Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 16 with dramatic late winner
Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time, setting up a meeting with Brazil ...
Mexico must be near perfect as Ecuador test awaits
Javier Aguirre says his Mexico side will need an almost perfect performance to keep their World Cup run alive when they face Ecuador at the Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, where ...
US security chief ‘danced happy dance’ after Iran exit
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran’s elimination from the World Cup, saying he did a “happy dance,” Sports Business Journal reported on Monday.
The Iranian team ...
France’s firepower puts Sweden in the firing line
France’s glittering attack carried them smoothly through the World Cup group stage, but coach Didier Deschamps still has issues to solve on the left side of his team before ...
Haaland holds centre stage but Ivorians look to steal his thunder
Erling Haaland will be the centre of attention in Dallas on Tuesday, but the Ivory Coast will be hoping to highlight some attacking talent of their own when they take ...
Morocco advance after penalty shootout win over Netherlands in Monterrey thriller
Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties on Monday to reach the World Cup last 16 after their Round of 32 tie ended 1-1 following extra time, setting up a meeting with ...
Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Paraguay stunned four-time world champions Germany 4-3 on penalties on Monday to advance to the World Cup round of 16 in one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history, ...
Martinelli to the rescue as Brazil edge Japan 2-1 in last 32
Brazil survived a World Cup last-32 scare when they fought back to beat Japan 2-1 after Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in a shot at the far post deep in stoppage time ...
Robertson hails Clarke’s Scotland legacy as reign ends
Scotland captain Andy Robertson paid tribute to departing manager Steve Clarke on Sunday, thanking him for transforming the team’s fortunes a day after the 62-year-old stepped down following the ...
Man City appoint Maresca as manager to follow Guardiola
Manchester City have appointed Enzo Maresca as manager to replace departing coach Pep Guardiola next season, the Premier League club announced on Monday.
Maresca, who has signed a three-year contract, ...
Japan look to turn tables on mentors Brazil on World Cup stage
Hajime Moriyasu’s quest to lead Japan deep into the World Cup faces a master-versus-apprentice last-32 clash on Monday against Brazil, the country that has done more than any other ...
Germany’s big names must deliver against Paraguay
Germany will need to up their game in their World Cup round of 32 against Paraguay or risk going home, with their top players yet to peak at the tournament and ...
Canada earn first knockout win in stoppage-time against South Africa
Stephen Eustaquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage to give Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa in a round of 32 World Cup match on Sunday in Inglewood, ...
England to face DR Congo in last 32
Jude Bellingham dragged England out of a rainy New Jersey grind on Saturday, scoring one goal and creating another for Harry Kane as Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Panama 2-0 ...
Iran captain suggests side not welcome in US
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticising the conditions they are playing under in the United States after they drew 1-1 ...
James blow leaves Tuchel tinkering as England seek Panama progress
Thomas Tuchel will not have Reece James for England’s final World Cup Group L match against Panama on Saturday due to injury, but the coach said Bukayo Saka, Declan ...
Portugal and Colombia battle for top spot to dodge heavyweights
When Portugal face Colombia in their final Group K match at the World Cup, both teams will be jockeying to get a result that ensures they avoid a potential nightmare ...
Science museum brings soccer tech to World Cup fans
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum, in its North American debut in Vancouver, has drawn hundreds of fans to Science World to study the game’s evolution as organisers ...
Group G: Belgium top group with win over New Zealand, Egypt and Iran share spoils
Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to advance
Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to breeze into the knockout stage of the World Cup, winning Group G ...
Group H: Cape Verde reach knockouts after draw with S.Arabia, Spain send Uruguay packing
Cape Verde tie Saudi Arabia, become smallest nation to reach
Cape Verde became the first World Cup debutant to reach the knockout phase in 20 years with their 0-0 draw against ...
Group I: France overpowers Norway, Senegal hit five past hapless Iraq
Dembele’s quick-fire treble powers France to 4-1 win over second-string Norway
Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France made sure of top spot in World Cup Group I ...
World Cup breaks record for most goals scored in a single tournament
The 2026 World Cup became the highest-scoring edition in the tournament’s history during the United States’ Group D match against Turkey on Thursday, with Auston Trusty’s early opener producing ...
World Cup like a pressure cooker but we will be smart, says Norway coach
Norway coach Stale Solbakken will be resting players for their final World Cup Group I match against France on Friday with the tournament piling physical and mental pressure on them, ...
Unbeaten Spain ready for whatever Uruguay throw at them
Spain have gone 33 matches unbeaten and faced opponents of every kind along the way, which is why defender Aymeric Laporte is not losing sleep over what Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay ...