World Cup exit leaves South Korean football in crisis

After crashing out of the World Cup, BBC Sport investigates the rise and fall of South Korean football.

In Japan’s ‘Little Brazil,’ a World Cup Showdown Tests Loyalties

More than 200,000 Brazilians live in Japan, following more than a century of migration between the countries. Many are of Japanese descent, so who are they cheering on?

By Javier C. Hernández

Brazil v Japan: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live

World Cup updates from 1pm EST/6pm BST/3am AET You can email Tim | Bracketology | World Cup Daily Hello everyone and welcome to the 74th game of this World Cup. We’re in the home straight now: only another 20 days to go! But the round of 32 has done some good matchmaking and this pairing looks like a case in point. It’s Brazil, the past masters of the World Cup, against Japan, whose first tournament was only in 1998. Brazil will expect to go through, obviously: they won easily the only othe...

By Tim de Lisle

3 World Cup rivals find 'Common Ground' in a cross-border beer

A trio of craft breweries from the global soccer event's three host nations are using the tournament to brew something increasingly rare: cross-border solidarity.

By Chloe Veltman

Brazil vs Japan LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026

Follow updates as Brazil face Japan in the last 32, as we bring you the build-up, analysis and text commentary.

South Korea’s World Cup early exit sparks fury, death threats, restaurant bans

South Korea’s World Cup squad is set to be greeted on arrival by heightened police security rather than the usual airport welcome ceremony, as fury over head coach Hong Myung-bo’s failed campaign spills into online death threats, viral restaurant bans and renewed calls for sweeping changes inside the country’s football establishment. Hong and eight players, including Kim Min-jae, Hwang Hee-chan, Hwang In-beom and Lee Kang-in, were due to arrive at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday morn...

By SCMP’s Asia desk

Brazil vs Japan live: Selecao take on World Cup dark horses Samurai Blue for place in last 16

Brazil's quest for a sixth World Cup title enters the knockouts on Monday as they face Japan in Houston for a place in the last 16. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are favourites but mindful of the threat posed by tournament dark horses Japan, having lost 3-2 when the teams last met in a friendly. Follow our live, minute-by-minute match commentary.

By Benjamin DODMAN

Brazil vs Japan LIVE: Carlo Ancelotti to make Neymar decision ahead of World Cup last-32 clash

Neymar could be in line to play a greater role for Brazil in their first knockouts match after returning from injury last time out

By Alan Smith

Here’s How The Round Of 32 In The FIFA World Cup Stacks Up - Forbes

Here’s How The Round Of 32 In The FIFA World Cup Stacks Up  Forbes

World Cup 2026 R32 Netherlands vs. Morocco Prediction: Knockout Preview & Best Bets

Two sides who’ve tasted World Cup glory — one as runners-up, one as a semi-final pioneer — collide in Monterrey’s heat, and the World Cup 2026 R32 Netherlands vs. Morocco predictions point to ...

Brazil vs Japan, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: Mighty BRA look to avoid knockout shock

One killed, another critically injured in shooting near World Cup fan zone in California

A security guard at the scene said the injured person was wounded on the neck and back.

‘He should be resting’ – Roy Keane questions whether Bukayo Saka should be at the World Cup

One killed, one wounded in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone

There were no World Cup games being screened at the time of the shooting, with the only match of the day in the tournament finishing around 2 p.m. local time.

Japan look to turn tables on mentors Brazil on World Cup stage

Hajime Moriyasu’s quest to lead Japan deep into the World Cup faces a master-versus-apprentice last-32 clash on Monday against Brazil, the country that has done more than any other to shape the game in the four-times Asian Cup-winning nation. The Japanese squad travelled to North America with ambitions of a run to a first-ever final […]

Japan looking to upset Brazil at World Cup without injured Takefusa Kubo

Japan finished second to the Netherlands in Group F with a win ⁠over overmatched Tunisia and two ​draws.

For Korea, World Cup disappointment rarely ends at the final whistle

For South Korean soccer fans, the pain of an early World Cup exit rarely ends with the final whistle. Instead, disappointment spills into days of public anger, resignations and soul-searching, as the country grapples with another campaign that failed to meet lofty expectations. Under mounting pressure, with criticism reaching as high as President Lee Jae Myung, who called for sweeping reforms of Korean soccer, head coach Hong Myung-bo resigned Sunday, after the team was eliminated in the group s

By The Korea Herald

South Korea demands change after dismal World Cup exit

South Korea's World Cup elimination also earned the team a rebuke from the country's president Lee Jae Myung, who pointed the finger at "incompetent people" and apologised to the nation.

South Korea president calls for investigation after team’s poor showing in FIFA World Cup

South Korea fails to advance past the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Czech Republic and then losing to Mexico and South Africa

By Reuters

Canada strike S. Africa late to seal 1st-ever World Cup last 16 spot

Stephen Eustaquio scored from a powerful 92nd-minute strike from the edge of the penalty area to give Canada a 1-0 win over South Africa Sunday, sending the co-hosts into the World...

South Africa's defeat marks World Cup farewell for coach Broos

He took a team absent from the global stage since 2010 and turned them into history makers.

Did The World Cup Just Start A War In Europe Over Air Conditioning?

Did The World Cup Just Start A War In Europe Over Air Conditioning? The World Cup has triggered one of the most surprising global cultural awakenings in decades and almost no one saw it coming.  The establishment media had been running negative propaganda for months, claiming that the event was going to be a disaster because it was being held in the US.  The machine had already decided that the World Cup in 2026 was going to be sold as a disaster from start to finish.  Rumors ...

By Tyler Durden

World Cup fever fuels illegal betting surge as police net 331 in nationwide Ops Soga XI crackdown

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 — Police have intensified nationwide enforcement against illegal sports betting ahead of the...

By Malay Mail

World Cup 2026: Knockout stage has begun. Who do Latin American teams face?

Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Paraguay survived the group stage. Here's what awaits them in the race for the title La entrada World Cup 2026: Knockout stage has begun. Who do Latin American teams face? se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Fernando Romero Nuñez

Saudi Arabia football chief quits after World Cup failure

Saudi Arabia’s football chief, Yasser Al-Misehal, resigns after the Green Falcons’ early World Cup exit. He takes full responsibility for the team’s perfor Read More: https://punchng.com/saudi-arabia-football-chief-quits-after-world-cup-failure/

By Punch Newspapers

Drake wins N1.3b bet after Canada knocked out South Africa

Canadian rapper Drake pocketed more than $1 million (N1.3b) after successfully backing Canada to defeat South Africa in their FIFA World Cup clash. The post Drake wins N1.3b bet after Canada knocked out South Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

MTN rallies behind Black Stars ahead of FIFA World Cup round of 32 clash

Telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has extended its best wishes to the Black Stars as they prepare to face Colombia in the Round of 32 of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Today's Top 3 News: Brazil vs Japan Prediction in 2026 World Cup Round of 32 - Tempo.co English

Today's Top 3 News: Brazil vs Japan Prediction in 2026 World Cup Round of 32  Tempo.co English

DR Congo pray and praise Jesus after creating World Cup history - Premier Christian News

DR Congo pray and praise Jesus after creating World Cup history  Premier Christian News

How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for Brazil, Netherlands, More - FOX Sports

How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for Brazil, Netherlands, More  FOX Sports