France captain Kylian Mbappé has strongly condemned Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla over racist remarks she made after France’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16. The incident followed Saturday’s tense encounter in Philadelphia, where Mbappe scored the match-winning penalty to send France into...
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Lionel Messi once again underlined his status as one of football’s greatest players, scoring and providing an assist as Argentina came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a thrilling Round of 16 clash and book their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
Belgium produced a dominant display to defeat the United States 4-1 on Monday and book a World Cup quarter-final clash with Spain. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, while Hans Vanaken and substitute Romelu Lukaku also found the net to seal an emphatic victory in Seattle. The match was overshadowed...
Spain booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s final appearance at the tournament. Substitute Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time after being set up by fellow substitute Ferran Torres. The tightly contested last-16 clash...
UEFA has strongly criticised FIFA for suspending the one-match ban imposed on United States forward Folarin Balogun, describing the decision as one that has “crossed a red line.” The governing body issued the statement on Monday after FIFA cleared Balogun to feature in the USA’s World Cup Round of...
Every stunning African victory at this FIFA World Cup has stirred two emotions in William Troost-Ekong. The first is pride. The second is an inescapable sense of what might have been. As Morocco, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire have stood toe-to-toe with football’s traditional powerhouses, the former Super Eagles captain...
A major controversy has erupted at the FIFA World Cup after football’s governing body overturned the suspension of United States striker Folarin Balogun, reportedly following a direct appeal from US President Donald Trump. According to The New York Times, Trump contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino shortly after Balogun was...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi has said Cape Verde’s impressive performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup should serve as a wake-up call for Nigeria, arguing that the country’s failure to qualify for the tournament reflects years of poor leadership and weak institutions. In a post...
Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he still has plenty to offer Portugal, admitting he is no longer the player he once was but declaring, “I am not doing too bad,” after helping his country reach the World Cup Round of 16 with three goals. Speaking ahead of Portugal’s clash with...
Brazil’s quest for a sixth FIFA World Cup title came to an end on Sunday as Erling Haaland scored twice to fire Norway to a shock 2-1 Round of 16 victory, a defeat that also brought the curtain down on Neymar’s international career. Shortly after the final whistle, Neymar...
Jude Bellingham etched his name into World Cup history on Saturday night, scoring twice as England defeated co-hosts Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium to reach the quarter-finals despite finishing the contest with 10 men. The Real Madrid midfielder became the first player to score two goals in a...
Morocco kept Africa’s World Cup dream alive on Saturday after beating Canada 2-0 to book a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Atlas Lions were inspired by Azzedine Ounahi, who struck twice in a composed display to send the North Africans into the last...
Lionel Messi has jokingly poked fun at Cape Verde’s physical style of play after Argentina survived a spirited challenge to seal a 3-2 victory and progress in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Argentine captain, who scored his 20th career World Cup goal in the entertaining contest in Miami...
The Round of 16 lineup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is complete after Colombia edged Ghana 1-0 to claim the final knockout spot, capping an eventful day that also saw Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha produce one of the tournament’s most memorable individual performances. Even though Cape Verde’s campaign...
Portugal are through to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup after seeing off Croatia 2-1 in a tense knockout clash, with Cristiano Ronaldo making history on the night. The Portugal captain scored his first-ever goal in a World Cup knockout match, a strike that also made...
Harry Kane scored twice as England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 and reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16. Brian Cipenga had stunned the Three Lions with an early goal after a costly defensive mistake. England struggled for long periods, but Kane headed home Bukayo...
Belgium came from two goals down to pull off one of the biggest escapes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Senegal 3-2 after extra time to book their place in the Round of 16. Senegal looked to be cruising after Habib Diarra opened the scoring in the 25th...
At least two people died on Wednesday during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round at the World Cup, according to the local government. A 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died of asphyxiation, according to the city’s health ministry. Authorities have...
Mexico booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Ecuador 2-0 at the iconic Azteca Stadium, ending a 40-year wait for a knockout-stage victory. The Round of 32 clash was delayed by an hour because of severe weather, but the hosts wasted no...