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Algeria file complaint over referee's decision on Messi tackle 19 Jun 2026 - 10:42 pm
Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi and Algeria's defender #21 Ramy Bensebaini during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Algeria at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on June 16, 2026. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP)
USA defeats Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup last 32 19 Jun 2026 - 09:16 pm
Alex Freeman #16 of the United States heads to score the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Emilee Chinn / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Arsenal will start Premier League title defence against Coventry 19 Jun 2026 - 12:56 pm
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Sweden target spot in knockout stage as Dutch fight to keep dream alive 19 Jun 2026 - 09:33 am
Sweden's forward #07 Benjamin Nygren (C) warms up during a training session ahead of Sweden's FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas stadium in Frisco on June 18, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
USA, Australia seek to tighten grip on Group D 19 Jun 2026 - 09:31 am
Players of the United States participate in a training session.
Co-hosts Mexico first team into World Cup knockout rounds 19 Jun 2026 - 08:35 am
Mexico's midfielder #06 Erik Lira celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and Republic of Korea at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 18, 2026. (Photo by Ulises RUIZ / AFP)
Subs send Swiss to rout of Bosnia-Herzegovina 19 Jun 2026 - 01:07 am
Johan Manzambi #9 of Switzerland celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Los Angeles Stadium on June 18, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
South Africa hold Czechs, keep World Cup knockout dream alive 18 Jun 2026 - 09:58 pm
Ladislav Krejci #7 of Czechia competes for the ball against Kamogelo Sebelebele #25 of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Czechia and South Africa at Atlanta Stadium on June 18, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Wahi denied Canadian visa for Ivory Coast World Cup clash with Germany 18 Jun 2026 - 08:53 pm
Elye Wahi #12 of Cote d'Ivoire reacts missing a chance during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Cote D'Ivoire and Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Darrian Traynor/Getty Images/AFP
Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup game against Haiti 18 Jun 2026 - 07:30 pm
Brazil's forward #10 Neymar takes part in an MD-1 training session at Columbia Park Training Facility in Morristown, New jersey, on June 18, 2026, on the eve of the World Cup 2026 Group C football match between Brazil and Haiti. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)
Mexico, Republic of Korea eye World Cup knockout berths 18 Jun 2026 - 02:48 pm
Republic of Korea's players take part in a training session at Chivas Verde Valle in Guadalajara, Mexico on June 17, 2026. (Photo by Ulises RUIZ / AFP)
Ibrahima Konate signs four-year deal with Real Madrid 18 Jun 2026 - 12:51 pm
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South Africa, Czechia meet in crucial clash 18 Jun 2026 - 09:30 am
South Africa’s players take part in a training session. (PICS AFP)
Switzerland eye improved show against Bosnia and Herzegovina 18 Jun 2026 - 09:27 am
Granit Xhaka (second right) of Switzerland and his teammates wave to fans.
World Cup 2026 hits new attendance milestone 18 Jun 2026 - 09:20 am
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Qatar chase history against Canada 18 Jun 2026 - 09:16 am
Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui with his players.
What we learned after the first round of World Cup games 18 Jun 2026 - 08:21 am
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Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in World Cup group game 18 Jun 2026 - 07:30 am
Colombia's midfielder #21 Jaminton Campaz (R) celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Uzbekistan and Colombia at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 17, 2026. (Photo by Yuri Cortez / AFP)