The Iranian men’s soccer team’s quick departure from Los Angeles following their opening World Cup match was always the plan, according to the US government, despite complaints from the team.

Scott McTominay returns to Scotland training before they take on Haiti The Napoli midfielder missed Thursday's session due to a stomach bug McTominay looks at his usual best - sharp in the rondos and looking in good spirits,

The World Cup with feature renowned Latin Grammy winner Alejandro Fernández Abarca singing the Mexican national anthem before Mexico vs. South Africa.

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored the goals, but a duck stole the show. As Mexico celebrated its World Cup-opening victory over South Africa on Thursday, Merlin, a 2-year-old duck dressed in the national team’s colors,