USA • Canada • Mexico
Netherlands
NET
VS
Group Stage - 2
Sweden
SWE
Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
World Cup
NRG Stadium, Houston
HUM
GRE
COO
WES
LAM
ADA
J. David
Canada
L. Messi
Argentina
J. Manzambi
Switzerland
C. Larin
Canada
F. Balogun
USA
Frenkie de Jong reflects on missing many international matches due to injuries and expresses his disappointment about not achieving a hundred caps for the World Cup.
Jorrit Hendrix makes his return to Fortuna Düsseldorf on a free transfer. The 31-year-old midfielder, previously active at the club in 2022/23, signs until 2028 and is reunited with trainer Alexander Ende. Hendrix comes over from Preussen Münster and wants to push the club forward again.
After 24 matches at the World Cup, the reactions to the arbitration have been positive, with successful adjustments against time wasting and new rules that are having an effect.
The national Swedish holiday Midsommar coincides with the World Cup match against the Dutch team. The festivities in Dallas are postponed until after the match, so that players like Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres can focus on football first.
FIFA has introduced a mandatory three-minute hydration break during every match for the 2026 World Cup. The measure is intended to protect players from the heat in Mexico, the United States and Canada, but is leading to discussion. In particular, the fact that this gives trainers extra options for tactical instructions and the commercial importance is a subject of debate. Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk, among others, is critical.
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo reflects on his time under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City following Ghana's victory over Panama. Semenyo emphasizes how much he has learned in six months under the Catalan top coach.
Scotland prepare for a crucial World Cup match against Morocco, with insights from former players and journalists on the early dynamics of the tournament.
Jan Paul van Hecke was trusted as a central defender by the Dutch team against Japan and showed why: his passing forward was of great value, especially after the absence of several competitors due to injuries.
