The final 32 teams of the 2026 World Cup enter the knockout stages; who will continue on in these win-or-go-home matches?A replica of official Trionda match ball for FIFA World Cup 2026 is displayed ahead of the press conferenceIt’s been a hect
African football is enjoying its best Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) World Cup ever in 2026, with 9 of 10 African teams having made it to the knockout stages a remarkable continental record.Out of the 9 that had qualified to the
© Hossein Zohrevand / Wikimedia CommonsThe FIFA World Cup is unlike any other sporting event. Every four years, the best players in the world compete under extraordinary pressure while representing the hopes of entire nations. Goals scored in domestic le
German pastor Martin Niemöller, reflecting on the rise of Nazi Germany, wrote the now famous words: “First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Socialist... Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for
Lionel Messi (centre) stole the show with an opening hat-trick but that is not enough to secure top spot for holders Argentina - Jay Biggerstaff/ReutersHow much can you read into one round of
Frank Ssenyonga, a Ugandan asylum seeker who died in Germany. Authorities are seeking to trace and identify his relatives.Following his death, members of the Ugandan community have launched an appeal to trace his immediate family or r
Jordan were eliminated from the World Cup after losing to Algeria(Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images)Jordan have left a lasting impression on football fans globally for leaving their dressing room in an astonishingly spotless condition after exiting the
Curacao boss Dick Advocaat was holding back tears following his side's superb draw at the World Cup against Ecuador. Just days after a humiliating 7-1 thrashing at the hands of Germany, the tiny Caribbean island nation, home to just over 158,000 people, dug deep to claim a hard-fought goalless dr
Matheus Cunha scored a brace for Brazil against Haiti (Image: Getty Images)Matheus Cunha's mother was seen shedding tears of joy as her son scored twice for Brazil at the World Cup. The versatile attacker is amongst several Manchester United players who have shone on the global stage acros
Amad Diallo scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner as Côte d’Ivoire opened their FIFA World Cup Group E campaign with a 1-0 victory over Ecuador.The Manchester United winger, who started on the bench, came on to deliver the decisive moment in a tense and entertaining contest. Amad guided
