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World Cup Daily: England open against Croatia in Dallas World Cup Daily: England open against Croatia in Dallas

It has officially been one week of 2026 FIFA World Cup action. Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.

Harry Kane makes England history with first-half double Harry Kane makes England history with first-half double

Harry Kane joins Gary Lineker as England's leading World Cup goalscorer with two first-half goals in the Three Lions' WC opener against Croatia.

Why one VAR rule for Lionel Messi, and another for Themba Zwane? - South Africa coach Hugo Broos Why one VAR rule for Lionel Messi, and another for Themba Zwane? - South Africa coach Hugo Broos

South Africa will appeal the red card and three-match suspension handed out to Themba Zwane according to head coach Hugo Broos, who has questioned why Lionel Messi received different treatment.

Portugal boss Martinez: 'No sense' taking out misfiring Ronaldo Portugal boss Martinez: 'No sense' taking out misfiring Ronaldo

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez brushed aside concerns, about his team and about star Cristiano Ronaldo's goal-scoring drought, after Portugal's frustrating 1-1 draw with Congo DR.

Portugal have a Ronaldo problem (again) after draw with Congo DR Portugal have a Ronaldo problem (again) after draw with Congo DR

Cristiano Ronaldo will go down as one of Portugal and soccer's all-time best players, but it's becoming clear his team could be better without him.

World Cup VAR review: What rule change earned England penalty retake vs. Croatia? World Cup VAR review: What rule change earned England penalty retake vs. Croatia?

For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.