A round-up of the latest news and updates following another day of action at the 2026 World Cup.
Flight Chaos
FIFA released a statement after Uruguay’s team flight from Mexico to the United States was delayed on Sunday. The delay was due to an airline permitting error in Mexico, and the airline has apologized. FIFA worked with airport and operational partners to minimize disruption.
ITV Viewers Furious
ITV viewers were not impressed with the picture quality during the Netherlands’ draw with Japan. Many took to social media site X to complain, especially after the broadcaster had been praised for its New York studio.
Aleksander Ceferin Slammed
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has been criticized by 13 World Cup nations after he claimed the expanded tournament led to many matches being "uninteresting." Football associations from Cape Verde, Curacao, Uzbekistan, DR Congo, Haiti, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and South Africa expressed their profound disappointment, stating there is no such thing as an unimportant World Cup match for their countries.
FIFA Message Slammed
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi said the controversy and disruption surrounding their World Cup involvement undermines FIFA's message of peace, stating that tension undermines the joy and the message of football bringing about peace.
Sweden Statement
Yasin Ayari scored twice, and Alexander Isak was on target as Sweden produced the performance of the tournament to hammer Tunisia. Viktor Gyokeres and Mattias Svanberg also scored, with Omar Rekik netting a consolation.
Ivory Coast Leave It Late
A late goal from Amad Diallo earned the Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Ecuador in Philadelphia. Ecuador hit the woodwork three times before Amad found the bottom corner in the 90th minute.
