tied for second place in the rankings (a total of five players each with four assists, including Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé) and also more than any other player has managed in a single World Cup finals tournament over the past 60 years.

The World Cup ended on a high for Harry Kane, and disappointment for Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano. England and France produced a goal fest in the bronze final in Miami. Having trailed 4-0 at half-time, the French pulled it back to 4-3 and 5-4, but ultimately the Three Lions held on to third place. Read more here.

The World Cup final between Argentina and Spain takes place tonight.

Who will make it onto the podium at World Cup 2026? In the penultimate match of the tournament, Harry Kane’s England battle it out against France with Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise for third place. The ‘bronze final’ kicks off at 23:00 CEST in Miami.

France left their World Cup base camp in Boston on Friday. After a final training session in the morning, the two-time world champions set off for Miami, 2,000 km away, where the Équipe Tricolore take on England in the third-place play-off on Saturday at 23:00 CEST. The hotel staff said goodbye to Didier Deschamps and his team. France had been staying in Boston since 10 June.

England had their sights set on the big prize; they were leading Argentina in the World Cup semi-final until the 85th minute, but ultimately had to concede defeat to the defending champions, losing 2-1 after conceding two late goals. “We were knocking on the door, we were so close,” said Harry Kane after the final whistle. Ultimately, however, “the crucial bit of the jigsaw puzzle” needed to reach the final was missing. 

The Three Lions will now wrap up their World Cup campaign on Saturday (23:00 CEST) in Miami with the third-place play-off against France, featuring Bayern players Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise.

Who will face Spain in the World Cup final? It will either be Harry Kane and England or Lionel Messi’s defending champions Argentina. They meet in Atlanta at 21:00 CEST on Wednesday. The Three Lions are aiming to reach their second World Cup final after winning the trophy in 1966.

France’s dream of a third straight World Cup final is over after a 2-0 loss to Spain in Tuesday’s semi-final. But the tournament isn’t over for Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise, who will play the third-place play-off in Miami on Saturday (23:00 CEST) against the loser of Wednesday’s second semi-final between England and Argentina.

The excitement is building for the first semi-final of the World Cup! France, with Dayot Upamecano and Michael OIise, take on European champions Spain tonight. Kick-off in Dallas, Texas is at 21:00 CEST. The Bayern pair, who are both enjoying an excellent tournament, are looking to help their country reach a third consecutive World Cup final.

The following semi-final matches will be played in the next few days:

• France v Spain – 14 July (21:00 CEST) in Dallas
• England v Argentina – 15 July (21:00 CEST) in Atlanta

Harry Kane has reached the World Cup semi-finals with the England. In the early hours of Sunday morning, the Three Lions beat Norway 2–1 after extra time in Miami. In the last four, England will face reigning world champions Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday (21:00 CEST).

The Three Lions were knocked out in the quarter-finals of the last World Cup, so the aim is now to reach the last four, as they did eight years ago at the tournament in Russia. Harry Kane was part of the squad at both tournaments and now feels ready for the upcoming matches: “We’ve now reached a stage of the tournament where every tiny difference, every percentage point where you’re not fully focused, can decide whether we go through,” explained the Bayern striker: “For me personally, it means drawing on my experience from other major tournaments – both at international and club level – to help the team around me and go into the match with greater composure,” he told the pre-match press conference.

The media representatives also heard from England coach Thomas Tuchel, who identified Kane’s move to Munich in particular as the reason for his development: “Being in an environment like Bayern’s, where it’s always all about winning, shapes your mentality,” explained Tuchel. “There are no excuses there. Every day is about winning. That brings out the best in Harry.”

England face Norway in their quarter-final this Saturday. The match in Miami kicks off at 23:00 CEST. Once again, England will be led by their captain and top scorer (six goals, one assist), Harry Kane, who coach Thomas Tuchel considers indispensable to: “He always decides our matches. I’m slowly running out of words,” the former Bayern boss said: “He’s in the form of his life, which helps us a great deal. He has the mindset of a team player and leads by example.”

According to data from statistics service Whoscored, Dayot Upamecano has already intercepted a total of twelve passes at the World Cup, more than any other player in the tournament. Way to go, Dayot!

England, led by captain Harry Kane, left their World Cup base camp in Kansas on Friday for Miami, where the Three Lions will contest their quarter-final against Norway on Saturday night (23:00 CEST). After arriving at the venue, the final training session before the last-eight clash is the first thing to do for Thomas Tuchel and his side.

Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano have reached the semi-finals of the World Cup with France! Les Bleus won 2-0 against Morocco, who were without FCB new signing Ismael Saibari, on Thursday evening. The French will face the winners of the match between Spain and Belgium in the final four on Tuesday (21:00 CEST) in Dallas.

The first quarter-final clash is coming up on Thursday evening! France with Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise battle it out with Ismael Saibari’s Morocco for a spot in the last four in Boston at 22:00 CEST.

Luis Díaz’s Colombia missed out on a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a 4-3 loss on penalties to Switzerland.

Two round of 16 matches are still to be played on Tuesday and Argentina face Egypt and Switzerland take on Luis Díaz’s Colombia. Kick-off for Los Cafeteros is at 22:00 CEST in Vancouver. The winners of both matches face off in the quarter-finals in Kansas City on Sunday 12 July.

Harry Kane notched up his 14th World Cup goal in England’s 3-2 win over Mexico, putting him level with Gerd Müller in fifth place on the all-time list. Only Lionel Messi (20), Kylian Mbappé (19), Miroslav Klose (16) and Ronaldo (15) have scored more times at a World Cup.

In a thrilling match against co-hosts Mexico, England, led by FCB striker Harry Kane, came out on top in the early hours of Monday morning to reach the quarter-finals. The Three Lions won 3-2 in Mexico City, thanks in part to a penalty scored by Kane. They'll now face Norway in the last eight at 23:00 CEST this coming Saturday in Miami.

Aggressive in their challenges and unceasingly physical, Germany’s conqueror’s Paraguay fought tooth and nail for a long time to avoid elimination in the World Cup round of 16, but in the end the French, who were clearly dominant with 76 per cent possession compared to Paraguay’s 24 per cent, had the greater staying power. The 2018 World Cup winners, featuring Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise, won 1-0 thanks to a penalty converted by Kilian Mbappé. Les Bleus now face Morocco in the quarter-finals onThursday at 22:00 CEST.

A dejected Alphonso Davies, but jubilant Moroccans led by Bayern’s new signing Ismael Saibari: in the round of 16, the North Africans beat co-hosts Canada 3–0 and have reached the quarter-finals, where they will face France.

After their shock defeat of Germany, surprise package Paraguay go in search of another upset when they take on France at 23:00 CEST on Saturday evening in Philadelphia. However, Les Bleus – featuring in-form Bayern stars Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise – are clear favourites in the light of their recent convincing performances. The French are looking to take the next step towards their third consecutive World Cup final.

Curtain up for the World Cup round of 16! The first match of this stage, kicking off at 19:00 CEST in Houston on Saturday evening, features an all-Bayern head to head: joint hosts Canada and fit-again Alphonso Davies face Morocco with new FCB signing Ismael Saibari.

FC Bayern forward Luis Díaz led the way as his Colombian national team progressed to the World Cup last 16 with a strong performance against Ghana. The 29-year-old was once again named man of the match in the 1-0 victory, an outcome that was never seriously in doubt. Read more about the match in our round-up.

Croatia had reached the semi-finals of the last two World Cups, but Josip Stanišić’s side are out after the round of 32 this time following a dramatic 2-1 defeat to Portugal in Toronto. Get the latest on Thursday’s results in our round-up.

Konrad Laimer played the full 90 minutes as Austria went down 3-0 to Spain in Los Angeles, bringing an end to their first World Cup since 1998. Get the latest on Thursday’s results in our round-up.

For Josip Stanišić and the Croatian national team, it's a clash with Portugal to decide whether they progress to the round of 16. Both sides finished second in their groups and their reward was this mouth-watering round of 32 tie. The game kicks off at 01:00 CEST on Friday morning in Toronto.

Reigning European champions Spain, who finished  the group stage in first place, face Austria – featuring Bayern's Konrad Laimer – in the round of 32. Austria secured their place in the knockout stages by finishing second in their group. The Austrians will be hoping to reach the last 16 at 21:00 CEST on Thursday in Los Angeles.

Following his brace in the round of 32 against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Harry Kane was quite rightly named Man of the Match by FIFA. The England captain is proving himself to be a true leader and is leading the way with his goals. According to the sports data service Opta, Kane has now scored 20 goals at World Cups (13) and European Championships, putting him second only to Cristiano Ronaldo (24) in this respect.

England were made to suffer for a nerve-wracking 75 minutes after the shock of finding themselves 1-0 down against the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Then FC Bayern striker Harry Kane turned the game around with his fourth and fifth goals of the tournament. “It was a mad game. The goalkeeper made some incredible saves. But you just have to keep going and wait for your moments,” said Kane: “You have to stay patient. Here in the knockout stages, you just have to hang in there. But we should enjoy this now too. Hopefully we can carry on like this.” The Three Lions will now face Mexico in the World Cup round of 16. Find out more in our round-up.

Harry Kane’s England and the Democratic Republic of the Congo battle it out for a spot in the Round of 16 in Atlanta on Wednesday at 18:00 CEST. England finished top of Group L on seven points, with the DR Congo qualifying for the Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.

Michael Olise once more turned in a gala display in France’s 3-0 victory over Sweden. The FC Bayern forward set up two goals and saw his sumptuous sideways scissor-kick hit the post (35’). The 24-year-old has set up five goals so far at this World Cup, making him the leading assist provider. According to stats provider Opta, only Pelé has recorded more assists during one tournament (six in 1970). 

France with Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano booked a berth in the World Cup Round of 16 thanks to a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden on Tuesday night. Upamecano played the full 90 minutes, with Olise setting up two goals in 85 minutes on the pitch. With five assists under his belt, he’s the leading assist provider. Kylian Mbappé (45’, 74’) and Bradley Barcola (53’) netted for France in New Jersey.

Tonight it’s the turn of the French national team, featuring Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano, to play their first knockout match. Les Bleus go up against Sweden in New Jersey, USA at 23:00 CEST, with the winners set to face Germany’s conquerors Paraguay in the round of 16.

The World Cup is already over after the first knockout match for Germany. The four-time world champions were dramatically beaten 4-3 on penalties by Paraguay in the round of 32. More in our round-up.

Hiroki Ito and Japan were knocked out of the World Cup in the most unfortunate fashion in the round of 32 on Monday evening. The Samurai Blue conceded the decisive goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time, going down 2-1 to Brazil.

Germany's first game of the knockout stage takes place at 22:30 CEST on Monday evening in Boston! In the round of 32, the DFB side face Paraguay, who finished third in Group D behind the USA and Australia and ahead of Turkey.

Hiroki Ito and Japan face Brazil in the round of 32 on Monday evening (19:00 CEST) in Houston. Having finished second in their group, the Japanese are hoping to spring a surprise against the record World Cup winners – who topped their group ahead of Morocco, Scotland and Haiti – and secure a place in the last 16.

What a day for Alphonso Davies! The Bayern whirlwind had been sidelined at the World Cup so far due to a muscle injury, but the Canadian was able to make his first appearance in the tournament’s first knockout tie. And what a debut! In the Maple Leafs’ late 1–0 victory over South Africa, Davies came off the bench in the 75th minute to immediately inject some momentum into the game, and it didn't take long for the winner to come. Find out more in our round-up.

The World Cup knockout stages get underway in Los Angeles on Sunday evening at 21:00 CEST. Among those taking part are Alphonso Davies and joint hosts Canada, who finished second in their group behind Switzerland and now face South Africa, who in turn finished runners-up in their group behind Mexico.

Croatia with good reason to celebrate: thanks to a 2-1 victory over Ghana, who had already qualified, Bayern defender Josip Stanišić’s World Cup campaign continues. Croatia now face Portugal in the round of 32.

What a thriller, with a last-gasp happy ending for Austria, who were level 2–2 with Algeria right into stoppage time. Both nations looked set to qualify for the round of 32 when Algeria scored again to take the lead. For Konrad Laimer, who had set up the goal to make it 2–1, the World Cup seemed to be over. But the Austrians pushed forward once more and, in the 96th minute, finally secured their place in the next round.

Hats off to Colombia and Luis Díaz: thanks to a goalless 0–0 draw against reigning Nations League champions Portugal, the South Americans secured top spot in the group ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and his team. Díaz and his teammates deserved thetowin, but the 0–0 draw was ultimately enough

A header for top spot: The 2–0 win over Panama featured Harry Kane’s eleventh World Cup goal, meaning he has overtaken Gary Lineker to become England’s record goalscorer at the tournament. The win meant the Three Lions also toppped their group.

Konrad Laimer and his Austrian teammates are looking to secure their place in the knockout stages in their final group match against Algeria in the early hours of Sunday morning. Coach Ralf Rangnick’s side (three points) need only draw against Les Fennecs – who are level on points – to finish second, thanks to their superior goal difference. The match kicks off at 04:00 CEST at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. In the other group fixture, world champions Argentina take on Jordan at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.

Colombia vs. Portugal, or Luis Díaz vs. Cristiano Ronaldo. Who will secure top spot in Group K? The clash for a first-place finish takes place at 01.30 CEST on Sunday morning at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. La Tricolor currently top the table on six points, while Portugal have four points ahead of this crucial match. In the other group game, the DR Congo (four points) face Uzbekistan (zero points) at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

In the other match at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Croatia, featuring Josip Stanišić, take on Ghana. It's all still to play for for both teams. However, the second-placed Black Stars are in a stronger position, sitting one point ahead of the Croatians on four points.

Harry Kane and his England side are looking to secure top spot with a win against Panama in Group L this evening. The match at MetLife Stadium in New York kicks off at 23:00 CEST. Heading into their final group stage clash on four points alongside Ghana, the Three Lions are currently top on goal difference alone.

Group winners! France have celebrated a commanding 4–1 (3–1) victory over Norway with both Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise in the starting XI. Thanks to this third win in their third group stage match, Les Blues are able to celebrate topping Group I.

Congratulations to Nicolas Jackson, Bara Sapoko Ndiaye and Senegal! Thanks to a 5–0 (1–0) rout of Iraq, Les Lions de la Téranga finished third in Group I on three points, thereby qualifying for the knockout stages as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Who their opponents in the round of 32 will be has yet to be decided. Get all the details in our round-up.

Senegal are hoping to keep alive their slim chance of reaching the knockout stages In the other Group I match. To do so, however, Nicolas Jackson’s side need a big win against Iraq to progress as one of the eight best third-placed teams.

In their final group stage match, France face Norway on Friday evening (21:00 CEST). Both teams have already qualified for the round of 32 and will now battle it out to decide the group winner. A draw will be enough for Michael Olise and his teammates to finish ahead of the Norwegians.

A 1–1 draw (0–0) in their final group stage match against Sweden secured a second-place finish for Japan in group F. After Daizen Maeda opened the scoring (56'), Sweden’s Anthony Elanga equalised (62') for the Japanese, who will now face Brazil in the round of 32 on Monday (19:00 CEST in Houston).

Having already secured top spot in their group, Germany suffered a 2-1 (1-1) defeat in their final group match against Ecuador on Thursday evening. After taking an early lead through Leroy Sané (2nd minute), Ecuador turned the game around with goals from Nilson Angulo (9') and Gonzalo Plata (77'). On Monday (22:30 CEST), the national side continue their campaign with a round of 32 clash in Boston against one of the eight best third-placed teams.

Germany were already confirmed as winners of Group E and through to the round of 32 before their final game against Ecuador but slipped to a 2-1 defeat in New York/New Jersey. Leroy Sané opened the scoring in the second minute, but Ecuador turned things around with Nilson Angulo’s rapid response and Gonzalo Plata’s 77th-minute winner. “We started the game well, went ahead early on but then lost the ball too often and allowed the opponent to grow. It ended up being a deserved defeat in the second half,” said captain Joshua Kimmich. Germany will now play a third-placed team in Boston on Monday (22:30 CEST).

Before that, Germany are in action in their final group game at 22:00 CEST in East Rutherford. The Group E winners take on Ecuador, who need a win to progress.

Hiroki Ito and Japan play their final group match overnight against Sweden in Dallas (1:00 CEST on Friday). With four points, the Samurai Blue are currently in second place in Group F, behind Netherlands (4 points) and ahead of Sweden (3 points). A draw against the Swedes would therefore be enough to guarantee a place in the round of 32.

FCB centre-back Minjae Kim and South Korea face a nervous wait to find out if they’ve progressed to the knockout rounds. The Koreans lost 1-0 to South Africa in the early hours of Thursday in their concluding group fixture. With three points and a goal difference of -1, they must now hope to stay as one of the eight best third-placed teams. All the details are in our round-up.

The Canadian national team lost 2-1 in their final group match against Switzerland on Wednesday night. Alphonso Davies was again in the squad following his hamstring injury but did not feature. Despite the defeat, Canada have qualified for the round of 32 as runners-up in Group B and will now meet South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday 28 June at 21:00 CEST. Read more in our round-up:

Minjae Kim and his teammates need just a point from their final group match against South Africa (03:00 CEST on Thursday) to secure their place in the last 32. Currently on three points, the South Koreans are in second place behind Mexico (six points) and ahead of Czechia and South Africa (1 point each), but won their head-to-head against the Czechs.

In Group B of the World Cup, tonight is all about progressing. At 21:00 CEST Canada, featuring FCB's Alphonso Davies, face Switzerland in Vancouver; the two sides are level on four points and a draw would see both teams secure their place in the round of 32. In the other match, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina (both on one point) go head to head. Davies, who has not yet featured at the World Cup following a muscle injury, will, according to coach Jesse Marsch, “not be in the starting XI. But I definitely want to bring him on during the match. Our captain is back; our best player is back in the squad. I think that’s a crucial factor.”

Following their two victories against Curaçao (7–1) and the Ivory Coast (2–1), Germany have already qualified for the knockout stages in first place and will take on Ecuador at 22:00 CEST on Thursday in their final group match. “The whole team is in great spirits. It’s just great fun to have that relaxed, free-flowing style on the pitch. We want to show what we’re capable of in this tournament. That’s what I push myself for every day,” said Jamal Musiala in an interview with Sport Bild. “What I’ve learnt in the meantime, though, is to stay patient. I know that, especially after my injury, I need to be patient. But I also know that I have the quality to one day achieve the high goals I’ve set myself. I’m not putting any pressure on myself, though, when it comes to individual honours.”

Colombia, featuring Bayern forward Luis Díaz, secured their place in the round of 32 ahead of schedule with a 1–0 win over the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In their final group match in the early hours of Sunday morning (01:30 CEST), the South Americans will battle Portugal for top spot in the group.

Following defeat to England in their opening game, Croatia secured a 1–0 win against Panama in their second group match. Bayern defender Josip Stanišić set up the decisive goal for Ante Budimir. On Saturday (23:00 CEST), the Croatians face Ghana in their final group match, with progress to the round of 32 at stake. Find out more in our round-up.

The England national team, led by FCB striker Harry Kane, could only manage a goalless draw against Ghana on Tuesday evening. Although the Three Lions huffed and puffed and created more chances, they were unable to capitalise on any of them. As a result, England have four points from two matches and sit top of Group L. In their final group game against Panama on Saturday (23:00 CEST), Kane and Co. will be looking to secure their place in the round of 32 with a win. Find out more in our round-up.

Luis Díaz and Colombia won their first group match against Uzbekistan 3-1 and are just one step away from reaching the knockout stages. A victory over DR Congo in Zapopan at 04:00 CEST would mean Los Cafeteros finish in first or second place in their group.

Croatia are in a different situation after their 4-2 defeat to England in their first group match. A win in the match against Panama is almost a must to retain their chances of advancing to the knockout stages.

England with captain Harry Kane can seal a spot in the Round of 32 with a game to go in the match against Ghana. All eyes will once again be on the Bayern striker in the match in Boston at 22:00 CEST. He demonstrated his top class when he bagged a brace in their first group match against Croatia, a 4-2 victory.

“I’m not surprised he’s so good – if only because of the goals he scores in training, his performances for FC Bayern and wearing the England jersey,” his teammate Declan Rice said at the pre-match press conference: “I can consider myself really lucky to get to play with a striker like him. One, he’s our captain, but two: how he leads by example every day, how he pushes in training.”

FCB forward Michael Olise once again turned in an outstanding display in France’s victory over Iraq, setting up two goals. The 24-year-old has now provided a total of 30 assists for his club and national team – more than any other player in Europe’s top five leagues.

France with Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano, who turned in strong performances on Monday evening, have advanced to the Round of 32 with a game to play. After the 3-1 victory over Senegal in their first group match, they beat Iraq 3-0. Olise (until the 68^th minute) and Upamecano (90 minutes) played a key role in the Équipe Tricolore’s victory in Philadelphia.

After their 3-1 defeat to France in the first group match, Senegal with FC Bayern pros Nicolas Jackson and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye suffered another defeat in their second match, losing 3-2 to Norway in East Rutherford. Ndiaye did not play, whereas Jackson played the full 90 minutes. Senegal need to win their last group match against Iraq to retain their chances of progressing. All the info in our round-up.

Despite a spirited display, Austria with FCB pro Konrad Laimer lost 2-0 to Argentina in Dallas on Monday. Laimer played the full 90 minutes in their second group match against the reigning world champions. All the info in our round-up.

After the 4-2 defeat to England, Croatia are under pressure ahead of their second group match against Panama. However, Josip Stanišić and his teammates are favourites in Toronto on Wednesday at 01:00 CEST, but they aren’t underestimating their opponents: “We know what we have to watch out for. We haven’t taken any opponents lightly, we’ve always given it everything, and that’s how we’ll approach this match too,” the FC Bayern defender said at the pre-match press conference: “It doesn’t matter whether our opponents have a big name or not, our attitude is always the same. We’ll give it everything, and of course we want to win.”

Senegal with Nicolas Jackson and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye take on Norway in their second group match in East Rutherford on Tuesday at 02:00 CEST. After the 3-1 defeat to France, Senegal need points to keep their hopes of advancing alive.

France and FCB pros Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise face Iraq in Philadelphia on Monday at 23:00 CEST. The Équipe Tricolore aim to seal a spot in the Round of 32 after the 3-1 victory over Senegal.

Konrad Laimer and Austria take on Argentina in their second group match in Dallas on Monday at 19:00 CEST. After the 3-1 victory over Jordan, Austria could book a berth in the knockout stages with a game to play – but the match against the reigning world champions will be a tough challenge.

Thanks to their 2–1 win over the Ivory Coast and the 0–0 draw between Ecuador and Curaçao, Germany have already secured top spot in Group E and will face a third-placed team in the Round of 32. All the details in our round-up.

Hiroki Ito with Japan took a big step towards the Round of 32 in the early hours of Sunday morning with a comfortable 4–0 victory over Tunisia. The Samurai Blue have four points to their name after two games. All the match details in our round-up.

Thanks to a goal in stoppage time, Germany won their second group match against the Ivory Coast 2–1 to secure their place in the knockout stage with a game to play. After falling behind to a goal scored by Franck Kessie (30’), Germany turned the match around with two goals from Deniz Undav (68’/90+4’). All six FCB players in the Germany squad featured in the match.

“We showed a winning mentality and team spirit – exactly what you need to be successful in a tournament. We didn’t give up, kept going and knew that chances would come,” said Bayern defender Jonathan Tah after the final whistle. “In the second half, we did better on the ball. The players on from the start, but above all the lads who came on as substitutes, did an outstanding job,” Tah continued.

FC Bayern centre-back Jonathan Tah spoke at Germany’s pre-match press conference on the evening before the group clash against Ivory Coast. “It’s going to be a special game for me because my dad comes from Ivory Coast and I have a connection to the country and the culture,” he explained. “You saw in the first game that transitions after winning the ball are their strength. They have some real speedsters up front who are top-quality in one-v-ones. We can’t allow them too much space and, at the same time, need to get into our game and our strengths. Then I think we’ll win the game.”

For Japan and FCB defender Hiroki Ito, their second group encounter pits them against Tunisia in the early hours of Sunday (6:00 CEST). After the 2-2 draw against Netherlands on Matchday 1, the Samurai Blue are aiming to take a big step twoards the round of 32 with three points in Monterrey.

The German national team, led by captain Joshua Kimmich, play their second group match this Saturday evening. The four-time world champions go up against Ivory Coast in Toronto at 22:00 CEST. They can seal their place in the knockout rounds already with a win.

South Korea went down to a narrow 1-0 loss to co-hosts Mexico in the early hours of Friday. However, after their opening win against Czech Republic, Minjae Kim – who played the full 90 minutes against the Mexicans – and his colleagues still have qualification in their own hands.

In their eighth match at a World Cup finals, the Canadian national team made history: Alphonso Davies and Co defeated Qatar 6-0 to celebrate their first ever World Cup victory. The Bayern left-back, who was available following his hamstring injury according to coach Jesse Marsch, watched the proceedings from the bench.

The second round of fixtures in Group A are also on the programme on Thursday night. After beating Czech Republic 2-1 in their opener, South Korea and Minjae Kim have the chance to seal their place in the round of 32 with another win. In co-hosts Mexico, however, they face probably their toughest assignment of the group in Zapopan, Guadalajara at 3:00 CEST.

At midnight on Thursday, Canada play their second match of the tournament at home in Vancouver. With all four teams in Group B level on one point and a goal difference of 1-1 after Matchday 1, Alphonso Davies and Co are bidding to record their first ever win at a World Cup in the clash with Qatar and take a big step towards the next round.

That makes Davies’ possible comeback from a hamstring injury all the more important for Canada boss Jesse Marsch, who said: “Alphonso is looking really good. It’s just a matter of: what kind of game is it, what kind of moment is it, and how do we feel Alphonso can contribute right now? But he’s ready, he’ll be available.”

Luis Díaz made his mark on Colombia’s 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan with one goal and one assist. According to stats provider Opta, he is the first Colombian to achieve such a feat on his World Cup debut. The winger was named Man of the Match by FIFA. Congrats, Lucho!

Colombia too got off to a successful start to the World Cup. FC Bayern forward Luis Díaz and his team beat Uzbekistan 3-1 on Thursday morning.

What a start for Harry Kane! The England captain bagged a brace in the Three Lions’ victory over Croatia and made a crucial block in his own box in the closing stages. He was deservedly named Man of the Match and made history. The Bayern striker equalled the record set by England’s all-time World Cup top scorer Gary Lineker with his World Cup goals number nine and ten.

England beat Croatia in an entertaining and high-quality match in Group L. Captain Harry Kane’s team beat Croatia with Bayern defender Josip Stanišić 4-2 in their first World Cup match, taking a big step towards the knockout stages. Stanišić and his teammates must take points against Ghana and Panama to advance.

Germany and captain Joshua Kimmich prepared for their second group match on Wednesday. They face the Ivory Coast in Toronto on Saturday at 22:00 CEST.

The last FC Bayern player to get going in the World Cup is Luis Díaz, who will take on Uzbekistan with Colombia in Mexico City in the early hours of Thursday morning. Kick-off is at 04:00 CEST.

On Wednesday evening (22:00 CEST) two more FC Bayern players – Harry Kane and Josip Stanišić – will enter the fray with the English and Croatian national teams respectively – and they’ll be going head-to-head. The Three Lions’ captain, Harry Kane, believes he is in top form for the upcoming World Cup challenges following his impressive season with the German double winners: “From a personal point of view, I’ve just had the best season of my career – both physically and mentally,” explained the striker. “The season ended on a high for me – we won the league and the cup final, and I scored three goals in that match. Physically, I feel like I’m in top form.”

It was a perfect start for Konrad Laimer and the Austrian national team, who beat Jordan 3–1 in their World Cup opener, with the Bayern midfielder playing the full 90 minutes.

Michael Olise was named Man of the Match by FIFA for his impressive performance in France’s 3-1 opening win over Senegal. Among other things, the FC Bayern forward set up Kylian Mbappé’s opener with a superb pass into the box and was a constant threat in the two-time World Cup winners’ attack throughout the match.

The first FC Bayern head-to-head at the World Cup has taken place. On Tuesday evening, France, featuring Michael Olise and Dayot Upaemcano, beat Senegal, featuring Nicolas Jackson and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, 3-1. Whilst Olise provided a superb assist to help secure victory for the Équipe Tricolore, Jackson was a little unlucky at the other end: in the first half, the striker hit the post, whilst in the second half he had a goal chalked off for offside.

Following a day off on Monday, the German national team began preparations on Tuesday for their second group match against the Ivory Coast (Saturday, 22:00 CEST). “We played our first match against opponents who aren’t at a world-class level [7-1 against Curaçao]. We’ll face some real tests that will show us where we are. We need to work on our stability and concede fewer goals,” said Germany captain Joshua Kimmich at a press conference on Tuesday. “We all share a common goal, and that gives us positive energy. It’s going very well at the moment; we’ve now won ten consecutive games and are on the right track.”

Konrad Laimer’s Austria finally begin their World Cup campaign in Group J later today (6:00 CEST on Wednesday) when they face Jordan in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Group I begins at 21:00 CEST today with a heavy Bayern presence in East Rutherford as Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise’s France take on a Senegal side including Nicolas Jackson and Bara Ndiaye.

Bayern defender Hiroki Ito played the full 90 minutes as Japan claimed a late 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their first game of Group F. Read more about the game in our round-up.

Germany kicked off their World Cup in style with a 7-1 victory over Curaçao in Houston. “It’s important in a tournament like this that we got off to a good start and played in an exciting way,” said Manuel Neuer after the game, which was his 20th at the World Cup to go level with France’s Hugo Lloris for most appearances by a goalkeeper in the finals.

The World Cup kicks off for Hiroki Ito and Japan at 22:00 CEST this Sunday. They face the Netherlands in Arlington in their opening group stage match.

Germany kick off their World Cup campaign today. At 19:00 CEST, Julian Nagelsmann’s team – which includes six FC Bayern players – face Curaçao in Houston. “I’m absolutely thrilled to be taking part in my first World Cup. Even in the run-up to the tournament, I could sense just how huge this event is. It’s the greatest thing a footballer can experience, and that’s why I’m very grateful,” said FCB defender Jonathan Tah ahead of his team’s opener.

In their opening match in Toronto, the Canadians were held to a 1-1 draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina, a result fairly reflecting the balance of play. Bayern’s Alphonso Davies did not feature for Canada due to a muscle injury. More on the game here:

Tonight, co-hosts Canada with FCB player Alphonso Davies get started in the tournament with a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto at 21:00 CEST. However, Davies is not yet in contention following his hamstring injury, as national team coach Jesse Marsch confirmed before the game.

Congratulations, Minjae Kim! Our centre-back celebrated a 2-1 victory over Czech Republic with South Korea in their World Cup opener. Read all about the match in our round-up:

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The first match featuring an FC Bayern player kicks off in the early hours of Friday at 04:00 CEST, with FCB defender Minjae Kim facing Czech Republic with South Korea in Zapopan.

Finally, the long wait is over! The 2026 World Cup in Canada, the USA and Mexico kicks off today, with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opener at 21:00 CEST at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

Servus, Bayern fans!

The FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and USA starts on Thursday with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa. Seventeen players from FC Bayern have been called up for the tournament. We’ll be following our boys’ progress and bringing you the key info in our blog.