World Cup 2026: Key takeaways from the opening group stage matches
From viral fan moments to on-field controversies, as well as the biggest stars, best performances, upsets and more.
World Cup 2026: Full group schedule and top second-round matches to watch
Remaining group schedule, teams, as well as the best second-round group fixtures at the tournament in North America.
Why do AI models struggle with online hate speech detection?
As the UN marks International Day for Countering Hate Speech, Al Jazeera examines how AI handles it – and falls…
Is the G7 hearing the Global South?
The G7, BRICS and emerging powers are competing for influence in a changing global order.
Luis Diaz dazzles as Colombia beat World Cup 2026 debutants Uzbekistan 3-1
Winger Luis Diaz scored a goal and set up another, as Colombia made a winning return to the FIFA World…
Ghana beat Panama 1–0 in chaotic, charged World Cup Group L match
Caleb Yirenkyi scored a winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time in a scrappy end to the match in…
‘Don’t meddle’: Lula calls on Trump to stay out of Brazil’s elections
Lula is currently in a tight race for re-election against right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, an ally of Trump.
World Cup 2026: Day six
Al Jazeera’s @RahulP_Journo has your #FIFAworldcup26 day 6 recap.
UN chief blames global indifference for Haiti crisis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the international community has failed Haiti as gang violence deepens
Messi hat-trick fires holders Argentina to win over Algeria at World Cup
Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.