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World Cup Round of 16 Kicks Off, African Teams Exit

The World Cup Round of 16 has begun, with France facing a tough match and Colombia securing a narrow win to advance. Meanwhile, Ghana and Cape Verde have been eliminated from the tournament, though Cape Verde celebrated their defeat as a victory.

3 Jul, 21:31 — 4 Jul, 08:08
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BBCHigh1h ago

How to follow England's T20 World Cup final on the BBC

All you need to know about how to follow the Women's T20 World Cup final between England and Australia on the BBC.

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

England pin hopes on home advantage to beat Australia in T20 World Cup final

Familiar Lord’s conditions could be key factor in defeating confident opposition, say Nat Sciver-Brunt and players In February 2023, after Australia won their fourth consecutive world title, at Newlands, Beth Mooney was asked what advice she would give to a team who were trying to beat hers. She thought for a moment, then said: “Just don’t turn up. It’s too hard. Don’t bother going.” There can be no better summary of what England will be up against on Sunday when they face Australia in the fi...

By Raf Nicholson

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NPRHigh4h ago

Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink

Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable.

By The Associated Press

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

France vs Paraguay: World Cup Round of 16 – Mbappe, prediction, kickoff

France have been the best team so far at the World Cup, although Paraguay are confident after upsetting Germany.

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abc-australiaHigh12h ago

Live: Messi and Argentina in World Cup action again against Cabo Verde

Lionel Messi's sensational World Cup continues as his Argentina faces Cabo Verde, before Colombia battles Ghana. Follow live.

By David Hirst and Chris De Silva

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France 24High6h ago

World Cup 2026: Colombia secure last 16 spot with narrow victory over Ghana

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

Colombia squeeze into World Cup last-16 with slender win over Ghana

Colombia 1-0 Ghana: Jhon Arias scored the only goal of a close contest as the South American side progressed

By Michael Jones

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YahooMostly Factual2h ago

Report: Former Spurs manager to take up Saudi Pro League job after World Cup

Ange Postecoglou takes Al-Nassr job after turbulent spell away from TottenhamAnge Postecoglou is back in the dugout, this time with BBC Sport reporting that the former Tottenham manager has been appoi...

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual5h ago

'Remember the name Cape Verde': Ashwin lauds FIFA World Cup debutants

Cricket legend Ravichandran Ashwin lauded FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo Verde for their inspiring campaign. Despite a narrow 3-2 extra-time loss to Argentina, the African nation captivated audiences with their fearless play, securing draws against Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay. Their remarkable journey, marked by tenacious comebacks against the reigning champions, has significantly enhanced their global reputation.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

500Hz motion chip & football that needs to be charged: The Fifa tech that knocked out Croatia from 2026 world cup

Developed by Fifa in collaboration with Adidas, the connected ball technology was introduced to aid referees and facilitate semi-automated offside decisions.

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indian-expressMostly Factual3h ago

Cabral: racially abused online, £850 a month, then Cape Verde’s greatest goal

By Sriram Veera

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cyprus-mail3h ago

France wary of Paraguay revenge mission amid World Cup hype

France arrive in Philadelphia as the World Cup’s most feared attacking force, but Kylian Mbappe and coach Didier Deschamps have warned that acclaim, records and a seemingly clear path mean little if they fail to stay grounded against Paraguay in Saturday’s last-16 clash. Les Bleus have won all four matches, scored 13 goals and conceded […]

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rfi-englishMostly Factual4h ago

Colombia outwit Ghana to advance to last 16 at 2026 World Cup

Jhon Arias scored the only goal of the game as Colombia edged past Ghana 1-0 to progress to a last 16 showdown with Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup.

By Paul Myers

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irish-independent5h ago

Miguel Delaney: Inside the French revolution that forged a generational World Cup team

By Miguel Delaney

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual10h ago

Egypt says police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup

"The situation was resolved on scene, and DPD met with representatives of the team to address their concerns," the Dallas Police Department said in a statement.

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rte-newsMostly Factual12h ago

World Cup 2026: Argentina v Cape Verde updates

Follow along for all the latest updates as Lionel Messi and Argentina take on Pico Lopes and Cape Verde in the last 16.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual3h ago

Ibrahimovic offers support to Australia's Herrington after World Cup penalty heartbreak

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the-journal8h ago

World Cup game for the ages ensures spirit of Pico Lopes and Cape Verde will never die

World champions Argentina come out on top in extra time of a 3-2 thriller in Miami.

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tmzMixed2h ago

Score Big With These World Cup Watch Party Must-Haves

TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. The World Cup only comes around once every four years, so you're gonna want to make it memorable. If you're planning on hosting a watch party, now's the time to stock…

By TMZ Staff

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Daily Star BDMixed2h ago

France face Philly furnace as World Cup last 16 gets under way - The Daily Star

France face Philly furnace as World Cup last 16 gets under way  The Daily Star

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Premium TimesMostly Factual2h ago

World Cup: Ghana, Cape Verde bow out as Morocco, Egypt keep Africa’s hopes alive

While the Atlas Lions will be up against co-hosts Canada in the Round of 16, Egypt have a tougher assignment against the defending champions Argentina who narrowly scraped past Cape Verde. The post World Cup: Ghana, Cape Verde bow out as Morocco, Egypt keep Africa’s hopes alive appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

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Daily NationMostly Factual3h ago

Ghana's World Cup exit down to inexperience, says Queiroz

'It's a very young team. We need more experience, we need time for some players to win what we...

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buenos-aires-heraldMostly Factual12h ago

World Cup 2026: Argentina takes on Cape Verde

The Albiceleste, led by captain Lionel Messi, aims to continue its hot streak on what will be head coach Lionel Scaloni’s 100th match La entrada World Cup 2026: Argentina takes on Cape Verde se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Fernando Romero Nuñez

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punch-ngMostly Factual2h ago

FULL LIST: Players with most World Cup knockout-phase goals

Discover the full list of players with the most World Cup knockout goals, featuring stars like Mbappé and Messi. See who dominates the biggest stage! Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-players-with-most-world-cup-knockout-phase-goals/

By Punch Newspapers

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Mexico NewsMixed10h ago

World Cup brings major renovation to Xochimilco’s trajinera docks — and a push to restore Mexico City’s wetlands

Mexico City has poured 174 million pesos into rebuilding Xochimilco’s trajinera docks and services as part of its World Cup makeover, linking tourist upgrades to a broader wetland rescue. The post World Cup brings major renovation to Xochimilco’s trajinera docks — and a push to restore Mexico City’s wetlands appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

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vanguard-ngMixed1h ago

World Cup: Leading scorers revealed as Round of 16 kicks off

Messi increased his tally to seven goals after finding the net in Argentina's 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the Round of 32. The post World Cup: Leading scorers revealed as Round of 16 kicks off appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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myjoyonlineMixed3h ago

World Cup exit: Asamoah Gyan says Ghana’s performance was below par

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has delivered a candid assessment of Ghana's performance following the team's 1-0 defeat to Colombia, describing the display as below the expected standard and insisting the South Americans fully deserved their victory.

By David Apinga

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tunisia-liveMixed11h ago

2026 World Cup: Eight Tunisian players test positive, food contamination suspected - Seneweb

2026 World Cup: Eight Tunisian players test positive, food contamination suspected  Seneweb

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abidjan-netMixed1h ago

World Cup 2026 fixture schedule and UK kick-off times: Day-by-day breakdown of all 104 matches including England - Sky Sports

World Cup 2026 fixture schedule and UK kick-off times: Day-by-day breakdown of all 104 matches including England  Sky Sports

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forbes3 Jul, 16:03

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rte-news3 Jul, 21:31

World Cup 2026: Argentina v Cape Verde updates

abc-australia3 Jul, 21:54

Live: Messi and Argentina in World Cup action again against Cabo Verde

buenos-aires-herald3 Jul, 21:57

World Cup 2026: Argentina takes on Cape Verde

tunisia-live3 Jul, 22:37

2026 World Cup: Eight Tunisian players test positive, food contamination suspected - Seneweb

morgunbladid3 Jul, 23:02

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jerusalem-post3 Jul, 23:28

Egypt says police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup

Mexico News3 Jul, 23:31

World Cup brings major renovation to Xochimilco’s trajinera docks — and a push to restore Mexico City’s wetlands

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the-journal4 Jul, 01:08

World Cup game for the ages ensures spirit of Pico Lopes and Cape Verde will never die

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delo4 Jul, 03:00

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France 244 Jul, 03:32

World Cup 2026: Colombia secure last 16 spot with narrow victory over Ghana

der-standard4 Jul, 04:00

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faz4 Jul, 04:05

Podcast Löhr & Pennekamp: Ist Deutschland nur noch drittklassig?

irish-independent4 Jul, 04:30

Miguel Delaney: Inside the French revolution that forged a generational World Cup team

Times of India4 Jul, 04:50

'Remember the name Cape Verde': Ashwin lauds FIFA World Cup debutants

rfi-english4 Jul, 05:25

Colombia outwit Ghana to advance to last 16 at 2026 World Cup

NPR4 Jul, 05:44

Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink

actualite-cd4 Jul, 06:02

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to set up Switzerland showdown - Dailyhunt

channel-news-asia4 Jul, 06:06

Ibrahimovic offers support to Australia's Herrington after World Cup penalty heartbreak

Daily Nation4 Jul, 06:15

Ghana's World Cup exit down to inexperience, says Queiroz

Al Jazeera4 Jul, 06:21

France vs Paraguay: World Cup Round of 16 – Mbappe, prediction, kickoff

indian-express4 Jul, 06:26

Cabral: racially abused online, £850 a month, then Cape Verde’s greatest goal

cyprus-mail4 Jul, 06:30

France wary of Paraguay revenge mission amid World Cup hype

hindustan-times4 Jul, 06:37

500Hz motion chip & football that needs to be charged: The Fifa tech that knocked out Croatia from 2026 world cup

myjoyonline4 Jul, 06:42

World Cup exit: Asamoah Gyan says Ghana’s performance was below par

The Guardian4 Jul, 07:00

England pin hopes on home advantage to beat Australia in T20 World Cup final

tmz4 Jul, 07:16

Score Big With These World Cup Watch Party Must-Haves

Premium Times4 Jul, 07:26

World Cup: Ghana, Cape Verde bow out as Morocco, Egypt keep Africa’s hopes alive

The Independent4 Jul, 07:31

Colombia squeeze into World Cup last-16 with slender win over Ghana

punch-ng4 Jul, 07:41

FULL LIST: Players with most World Cup knockout-phase goals

Yahoo4 Jul, 07:50

Report: Former Spurs manager to take up Saudi Pro League job after World Cup

Daily Star BD4 Jul, 08:01

France face Philly furnace as World Cup last 16 gets under way - The Daily Star

BBC4 Jul, 08:05

How to follow England's T20 World Cup final on the BBC

abidjan-net4 Jul, 08:05

World Cup 2026 fixture schedule and UK kick-off times: Day-by-day breakdown of all 104 matches including England - Sky Sports

vanguard-ng4 Jul, 08:08Latest update

World Cup: Leading scorers revealed as Round of 16 kicks off