DR Congo made their World Cup debut 52 years ago. They were beaten by Scotland, Yugoslavia and Brazil, and conceded 14 goals without reply. They didn't qualify for the next 12 tournaments, but they're back now and what a way to announce themselves.

Luis Díaz had a goal and an assist in his debut on soccer’s biggest stage, sparking Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in its World Cup opener

Follow for live updates from Portugal-Congo World Cup game! HOUSTON — Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo added another milestone to his prolific career on Wednesday, June 17, when he joined Argentina's Lionel Messi as the only men to play in six World Cups – and became the oldest outfield player to start a match on soccer's biggest stage.

England opened its 2026 World Cup path with a bang, taking down Croatia 4-2 in a matchup of top sides. Harry Kane showed why he’s one of the best scorers in the world, completing the first-half brace with a penalty kick goal and an impressive header off the assist from Declan Rice.

Follow all World Cup matches live today. World Cup Group L opens on Wednesday, June 17 with a marquee matchup in Arlington, Texas. England and Croatia will face off

Uzbekistan has arrived. The Central Asian country scored its first World Cup goal ever in its Group K match against Colombia on Wednesday, June 17 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Abbosbek Fayzullaev had the honors in the second half of the game.