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Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:21:54 +0600

The Egyptian football federation said Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown out of the World Cup Details

The creation king: Messi’s record for assists in most World Cups

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:13:16 +0600

A look at Argentina’s Lionel Messi setting up a goal in a sixth World Cup, doubling the previous record shared by Pele, Grzegorz Lato and Diego Maradona Details

Mbappe revels in captain's role for France at World Cup

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:53 +0600

Kylian Mbappe's critics might say he has not always been a true team player but the France superstar is revelling in his role as captain at this World Cup, as he seeks to lead Les Bleus to a third title Details

Belgium's Onana ruled out for rest of World Cup with ACL injury

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:55:02 +0600

Belgium's Amadou Onana will miss the remainder of the World Cup after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during his country's last-16 win over co-hosts the United States, the Belgian Football Federation announced on Tuesday. Details

World Cup: Eight teams remain in the hunt for glory

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:25:48 +0600

A look at the quarter-final match-ups, all of which are taking place in the United States Details

UN: Paraguayan lawmaker's 'racist' Mbappe remarks 'despicable'

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:23:00 +0600

A Paraguayan lawmaker's "racist and dehumanising" remarks about France's football World Cup star Kylian Mbappe were "despicable", but regrettably not isolated, the United Nations said Tuesday Details

England quicks star as India suffer record 125-run T20 defeat

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:19:10 +0600

India suffered their worst ever T20 defeat, in terms of runs, as they slumped to a mammoth 125-run loss to England at Trent Bridge on Tuesday after being blown away by fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue Details

Djokovic survives Wimbledon's longest quarter-final to book Sinner blockbuster

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:13:29 +0600

Novak Djokovic battled through Wimbledon's longest ever quarter-final to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set epic on Tuesday as the former champion set up a titanic clash with defending champion Jannik Sinner Details

Messi 'didn't want to go home' as Argentina comeback stuns Egypt

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:03:14 +0600

Lionel Messi said his tears after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 win over Egypt to reach the World Cup quarter-finals were "a release" in what could have been his final international appearance Details

Egypt 'cheated' in controversial World Cup exit to Argentina, says Hassan

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:55:58 +0600

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side had been "cheated" out of a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after Argentina staged a stunning late comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on Tuesday Details

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:47:57 +0600

Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with defending champions Argentina Details

The Great Escape: Messi, Argentina prevail over heroic Egypt

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:48:43 +0600

Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi's World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals. The holders looked down and out when goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, either side of Messi having a penalty saved, put the Pharaohs in sight of a historic victory in Atlanta. However, Cristian... Details

Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:12:17 +0600

Lionel Messi's Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to reclaim the lead in a fiercely contested Golden Boot race Details

'Disappointed' Pochettino says Balogun row no excuse for US World Cup exit

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:09:18 +0600

US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed and frustrated by the backlash over Folarin Balogun's ban but insisted it was no excuse for his side's World Cup exit at the hands of Belgium on Monday Details

Tielemans: Belgium boosted by Balogun furore

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:05:23 +0600

Belgium captain Youri Tielemans revealed his team had been fired up by the uproar surrounding Folarin Balogun after the Red Devils thrashed the United States 4-1 at the World Cup on Monday Details

Argentina's gruelling World Cup schedule a concern for Scaloni

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:57:32 +0600

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni said sides should be given more rest in the final stages of the World Cup as the defending champions face a gruelling schedule in the knockout phases Details

Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:40:39 +0600

Fired-up Belgium brought the United States' World Cup party to a shuddering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, Hans Vanaken punished a goalkeeping howler, and substitute Romelu Lukaku added a fourth to settle a last-16 clash that had been overshadowed by the pre-match uproar surrounding US... Details

Close to tears and on his own as Ronaldo's World Cup dream ends

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:35:28 +0600

Cristiano Ronaldo laboured through his last World Cup match Monday as the dream of winning the biggest prize of all ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain and left him fighting back tears. The 41-year-old Portugal captain and one of the best players of all time says he will now go away and think about what comes next. He has won it all in a trophy-laden career at some of Europe's biggest clubs, and... Details

Spain win it late to give Ronaldo bitter end to World Cup career

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:24:09 +0600

Substitute Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career on Monday. The European champions will face Belgium on Friday in Los Angeles. In front of an expectant crowd of 70,649 at the air-conditioned home of the Dallas Cowboys, a match that on paper promised so much failed to deliver.... Details

USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Trump intervention

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:18:58 +0600

The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic reprieve for star striker Folarin Balogun thanks to the intervention of Donald Trump Details

UEFA: FIFA have "crossed a red line" in Balogun reprieve

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:14:46 +0600

FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one game ban for a year, European football's governing body UEFA said on Monday Details

'Our game, not theirs': Klopp slams FIFA's Balogun decision

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:09:19 +0600

Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp on Monday slammed FIFA's decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun's suspension, which reportedly took place after an intervention from US President Donald Trump Details

'World Cup starts now' as Spain, Portugal clash in last 16

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:04:10 +0600

Spain and old rivals Portugal collide in an enticing World Cup clash in Texas on Monday with the quarter-finals and possibly Cristiano Ronaldo's international career on the line Details

Kane: We had to find something deep within

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:52:46 +0600

England captain Harry Kane and coach Thomas Tuchel react to Three Lions' thrilling 3-2 victory over Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16 Details

Reflective Ronaldo takes on critics 'trying to kill me for 23 years'

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:18:19 +0600

Cristiano Ronaldo admitted at the World Cup on Sunday he is not the player he once was but came out fighting against critics "trying to kill me for the past 23 years". Details

Ancelotti promises Brazil will bounce back after World Cup exit

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:14:52 +0600

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday's painful World Cup last-16 exit at the hands of Erling Haaland's Norway should be used as "fuel" for the future as he insisted their disappointing tournament is "the start of a new cycle". Details

Norway coach: Balogun reprieve 'bad decision' by FIFA

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:51:25 +0600

Norway coach Stale Solbakken hit out at FIFA's World Cup reprieve of United States striker Folarin Balogun on Sunday, saying football's governing body had made a "bad decision." Details

Euphoric homecoming for Cape Verde after heroic World Cup run ends

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:43:10 +0600

Thousands of ecstatic fans escorted Cape Verde's Blue Sharks through the streets of Praia Sunday for a celebratory parade following their slender defeat to Argentina in one of the World Cup's most surprising matches Details

Bellingham savours 'best night of England career' after Mexico heroics

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:34:43 +0600

Jude Bellingham savoured the "best night" of his international career after scoring twice to fire England into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 3-2 win away at Mexico Details

Norway dance to Haaland's beat in 'surreal' World Cup run

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:15:45 +0600

Erling Haaland led Norway's now-famous "Viking Row" celebrations by banging the drum in front of their massed supporters after the win over Brazil -- and the team is dancing to his beat after reaching a first-ever World Cup quarter-final Details

FIFA clear US star Balogun to play in World Cup after Trump call

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:06:24 +0600

FIFA cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium despite his red-card ban after a personal phone call from President Donald Trump, it emerged Sunday, igniting a furious row that has rocked the tournament Details

Neymar calls time on Brazil career after World Cup elimination

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:57:58 +0600

Brazil superstar Neymar indicated Sunday that his international career was over after the five-time World Cup winners went out of the tournament in the last 16 at the hands of Norway Details

Bellingham powers 10-man England past Mexico, into World Cup quarters

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:54:08 +0600

Jude Bellingham's double inflicted a rare defeat on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England won a nerve-racking World Cup classic 3-2 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals Details

Haaland knocks Brazil out of World Cup as Norway reach quarters

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:53:06 +0600

Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil that condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990. Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland produced a sensational display and saved a first-half penalty from Bruno Guimaraes before Haaland struck twice in the last 11 minutes to stun Brazil at MetLife... Details

England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbuster

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:29:36 +0600

England face Mexico in a World Cup blockbuster at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday while Erling Haaland and Norway bid to ambush Brazil as the battle for quarter-final places heats up Details

Ancelotti: Stopping Haaland no mystery for Brazil

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:09:26 +0600

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defenders need no guidance on how to contain Erling Haaland ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie with Norway Details

Diaz happy to make a difference for Morocco

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:55:50 +0600

Morocco playmaker Brahim Diaz discussed his two-assist performance in the 3-0 win over Canada and how far the Atlas Lions could go at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Details

Mbappe says France happy 'to get hands dirty' after World Cup win

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:52:02 +0600

France captain Kylian Mbappe said his side were happy to do whatever it takes to advance in the World Cup after they battled through a bad-tempered last-16 tie with Paraguay to win 1-0 on Saturday Details

Paraguay coach says team 'fought like lions' in World Cup loss to France

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:41:03 +0600

Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro said his side had "fought like lions" in their 1-0 World Cup defeat at the hands of France on Saturday Details

Swiatek dumped out of Wimbledon by Eala, Serena withdraws from doubles

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:07:10 +0600

Iga Swiatek's Wimbledon title defence was ended by the Philippines' Alexandra Eala in a third-round shock on Saturday, while "heartbroken" Serena Williams was forced to withdraw from the doubles tournament Details

France battle past Paraguay to set up Morocco World Cup showdown

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:37:20 +0600

Kylian Mbappe scored from the penalty spot as France overcame searing heat and stubborn defence to beat Paraguay 1-0 and set up a World Cup quarter-final against Morocco Details

Ruthless Morocco break Canadian hearts to reach World Cup quarters

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:54:01 +0600

Canada became the first of the co-hosts to exit the World Cup as a clinical Morocco won 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals on Saturday in Houston. The 2022 semi-finalists Morocco will face title favourites France as the business end of the tournament in North America approaches. After a first half littered with more bookings than shots, midfielder Azzedine Ounahi fired the opener on 50 minutes.... Details

France face Philly furnace as World Cup last 16 gets under way

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:27:42 +0600

France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup's last 16 on Saturday as co-hosts Canada prepare for a daunting date with African giants Morocco in Houston Details

Norway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil in World Cup last 16

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:51:37 +0600

Erling Haaland has feasted on defences throughout the World Cup, and Norway will need their talismanic striker at his ruthless best if they are to topple Brazil in Sunday's last-16 clash Details

Neymar unhappy with World Cup role but 'respectful', says Ancelotti

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:31:27 +0600

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar is unhappy he has had such a limited role at the World Cup but has handled the situation professionally and remains a positive influence within the squad Details

Salah and the history of 'Panenkas' at the World Cup

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:21:21 +0600

Salah is the latest to join the list of geniuses at the World Cup who showed no fear, kept their nerves when the moment of truth came, and followed in Panenka’s footsteps Details

Cape Verde leave mark on Scaloni as Argentina survive World Cup shock

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:12:34 +0600

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said a dramatic 3-2 win over Cape Verde after extra-time to reach the last 16 of the World Cup had left a bruising impact on the defending champions Details

Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup win

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:02:53 +0600

A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday Details

Prince William reveals King Charles 'hates football' on podcast

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:51:28 +0600

Prince William revealed that his father King Charles "hates football" in an appearance on Travis Kelce's podcast that aired Friday, just hours before the NFL star was due to celebrate his marriage to pop megastar Taylor Swift Details

Title rivals Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:43:58 +0600

Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner powered past Jenson Brooksby on Friday Details

Feels like 'victory': Cape Verde celebrates heroic World Cup defeat

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:29:05 +0600

Applause erupted, drums began to beat and car horns honked: Cape Verde's narrow loss to Argentina was cause for celebration early Saturday in Praia as the Blue Sharks' World Cup dream run came to a sad but brilliant end Details

Colombia overcome Ghana to reach World Cup last-16

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:47:56 +0600

Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16. The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium but ended up with just Jhon Arias's early goal to show for their superiority as they now look forward to a meeting with Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday. Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey fizzed a shot just wide in... Details

Cape Verde show anything is possible at World Cup with 'big hearts'

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:38:19 +0600

Cape Verde are an example for other small nations to follow, said defender Pico Lopes, after the islanders came close to pulling off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history against Argentina on Friday. Defending champions Argentina needed a Diney Borges own goal in the 111th minute to win a thrilling last-32 tie after strength-sapping extra-time in Miami. A tiny archipelago of just... Details

Argentina advance after Cape Verde World Cup scare, Egypt through

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:54:31 +0600

Holders Argentina survived a monumental scare before defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in extra-time to keep their World Cup dream alive on Friday as Egypt beat Australia to reach the last 16. Cape Verde, with a population of just over 500,000, rocked Lionel Messi's Argentina with two stunning equalizers to raise the prospect of pulling off the greatest upset in World Cup history at the Hard Rock... Details

Klopp in 'talks' for Germany job after Nagelsmann exit

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:51:19 +0600

Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday Details

David v Goliath as Cape Verde face Messi's Argentina at World Cup

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:51:30 +0600

A classic David versus Goliath encounter will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as tiny Cape Verde face Lionel Messi and Argentina with a place in the last 16 at stake Details

Endrick says versatility could help Brazil against Norway

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:46:35 +0600

Brazil forward Endrick highlighted his versatility on Thursday as a potential asset against Norway should Carlo Ancelotti turn to him in their World Cup last-16 encounter Details

Messi meeting the "game of our lives", says Cape Verde coach

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:34:39 +0600

Cape Verde head coach Bubista said a showdown against Argentina and Lionel Messi will be the "match of our lives" but said they will not fear the defending World Cup champions in Friday's last 32 clash Details

Scaloni warns Argentina that Cape Verde success 'no accident'

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:08:30 +0600

Cape Verde's stunning progress to the World Cup knockout stages is "no accident" said Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni as he warned his side about the threat posed by the Blue Sharks in their last 32 tie Details

Cabo Verde daring to dream against Argentina

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:54:24 +0600

Cape Verdeans have long admired Argentina from afar in past FIFA World Cups and now they’re set to take on Lionel Messi’s team in Miami Details

Nagelsmann quits as Germany coach after World Cup exit

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:57:01 +0600

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has resigned following his team's shock last-32 exit from the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay, several media reported on Friday Details

Yamal on Spain progress and his brother's viral reaction

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:24:55 +0600

Lamine Yamal speaks after being named the Superior Player of the Match as Spain cruised past Austria to reach the Round of 32 Details

'Inspired millions': Modric praised as World Cup career appears at end

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:12:19 +0600

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic and Portugal's Roberto Martinez paid tribute on Thursday to Luka Modric, who almost certainly played his last World Cup match Details

'Coincidence of life' says Ronaldo after Jota tribute a year from death

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:59:05 +0600

Cristiano Ronaldo said it was a "coincidence of life" that Portgual's World Cup last-16 win against Croatia on Thursday came almost a year since the death of his late teammate Diogo Jota Details

VAR 'taking joy' from football says Croatia coach Dalic after loss

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:49:16 +0600

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said VAR is taking "the joy out of football" after seeing his team have a stoppage time equaliser disallowed in their 2-1 World Cup defeat to Portugal on Thursday Details

Spain goalkeeper Simon sets World Cup record with 519 straight scoreless minutes in net

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0600

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has the longest shutout streak in World Cup history, breaking a 36-year-old record while blanking Austria in a 3-0 victory Thursday for his fourth consecutive clean sheet in this World Cup Details

Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to move into World Cup last 16

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:19:05 +0600

Switzerland moved into the last 16 of the World Cup with a controlled 2-0 win against Algeria on Thursday Details

Portugal advance in World Cup thanks to last-gasp Ramos winner

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:50:46 +0600

Substitute Goncalo Ramos's headed goal edged Portugal into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday after a gripping contest with Croatia. Ramos connected with a superb pass from Rafael Leao in the fourth minute of stoppage time to snuff out a Croatia team which had created the lion's share of the chances in sapping evening heat in Toronto. In a dramatic ending, Croatia thought they had... Details

Spain ease past Austria with 3-0 World Cup win

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:15:17 +0600

Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last 16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header. The European champions controlled possession and sliced through the Austrian defense in a typically dominant performance in Los Angeles, as Hollywood stars Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem and singer Rosalia... Details

Portugal, Croatia to battle stifling heat in Toronto World Cup match

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:44:15 +0600

Croatia and Portugal on Wednesday refused to use the possibility of stifling heat as an excuse ahead of their World Cup last-32 clash in Toronto Details

Messi returns 'home' to lead Argentina World Cup charge in Miami

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:48:43 +0600

Few imagined that three years after making the move to Miami, Lionel Messi would be leading Argentina's charge to defend the title and smashing records at his sixth World Cup Details

Kane: One of my favourite England games

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:50:14 +0600

Reaction of England skipper Harry Kane who showcased all his class to secure his side’s spot in the last 16 Details

Pochettino says Balogun foul 'never' a red card as suspension looms

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:33:29 +0600

USA coach Mauricio Pochettino said Wednesday striker Folarin Balogun should "never" have received a red card after he was sent off against Bosnia following a VAR review, meaning he will miss his side's last-16 World Cup showdown with Belgium next week Details

Belgium coach hails Tielemans after World Cup rescue act

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:22:21 +0600

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia hailed captain Youri Tielemans after the midfielder's last-gasp penalty completed an astonishing 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday Details

'Our captain, our leader': Tuchel relishes 'beautiful' DR Congo win

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:55:05 +0600

Thomas Tuchel said England had defied the ghosts of previous major tournament disappointments by coming from behind to avoid a shock World Cup elimination at the hands of the Democratic Republic of Congo Details

Djokovic, Sinner into Wimbledon third round, Andreeva stunned

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:42:52 +0600

Novak Djokovic produced a Wimbledon masterclass as the history-chasing star raced into the third round on Wednesday, while defending champion Jannik Sinner battled through before French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock exit Details

Bayern sign Morocco midfielder Saibari on five-year deal

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:13:11 +0600

Bayern Munich on Wednesday announced the signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven until 2031 Details

Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:18:35 +0600

Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday Details

Belgium late show floors Senegal at World Cup

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:13:42 +0600

Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday Details

Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:52:57 +0600

Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16. Aiming to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament, Thomas Tuchel's men escaped humilation and one of England's worst ever World Cup exits thanks to their talismanic captain after Brian Cipenga's early goal gave Congo an... Details

England face DR Congo hurdle, USA prepare for World Cup moment in spotlight

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:41:13 +0600

England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16 while co-hosts the USA prepare for the biggest match in their football history Details

Mbappe hails unity as France rally around Deschamps at World Cup

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:12:04 +0600

Kylian Mbappe said France had united behind coach Didier Deschamps after the death of his mother, as a resounding 3-0 win over Sweden on Tuesday booked them a place in the World Cup last 16 Details

Haaland: It’s history, it feels unbelievable

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:11 +0600

Match-winner Erling Haaland, midfielder Patrick Berg and coach Stale Solbakken spoke about Norway breaking new ground at World Cup 2026 Details

Dutch football chiefs condemn online racism after World Cup exit

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:48:34 +0600

Dutch football chiefs have condemned online racist abuse aimed at Netherlands players after their painful elimination from the World Cup Details

Mexican fans use homophobic chant during World Cup match

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:41:30 +0600

Mexican fans used a chant widely regarded as homophobic during Tuesday night's World Cup round of 32 match against Ecuador Details

Shomurodov stunner voted group stage's best goal

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:31:23 +0600

Uzbek captain Eldor Shomurodov is regarded as one of his nation’s finest players and the 31-year-old has now claimed top honours in the first phase of voting for the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament award Details

Haaland hailed as 'greatest goalscorer' after more World Cup heroics

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:13:58 +0600

Erling Haaland was described as "devastating" and "the greatest goalscorer in the world" after pouncing for a dramatic late winner on Tuesday for Norway at the World Cup Details

Koeman steps down as Netherlands coach after World Cup exit

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0600

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday he was stepping down after his team were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco in the last 32 Details

Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach last 16 and end knockout hoodoo

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:57:21 +0600

Mexico turned on the style at their iconic Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, brushing Ecuador aside 2-0 to break their World Cup knockout curse dating back 40 years. The round-of-32 match was delayed for an hour due to stormy weather and when it started the co-hosts flew out of the blocks, mounting wave after wave of attacks. In a supercharged atmosphere, Julian Quinones gave Mexico a deserved lead... Details

Mbappe dazzles as France march into World Cup last 16

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:08:16 +0600

Kylian Mbappe extended his red-hot scoring streak to fire France past Sweden and into the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday as Erling Haaland sealed Norway's first ever knockout round victory in a 2-1 defeat of Ivory Coast. Mbappe took his tally for the tournament to six goals -- making him joint top-scorer alongside Lionel Messi -- with a superb double as France strolled past the Swedes 3-0... Details

Haaland leaves it late to deny Ivory Coast as Norway set up Brazil showdown

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:14:44 +0600

Erling Haaland struck late once again as Norway edged past Ivory Coast 2-1 in a dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash in Dallas on Tuesday, sealing his side’s place in the last 16 where a blockbuster encounter against Brazil now awaits. In a fiercely contested match that swung both ways, Norway needed their star striker to deliver in the closing moments after Ivory Coast had fought... Details

Brazil find a way, Germany and Dutch couldn’t as last-32 descends into chaos

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:16:33 +0600

If the opening days of the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 have proven anything, it is that reputation counts for little once the knockout chaos begins. On a dramatic Monday that saw traditional powerhouses fall one after another, Brazil somehow survived. Germany and Netherlands did not. And that perhaps sums up the brutal beauty of knockout football. At Houston Stadium, five-time... Details

Morocco World Cup win sparks joy, arrests in Netherlands

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:31:08 +0600

Morocco's dramatic penalty shoot-out win over the Netherlands sparked scenes of joy Tuesday in The Hague, home to a large Moroccan community, but also violent arrests amid clashes with police Details

Bangladesh suffer crushing defeat to Zimbabwe in one-off Test

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:22:17 +0600

Bangladesh endured a humiliating innings and 85-run margin defeat to Zimbabwe in the one-off Test inside three days after putting up yet another miserable batting display at Harare Sports Club today Details

Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:22:48 +0600

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouabhi believes his team is primed to make a deep run at the World Cup, declaring that the Atlas Lions could be "unstoppable" if they play to their potential Details

Martinelli: Ancelotti's calmness gave us confidence

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:10:17 +0600

Brazil stars pay tribute to their coach who kept calm and patient under intense pressure from Japan to lead his team to the Round of 16 Details

Mouse-that-roared Paraguay savors World Cup win over Germany

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:01:02 +0600

The streets of Paraguay erupted Monday as people rejoiced in beating powerhouse Germany in the World Cup and the president declared a national holiday Details

Extreme heat warning issued for World Cup host Kansas City

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:55:39 +0600

US meteorologists have issued an "extreme heat warning" covering World Cup host Kansas City ahead of the match between Colombia and Ghana later this week Details

Djokovic battles past Wu in 'challenging' Wimbledon first round

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:51:58 +0600

Novak Djokovic came through a tense four-set tussle with China's Wu Yibing to get his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title up and running at Wimbledon on Monday Details

Paraguay coach salutes 'extraordinary' World Cup win over Germany

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:33:17 +0600

Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro praised his players for producing an "extraordinary" performance after beating Germany on penalties to secure a place in the World Cup last 16 on Monday Details