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World Cup 2026

Hot-favourites Spain wary of Austria threat 02 Jul 2026 - 08:42 am
Lamine Yamal (centre) of Spain trains with teammates in Chattanooga, Tennessee, yesterday. (AFP)
Kane saves England as USA, Belgium reach last 16 02 Jul 2026 - 08:20 am
Nikola Vasilj #1 of Bosnia and Herzegovina fails to save a freekick from Malik Tillman #17 of the United States on July 01, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images/AFP
Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0 02 Jul 2026 - 08:17 am
Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States fouls Tarik Muharemovic #4 of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California. Michael Steele/Getty Images/AFP
Kane strikes twice as England beat DR Congo to reach World Cup last 16 01 Jul 2026 - 07:56 pm
Harry Kane #9 of England celebrates with teammates Jude Bellingham #10 and Anthony Gordon #18 after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between England and Congo DR at Atlanta Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Richard Pelham / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World Cup 01 Jul 2026 - 10:30 am
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History-makers DR Congo stand between England and last 16 01 Jul 2026 - 09:23 am
England's Harry Kane and teammates warm up during a training session. (AFP)
After Dutch win, Ouabhi says Qatar 2022 run fuels Morocco belief to go further 01 Jul 2026 - 09:19 am
Morocco’s head coach Mohamed Ouahbi (left) celebrates with his players after they defeated the Netherlands. (AFP)
Mexico see off Ecuador to break 40-year World Cup curse 01 Jul 2026 - 08:44 am
Mexico's players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Mexico and Ecuador at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 30, 2026. (Photo by Rodrigo Oropeza / AFP)
Mbappe dazzles as France march on at World Cup; Norway, Mexico advance 01 Jul 2026 - 08:15 am
Kylian Mbappe #10 of France celebrates scoring his team's third goal. Al Bello/Getty Images/AFP
Haaland scores winner to send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash 30 Jun 2026 - 10:32 pm
Erling Haaland #9 of Norway and teammates celebrate with fans after the 2-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Cote d'Ivoire and Norway at Dallas Stadium on June 30, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Lars Baron / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Ancelotti hails Brazil’s patience after late Japan comeback 30 Jun 2026 - 08:44 pm
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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)
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)