All posts tagged "World Cup 2026"
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281FootballMbappe, Deschamps set new World Cup records as France cruise past Sweden into Last 16
Mbappé has now scored 18 goals in 18 World Cup appearances, leaving him just one goal behind Messi's all-time World Cup scoring...
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484FootballWorld Cup 2026: Paraguay knock Germany out in penalty shootout thriller
The South Americans triumphed 4-3 in the penalty shootout, handing Germany their first-ever World Cup defeat on penalties and booking a place...
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816FootballWorld Cup 2026: Estaquio late strike sinks South Africa as Canada reach historic Round of 16
Canada, appearing in only their third FIFA World Cup and first knockout match, will now face either the Netherlands or Morocco in...
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527FootballAfrica’s Finest: Nine teams advance to FIFA World Cup Round of 32
New York, USA: Africa has delivered its strongest-ever FIFA World Cup campaign after an unprecedented nine nations qualified for the Round of...
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717FootballJapan, Netherlands and Australia reach World Cup knockout stage, Sweden sneak through
The Samurai Blue entered the match knowing that a point would be enough to secure their place in the knockout rounds and...
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847FootballFIFA World Cup: Ecuador shock Germany to reach last 32, Ivory Coast seal history with Curacao win
Ecuador entered the match against Germany needing a positive result to keep their qualification hopes alive and responded with a spirited performance...
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563FootballFIFA World Cup: Switzerland deny Canada top spot, but hosts seal knockout for first time in history
The Swiss finished the group stage unbeaten on seven points, while Canada edged Bosnia and Herzegovina to second place on goal difference...
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796FootballDeschamps to miss France’s final Group match after mother’s death
Assistant coach Guy Stephan will take charge of Les Bleus during Deschamps' absence before the France manager rejoins the squad later in...
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736Football2026 World Cup: Munoz strikes late as Colombia beat DR Congo to reach knockouts
Munoz had earlier seen a goal disallowed for offside before finally breaking the deadlock with a low finish into the bottom corner.
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593FootballEngland held by resolute Ghana as Group L race remains wide open
The Black Stars frustrated Thomas Tuchel's side throughout the contest at Gillette Stadium, producing a disciplined defensive performance to secure a valuable...
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778FootballMo Salah inspires Egypt to first-ever World Cup victory
The victory marked a landmark moment for Egyptian football, ending the nation's long wait for a World Cup win and boosting their...
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2.0KFootballGermany into World Cup knockouts after dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Ivory Coast
The four-time world champions moved to six points from two matches and secured qualification with a game to spare, joining the growing...
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1.1KFootballDavid nets hat-Trick as Canada crush Qatar 6-0 for first-ever World Cup win
Jonathan David starred with a sensational hat trick as the Canadians overwhelmed the former Asian champions at BC Place on Thursday night...
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588Football2026 World Cup: Bafana Bafana strike late to hold Czechia in Group A clash
Midfielder Teboho Mokoena emerged as the hero for Bafana Bafana, calmly converting a late penalty to earn his side a crucial point...
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677Football2026 World Cup: Kane double fires England past Croatia in six-goal thriller
FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group L)England 4-2 Croatia (Harry Kane (9′ pen, 42′), Jude Bellingham (47′), Marcus Rashford (85′), Martin Baturina (36′),...
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771Football2026 World Cup: DR congo hold Portugal as Cristiano fires blank in Group K opener
The Leopards, making their first World Cup appearance in 52 years, showed resilience and determination to earn a historic point against Cristiano...
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862Football2026 WORLD CUP: Messi ties Klose record with magical hat-trick in Argentina opener
The three goals saw the Argentine captain equal German legend Miroslav Klose's all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record of 16 goals, further...
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2.7KFootball2026 WORLD CUP: Cape Verde stun Spain, Egypt Hold Belgium in Group G, H upsets
The biggest story of the day came in Atlanta, where tournament debutants Cape Verde announced their arrival on football's biggest stage with...
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828Football2026 WORLD CUP: Spain, Belgium seek winning start as group stage heats up
Spain, among the tournament favourites, open their World Cup journey against debutants Cape Verde in what will be the first-ever World Cup...
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1.1KFootball2026 WORLD CUP: Japan strike late to hold Netherlands in Group F thriller
Daichi Kamada's 89th-minute equaliser ensured the Blue Samurai came away with a point after twice fighting back against the Dutch in a...
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707Football2026 WORLD CUP: Germany thrash debutants Curacao 7-1 in Group E Opener
The emphatic victory handed Germany their first opening-match win at a World Cup since they went on to lift the trophy in...
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578Football2026 World Cup: Mexico, South Korea kick off campaign with vital victories
After the first round of Group A matches, Mexico lead the standings on goal difference ahead of South Korea, with both teams...
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743FootballWorld Cup 2026: Flurry of Red Cards as Mexico beat 9-man South Africa in fiery opener
Goals from Julián Quiñones and veteran striker Raúl Jiménez handed El Tri all three points in front of a packed home crowd...
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976FootballSomali Referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup after losing World Cup slot
The 34-year-old Somali referee will take charge of the prestigious season-opening European showdown between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12...