Watch Czechia's Michal Sadilek score fastest goal in 2026 World Cup vs. South Africa

Michal Sadilek put Czechia on the board vs. South Africa with the fastest goal so far in the 2026 World Cup. See the replay.

Best of World Cup Match Day 1: Favorite Moment, Best Goal, More Superlatives

Here are the best of the best from the first set of match days at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Messi’s World Cup hat trick is included most spectacular goal of 2026 tournament so far

Messi’s first goal in the 2026 World Cup was an absolute beauty. Lionel Messi’s 2022 World Cup felt like a storybook ending to arguably the greatest career in soccer history. Messi led Argentina to the World Cup at age-35 with an iconic performance, earning the only accomplishment that had eluded him.

Returning Colombia beats World Cup debutant Uzbekistan, Ghana downs Panama on late goal, England defeats Croatia, Portugal and DR Congo draw

Follow live updates and the latest coverage of the 2026 World Cup as England faces Croatia in Thomas Tuchel’s debut and Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal against DR Congo.

US scores first goal at 2026 World Cup off own goal

The first U.S. goal in the 2026 World Cup came off the foot of Paraguay's Damián Bobadilla, with an own goal giving USMNT a 1-0 lead.
The New York Times

How the humble goal kick became one of the most important passes in football

What action is most likely to get you off your seat during a game of football? Perhaps a slaloming dribble? An eye-of-the-needle through ball? Or maybe a long-range effort headed inexorably for the top corner. Goal kicks are probably not high on your list.
NBC Connecticut

Everything to know about own goals in soccer

Scoring a goal in the World Cup is every soccer player’s dream – as long as it goes in the opponent’s net. Not all goals go as planned, though, with some unintentionally going off a player into their own net. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7 ...
Cult of Mac

How to set an Apple Watch Move goal that’s right for you

For best results, you should tailor your Move goal to suit your personal situation. Photo: Graham Bower/Cult of Mac The Apple Watch Activity app sets us three daily goals, for standing, exercise and movement. The first two are the same for everyone: Stand ...
The New York Times

Ranking every NHL goalie goal ever scored in way too much detail

These goalies are out of control. You already know about Alex Nedeljkovic’s record-breaking Friday night, as he became the first goaltender in the NHL to record a goal and an assist in the same game. But that goal doubled down on the history by also ...
Newsweek

Goal-Setting Theory: What It Is and How to Use It at Work

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Why do some employees do better than others? According to goal-setting theory, one reason is that they have better, clearer goals.

Abbosbek Fayzullaev scores equalizer for Uzbekistan’s first ever FIFA World Cup™ goal

Abbosbek Fayzullaev scored an equalizer for Uzbekistan’s first ever FIFA World Cup™ goal to make score 1-1 against Colombia.