Awaiting the winners is a blockbuster semi-final against either Spain or Belgium, with both nations just one victory away from setting up another heav...
Olise was booked late in last Saturday's match following an altercation. He has impressed throughout the World Cup, registering a tournament-leading f...
The controversy emerged after posts and several online publications attributed remarks to Morocco's Minister of National Education, Preschool and Spor...
The quarter-final action begins on Thursday, July 9, with France taking on Morocco at Boston Stadium in a highly anticipated clash scheduled for 11:00...
The Egypt coach questioned several key decisions, including an appeal for a penalty after captain Mohamed Salah appeared to be brought down inside the...
FIFA has not disclosed whether disciplinary action will be taken against the supporter involved but reiterated that racism and all forms of discrimina...
The sharp decline followed Monday's Round of 16 results that ended the hopes of both the United States and Portugal.
The striker left little impact on the game as the US became the last World Cup co-host to be eliminated from the tournament.
Ronaldo bows out having scored 11 World Cup goals in 27 matches while amassing an astonishing 146 international goals in 233 appearances for Portugal.
Harry Kane restored England's two-goal cushion from the penalty spot before Raul Jimenez also converted from 12 yards to set up a tense finish.
For the first time since Italia '90, the Seleção failed to reach the quarter-finals.
Early eliminations, heavy defeats and mounting pressure forced seven national team coaches out during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mbappé’s goal, his seventh in five matches, puts him joint top scorer in the tournament alongside Messi, who has also netted seven goals but in just f...
It was Mbappé's 19th career World Cup goal, leaving him just one behind Lionel Messi's all-time tally of 20.
With Egypt also through to the Round of 16, Morocco became the first of Africa's two remaining representatives to secure a quarter-final berth and mov...
A measure introduced for safety has now evolved into a permanent feature that alters how the beautiful game is played, while conveniently creating add...
How can someone with so little of what we might call athleticism (relative to his peers, at least) still be the best player on the pitch?
Colombia took the lead in the 14th minute when substitute Luis Suarez burst down the right flank and delivered a low cross for Jhon Arias, who tapped...
A nation that arrived in North America without a single World Cup victory now stands among the final 16, carrying not only renewed belief but the hope...
Cape Verde depart the tournament, but their fearless performances have ensured their first World Cup appearance will be remembered as one of the compe...
Speaking after the match, Mahrez said the defeat came down to costly mistakes, noting that his side had been competitive but failed to recover after c...
The African side navigated a group featuring Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia with three draws to reach the knockout stage, and will now face an Argent...
Deep into stoppage time, Leão delivered a teasing cross into the area, and Ramos rose above the Croatian defence to power a header beyond Livaković, s...
The 2026 edition may instead be remembered for opportunity. Opportunity for Africa to demonstrate unprecedented depth. Opportunity for debutants to dr...
Spain have now gone through their first four matches of the tournament without letting in a single goal, joining Mexico as the only teams to achieve t...
Time and again, African sides have found themselves within touching distance of famous victories only to see those dreams disappear in the closing min...
Gueye announced the decision in a statement on Instagram on Thursday, signalling a loss of confidence in Senegal's technical bench, led by head coach...
The 2026 World Cup is the biggest World Cup ever. Expanding the competition from 32 teams in 2022 to 48 this year has allowed more countries to be inv...
The Lions of Teranga appeared destined for a place in the last 16 as they held a comfortable 2-0 lead until the 86th minute, only for Belgium to score...
Mbappé joined Messi at the summit after scoring twice in France's 3-0 Round of 32 victory over Sweden, setting up a thrilling battle for the tournamen...
