How Spain Rebuilt, Evolved and Conquered the 2026 World Cup

Spain won the 2026 World Cup through midfield control, defensive discipline and young talent. Here is how they defeated Argentina and reclaimed the title.

Spain won the 2026 World Cup through midfield control, defensive discipline and young talent. Here is how they defeated Argentina and reclaimed the title.

England’s thrilling 6-4 victory over France secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the bigger story lies in what the tournament revealed about Thomas Tuchel’s evolving England project. Bukayo Saka’s brilliance, Jude Bellingham’s leadership and a more…

Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sealed a deserved victory in Dallas.

South African football is mourning the death of Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams, who died aged 25 just weeks after helping his country reach the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. JOHANNESBURG — South African…

President John Dramani Mahama delivering remarks during a public event. His comments on the Black Stars have reignited debate over patriotism and national identity in Ghanaian footbal

Argentina came from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after Lionel Messi recovered from a missed penalty to help send the defending champions into the quarter-finals.

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ends after Portugal's defeat to Spain at FIFA World Cup 2026. Analysis of his legacy, Roberto Martínez's decisions, Portugal's future and lessons for African football.

Jhon Arias’ early goal sent Colombia into the FIFA World Cup last 16, while Ghana’s Black Stars bowed out after failing to register a single shot on target in a disappointing Round of 32 defeat. KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Ghana’s…

Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Dallas to secure the nation’s first FIFA World Cup knockout-stage victory and set up a last-16 showdown with defending champions Argentina. DALLAS, Texas – Egypt created one of the…

Lionel Messi scored but Argentina needed an extra-time own goal to beat Cape Verde 3-2 and reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16 after one of the tournament's most memorable knockout matches.

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey – France national football team booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an impressive 3-0 victory over Sweden national football team in their Round of 32 clash. France…

Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway beat Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 to reach the FIFA World Cup last 16 for the first time since 1998, ending the African champions’ campaign despite a spirited second-half fightback. LOS ANGELES, United States…

Uruguay’s disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign ended with fresh questions after reports said the national football federation cancelled the squad’s return charter flight, leaving players to organise their own commercial travel home. MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Uruguay’s FIFA World Cup 2026…

Paraguay produced one of the biggest FIFA World Cup shocks in modern history after eliminating four-time champions Germany in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. The defeat marks Germany’s earliest knockout-stage exit since lifting the trophy in 2014 and…

Stephen Eustáquio’s injury-time strike secured a landmark 1-0 victory over South Africa, sending tournament co-hosts Canada into the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in the nation’s history. LOS ANGELES, United States – Canada reached the…

The Black Stars have secured a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 before their final Group L fixture against Croatia after results elsewhere guaranteed qualification. Ghana will now aim to finish top of the group to secure…