A police officer stole the show at a World Cup fan festival in Boston, as he effortlessly juggled a football.

Follow the updates as five-time record champions Brazil face African giants Morocco in a blockbuster Group C clash.

Follow our live build-up, with team news as it lands, before our text commentary stream.

World Cup fans reveal how much they paid for a seat at the US’s opening game against Paraguay.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, 101 East explores why India struggles to compete in the world's most popular sport

After a disappointing home World Cup in 2022, Asian Cup champions Qatar are looking for better showing in North America.

After an epic comeback, the New York Knicks head to San Antonio, hoping to beat the Spurs to seal the 2026 championship.

Brazil face Morocco as World Cup Day three brings predictions, key fixtures and other headlines.

UFC Freedom 250 will proceed after ⁠a federal judge denies a legal challenge to the event on Friday.

Local police say an investigation is under way over the possible theft of equipment which was arriving in Kansas City.

US fans celebrate victory over Paraguay in World Cup opener

Record five-time world champions Brazil open their 2026 campaign against African heavyweights Morocco on Saturday.

Dominating 4-1 victory adds to joy of Team USA fans relishing the opportunity to see football on the brightest stage.

The AC Milan forward is the USA's talisman, and his form will be pivotal to the team's odds of a deep run.

Members of a self-funded athletics club in Meru are proving that competition does not end with age.

Thousands of Bosnia fans turned Toronto blue as they marched to the chants of 'Free Palestine' in Toronto.

USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles as each of the three World Cup cohosts have now staged a game in 2026 edition.

Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Halle Berry among celebrities in attendance at Hollywood-style opening ceremony.

Partey's visa was denied due to the multiple charges of rape he faces in the United Kingdom.

Jibril Rajoub remains in Mexico awaiting a US visa to attend the World Cup 2026.

Cyle Larin's equaliser gives Canada first World Cup points after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia in the lead in the first half.

World Cup preparations are underway in New York City with more than one million visitors expected.

All our updates, with full opening ceremony and post-match coverage, following our text commentary stream.

Fans in FIFA World Cup host city Los Angeles criticise the organisers and travel policies but are eager for the action.

New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest-ever batsman announces immediate retirement.

FIFA World Cup cohosts United States begin their campaign against Paraguay, with Donald Trump's attendance in doubt.

From criticism over water breaks to red cards galore, here's all the buzz from the opening day of the World Cup.

North America's two other cohosts take centre stage on Friday as Canada and the US begin their FIFA World Cup campaigns.

Second-half goals by Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom steered South Korea to a win over Czechia in a Group A encounter.