Senegal produced their most convincing performance of the FIFA World Cup with a commanding victory over 10-man Iraq in Toronto, but the Lions of Teranga must wait to learn whether they have done enough to reach the Round of 32…
Cape Verde made FIFA World Cup history after holding Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw, becoming the smallest nation by population ever to reach the tournament’s knockout stage. The Blue Sharks will now face defending champions Argentina in the Round…
Morocco twice came from behind to beat Haiti 4-2 and secure a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, although Brazil claimed top spot in Group C on goal difference. Haiti exited the tournament without a point but earned…
Bafana Bafana secured a landmark place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after defeating South Korea 1-0 in Monterrey, becoming the first South African team to reach the knockout stage since the country hosted the tournament in 2010.…
Group L Team P W D L F A GD Pts Form 1 ENEngland 2 1 1 0 4 2 2 4 WD 2 GHGhana 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 4 WD 3 HRCroatia 2 1 0 1…
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway secured a 3-2 victory over Senegal and became the second team from Group I to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage. Senegal must now beat Iraq and rely on other results to keep…
Kylian Mbappé scored twice on his 100th appearance for France as Les Bleus defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage. The victory leaves France among the tournament favourites and increases…
World Cup debutants Cape Verde twice came from behind to earn a remarkable 2-2 draw against Uruguay, keeping alive their hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage and extending one of the tournament’s most compelling stories. MIAMI,…
Paraguay held on with 10 men for an entire half to defeat Türkiye 1-0 in California, eliminating the European side from the FIFA World Cup 2026 and reviving South American hopes of reaching the knockout stage. SANTA CLARA, California —…
Substitute Deniz Undav scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, as Germany came from behind to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto and become the first team to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage. TORONTO, Canada…
Ismael Saibari’s early strike gave Morocco a crucial 1-0 victory over Scotland at the FIFA World Cup, strengthening the Atlas Lions’ hopes of reaching the knockout stage and providing fresh evidence of Africa’s growing influence in global football. BOSTON, United…
A French appeals court has confirmed that Morocco captain and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial over a rape allegation dating to 2023. Hakimi denies the accusation, and no trial date has yet been announced. PARIS, France —…
England’s 4-2 victory over Croatia moved the Three Lions to the top of Group L on goal difference, setting up a potentially decisive meeting with Ghana. While Thomas Tuchel’s side showcased attacking quality, the match also revealed weaknesses the Black…
Twenty-year-old Caleb Yirenkyi scored deep into stoppage time as Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in Toronto. The victory gives the Black Stars an early advantage in Group L and introduces one of Ghana’s brightest young midfield prospects to the global stage.…
Ghana’s efforts to secure Thomas Partey’s participation in its opening FIFA World Cup match have failed after a Canadian court upheld a visa refusal, leaving the Black Stars without one of their most experienced players. ACCRA, Ghana — Thomas Partey…
Iran recovered from behind on two occasions to secure a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their FIFA World Cup opener, denying the Oceania side a historic first victory on football’s biggest stage and leaving Group G finely balanced. LOS…
