France have opened their Group I campaign with a 3–1 victory over Senegal in their FIFA World Cup match, sealing the win with two late goals.

Labasa FC is banking on home-ground advantage as the side prepares for the 2026 BiC Fiji FACT tournament, which will be played at Subrail Park this week.

Fiji Football Under 17 rep Jack Rayawa will be replacing Merril Nand and has been included in the 22-member Stratum/Fortech Rewa FC squad for the BiC Fiji FACT 2026 that starts this Friday in Labasa.

Nasinu FC is returning to the Fiji FACT stage with renewed confidence and a strong desire to win its first-ever title.

Manasa Export Nadroga FC will head into the 2026 BiC Fiji FACT determined to revive the glory days that once made the Stallions one of Fiji football’s powerhouse districts.

Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who ​was denied entry into the ‌United States to officiate at the World Cup, will be paid his full tournament ​fee.

Fans attending the BiC Fiji FACT 2026 in Labasa have been reminded that vuvuzelas will not be allowed inside Subrail Park during the tournament.

Iran’s soccer team arrived at Los Angeles International Airport today after a short flight from Tijuana, Mexico, where they left their World Cup base camp earlier, to a rousing sendoff ahead of their opening match against New Zealand tomorrow.

Scotland has secured their first World Cup victory in 36 years, edging Haiti 1-0 in a scrappy but crucial Group C clash yesterday.

Suva FC has received a major boost ahead of the BiC Fiji FACT 2026 after securing Glamada as its major sponsor for the prestigious tournament in Labasa.

Scotland has never managed to get past the group stage at a World Cup or European Championship in 12 previous attempts, but they could break that jinx after earning a hard-fought 1-0 win over Haiti in their Group C match on Saturday.

The United States have opened their FIFA World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Paraguay 4–1 in their Group D clash at the Los Angeles Stadium.