The key talking points from day 10 of the World Cup, including a disputed record and a problem with a wholesome World Cup trend

A viral video from Canada stirred a row after a woman criticised the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto, questioning the presence of performer Nora Fatehi and saying she was upset over the presence of Indians at ceremony and that the event did not reflect Canadian culture.

It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha all of his 40 years on Earth to make his World Cup debut. The long, long wait was worth every fleeting second.

Live updates from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday. Get the latest news, results, standings and highlights from the 48-team, 39-day tournament.

The Germany men’s soccer team looked to be in trouble in its World Cup stage game against the Ivory Coast on June 20. This is because the Ivory Coast jumped to a 1-0 lead after a goal by Franck Kessié in the 30th minute.

Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha made seven crucial saves in a shocking 0-0 draw against Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.

Portugal were frustrated in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a hugely impressive DR Congo. Portugal, one of the pre-tournament favourites, raced into an early lead when Joao Neves headed home inside six minutes and looked to be on course for a comfortable win.

The United States is back in action Friday at the World Cup against Australia, exactly one week after a stellar performance in its opener that sent expectations for the squad soaring.