December 15th Zamenhof day, in honor of Ludwig Zamenhof, the creator of Esperanto born in 1859. Ludwig Zamenhof was a Polish doctor and linguist, born in a multicultural region of Poland, where various ethnicities and languages coexisted, but also often conflicted. Noting linguistic and cultural barriers, Zamenhof envisioned a neutral, easy-to-learn language that could serve as a universal..
The twelfth day of the competition:
The twelfth day of the 2026 World Cup brings new clashes between national teams from different continents, with high expectations of balanced matches and a direct impact on the fight for qualification.
Argentina vs Austria:
Dallas, USA – 12:00 (local time)
Argentina relies on individual talent, ball possession and creativity in attack.
Austria..
The fifteenth day of the competition:
The fifteenth day of the 2026 World Cup brings six clashes between high-level national teams with varied styles, with matches played across the United States and marked by intensity, balance, and a strong fight for a place in the next stage.
Ecuador vs Germany:
New York/New Jersey – 16:00 local / 21:00 in Lisbon
Ecuador relies..
The thirteenth day of the competition:
The thirteenth day of the 2026 World Cup brings four more international matchups, with national teams aiming to maintain their rhythm in the decisive phase of the competition, in games that promise balance and high intensity.
Portugal vs Uzbekistan:
Houston, USA – 12:00 (local time) / 18:00 in Lisbon
Portugal enters with strong..
The sixteenth day of the competition:
The sixteenth day of the 2026 World Cup features six clashes between high-level national teams, with matches spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marked by intensity, balance, and a strong fight for progression.
Norway vs France:
Boston, USA – 15:00 local / 20:00 in Lisbon
Norway relies on physical strength, long..
The tenth day of the competition:
The tenth day of the 2026 World Cup brought together teams from different continents in important qualification matches, with results that had a direct impact on the race for places in the next round.
Netherlands 5 x 1 Sweden:
Houston, USA – 12:00
The Netherlands confirmed its attacking strength and secured an impressive 5-1 victory..
Uruguay was the host country of the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, marking the beginning of the greatest football competition on the planet. The tournament took place between July 13 and July 30, 1930.
Historical context
Uruguay had won the 1924 and 1928 Olympic Games, which strengthened its bid.
The competition featured 13 teams: 7 from South America, 4 from Europe, and 2 from..
The fourteenth day of the competition:
The fourteenth day of the 2026 World Cup brings together six important clashes, with teams from different continents competing in balanced and high-intensity matches during the decisive stage.
Switzerland vs Canada:
Vancouver, Canada – 12:00 local time / 20:00 in Lisbon
Switzerland brings tactical organization and strong defensive..
The eighth day of the competition:
The eighth day of the 2026 World Cup was marked by decisive matches and important results in the race for qualification. The teams entered the field under pressure to earn points, and the round delivered excitement, goals, and changes in the group standings.
Czechia 1 x 1 South Africa:
Atlanta, USA – 12:00 PM local time
Czechia showed..
The ninth day of the competition:
The ninth day of the 2026 World Cup featured national teams from different continents in important matches for qualification.
United States 2 x 0 Australia:
Seattle, USA – 12:00
The United States confirmed its favoritism with a 2-0 victory, controlling the pace and dominating key moments of the match.
How it went:
The American..
The eleventh day of the competition:
The eleventh day of the 2026 World Cup was marked by important results and decisive matches in the race for qualification to the Round of 16.
Spain 4 x 0 Saudi Arabia:
Atlanta, USA – 12:00 PM (local time)
Spain confirmed its favoritism with a dominant performance. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring, Oyarzabal scored twice, and an own..