The smallest nation by population in the tournament comes face-to-face with the four-time winners on Sunday when tiny Curacao play Germany in a true World Cup fairytale.

The stance could put the city at odds with FIFA, the organizing body of the World Cup. Iranians opposed to the current regime want the ability to wave the flag.

While preparing for Belgium's World Cup opener against Egypt, midfielder Axel Witsel said he has no intention of returning to Girona after one season with the La Liga club. The 37-year-old Witsel joined Girona after three years at Atlético Madrid but because Girona was relegated to the second division last month he was not

An Iran​-linked hacker group claims to have breached FBI drones and has threatened to target the World Cup, a monitoring group says. The monitor disputes some of the other group's claims. Hunter Sowards reports.

Cut straight to the action with the latest highlights from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Release date: 27 June 2026