Africa's World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers

The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football - while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.

Wimbledon Is One Place That Won’t Screen England in the World Cup

The tennis tournament, a bastion of sometimes stuffy rules, has no plans to broadcast World Cup matches on Henman Hill, but restrictions on cellphone use have been eased.

By Victor Mather

How Victor Montagliani rose to the Fifa elite despite past controversies

The Concacaf president has done much to bring the World Cup to North America, and could be the man to succeed Gianni Infantino Donald Trump may have been awarded the Fifa Peace Prize but the president doesn’t yet have a whole day named after him. For now, that type of tribute goes to Victor Montagliani, the Canadian President of Concacaf. “Victor’s story is a Vancouver story,” Mayor Ken Sim told an audience at Vancouver city hall last year announcing that 12 September will officially be known...

By Matthew Hall

Gabriel Martinelli's 96th-minute goal rescues Brazil from Japan upset in World Cup Round of 32

Gabriel Martinelli scores in the 96th minute to give Brazil a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan in the intense World Cup Round of 32 game Monday.

Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1, into World Cup last 16

Martinelli's stoppage-time goal in Houston takes the five-time champions to the Round of 16, breaking Japanese hearts.

World Cup 2026: Brazil beat Japan with last-gasp Martinelli goal to reach last 16

By FRANCE24

San Jose mayor condemns ‘brazen’ shooting near World Cup fan zone

The mayor said the city would not let ‘one criminal act scare our community away from public spaces’

By Ian Ransom

I went to the World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles as a first-time attendee. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Author Kimberly Wilson attended her first World Cup game. Kimberly Wilson I went to my first-ever World Cup game. It was the US opener against Paraguay. I was able to watch from a suite thanks to SoFi Stadium's membership program. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I walked into Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, unable to tell you a single rule of soccer, but ironically, excited for what I knew would become one of the best sporting events I've ever attended. That's not to say I hadn't been to a ...

National Weather Service ‘dangerous’ heatwave warning threatens World Cup knockout stages this week

A heatwave hitting North America and Canada this week could lead to dangerous conditions disrupting the knockout stages, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) The tournament is moving into the last-32 stage as a major heatwave develops across the United States and Canada. The NWS website reads: “Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.

IShowSpeed reveals massive FIFA World Cup 2026 plan as streamer targets all 16 Round of 32 live streams

IShowSpeed is preparing for an ambitious FIFA World Cup 2026 journey after IShowSpeedHQ shared a schedule showing plans to stream all 16 Round of 32 matches. The post also featured Speed with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, highlighting his growing role in the tournament. While one fan suggested he may miss the opening game, Speed has not confirmed any changes.

By Sumit Roy

Messi, Memes and Fast-Food Diplomacy: The 2026 World Cup Moments That Blew Up the Internet

Forget the score, ignore the brackets. Off the pitch, the real action is being decided in memes, viral moments, and the unlikely folk heroes winning the tournament’s vibe wars.

By Scott Roxborough

The refugee sons who carried Canada into the World Cup last 16

By Sriram Veera

Martinelli scores in 95th minute to send Brazil into World Cup last 16

Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored deep in injury time as Brazil beat a stubborn Japan 2-1 on Monday to roll into the World Cup last 16. Arsenal winger Martinelli struck in the 95th minute in Houston to break Japanese hearts in the most dramatic fashion. The five-time champions will face either the Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey on Sunday after edging a captivating knockout encounter. Japan midfielder Kaishu Sano scored a classy solo goal after 29 minutes following a Brazil mistake to ...

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Martinelli to the rescue as Brazil edge Japan 2-1 in last 32

Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in a shot at the far post in the fifth minute of added time as Brazil survived a scare to defeat Japan 2-1 in their World Cup last-32 clash in Houston on Monday. Japan took the lead on 29 minutes when Kaishu Sano collected a poor pass from Danilo, drove towards goal […]

Japan falls in gut-wrenching fashion as Brazil strikes late to win World Cup clash

Brazil will play the winner of Tuesday's clash between Cote d'Ivoire and ​Norway on July 5 in New Jersey in the next round.

World Cup 2026: Brazil v Japan updates

Brazil and Japan collide in Houston, battling to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. Follow the action as it happens.

Aer Lingus to fly Pico Lopes' family to Florida for World Cup knockout match against Argentina

Judy Lopes said her son would “relish” the challenge of defending against Argentina’s Lionel Messi.

Brazil beat Japan 2-1 to head into World Cup last 16

Brazil booked its spot in the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a dramatic fight against Japan, with a last-minute goal of Gabriel Martinelli helping it to secure a 2-1 scor...

Cody Gakpo Announces His, Partner Noa van der Bij’s Pregnancy Loss

Cody Gakpo and his partner Noa van der Bij are navigating heartbreak. The Dutch soccer player, who is currently playing for the Netherlands in the World Cup, announced June 27 that they had...

By Daysia Tolentino

Golden 'oldies' steal the show at 2026 World Cup

At the 2026 World Cup, the oldies, who would normally have been put to pasture, are stealing...

Brazil Vs Japan FIFA World Cup 2026 | Brazil back on track, ready for Japan test - The Daily Star

Brazil Vs Japan FIFA World Cup 2026 | Brazil back on track, ready for Japan test  The Daily Star

NBC's Complete Fall 2026 Schedule

With several weeks removed from the past cycle, NBC has officially unveiled its full schedule with the season starts anew in the fall of 2026.

By Ana Dumaraog

South Korea fans target coach Hong with boos as World Cup squad returns

South Korean football fans expressed their anger and disappointment, booing coach Hong Myung-bo upon the team’s return after their early World Cup exit. Read More: https://punchng.com/south-korea-fans-target-coach-hong-with-boos-as-world-cup-squad-returns/

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How El Tri’s perfect group stage created World Cup magic in Mexico: A dispatch from CDMX

Three group-stage victories from Mexico's national team have transformed the capital into one big friendly fiesta, inspiring something in fans that goes beyond national pride. MND's Peter Davies reports on the experience. The post How El Tri’s perfect group stage created World Cup magic in Mexico: A dispatch from CDMX appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

Brazil survive Japan scare, advance to World Cup last 16

Brazil reached the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after Gabriel Martinelli scored deep into stoppage time to secure a 2-1 defeat of Japan in Houston. The post Brazil survive Japan scare, advance to World Cup last 16 appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup - Ahram Online

Gabriel Martinelli scores late in injury time to help Brazil beat Japan 2-1 at World Cup  Ahram Online