FIFA World Cup 2026
It was the first time that Norway had won a knockout game in the history of the competition.
Published 01 Jul, 2026 12:12am
Scenes from a screening at Lyari International Football Stadium in “Mini Brazil”, where joy filled the air as Brazil won.
Updated 01 Jul, 2026 12:30am
After Japan’s elimination at the hands of Brazil, all Asian teams are out of the FIFA World Cup.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 10:19am
Ismael Saibari netted the decisive kick in the shootout for Morocco.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 09:04am
It marks the first time that Germany have ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 04:58am
The youngster's game is built less on physical dominance than on solving problems before they develop.
Updated 30 Jun, 2026 06:57am
The five-time champions will face either the Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday after edging a captivating knockout encounter.
Published 30 Jun, 2026 12:25am
The odds were stacked against them, but despite their loss, fans from across the globe are showing their love for the Iranian team.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 01:02pm
Team's early exit prompts coach Hong Myung-bo to quit and casts doubt over the international future of captain Son Heung-min.
Published 29 Jun, 2026 10:48am
A chaotic finale to the tournament's expanded group phase saw Austria and Algeria fill the final two berths in the last 32 late on Saturday.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 12:07pm
Coach Lionel Scaloni says Messi could have played the full game "but he chose to let his teammates have minutes".
Published 28 Jun, 2026 11:50am
This World Cup has already given us shock, spectacle, and a reminder that football is never predictable. The beautiful chaos continues.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 11:22am
For Canada, it is the first time they have advanced past the group stage in three World Cup appearances.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:04am
Cristiano Ronaldo, booed every time he touched the ball and starved of service, had barely a sniff of a chance.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 06:57am
Wissa levelled from the penalty spot before Fiston Mayele’s goal sent the mainly Congolese crowd into a frenzy.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 06:51am
Ghana, who finished third in the group, were already assured of qualification.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 04:46am
England finished with seven points, ahead of Croatia on six, after their 2-1 win against Ghana, who ended on four.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 04:33am
Uruguay's early World Cup exit has reignited questions over Bielsa's methods, yet few coaches have left a deeper mark on modern football.
Updated 27 Jun, 2026 10:16pm
Following the 1-1 draw, Iran has missed the chance to directly qualify for the World Cup’s last 32.
Published 27 Jun, 2026 03:45pm
Iran are third on three points and must wait for confirmation that they will go through as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
Published 27 Jun, 2026 10:33am
A double strike from Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard and goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers carried the Red Devils into the last 32 in first place.
Published 27 Jun, 2026 10:25am
The man who oversaw qualifying, Sami Trabelsi, was dismissed in January after a disappointing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Published 27 Jun, 2026 09:27am
Two-time winners Uruguay become the highest ranked side to crash out in the group stages as the defeat rounded off a miserable tournament.
Published 27 Jun, 2026 07:31am
Unbeaten in their three group matches, the archipelago nation of just over 500,000 will play Lionel Messi's Argentina in Miami on July 3.
Published 27 Jun, 2026 07:22am
Iraq go home without a point after a hugely disappointing campaign following an arduous route to qualify.
Published 27 Jun, 2026 02:51am
Dembele moves on to four goals at the tournament after also scoring in the 3-0 win over Iraq on Monday.
Published 27 Jun, 2026 02:39am
Draw leaves South Americans with a nervous wait to see if they will advance.
Published 26 Jun, 2026 10:37am
Despite the win, Turkiye's journey in the tournament ends while US turn their focus to Wednesday's knockout-round meeting with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Published 26 Jun, 2026 10:32am
The Netherlands pipped Japan to top spot in Group 'F', and will face Morocco in the second round in Monterrey on Monday.
Published 26 Jun, 2026 06:13am
Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead soon after the break but Anthony Elanga levelled minutes later.
Published 26 Jun, 2026 06:10am
