FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule guide: Where to watch. match times, channels, streaming and more

• Japan achieved a historic milestone by winning their 1,000th game during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. • The tournament continues with a series of high-profile matchups, including Spain against Saudi Arabia and Belgium against Iran.

• Sales for the state-operated Chinese Football Lottery, known as Jingcai, neared US$1 billion last week. • The surge in betting activity was driven by the high volume of matches and global interest surrounding the World Cup.

• Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 in a high-scoring match held in New York during the 2026 World Cup. • Erling Haaland played a pivotal role in the victory by scoring two goals during the five-goal thriller.

• Belgium played to a draw against Iran in a Group G match, leaving the Red Devils with only two points after two games. • Iran's goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand secured the result with key heroics, including a critical save from Maxim De Cuyper from four yards.

• Germany is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the goal of winning their fifth title, having not won the trophy since 2014. • The national team, led by young Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala, aims to recover from disappointing group-stage exits in the previous two tournaments.

• Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, surpassing the previous record held by Germany's Miroslav Klose. • Messi reached this milestone by scoring a total of 17 goals across his World Cup appearances, further cementing his status as Argentina's greatest football icon.

• Japan secured their first victory of the 2026 World Cup with a dominant 4-0 win over Tunisia in Monterrey, featuring two goals from Ayase Ueda. • The defeat officially eliminates Tunisia from the tournament, while Japan gains critical momentum in their group stage campaign.

• The Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2026 will feature a five-day T20 round-robin tournament. • Four associate nations are competing in the event: hosts Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and debutants Uzbekistan.

• Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans in the 4th match of the Indian Premier League 2026, finishing with a score of 165/7 in 19.1 overs. • Gujarat Titans posted 162/6, with Cooper Connolly delivering a standout performance of 72 runs off 44 balls.

• India and Sri Lanka faced off in the final of the 2023 Asia Cup. • The event featured comprehensive coverage including live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and video highlights for viewers in the USA and Canada.

• France secured their place in the World Cup knockout stage after achieving their second consecutive victory in Group I against Iraq. • Kylian Mbappé continues his strong tournament form, having previously scored a double in France's opening match against Senegal.