The 2026 FIFA World Cup has introduced a technology borrowed from cricket to resolve contentious decisions and determine whether the ball has touched a player. The system made its decisive debut during Sweden's 5-1 victory over Tunisia in Monterrey, Mexico, on Sunday, June 14 .
Four-time world champions Germany have etched their name in World Cup history by surpassing Brazil as the highest-scoring team in the tournament's history. During their emphatic 7-1 victory over tournament debutants Curacao in Houston on Sunday, Germany netted seven goals to take their all-time tally to 239, one more than Brazil's 238 .
Sweden's clinical finishing and well-organised defence proved too much for Tunisia in Monterrey, Mexico, on Sunday, as the Nordic side stormed to a 5-1 victory in their Group F encounter.
Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in a hard-fought match in Group F despite falling behind twice. The Asian team left the field with a valuable point after Koki Ogawa's last-minute goal.
A breathless second-half goal fest at Dallas Stadium saw the Netherlands and Japan share the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw to kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F campaigns.
The second half of the match between Japan and the Netherlands is witnessing a flurry of goals. Three goals were scored within a span of just 13 minutes, allowing the Netherlands to reclaim the lead.