Cut straight to the action with the latest highlights from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Release date: 18 June 2026

Netherlands concluded their World Cup preparations in dramatic fashion, with Cody Gakpo's second penalty seeing off Uzbekistan late on.

Uzbekistan secured their place at their first-ever World Cup by finishing second in their final AFC group, behind Iran. A crucial 3-0 victory over Qatar in their final qualifier ensured direct qualification and spared the Uzbeks from having to navigate the play-offs.

FIFA and the United States are under scrutiny after reports that Senegal and Uzbekistan players faced extensive security screenings during the World Cup, sparking discrimination concerns and debate ov

Videos widely shared on social media show the Senegalese and Uzbek national teams undergoing intensive customs searches upon arriving in the United States, just days before the start of the World

Cody Gakpo scored twice from the spot, including a last-kick penalty, as his side edged Uzbekistan 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up.