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Day 2 of the Round of 32: Upsets, Heartbreak, and a Late Brazilian Miracle
Brazil survived a Japanese scare, Germany crashed out in penalties after a controversial VAR call, and Paraguay pulled off one of the tournament's biggest upsets.
June 29Group Stage Awards: The Best, the Worst, and the Unforgettable
From a six-goal classic in Kansas City to a 40-year-old debutant goalkeeper, here's what we'll remember from an unforgettable group stage.
June 28Stars of the Opening Round: Performances That Turned Heads
From a 40-year-old debutant goalkeeper to the greatest of all time, the opening round of group games didn't disappoint.
June 18England Outlasts Croatia in an Entertaining Opener
England asserted their dominance in the second half to beat Croatia 4–2 in a breathless opening game in Dallas.
June 17Statement of Intent: USA Dismantles Paraguay in World Cup Opener
The US men made 32 years of waiting worthwhile with a dominant 4–1 dismantling of Paraguay in Los Angeles, with Balogun and Pulisic announcing themselves on the biggest stage.
June 13Larin Rescues Canada's World Cup Opener
Canada earned their first ever Men's World Cup point Friday, battling back from a goal down to draw 1–1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina on home soil.
June 12Mexico Takes Full Advantage of Home Soil
A dominant Mexico side controlled from the first whistle, though the red cards may have stolen the show. Red Cards: 3, Goals: 2.
June 1132 Teams, One Trophy: My 2026 World Cup Predictions
Dark horses, disappointments, and my pick to lift the trophy. Here's how I see the 2026 World Cup playing out.
June 11World Cup 2026 Coverage Starts June 11
The tournament kicks off Wednesday. Hatch FC will have match recaps, previews, stats, and hot takes throughout the group stage and beyond.
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