World 2026 Knockout Round matchups confirmed!
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...
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WORLD CUP ROUND OF 32: How are African teams performing, tricky assignments, players to watch
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 kn...
Ranking all 48 World Cup teams after round one
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 r...
Cape Verde makes history, Iran left waiting & Senegal shatters records
Saudi Arabia's Nawaf Bu Washl (13) battles for the ball with Cape Verde's Dailon Livramento (19) during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Ar...
Yamal scores first World Cup goal as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia
The Barcelona teenager had been a second-half substitute in Spain's opening Group H game against Cape Verde, but he was unable to inspire his side to victory as the 2010...
Curacao stun Ecuador at World Cup as former Premier League boss holds back tears
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 ha...
Erling Haaland takes centre stage on World Cup debut as Norway give FIFA a boost
Whatever Kylian Mbappe can do, Erling Haaland can match.After the France superstar kicked off his 2026 World Cup campaign with a fantastic brace, Haaland followed suit.No...
Man Utd decide Manuel Ugarte price as Ruben Amorim looks to save outcast
AC Milan are eyeing a move to save Manuel Ugarte from his torrid spell at Manchester United. United are eager to offload Ugarte to the highest bidder this summer, with It...
16 players who could use World Cup to get a big transfer in Europe
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest stage in sports, and thanks to an expanded 48-team format for 2026, every player knows this is the biggest audience they'll ever command...
Armband on! Flamengo graduate Vini Jr to captain Real Madrid v Barça
Real Madrid (ESP) have announced their lineup for this Sunday’s (10) El Clásico. As a result, coach Arbeloa decided that the merengue captain will be Vini Jr., a break...