- Jul 4
Eight national team coaches out as Nagelsmann resigns from Germany after World Cup penalty exit
Julian Nagelsmann resigned as Germany's head coach following a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the round of 16, becoming the eighth manager to leave his post at the 2026 World Cup.
- Jun 27
Cape Verde reaches World Cup last 16 in historic debut as Belgium, Spain, Senegal also advance
First-time World Cup participants Cape Verde secured a remarkable spot in the round of 16 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, while Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to top their group and Spain edged out Uruguay.
- Jun 27
Muslera blunder sends Uruguay crashing out as Cape Verde reach World Cup last 32
A catastrophic mistake by veteran goalkeeper Fernando Muslera handed Spain a 1-0 win, eliminating Uruguay from the 2026 World Cup group stage while Cape Verde's third goalless draw secured a historic place in the round of 32.
- Jun 22
Cape Verde holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw, stays in contention for World Cup last 32
Cape Verde fought back to draw 2-2 with Uruguay in Miami, earning a second straight point in Group 8 and keeping their maiden World Cup knockout dream within reach.
- Jun 22
World Cup debutants Cape Verde stun Uruguay with historic first goal in 2-2 draw, while Egypt ends 92-year wait for victory
Cape Verde, a nation of half a million, scored its first ever World Cup goal and held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in Miami, while Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for its first tournament win since 1934.
- Jun 16
Giorgos Donis' Saudi Arabia draw 1-1 with Uruguay in historic World Cup opener
Saudi Arabia held Uruguay to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener in Miami, while Greek coach Giorgos Donis became the second Hellenic manager to lead a team at a men’s World Cup finals.
