Live updates from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday. Get the latest news, results, standings and highlights from the 48-team, 39-day tournament.

Now that the FIFA World Cup is underway in Mexico, Canada and the U.S., the drama has shifted to the fields, where there have been several surprising results heading into the first full week.

Norway have signalled their intent at the 2026 World Cup with an impressive group-stage win against Senegal. Marcus Holmgren Pedersen scored the opener, before Norway's Erling Haaland and Senegal's Ismaila Sarr scored twice each.

UK fans who did not stay up overnight to watch the World Cup missed out on history and, arguably, the best individual performance of the tournament so far. How would Messi respond? By scoring a hat-trick as Argentina began the defence of their crown with a 3-0 win over Algeria.

The 2026 World Cup is playing out in communities across the country. Journalists from NPR and its member stations are in your city — capturing the excitement and asking the important questions.

Two more groups play for trips to the round of 32. See live 2026 World Cup scores, schedule and what matters today from our reporters on the ground.

What will Kylian Mbappe do for a World Cup encore? Follow for live France vs. Iraq updates, news and commentary at the 2026 World Cup.

Colombia can secure their progress from Group K when they face DR Congo in Guadalajara. Join Jo Khan for updates