'You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history

Canada are making history at this World Cup with a run that is likely to change the face of football in the country forever.

Alphonso Davies’ return brightens Canada’s landmark World Cup moment

The Bayern Munich star changed the game when he came on, opening the space for Stephen Eustáquio to shoot from for the match-winner For 75 minutes, Canada and South Africa struggled to find a way to break through in the World Cup’s inaugural round of 32 clash. Neither team ceded an inch. Canada couldn’t be baited into intensifying its press as South Africa dawdled playing out from the back. South Africa worked to advance upfield but struggled to find dangerous avenues into the box. Then, at l...

By Jeff Rueter at Los Angeles Stadium

Late goal gives Canada first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory

Canada beat South Africa 1-0 to reach the World Cup last ​16 for the first time in their history.

Canada scores in 92nd minute to earn first World Cup knockout stage victory over South Africa

Canada advances to face the winner of Netherlands vs. Morocco on July 4 after Stephen Eustáquio's dramatic stoppage-time goal sinks South Africa.

Expanded World Cup called 'vulgar and ordinary' by Ghana coach. Is that fair?

Ghana's coach Carlos Queiroz has lashed out at FIFA's expanded 48-team World Cup, despite his team progressing. Is his criticism justified as the tournament moves into the knockout stage?

By Amanda Shalala

Canada snatch last-gasp World Cup winner to break South Africa hearts in tepid knockout start

South Africa 0-1 Canada: Stephen Eustaquio’s stoppage-time winner sends Canada through to the last-16, with captain Alphonso Davies’ introduction changing the game in the second-half for the co-hosts

By Kieran Jackson

Why Do World Cup Soccer Players Fake Injuries? A Neurosurgeon’s View - Forbes

Why Do World Cup Soccer Players Fake Injuries? A Neurosurgeon’s View  Forbes

Cape Verde Captain Ryan Mendes Under Police Investigation During World Cup Run

Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes is under police investigation in New Zealand during the team’s Cinderella World Cup run, according to a report. The post Cape Verde Captain Ryan Mendes Under Police Investigation During World Cup Run appeared first on HEAVY.

Canada advances to World Cup last 16 after late goal against South Africa

Canada captain Alphonso Davies appeared in the 75th minute, but it was Stephen Eustaquio who scored the winner

By AFP

Ireland shock India again, seal first-ever T20I series win over world champions

Ireland achieved a historic one-run victory over reigning T20 World Cup champions India, securing a stunning 2-0 series sweep. Debutant Jai Moondra's fiery opening spell and disciplined death bowling proved crucial as Ireland defended a modest 154. Despite Tilak Varma's valiant 55, India's chase faltered, ending their impressive 16-series winning streak and exposing familiar batting frailties.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Judy Lopes says her son Pico will ‘relish’ World Cup showdown against Lionel Messi

She was back in Dublin preparing for work on Monday after witnessing son’s heroics in Texas

By Hugh Dooley

Homeward bound after World Cup exit

The South Korean team departed its base in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Sunday, following elimination from the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Players carrying luggage were seen leaving the team hotel before beginning the long journey back to Seoul. The Korean squad is expected to arrive in South Korea on Tuesday.

By The Korea Herald

World Cup pits Adidas and Nike in fight for soccer street cred

With the ambush marketing of reintroducing a vintage jersey in March, Adidas is playing up soccer's off-field appeal to score points in its perpetual battle with Nike.

South Africa coach Broos urges squad to savour achievements at 2026 World Cup

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos called on his defeated squad to leave the World Cup with a sense of achievement despite losing their first game in the knockout stages to Canada.

By Paul Myers

Watch: Stoppage-time goal lifts co-host Canada to last 16 at World Cup

Co-hosts Canada and South Africa both made World Cup history as they met in the opening game of the knockout round.

World Cup 2026: South Africa v Canada updates

The first knock-out game of the World Cup as hosts Canada face South Africa in LA.

Australia knock India out to reach Women's T20 World Cup semis

India were knocked out of the Women’s T20 World Cup after Australia’s Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner struck half-centuries to secure a six-wicket win at Lord’s on Sunday. Australia maintained their flawless record in the group stage, winning all five matches to finish top and advance to the semi-finals, chasing down India’s target of 171 with an over to spare. India had entered the match needing a victory to progress after South Africa boosted their own qualification chances with a four-wi...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

Saudi federation president Al-Misehal stands down after World Cup exit

Last-gasp goal sees co-hosts Canada make World Cup history

Stephen Eustáquio broke South African hearts.

South Korea's 'dismal' World Cup ends in group phase

They suffered a shocking loss to lower-ranked South Africa

By AFP

Penang police bust two World Cup betting call centres in Gelugor and Butterworth, nine arrested

GEORGE TOWN, June 29 — Penang police have busted two call centres involved in football betting activities during t...

2026 Fifa World Cup round of 32 primer: Favorites, African teams abound

The strong showing by Cape Verde is part of a larger success story for African nations.

World Cup: African teams impress Henry

Thierry Henry praises African teams’ record-breaking performance at the 2026 World Cup, with nine of ten teams advancing to the Round of 32. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-african-teams-impress-henry/

By Punch Newspapers

World Cup: Canada first team to reach Round of 16 as South Africa crash out

Captain Stephen Eustaquio scored the only goal of the game in injury time as co-hosts Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. The post World Cup: Canada first team to reach Round of 16 as South Africa crash out appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Spain’s Pino may miss rest of World Cup

Spain winger Yeremy Pino may miss the rest of the World Cup with a suspected broken collarbone.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to finish top of World Cup Group F - Dailyhunt

Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to finish top of World Cup Group F  Dailyhunt

How to watch DR Congo vs Uzbekistan: Free streams, TV channels & kick-off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Leopards hunt historic win - MSN

How to watch DR Congo vs Uzbekistan: Free streams, TV channels & kick-off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Leopards hunt historic win  MSN