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World Cup 2026

Norway's viral 'Viking row' has whole country rowing 26 Jun 2026 - 07:02 pm
Spectators supporting Viktor Hovland of Norway cheer on the 18th green during the first round of the Travelers Championship 2026 at TPC River Highlands on June 25, 2026 in Cromwell, Connecticut. Andrew Redington/Getty Images/AFP
2026 FIFA World Cup becomes highest-scoring tournament in history 26 Jun 2026 - 03:58 pm
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Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider 26 Jun 2026 - 03:34 pm
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Haaland vs Mbappe: Vikings, Les Bleus set for Group I showdown 26 Jun 2026 - 10:43 am
Norway's forward #09 Erling Braut Haaland (C) takes part in a training session on the eve of Norway's 2026 World Cup football tournament Group I football match against France at New England Revolution Training Centre in Foxborough, near Boston (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Qatar coach backs Afif 26 Jun 2026 - 10:42 am
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Lopetegui sees bright future for Qatar despite early exit 26 Jun 2026 - 10:38 am
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Iran’s knockout hopes on line against Egypt 26 Jun 2026 - 09:15 am
Amir Ghalenoei, head coach of Iran, listens to a question during a press conference one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between Egypt and Iran at Seattle Stadium. Photo by Soobum ImAFP
Ecuador upset Germany to reach World Cup last 32 as Curacao eliminated 26 Jun 2026 - 08:03 am
 Florian Wirtz #17 of Germany controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Ecuador and Germany at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 25, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images/AFP
Turkiye beat US 3-2 with last-gasp winner 26 Jun 2026 - 07:35 am
Turkiye defender #22 Kaan Ayhan (R) celebrates after scoring his team's third goal. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
Australia draw with Paraguay to clinch World Cup last 32 place 26 Jun 2026 - 07:27 am
Tete Yengi #26 of Australia competes for the ball against Diego Gomez #8 of Paraguay. Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images/AFP
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
'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)