First Afcon, now World Cup - Senegal trapped in 'football hell'

Senegal's nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year's chaotic Afcon final.

World Cup 2026: England, USA and and Belgium through; Spain and Portugal face last-32 tests – live

⚽ All the latest news from day 22 of the tournament ⚽ Bracketology | Knockout stage draw | And email us Ben Fisher had a quiet night in Seattle … not! This time Senegal’s players did not depart the field prematurely owing to a burning sense of injustice, as they did in the Africa Cup of Nations final in January, but they did exit another knockout match aggrieved after Belgium advanced to the last 16 deep in extra time. The winning goal, a nerveless Youri Tielemans penalty which capped an ext...

By Will Unwin

German football has a bigger problem than a World Cup loss: Scapegoating

Eight years ago, it was Mesut Ozil, who has Turkish roots. This time, German manager tries to blame Kurdish Deniz Undav.

Team USA keeps World Cup dreams alive but loses star player and more top headlines

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Fact check: No petition against migrant national team players

It has been claimed that following Germany's World Cup exit, some fans launched a petition seeking to ban "African" and "Muslim" players from the national team – and DW covered the story. This is not true.

'We'll give you a warm welcome': despite losing to England, Congolese fans still proud

DR Congo's World Cup dream has come to an end after the Leopards lost to the Three Lions during a nail-biting game on July 1. Despite having a 1-0 lead in the first half of the game, DR Congo was disqualified after England's Harry Kane scored two goals in the second half. But fans aren't too disappointed, as it was the first time in decades that DR Congo was taking part in the tournament. FRNACE 24's Selina Sykes tells us more from Boston.

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‘Typical Fifa’: Why lack of World Cup appeal process for Folarin Balogun’s red card is completely inadequate

The United States are unable to challenge what looked a harsh red card for their striker under Fifa rules for the World Cup

By Kieran Jackson

Stats: Here is how Real Madrid are ruling the World Cup

Real Madrid may have arrived at the FIFA World Cup without a single representative in the Spanish national team, but their players have ensured the club remains at the centre of attention throughout t...

CRA cries foul on employee who brought antenna to work to watch 2018 FIFA World Cup game

CRA spokesperson Sylvie Branch told National Post that agency employees still can't watch World Cup games during working hours

By Christopher Nardi

Yes, We KANE: Harry Kane saves England the blushes with shot heard round the World Cup

Day 22 saw Harry Kane save England from Congolese chaos with a thunderbolt for the ages, Belgium summon one last Golden Generation miracle from the penalty spot, and the US survive both Bosnia and Herzegovina and VAR’s latest audition for villain of the tournament.

By NIRMALYA DUTTA

FIFA World Cup: Why we root for the underdogs

By Rohan Banerjee

Portugal carry Jota’s memory into World Cup clash on anniversary of his death

When Portugal walk on to the pitch to face Croatia in the World Cup round of 32 on Thursday in Toronto, the date will still be July 2 in Canada. Back home, however, it will already be July 3, a day that carries a weight beyond football. Exactly a year will have passed since the […]

Algeria votes in parliamentary elections amid public apathy and football fever

Algerians are voting in parliamentary elections on Thursday, with cost-of-living concerns, questions over political freedoms and the national football team’s World Cup run all competing for public attention.

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Son Heung-min, Lee Jae-sung benched vs South Africa over interview boycott row: lawmaker

South Korea captain Son Heung-min and veteran midfielder Lee Jae-sung were left out of the starting lineup for the team's final World Cup group-stage match against South Africa over internal disagreements about an interview boycott, a lawmaker claimed, citing a whistleblower report. Rep. Jin Jong-oh of the main opposition People Power Party said Thursday that the report, received through the Korea Football Association, alleges divisions within the squad deepened over whether to continue a media

By The Korea Herald

Richard Jolly: Relief for England — but they won’t win the World Cup if they are so fragile at the back

By Richard Jolly

What would it take for Australia to host a men's FIFA World Cup?

Australia is riding football fever, but a men's World Cup on home soil is still a long way off.

England's World Cup mission is simple: protect Harry Kane at all costs

For a country that has turned its national sport into a billion-pound industry, they still somehow make themselves look like paupers when the world is watching.

Palestinian flags wave across World Cup as fans voice support

Support for Palestine has become one of the defining off-field scenes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with fans from across the globe using football's biggest tournament to displa...

From 48 to 32: FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage highlights - The Daily Star

From 48 to 32: FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage highlights  The Daily Star

2026 FIFA World Cup: How six national team coaches lost their jobs

Their exits came through different circumstances, some by choice, others by dismissal, but each illustrates the same truth: the World Cup remains football's most unforgiving arena, where years of preparation can unravel in the space of 90 minutes... The post 2026 FIFA World Cup: How six national team coaches lost their jobs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Gbemidepo Popoola

Cruel end for Senegal in Seattle at World Cup

Belgium turned the match on its head by scoring two goals in just three minutes.

Police bust online World Cup betting ring, arrest 32 Chinese nationals in Cheras

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Police have dismantled an online football betting syndicate following the arrest of 32 Chin...

World Cup: LeBron James praises Balogun after ‘Silencer’ celebration

Basketball superstar LeBron James congratulated Folarin Balogun on scoring for the United States in their World Cup victory on Wednesday after the striker emulated his trademark “Silencer” celebration. Balogun twice put the ball in the net in the 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, whipping out James’s signature dance move each time, though his first Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-lebron-james-praises-balogun-after-silencer-celebration/

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Balogun fourth player to score goal, receive red card at World Cup [Full List]

USA forward Folarin Balogun etched his name into FIFA World Cup history on Thursday after becoming only the fourth player to score a goal and receive a red card in the same knockout match. The post Balogun fourth player to score goal, receive red card at World Cup [Full List] appeared first on Vanguard News.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup… or World War II in Disguise?

News Flash! News Flash! News Flash! Germany and Japan have both fallen, as America look on. Britain and France also advance with US backing. Italy, in classic fashion, managed to avoid the firefight altogether. Feels oddly familiar, doesn’t it? 1945….reimagined as a World Cup. Germany’s campaign ended not with a blitz, but a whimper. Paraguay […]

By Kweku Lawrence

Brazil vs Norway FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Everything you need to know - Goal.com

Brazil vs Norway FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Everything you need to know  Goal.com

Zlatan Backs England for World Cup Glory Following Kane's Heroics Against DR Congo - streamlinefeed.co.ke

Zlatan Backs England for World Cup Glory Following Kane's Heroics Against DR Congo  streamlinefeed.co.ke