•Trump and Balogun President Donald Trump yesterday thanked FIFA for suspending Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban and allowing the US striker to play in the World Cup co-hosts’ last-16 showdown against Belgium. Balogun had been set to miss today’s match after being shown a straight red card following a VAR review for stepping on the foot [&helli...
•Norway’s forward Erling Haaland celebrates goal against Brazil with teammate midfielder Andreas Schjelderup, yesterday Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway sealed a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil yesterday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Brazil dominated possession and created the clearer openings early on, bu...
•France’s forward Kylian Mbappe (2nd right) celebrates goal with teammates France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals after a disciplined and patient performance. The encounter was expected to test France’s attacking quality against Paraguay’s resilience, reports NAN....
The full fixtures for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been confirmed following the conclusion of the Round of 32 matches. Defending champions Argentina secured their place in the last 16 after edging Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time, while Colombia advanced with a 1-0 victory over Ghana. Argentina will […]
•Colombia’s midfielder Juan Quintero and defender Davinson Sanchez celebrate victory over Ghana, yesterday Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 yesterday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16. The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium and had eight shots on target, but ended up with just Jhon ...
•Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde’s fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra-time 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 […]
•Egypt’s players celebrate after winning match against Australia, yesterday Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty as Egypt made history by beating a dogged Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16 yesterday. A tense affair in which Egypt and their off-colour captain Mohamed Salah wasted the better chances had ended 1-...
•Neymar Jr. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar is unhappy he has had such a limited role at the World Cup but has handled the situation professionally and remains a positive influence within the squad. The country’s all-time leading goalscorer has made just one substitute appearance at his fourth World Cup, playing the final 14 […...
•Vozinha and Messi A classic David-versus-Goliath encounter will take centre stage at the World Cup today as Cape Verde face Lionel Messi and Argentina with a place in the last 16 at stake. Cape Verde, the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout rounds, face the defending champions in Miami dreaming of pulling off what […]
•Dan Ndoye of Switzerland (right) scores his team’s second goal against Algeria, yesterday Switzerland secured their place in the last 16 of the World Cup with a controlled 2-0 win against Algeria yesterday. The Swiss will face the winners of Friday’s tie between Colombia and Ghana, reports AFP. The effervescent Johan Manzambi created the fir...
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