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Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw 26 Jun 2026 - 07:22 am
Yuto Nagatomo #5 of Japan crosses the ball while Benjamin Nygren #10 of Sweden attempts to block. Alex Slitz/Getty Images/AFP
Dutch march into World Cup knockouts as group winners 26 Jun 2026 - 07:17 am
From L: Netherlands' midfielder #26 Quinten Timber, defender #04 Virgil van Dijk and forward #09 Wout Weghorst celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Tunisia and the Netherlands. (Photo by Juan Mabromata / AFP)
Netherlands chase top spot as Tunisia play for pride 25 Jun 2026 - 09:20 pm
Netherlands' head coach Ronald Koeman (left) and Netherlands' defender Virgil van Dijk (centre) take part in a training session in Kansas City. PIC: AFP
FIFA suspends Nepal over third-party interference 25 Jun 2026 - 12:16 pm
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'I'm back': Ronaldo delights in silencing critics 25 Jun 2026 - 09:23 am
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Uzbekistan.
Japan eye knockout berth in decisive Sweden clash 25 Jun 2026 - 09:20 am
Japan players warm up during a training session. (AFP)
My job is to connect teams to world stage: Al Jaber 25 Jun 2026 - 09:17 am
 Wasan Yousef Al Jaber is serving on secondment as a FIFA Media Officer
Germany chase perfect record as Ecuador fight to keep World Cup dream alive 25 Jun 2026 - 09:15 am
Kai Havertz of Germany trains with Leroy Sane (left) and Jamal Musiala (right).
Mexico ease to perfect World Cup record in Group A 25 Jun 2026 - 06:35 am
Mexico's players gather around goalkeeper #13 Guillermo Ochoa after winning the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between the Czech Republic and Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 24, 2026. (Photo by Rodrigo Oropeza / AFP)
South Africa stun Republic of Korea to make World Cup history 25 Jun 2026 - 06:32 am
South Africa's forward #12 Thapelo Maseko is hugged by teammates while celebrating scoring his team's first goal. (Photo by Yuri Cortez / AFP)
Vinicius Junior sparkles as Brazil beat Scots to reach World Cup last 32 25 Jun 2026 - 06:25 am
Brazil's forward #07 Vinicius Junior and Scotland's defender #13 Jack Hendry fight for the ball on June 24, 2026. (Photo by Patricia De Melo Moreira / AFP)
Ancelotti hails Vinicius as Brazil march on at World Cup 25 Jun 2026 - 06:22 am
Brazil's forward #07 Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Scotland and Brazil at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 24, 2026. (Photo by Chandan Khanna / AFP)
Morocco overcome historic Haiti goals to roll into World Cup last 32 25 Jun 2026 - 06:14 am
Gessime Yassine #16 of Morocco celebrates with teammate Achraf Hakimi #2 after scoring his team's fourth goal on June 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP
Switzerland down World Cup co-hosts Canada to top Group B, both progress 25 Jun 2026 - 01:15 am
Alistair Johnston #2 of Canada and Ruben Vargas #17 of Switzerland compete for the ball on June 24, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Emilee Chinn/Getty Images/AFP
Curacao and Cote d'Ivoire face crucial Group E decider  24 Jun 2026 - 09:51 pm
Yan Diomande #11 of Cote d'Ivoire runs with the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Germany and Cote D'Ivoire at Toronto Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by ALEXANDER HASSENSTEIN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Brazil eye top spot as Scotland aim to shake Group C 24 Jun 2026 - 09:40 am
Brazil’s Vinicius Junior takes part in a team’s training session in Morristown, New Jersey.
Messi-Mbappe duel pushes World Cup boundaries again 24 Jun 2026 - 09:30 am
 Lionel Messi (left) and Kylian Mbappe
Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts 24 Jun 2026 - 07:40 am
Colombia's defender #03 Jhon Lucumi celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Colombia and Democratic Republic of Congo. (Photo by Ulises Ruiz / AFP)