…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 that has attracted widespread praise across the continent. Reacting in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Atiku hailed the Atlas Lions for their impressive perfo…

…of the contest and seal France’s passage into the last eight.The victory sets up the tournament’s first confirmed quarter-final fixture, with France set to face Morocco.Morocco secured their place in the quarter-finals earlier in the day with a convincing 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada.The Atlas Lions have now reache…

…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, of the ten most populous nations globally, only the United States and Brazil have teams at the current World Cup, while Russia and Nigeria, despite having appeared a…

…Morocco will face title favourites France or Paraguay as the business end of the tournament in North America approaches. After a first half littered with more bookings than shots, midfielder Azzedine Ounahi fired the opener on 50 minutes. Canada - playing the biggest game in their footballing history - pushed for an eq…

…Osorio after being given a wild card entry into the event. But no court was specified by tournament organisers in the order of play, raising the possibility that seven-time Wimbledon singles winner Serena could withdraw. To the disappointment of her legion of fans, Serena did just that, revealing the fluid on her injur…

…me," said Eala. It is six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek's earliest exit from a major tournament since another third-round defeat, by Yulia Putintseva, also at Wimbledon two years ago. The 21-year-old Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the third round of a Grand Slam event in the Open era by d…

…for a place in the quarter-finals. The 30-year-old’s best run in a Grand Slam singles tournament is a 2018 Australian Open semi-final appearance. AFP

…Aside from his penalty in the shootout, Salah has one goal and two assists so far at the tournament in North America and averages a goal every other game for his country. AFP

…has changed significantly over time. The governing body explained that the 1934 and 1938 tournaments were played entirely as knockout competitions, while the 1950 World Cup had no knockout stage. It also noted that the 1930, 1974, 1978 and 1982 editions featured only a limited number of knockout matches compared with t…

…to reach the last 16. Messi’s sublime control and finish for his seventh goal at this tournament in four games put the defending champions in command, but the Blue Sharks doggedly refused to go away. Deroy Duarte’s strike on the hour mark forced Argentina to expand more energy than they would have wanted in the sapping…

…views worldwide. CAF did not disclose details on the bidding process for the three tournaments, including submission deadlines and technical requirements. It, however, said the framework was developed with the support of independent expert adviser PwC, alongside its technical, financial and external legal advisers. It…

…with him. And, obviously, he wants to play, like he always has." Neymar arrived at the tournament with a right calf injury. Ancelotti insisted that Neymar is now capable of playing a full match, easing doubts over the fitness of the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star. "The important thing is that he can play…

…sealed victory for the Spaniards, who produced their most complete performance of the tournament to advance to the next round. Spain opened their World Cup campaign with a faltering 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, but have subsequently built momentum with each match. With Spanish movie stars Penelope Cruz and Javier Barde…

…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 crashing out in the early st…

…Mexico had not won a World Cup knockout game since 1986, when they last hosted the tournament. Tuesday's win means they are now unbeaten in 10 World Cup games at the Azteca and will fancy their chances against England or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the round of 16. Mexico were one of only three teams in the gro…

…of the 68,324-capacity Lincoln Financial Field, renamed Philadelphia Stadium for the tournament, is uncovered — leaving most of the capacity crowd to pack into the concourses. It is the first match of this World Cup to be delayed by the threat of severe weather, with strict protocols in place in the United States when…

…three World Cups, suffering a 6-2 hammering by England in the group stage of the 2022 tournament in Qatar. “In football, four years is like a century, so I don’t even remember where that was,” said Queiroz. “I was not defeated. In football, we never lose. We win or we learn. We learned a couple of lessons that day.” Af…

…may stand for years to come. The 39-year-old has now scored in five different World Cup tournaments and continues to prove why he is regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the game. With the tournament still ongoing, Messi now has the opportunity to further extend his record as Argentina continue the…

…ended in draws. Stuck on two points, Belgium at least have the comfort of playing the tournament’s lowest-ranked team, New Zealand, in their final group game. Iran will also need at least a point against Egypt next Friday. Having been frustrated by visa issues as they travel from their base camp in Mexico to games in t…

…“health issue”. Inter Miami attacker Messi had not even committed to playing the tournament in North America until the last moment. But nobody realistically expected him to be absent from spearheading Argentina’s attempt to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cup crowns. The former Barc…

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…and Mikel Oyarzabal inspired a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. One of the pre-tournament favourites, La Roja’s World Cup got off to a slow start as they were held 0-0 by tournament debutants Cape Verde. Barcelona superstar Yamal only appeared as a second-half substitute in that match as he is eased back to ful…

…FIFA World Cup, with seven already recorded after just 10 days of action; putting the tournament on course to challenge an unwanted record. Only the 2018 World Cup in Russia saw more own goals, with 12 scored across the tournament. With this year’s edition expanded to 48 teams and 104 matches, that tally is well within…

…three nations to secure their places in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament's expanded format, featuring 48 teams, means the knockout stage now begins with a round of 32. With two wins from their opening two group matches, Mexico, the USA and Germany have guaranteed their progression with a game…

…Konrad Laimer has named Argentina the best team at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. The Bayern Munich star also named Argentina captain Lionel Messi as the best player in the world. The 29-year-old spoke to FIFA’s official website ahead of Austria’s World Cup Group J clash with Argentina on Monday. “Argentina are…