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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.
Messi leads as Golden Boot race intensifies in knockouts 29 Jun 2026 - 09:51 am
Lionel Messi
Five blockbuster clashes lighting up Round of 32 29 Jun 2026 - 09:32 am
Captains Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will face each other when Portugal take on Croatia.
Germany eye last 16 spot as Paraguay seek upset 29 Jun 2026 - 09:24 am
Germany's Deniz Undav has emerged as Germany's most influential player. (AFP)
Brazil seek to show ‘real grit’ as Japan aim to fire on all cylinders 29 Jun 2026 - 09:21 am
Brazil’s Vinicius Junior (second right) takes part in a training session with teammates.
Canada beat South Africa 1-0 to reach World Cup last 16 29 Jun 2026 - 12:20 am
Canada's midfielder #07 Stephen Eustaquio celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between South Africa and Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 28, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
Korea Republic coach quits after early World Cup exit 28 Jun 2026 - 10:35 pm
South Korea's head coach Hong Myung-bo gives a press conference at Chivas Verde Valle in Guadalajara, Mexico on June 25, 2026, during the 2026 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Ulises RUIZ / AFP)