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In association football, Curaçao, the smallest nation to qualify for a FIFA World Cup, make their tournament debut and score their first-ever goal in a 7–1 defeat against Germany.
2026-06-14

In association football, Qatar earns their first point in World Cup history after drawing with Switzerland 1–1 in their group stage match.
2026-06-13

The opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup in Canada and the United States occur at the Toronto Stadium and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, respectively.
2026-06-12

In association football, the 2026 FIFA World Cup consisting of 48 national teams for the first time begins with matches in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. An opening ceremony is held at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
2026-06-11

Canada, Mexico, and the United States announce coordinated travel health measures for travelers arriving from Ebola-affected areas in central and eastern Africa ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
2026-05-28

The DR Congo national football team announces that it will maintain its planned schedule, including two friendly matches in Belgium and Spain, before going to Houston, Texas, United States, for the World Cup, despite being warned to isolate, stating the entire squad is based outside of the DRC.
2026-05-23

Andrew Giuliani, head of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force, says that the DR Congo soccer team must isolate for 21 days or risk the ability to enter the U.S. for the upcoming FIFA World Cup amidst the ebola outbreak in the country.
2026-05-22

In association football, Curaçao qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after winning Group B of the third round of CONCACAF qualifiers for the World Cup. In its first World Cup appearance, Curaçao becomes the smallest nation by both population and area to qualify for the tournament.
2025-11-18

Cape Verde qualifies for the FIFA World Cup for first time in its history after defeating Eswatini 3–0 during CAF World Cup qualifiers.
2025-10-13

In association football, Uzbekistan and Jordan qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time, with Uzbekistan securing a top-two finish in Group A and Jordan advancing from Group B following Iraq's loss to secure their places in the 2026 tournament.
2025-06-5