France delivered a dazzling performance in their World Cup 2026 buildup, crushing Saudi Arabia 4-0 in a friendly that showcased their attacking depth. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 12th minute, followed by a brace from Olivier Giroud and a late strike from Antoine Griezmann. The result extended France's unbeaten run to 10 matches under coach Didier Deschamps.
Mexico swagger through Japan test
Mexico also impressed, swaggering to a 3-0 victory over Japan in their preparation match. Hirving Lozano, Raul Jimenez, and Luis Chavez found the net, with Mexico dominating possession and creating numerous chances. Coach Diego Cocca praised his team's fluidity, saying, "We showed great rhythm and confidence. This is exactly the kind of performance we need ahead of the tournament." Mexico have now won five of their last six friendlies.
England v DR Congo buildup
England are set to face DR Congo later today in their final warm-up game before the World Cup. Gareth Southgate is expected to field a strong lineup, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham likely to start. DR Congo, ranked 67th in the world, will be a test of England's defensive solidity. The match kicks off at 8pm local time at Wembley Stadium.
Other notable results include Brazil's 2-1 win over Nigeria, with Vinicius Jr scoring a stunning solo goal, and Argentina's 1-0 victory over Uruguay, thanks to a Lionel Messi penalty. The World Cup 2026 is set to begin in 10 days, with 32 teams competing across 16 host cities in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
