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Netherlands boss Koeman to consider future after World Cup defeat 30 Jun 2026 - 12:03 pm
Netherlands' head coach Ronald Koeman speaks during a press conference on the eve of the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at Monterrey stadium in Monterrey, Mexico on June 28, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar Aguilar / AFP)
Morocco World Cup win sparks joy, arrests in Netherlands 30 Jun 2026 - 11:11 am
A man waves the Moroccan national flag as football fans celebrate Morocco's victory over the Netherlands in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, in Rabat early on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Abdel Majid Bziouat / AFP)
Mexico look to extend fine run against Ecuador 30 Jun 2026 - 09:23 am
Mexico’s players take part in a training session on the eve of the Round of 32 match against Ecuador. (AFP)
Norway, Ivory Coast chase place in World Cup last 16 30 Jun 2026 - 09:22 am
Norway’s Erling Haaland takes part in a training session. (AFP)
France bring perfect group form into Sweden clash 30 Jun 2026 - 09:19 am
France players during a training session. (AFP)
Jordan will put lessons learnt to good use, says Sellami 30 Jun 2026 - 09:15 am
Jamal Sellami, Head Coach of Jordan, looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Jordan and Argentina at Dallas Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Luke Hales/Getty Images/AFP
Paraguay shock Germany as Brazil, Morocco advance at World Cup 30 Jun 2026 - 08:19 am
Football fans react at the FIFA Fan Fest during the 2026 FIFA World Cup football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at Parque Fundidora in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 29, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar Salazar / AFP)
Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16 30 Jun 2026 - 08:11 am
Netherlands' forward #11 Cody Gakpo is consoled by Morocco's defender #03 Noussair Mazraoui after losing the penalty shootout. (Photo by Alfredo Estrella / AFP)
Paraguay eliminate Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16 30 Jun 2026 - 02:51 am
Gustavo Gomez #15 of Paraguay celebrates with teammates after Jose Canale #13 scores the winning penalty in a penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by ALEXANDER HASSENSTEIN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Martinelli scores in 95th minute to send Brazil into World Cup last 16 29 Jun 2026 - 10:30 pm
Gabriel Martinelli #22 of Brazil celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Brazil and Japan at Houston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Lars Baron / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
History, heartbreak and hope shape Arab World Cup campaign 29 Jun 2026 - 09:47 pm
Combination photo showing fans of Morocco (L), Egypt (C) and Algeria (R) at the FIFA World Cup. AFP.
Morocco and Netherlands ready for heavyweight Round of 32 battle  29 Jun 2026 - 08:27 pm
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Marsch: Canada's 'heroes' inspire nation's World Cup dream 29 Jun 2026 - 06:19 pm
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch celebrates with his players in a huddle after the team's victory over South Africa. PIC: AFP
FIFA praises Jordan's sportsmanship after locker room gesture 29 Jun 2026 - 01:32 pm
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Saudi football federation chief resigns after World Cup exit 29 Jun 2026 - 12:56 pm
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PSG in talks with Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast star Diomande 29 Jun 2026 - 12:33 pm
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CAF President Motsepe hails African successes 29 Jun 2026 - 10:57 am
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Asia’s World Cup hopes fall apart with just two teams remaining 29 Jun 2026 - 10:11 am
Saudi Arabia's Abdulelah Al-Amri and Ali Lajami react after being eliminated following the 0-0 draw with Cape Verde.