Welcome to the live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought to you by The Mirror on June 19th.
England kicked off their campaign in style by defeating Croatia 4-2, with goals from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford. The Three Lions will face Ghana next.
In ongoing matches, Czechia drew 1-1 with South Africa in Atlanta, while Switzerland dominated Bosnia and Herzegovina with a 4-1 victory. Canada secured a 6-0 win over Qatar, overshadowed by a serious injury to Ismael Kone.
Mexico secured their spot in the round of 32 with a 1-0 win against South Korea. Stay tuned for live updates on the matches and the latest World Cup news.
Jonathan David shone as a hat-trick hero for Canada in their historic win against Qatar. Meanwhile, quirky duck mascots have made appearances with both the Tartan Army and Mexico’s fans at the tournament.
Upcoming fixtures include USA vs Australia, Scotland vs Morocco, Brazil vs Haiti, and Turkey vs Paraguay. Brazil may be without Neymar due to injury concerns.
England’s Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford are on recovery plans post their match against Croatia. Canada’s Jesse Marsch expressed emotional sentiments after Kone’s injury.
Stay updated as the World Cup action unfolds, with surprises and standout performances shaping the tournament.
