FIFA WORLD CUP 2026

L'Angleterre s'est fait peur : Harry Kane renverse la RD Congo pour filer en 8es de finale

Jul 1, 2026, 06:00 PM

England gave itself a scare before Harry Kane turned the match around against DR Congo to advance to the World Cup round of 16. The comeback secures England's place in the next knockout stage.

Inglaterra - RD Congo, en directo | Los africanos resisten en la segunda parte

Jul 1, 2026, 05:38 PM

In a live World Cup 2026 match report, DR Congo resists in the second half against England. Tuchel's side started as favorites, but their opponents took an early lead in the 7th minute thanks to a fine goal from Ciepnga, an Almería forward.

Olise, el socio de todos que evoca en Francia a Platini y a Zidane

Jul 1, 2026, 05:10 PM

French forward Michael Olise, who has racked up 25 goals and 28 assists this season at Bayern, has set up four goals for Mbappé so far at the World Cup, plus one each for Dembélé and Barcola. The piece likens his all-round playmaking to French greats Platini and Zidane.

Bielsa se despide de Uruguay y confiesa que los jugadores le pidieron reducir y espaciar las charlas técnicas

Jul 1, 2026, 04:25 PM

Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa said goodbye to Uruguay after their World Cup elimination, taking responsibility for the result and revealing that players had asked him to shorten and space out his tactical talks.

Mondial 2026 : la sape des Léopards, un message au-delà du style

Jul 1, 2026, 03:37 PM

As DR Congo faces England, stylist Alvin Junior Mak discusses the leopard-inspired outfits he designed for the Congolese national team, which became a striking symbol of national identity beyond fashion.

مباشر مباراة بلجيكا ضد السنغال بدور الـ32 في كأس العالم 2026

Jul 1, 2026, 03:08 PM

A live blog followed the 2026 World Cup round-of-32 match between Belgium and Senegal, moment by moment. The article provides ongoing coverage of the knockout-stage fixture.

Mondial 2026 : la Côte d'Ivoire éliminée par la Norvège

Jul 1, 2026, 03:03 PM

Ivory Coast gave everything but lacked a bit of maturity against Norway, which eliminated them 2-1 on Tuesday in the World Cup round of 32, said coach Emerse Faé.

شاهد.. تصديات أسطورية لحارس الكونغو الديمقراطية أمام إنجلترا

Jul 1, 2026, 03:00 PM

Despite DR Congo's elimination from the 2026 World Cup round of 32 against England, the team's goalkeeper produced a string of spectacular saves. Highlights of the performance drew attention despite the loss.

Mondial 2026 : l'Angleterre doit se relancer face à une RD Congo indéfectible

Jul 1, 2026, 02:49 PM

Despite topping Group L, England have struggled to convince at this World Cup and face a chance to regain confidence against a surprising DR Congo side that already held Portugal to a draw.

Mondial 2026 : les Bleus, une équipe plus redoutable que jamais ?

Jul 1, 2026, 02:48 PM

After an impressive 3-0 win over Sweden that sent them to the round of 16, France are more than ever favorites at the 2026 World Cup, though sports journalist Thando Sibiya notes the road remains long.

Angleterre - RD Congo en direct : Kane fait respirer les Three Lions

Jul 1, 2026, 02:48 PM

England, led by Harry Kane, face DR Congo's Chancel Mbemba in Atlanta in the World Cup round of 32, in a live-blogged match commentary from RFI colleagues.

Mondial 2026 : Mbappé sublime des Bleus parés pour les 8es

Jul 1, 2026, 02:38 PM

Kylian Mbappé, more determined than ever, scored a sensational brace to send France past Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday, securing a round-of-16 spot against Paraguay, who eliminated Germany.

رسميا.. بايرن ميونخ يعلن التعاقد مع النجم المغربي إسماعيل صيباري

Jul 1, 2026, 02:11 PM

Bayern Munich officially announced the signing of Moroccan star Ismael Saibari, after concluding a deal for the historic top scorer of Morocco's North American World Cup campaign. The transfer follows a long negotiation battle.

حاسوب عملاق يتوقع المتأهل من مباراة الجزائر وسويسرا

Jul 1, 2026, 02:00 PM

Attention turns to the Algeria-Switzerland match in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, a matchup full of excitement and complex calculations. A supercomputer has produced a prediction of which side will advance.

Mondial 2026 : allégresse au Mexique après la victoire contre l’Équateur

Jul 1, 2026, 01:28 PM

Huge crowds gathered in Mexican cities on Wednesday to celebrate Mexico's 2-0 win over Ecuador at the World Cup, the country's first knockout-stage victory since 1986.

كيف تحول حلم تونس بالمونديال إلى كابوس مرعب؟

Jul 1, 2026, 01:22 PM

Tunisia's participation in the 2026 World Cup has been described as its worst ever, conceding 12 goals and firing coach Sabri Lamouchi after the first match, replaced by Herve Renard. Defeats continued, raising many unanswered questions.

سر الرقم "25".. لماذا يرتدي أول مسلم مع إنجلترا قناعا في كأس العالم؟

Jul 1, 2026, 01:22 PM

England's Jaydon Spence, the first Muslim to play for the national team in this tournament, has drawn attention at the 2026 World Cup for the protective mask he wears during matches, bearing a number that has piqued fans' curiosity.

Mondial 2026 : le récital des Bleus

Jul 1, 2026, 12:51 PM

Kylian Mbappé scored a sensational brace as France beat Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday to reach the World Cup round of 16, where they will face Paraguay, who surprisingly eliminated Germany.

Au Brésil, les stigmates du Mondial 2014 : quand le football devient politique

Jul 1, 2026, 12:44 PM

Brazil has secured a spot in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, despite predictions that Japan would eliminate them in the round of 32. The article reflects on how football success has long been tied to Brazilian national politics.

Mundial 2026: Programa ‘Fútbol chapa’ | Francia asusta y México ilusiona, las claves de la jornada

Jul 1, 2026, 12:19 PM

The 'Fútbol chapa' program analyzes the day's key World Cup 2026 storylines, including France's rout of Sweden and the round-of-16 qualification of Norway and Mexico. France impresses while Mexico builds hope among fans.

ملايين المتابعين في أيام.. هل أصبح المونديال أسرع طريق إلى الشهرة؟

Jul 1, 2026, 12:18 PM

Some 2026 World Cup stars have gained millions of social media followers within just days, surpassing all expectations. The tournament is being described as one of the fastest paths to global fame for emerging players.

El Mundial corona en junio a La 1 como broche de una temporada en la que Antena 3 arrasa en audiencias y Telecinco no toca fondo

Jul 1, 2026, 09:24 AM

The World Cup crowned La 1 as June's top channel, capping a season in which Antena 3 dominated ratings and Telecinco hit rock bottom; Telecinco recorded its historic low in regular season while La Sexta surpassed Cuatro and La 2 posted its best result in 16 years.

México se da un baño de alegría frente a Ecuador y mantiene su idilio en el Mundial

Jul 1, 2026, 04:21 AM

Mexico's national team showed strength and celebrated a joyful win over Ecuador, qualifying for the World Cup round of 16 and continuing its strong run in the tournament.

Víctor Muñoz: “El GPS me cambió la vida; empecé a jugar en la banda por eso”

Jul 1, 2026, 03:30 AM

Víctor Muñoz, a winger recently signed by Liverpool, says a GPS device changed his life and led him to start playing on the wing. He is finishing his recovery with the Spanish national team as the World Cup knockout rounds begin.

Homenaje al Rey

Jul 1, 2026, 03:30 AM

An opinion piece reflects on how football has turned migration, often framed as a national problem, into a source of celebration and unity, as seen through a tribute to the King during the World Cup.

Estados Unidos, de jugar sin entrenador (o con dos) a la ingenuidad de Pochettino

Jul 1, 2026, 03:30 AM

A book portrays the historic mismanagement of the US men's national team, which faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 on Thursday, after coach Pochettino confessed to the reality check he faced upon arriving.

Olise y los cuatro mosqueteros de Francia abrasan a Suecia al trote

Jun 30, 2026, 11:18 PM

Olise and France's 'four musketeers' cruised past Sweden in the heat. The high temperatures forced a slower-paced game, with the Bayern player again leading the attack, feeding fantasy passes to Mbappé, who scored twice, and Barcola, who scored once.

LaLiga 2026/2027 le roba un minuto al Mundial para definir las jornadas del campeonato

Jun 30, 2026, 07:19 PM

LaLiga has set its 2026/2027 schedule around the World Cup, with the Clásicos taking place on October 25 at Camp Nou and May 9 at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Jun 30, 2026, 04:33 PM

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is being mocked online for celebrating the national team's World Cup loss to Paraguay as a supposed show of resilience. Critics say the reaction reflects a broader pattern of systemic failures being spun as strengths in Germany.

Mondial 2026 : dernière chance pour la génération dorée belge contre le Sénégal

Jun 30, 2026, 01:03 PM

Belgium's golden generation faces a last chance to advance at the 2026 World Cup when it plays Senegal in Seattle. The tournament has opened up after Germany's elimination by Paraguay and the Netherlands' exit to Morocco.

Mondial 2026 : jour J pour les Bleus, la France affronte la Suède

Jun 30, 2026, 12:49 PM

France begin the knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup against Sweden in the round of 16. Confident and backed by a powerful attack, Les Bleus face an opponent seen as well within their reach in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Mondial 2026 : l'Allemagne encore sortie prématurément face au Paraguay

Jun 30, 2026, 12:48 PM

Paraguay eliminated Germany on penalties in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup in Boston. The defeat marks Germany's third consecutive poor World Cup showing.

برنامج "شبكات" يتناول تأهل المغرب التاريخي وتوغل إسرائيل في درعا

Jun 30, 2026, 12:23 PM

The 30 June 2026 episode of the program 'Shabakat' covered several topics that drew wide engagement on social media. These included joy over Morocco's qualification and Japan's elimination from the World Cup, and Israel's incursion into Daraa in Syria.

Mundial 2026: Programa ‘Fútbol chapa’ | Claves de la eliminación de Alemania y los triunfos de Brasil y Marruecos

Jun 30, 2026, 12:22 PM

The 'Fútbol chapa' program analyzes the 2026 World Cup, focusing on the keys to Germany's elimination and the victories of Brazil and Morocco. It examines the tournament's first big surprise and the remaining matches.

「キャプテン翼」高橋陽一さん“4年後は翼くんの夢W杯優勝を”

Jun 30, 2026, 12:16 PM

Captain Tsubasa creator Yoichi Takahashi reflected on Japan's narrow defeat to Brazil at the World Cup, saying it showed Japan could match the football powerhouse. He hopes Japan moves a step closer to Tsubasa's dream of winning the World Cup in four years.

من منبوذ إلى بطل للأفيال.. هل ينجح بيبي في كسر مجاديف النرويج بدور الـ32؟

Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 PM

After months of being sidelined amid controversy, Nicolas Pépé has returned to write one of the most remarkable stories of the 2026 World Cup. He led Côte d'Ivoire to its first-ever qualification for the knockout rounds.

"رقصت فرحاً".. وزير أمريكي يعترف باحتفاله بخروج إيران من كأس العالم

Jun 30, 2026, 11:19 AM

A US security official reportedly admitted to celebrating Iran's elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The report comes amid complaints that the Iranian team faced unfair treatment and harsh conditions during the tournament.

بعد 25 ألف محاكاة.. توقعات الذكاء الاصطناعي لمباراة بلجيكا والسنغال

Jun 30, 2026, 10:16 AM

An Opta artificial intelligence simulation running 25,000 iterations produced predictions for the upcoming Belgium-Senegal match in Seattle, which will decide qualification for the 2026 World Cup round of 16. The forecasts were described as striking and surprising.

Jun 30, 2026, 08:26 AM

South Korea's national football coach Hong Myung-bo has resigned after the team failed to advance to the World Cup knockout stages. The exit triggered anger among South Korean fans.

Marruecos elimina a Países Bajos en los penaltis con un Bono providencial

Jun 30, 2026, 05:32 AM

Morocco eliminated the Netherlands on penalties, with goalkeeper Bono making a providential save. The African side came back from Gakpo's goal to knock out a Dutch team that never imposed its game.

Así es fracasar en un Mundial: el enfado del presidente de Corea, la maldición de Barbosa y el asesinato de Escobar

Jun 30, 2026, 03:30 AM

An El País feature recounts famous World Cup failures, including a South Korean president ordering an investigation into misuse of public funds, North Korean mistreatment of players, the curse of Barbosa and the murder of Andrés Escobar. It frames the heavy political and personal toll of elimination.

Lamine Yamal busca su pareja en la banda derecha

Jun 30, 2026, 03:30 AM

An El País piece looks at Spain coach Luis de la Fuente searching for a right-back partner for young star Lamine Yamal. De la Fuente has alternated Pedro Porro and Llorente alongside the number 19.

Rabiot y Tchouameni, los ‘barrenderos’ de Francia

Jun 30, 2026, 03:30 AM

An El País piece analyses Adrien Rabiot and Aurélien Tchouameni as France's midfield enforcers. The pairing is described as essential to maintaining the balance between the French defence and attack.

Dios salve a Inglaterra (de sí misma)

Jun 30, 2026, 03:30 AM

An El País column reflects on England, the nation that invented football yet has won just one World Cup. It recalls how Gareth Southgate shifted certain dynamics that lifted the team's mood and prepared it to win again.

Álvaro Fidalgo, asturiano, bético y muy mexicano

Jun 30, 2026, 03:30 AM

El País profiles Álvaro Fidalgo, an Asturian-born Real Betis player who scored against the Czech Republic and chose to represent Mexico. He leaned on Andrés Guardado to make the decision and face possible criticism for being Spanish.

解説 本田圭佑さんが語る“日本が強くなるために必要なこと”

Jun 30, 2026, 02:37 AM

Former Japan international Keisuke Honda, who worked as a commentator for NHK's World Cup coverage, reviewed Japan's 2-1 comeback loss to Brazil after taking an early lead. He discussed what the national team needs to grow stronger ahead of the next World Cup.

Paraguay elimina a la apagada Alemania en los penaltis para firmar la primera gran hazaña en las eliminatorias del Mundial

Jun 30, 2026, 12:13 AM

Paraguay eliminated a lacklustre Germany on penalties to record a major upset in the World Cup playoffs. Alfaro's side, which led through an Enciso goal before Havertz equalised, will face the winner of France-Sweden in the round of 16.

Los huérfanos eran hermanos

Jun 29, 2026, 08:34 PM

An El País sports column praises coach Carlo Ancelotti, wearing his lucky vest in all weather, for getting his players to discover a shared bond. The piece reflects on team chemistry during a World Cup campaign.

W杯 日本×ブラジル【速報予定 2:00】日本 先発4人入れ替え

Jun 29, 2026, 04:50 PM

Japan's national team faced Brazil in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup in North America, kicking off at 2 a.m. Japan time. Seeking their first-ever knockout-stage win, Japan made four changes to the starting lineup from the previous match.

Brasil - Japón, el partido de dieciseisavos del Mundial en directo | Vinicius, Cunha y Rayan componen el tridente ofensivo de Brasil

Jun 29, 2026, 04:46 PM

El País provides live coverage of the World Cup round-of-32 match between Brazil and Japan in Houston. Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil field an attacking trident of Vinicius, Cunha and Rayan, while Japan's Hajime Moriyasu opts for a three-centre-back defence.