…content creator IShowSpeed during Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The incident allegedly took place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on July 3, where the popular streamer, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., attended the match and broadcast parts of the occasion liv…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final fixtures are now complete after Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in the final Round of 16 fixture. Neither side could find a breakthrough over 120 minutes in Vancouver, forcing the tournament’s first penalty shootout of the last 16. Switzerla…

The three countries hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup have all been eliminated before the quarter-final stage, bringing an early end to the tournament hopes of the United States, Mexico and Canada. The United States became the final co-host to exit the competition after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Belgium on Tuesday.…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has continued to produce standout individual performances, with several players adding to their goal tallies from the penalty spot as the tournament enters its decisive phase. As the Round of 16 concludes on Tuesday (today), PUNCH Online curates a list of players who have scored the most penalti…

…on Brazil following their 2-1 defeat to Norway in the round of sixteen of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the five-time champions have lost the identity and quality that once made them one of football's greatest teams, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, rose to the occasion when it…

…Yamal have both been named in the starting line-ups for Tuesday’s blockbuster 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final clash. Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has made one change to the side that defeated Croatia, recalling João Félix to the starting XI in place of Rafael Leão, who drops to the bench. Spain boss Luis de l…

…why the ruling has sparked controversy across the football world. The normal rule The FIFA World Cup Regulations are straightforward. If a player receives a direct red card, he is automatically suspended for the team's next match. The regulations state: "If a player or team official is sent off... they will automatical…

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final World Cup of his illustrious career, saying he is focused on enjoying every moment of the tournament. The 41-year-old made the announcement while speaking to reporters on Sunday ahead of Portugal's Round of 16 clash…

…Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has praised the performances of African teams at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, commending their resilience and expressing hope for further success in the tournament. In a post on her verified X account on Sunday, Okonjo-Iweala singled out Morocco and Egypt for advancing to the next stage, while…

Norway will now face the winners of the Round of 16 clash between England and Mexico in the quarter-finals

…terms, dismissing persistent questions about the end of his career ahead of Portugal’s FIFA World Cup last-16 clash with Spain. The 41-year-old captain addressed reporters on Sunday before what is expected to be his final World Cup campaign, making it clear that no one else would decide when he walks away from the nati…

…President Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun’s red card during the FIFA World Cup, according to a person familiar with the matter. The report, first published by the Associated Press on Sunday, said the source spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss the call publ…

As qualified countries began the Round of 16 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, Brazil retained its place as the nation with the most match victories in the tournament's history. FIFA updated the ranking after matches played on Saturday, July 4. Brazil has reached the World Cup 23 times, playing 118 matche…

…has congratulated Morocco on its qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the achievement as a proud moment for Africa. PUNCH Online reports that Morocco became the first African nation to reach the last eight of the 2026 tournament after a commanding 3-0 victory over Canada, a feat t…

France booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Paraguay 1-0 in their Round of 16 encounter on Sunday, and will now face Morocco in the next round. The match remained goalless at the end of the first half, with Paraguay frustrating the French attack and preventing Les Bleus from…

…a new board for the Bank of Agriculture, and France booked a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. APC faces backlash over controversial candidates' list The All Progressives Congress is facing widespread criticism after revising the list of candidates who emerged from its National Assembly primaries. The PD…

…is among eight of the world's 10 most populous countries currently missing from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a trend that has forced football-mad supporters in several of the affected nations to throw their support behind other countries at the ongoing tournament in North America. According to a BBC World Service report, o…

The ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to produce record-breaking performances, with several stars making football history in the knockout stage. Following the conclusion of the Round of 32 and the commencement of the Round of 16 on Saturday, PUNCH Online highlights the players with the most goals in the knockout ph…

…added that it would stage a senior men's national team competition every year except in FIFA World Cup years. The invitation opens the race among CAF's member associations to compete for the hosting rights of three future editions of the continent's flagship football tournament.

…has appealed to supporters to celebrate responsibly if Mexico defeat England in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash, following the deaths of at least four fans during celebrations after the team’s last victory. According to Reuters, Sheinbaum urged supporters to avoid excessive alcohol consumption and overcrowded…

…countries participating at the 2026 World Cup who resigned or have been sacked. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been a tournament of high-stakes drama, where the intense pressure of the global stage has already taken a heavy toll on several technical benches. For many national teams, failing to meet lofty expectations or c…

The current record was set at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil when Algeria, Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire all progressed from their groups. Twelve years later, that achievement is set to be bettered

…on his latest World Cup milestone after becoming the highest goalscorer in men's FIFA World Cup history, describing the achievement as "truly spectacular" while insisting there is still work to do. The Argentina captain reached the landmark during his country's 2-0 victory over Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, surpa…

Argentina's attacking play was led by captain Lionel Messi, who remained the focal point of their attack throughout the match

Argentina captain Lionel Messi further strengthened his claim as one of football’s greatest-ever players after becoming the FIFA World Cup’s