Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders

As Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.

France beats Paraguay 1-0, advances to World Cup quarter-finals

Kylian Mbappé's penalty earned Les Bleus a win over Paraguay in Philadelphia

Mbappé spot-on to take France past stubborn Paraguay into World Cup quarter-finals

On this occasion, France kept the champagne football on ice. Which was probably just as well, given the temperature. As Philadelphia broiled in an independence day heatwave, the World Cup favourites were forced to drop a gear or two but still had too much for a Paraguay team that were a nuisance, but not much more. In the annals of France-Paraguay encounters this was more France 98 than Sweden 58, where Just Fontaine embellished his World Cup legend with a hat-trick. Les Bleus’ modern-day goa...

By Paul MacInnes at Philadelphia Stadium

Kylian Mbappé's seventh goal of the World Cup lifts France past Paraguay in physical Round of 16 match

Kylian Mbappé drilled a second-half penalty for his 19th career World Cup goal, tying Lionel Messi for the tournament lead against Paraguay.

Ticket prices plunge for USA-Belgium World Cup last-16 match

The price for the final 2026 World ⁠Cup match in Seattle hit nearly $4,000 but dipped as low as $1,549 ⁠on Tuesday.

'Sad feeling': How this World Cup has been one of exclusion for many fans

There's never been a more diverse World Cup in history, but the 2026 version has also been one of exclusion for many fans wanting to join in the fun.

South Korea’s World Cup loss spurs anger over ‘cartel’ of elites, favouritism

When South Korea’s national football team returned home on Tuesday after their shock group-stage exit from the 2026 World Cup tournament, the fury of fans was not targeted at captain Son Heung-min or other players. It was aimed at head coach Hong Myung-bo, who announced his resignation during a press conference in Guadalajara, Mexico – the tournament’s co-host – on June 28. South Korea lost 1-0 to Mexico and South Africa after opening their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over the Czech...

By David D. Lee

World Cup 2026: Les Bleus discuss refereeing after Paraguay game

🇫🇷⚽️ Les Bleus secured their place in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after a very tense match against #Paraguay 🇵🇾, marked by numerous fouls that went unpunished. Despite the intensity, the #French players reacted with composure after the final whistle, focusing on qualification rather than the controversy.

By FRANCE24

Thomas Tuchel gives England team news update ahead of crunch Mexico World Cup clash

The England manager has injury concerns at right-back while Declan Rice’s fitness has been in some doubt

By Kieran Jackson

“What a Shame”: Alexi Lalas Doesn’t Hold Back as Paraguay Gets Knocked Out at World Cup

None of the teams before had made France look this uncomfortable. Paraguay, ranked 41st in the world and running on the adrenaline of knocking out Germany a round earlier, was supposed to be more of the same.

Salah picks Messi over Ronaldo, Neymar and Kane for World Cup 'last dance'

Mohamed Salah has chosen Lionel Messi as his ideal “last dance” partner ahead of Egypt’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash with Argentina in Atlanta. The showdown marks their first World Cup meeting, with Messi leading Argentina’s title defence and Salah chasing an upset. Both icons face a potentially defining knockout battle for a quarter-final place.

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FIFA World Cup: High-flying France show they can be fashionably ugly too

By Sandip G

Renard quits as Tunisia boss following World Cup debacle

Hervé Renard announced on Saturday that he was leaving his role as Tunisia coach less than three weeks after taking over the job.

By Paul Myers

Canada's magical World Cup run ends in loss to Morocco

HOUSTON (AP) -- Canada's unprecedented run to the World Cup's round of 16 put the country where hockey is king in the international soccer spotlight. Now, the challenge is to build on this year's success. "It's a privilege to have a Canadian national team competing on the international level at levels that had never been dreamed of 10 years ago," coach Jesse Marsch said. "There's real excitement. With that excitement comes higher expectations, right? So, next World Cup, everyone's gonna say that

By The Korea Herald

World Cup woes: How to help a child deal with distress about the Socceroos' exit

No parent likes seeing their child upset, but such moments can be opportunities to help strengthen children's emotional regulation.

World Cup 2026: Paraguay v France updates

France and Paraguay meet in Philadelphia for the right to face Morocco in the World Cup quarter-final.

France beat Paraguay 1-0 to advance to World Cup quarter-finals

France advance to World Cup last 8 after hard-fought victory over Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé scored his seventh goal of the tournament from the penalty spot.

World Cup 2026 fever grips Pakistani celebrities

Some back Messi, others cheer for Ronaldo as excitement extends far beyond football fans

By Our Correspondent

Clinical Morocco ease past Canada 3-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

​Morocco, who will face the winners of Saturday's round ​of 16 clash between Paraguay and...

Coach Renard leaves Tunisia after World Cup group-stage exit

Renard had been appointed by the federation on June 16 to succeed Lamouchi, who was sacked after Tunisia's 5–1 thrashing by Sweden in their opening match. The post Coach Renard leaves Tunisia after World Cup group-stage exit appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Video: The friends who drove from Ghana to the World Cup

We hear a lot of stories about the passion which drives football fans to extreme lengths to support their team.

By David Apinga

Renard quits as Tunisia boss following World Cup debacle - RFI

Renard quits as Tunisia boss following World Cup debacle  RFI

Brazil Faces Norway, Team It Never Defeated, in World Cup - 조선일보

Brazil Faces Norway, Team It Never Defeated, in World Cup  조선일보