World Cup 2026

'Nobody asks where Cabo Verde is anymore' 04 Jul 2026 - 09:25 pm

DOHA: Cabo Verde arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the tournament's biggest underdogs. A nation of just over half...

Hosts Canada, Mexico and USA thrive in their World Cup 04 Jul 2026 - 03:10 pm

Mexico City: Canada have already made World Cup history, while Mexico and the USA are also on course to beat their best ever...

France face Philly furnace as World Cup last 16 gets under way 04 Jul 2026 - 02:23 pm

Los Angeles: France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup's last 16 on Saturday as...

Australia goalkeepers were in dark about World Cup shootout switch 04 Jul 2026 - 10:00 am

Arlington, United States: Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach had no idea he was going to be taken off for the World Cup penalty shootout...

Colombia overcome Ghana to reach World Cup last 16 04 Jul 2026 - 08:42 am

Kansas City, USA: Colombia saw off Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16....

Feels like 'victory': Cape Verde celebrates heroic World Cup defeat 04 Jul 2026 - 08:18 am

Praia, Cape Verde: Applause erupted, drums began to beat and car horns honked: Cape Verde's narrow loss to Argentina was cause for celebration...

Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach World Cup last 16 04 Jul 2026 - 12:03 am

Arlington, United States: Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive penalty as Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after they finished level at 1-1 following...

Garcia praises Belgium's resilience as Thiaw rues heartbreaking exit 03 Jul 2026 - 07:44 pm

DOHA: Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia hailed his side's resilience and unwavering belief after they produced one of the most remarkable comebacks of...

Neymar unhappy with World Cup role but 'respectful', says Ancelotti 03 Jul 2026 - 06:52 pm

Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States: Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar is unhappy he has had such a limited role at the...

Klopp in 'talks' for Germany job after Nagelsmann exit: federation 03 Jul 2026 - 02:55 pm

Frankfurt, Germany: Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann...

History awaits as Australia and Egypt battle for first World Cup knockout win 03 Jul 2026 - 10:15 am

Doha, Qatar: History will be made in Dallas today. When Australia and Egypt meet in the Round of 32, one nation will celebrate...

Colombia up against resolute Ghana for place in last 16 03 Jul 2026 - 10:07 am

Doha, Qatar: Colombia will be looking to live up to expectations as favourites, but Ghana are determined to spoil their attempt when the...

Messi’s Argentina eye win over tricky Cape Verde to continue title defence 03 Jul 2026 - 09:58 am

Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Argentina will look to keep their flawless FIFA World Cup title defence on track when they face tournament debutants...

Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to move into World Cup last 16 03 Jul 2026 - 08:29 am

Vancouver: Switzerland moved into the last 16 of the World Cup with a controlled 2-0 win against Algeria on Thursday. The Swiss will...

'Inspired millions': Modric praised as World Cup career appears at end 03 Jul 2026 - 08:23 am

Toronto, Canada: Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic and Portugal's Roberto Martinez paid tribute on Thursday to LukaModric, who almost certainly played his last World...

'Coincidence of life' says Ronaldo after Jota tribute a year from death 03 Jul 2026 - 08:21 am

Toronto, Canada: Cristiano Ronaldo said it was a "coincidence of life" thatPortugal's World Cup last-16 win against Croatia on Thursday came almost a...