The World Cup is down to just eight teams, with a heavyweight line-up set to do battle in the quarter-finals from tomorrow. Our correspondent looks at the match-ups, all of which are taking place in the United States, reports AFP. France v Morocco Imperious France have lived up to their billing as World Cup favourites, […]
•Brazil’s forward Neymar Brazil superstar Neymar indicated yesterday that his international career was over after the five-time World Cup winners went out of the tournament in the last 16 at the hands of Norway. Neymar came on as a late substitute at the MetLife Stadium and scored a penalty deep in injury time, but that […]
•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....
•Suo Chapele Chief Suo Chapele, SuperSport’s pidgin commentator at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, has become one of the most talked-about voices of the tournament, with her commentary style drawing comparisons and increasing confusion with popular comedian Real Warri Pikin. The resemblance has reportedly been strong enough that even some of ...
•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 […...
•Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates goal against Croatia, yesterday Portugal battled into the last 16 of the World Cup with a drama-filled 2-1 victory over Croatia yesterday to set up a titanic showdown with European champions Spain. In another nerve-shredding World Cup classic, Goncalo Ramos headed Portugal into the lead i...
•Youri Tielemans of Belgium celebrates goal against Senegal with teammate Nicolas Raskin, yesterday Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup yesterday. Senegal appeared on course for a first [&hel...
•England’s forward #09 Harry Kane (C) and teammates take part in a MD-1 training session ahead of a 2026 World Cup football tournament match England take on a resilient Democratic Republic of Congo side at the World Cup on Wednesday, looking for a place in the last 16 while co-hosts the USA prepare for the […]
•France’s forward Ousmane Dembele (R) celebrates goal against Iraq with teammate forward Ousmane Dembele  France unleash their devastating forward line on Sweden in a last-32 tie at the World Cup today, while Erling Haaland will try to fire Norway past the Ivory Coast into the next round. Co-hosts Mexico meanwhile bid to continue their journe...
2022 World Cup semifinalists, Atlas Lions of Morocco, defeated The Netherlands 3-2 on penalties to qualify for the round of 16 of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first African side this year to go that far. In the match played at the Monterrey Stadium in Canada in the early hours of today, […]
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