England right-backs Quansah and James miss training

Jarell Quansah and Reece James miss training as England's right-back issues mount before their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday.

World Cup Loss Dominates German News, Displacing Even a Mass Shooting

A day after a deadly attack in northern Germany, the news media’s attention largely shifted to the country’s poor performance at the World Cup.

By Jim Tankersley

Nearly 100 players born in France were selected for the 2026 World Cup – but only 23 play for France

It's a testament to France's success as a breeding ground for international football talent. And sometimes, France misses out on promising dual-nationality players, like Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi.

France v Sweden: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 5pm local/7pm EDT/10pm BST/7am AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Will Pre-match reading. Hello one and all! Continue reading...

By Will Unwin

France expected to cruise past Sweden in World Cup Round of 32 as betting odds heavily favor them

France faces Sweden as a heavy World Cup favorite, while Mexico hosts Ecuador in Mexico City with a raucous home crowd and a spotless defensive record.

France vs Sweden LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026

All our updates, live build-up, team news coverage and full text commentary stream as Mbappe's France eye last-16.

Socceroos coy on penalty preparations for World Cup knockout game

The Socceroos know their knockout game against Egypt could come down to penalties, but they aren't revealing anything about their strategies.

By Tom Wildie

World Cup 2026: France begin knockout campaign against Sweden

France begin their knockout campaign against Sweden at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, looking to maintain their unbeaten record after three consecutive group stage victories. Les Bleus are heavy favorites against the Scandinavians, but complacency could prove costly as Les Tricolors hunt for a round of 16 berth against Paraguay. Follow our liveblog to see how things unfold.

By Mehdi BOUZOUINA

I'm a veteran who runs a flag business. We were blindsided by World Cup demand, and sales are up 130%.

Erik May is the president of Flags Unlimited, and usually sells US, state, and military flags. Nic Antaya for BI A flag business in Michigan has seen a boom thanks to the World Cup. Usually, Flags Unlimited mostly sells US, state, and military flags. But the company's president, Erik May, said he was blindsided by increased demand for foreign flags. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Erik May, 43, who is the president of Flags Unlimited, a business based in Grand Rapids, ...

Cristiano Ronaldo consoles Portugal coach after tragic death of father during World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal squad rallied around assistant coach Ricardo Carvalho after his father, Manuel Ribeiro de Carvalho, passed away at 69 during the team's World Cup camp in Miami.

Beth Mooney, Gardner power Australia into eighth Women's T20 World Cup final

Australia stormed into the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final, defeating West Indies by eight wickets in a dominant semi-final performance. After restricting the opposition to 125/7, Beth Mooney's unbeaten 61 and Ashleigh Gardner's quickfire 35 guided Australia to victory with ease. This marks their eighth appearance in the final as they chase a seventh title.

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Labubu Gets a World Cup Makeover With Pop Mart’s New FIFA Collection

Labubu has officially entered the World Cup frenzy. Pop Mart’s toothy, wide-eyed viral collectible has been given a soccer-inspired makeover in a new collaboration with FIFA, released in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The limited-edition collection, titled “The Monsters x FIFA Series,” includes a lineup of plush dolls, keychains, blind boxes and game-day […]

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Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 16 with dramatic late winner

Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time, setting up a meeting with Brazil on Sunday. Norway took the lead shortly before half time through Antonio Nusa, who curled a superb strike into the far corner after cutting […]

World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast v Norway updates

Côte d'Ivoire and Norway face off in the last 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the winner to face Brazil. Follow all the action here.

Haaland the hero again as Norway edge Ivory Coast to advance at World Cup

More than a game: Deutsche Bank explains the economics of the World Cup

Erling Haaland's late winner fires Norway into World Cup round of 16

Man United’s Amad Diallo had scored a brilliant equaliser for the Ivory Coast.

Iran exits World Cup after tense tournament overshadowed by US disputes

Iran's national football team departed North America on Tuesday after narrowly missing a place in the World Cup knockout stage, ending a tournament marked by repeated disputes...

DR Congo’s Leopards unite a nation scarred by war, Ebola

Their qualification for the World Cup after such a gruelling campaign is not just a sporting...

What does tarot have to say about your favourite teams this FIFA 2026? - The Daily Star

What does tarot have to say about your favourite teams this FIFA 2026?  The Daily Star

World Cup 2026: Paraguay shocks Germany as South America dominates

The Albirroja prevailed in a penalty shootout and is through to the quarter-finals. European teams have only won one encounter out of seven against South Americans La entrada World Cup 2026: Paraguay shocks Germany as South America dominates se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Fernando Romero Nuñez

Ballon d’Or: Organiser explains criteria, says World Cup win not enough

France Football, organiser of the Ballon d’Or, explains that winning the World Cup no longer guarantees the prestigious individual award. Discover the evol Read More: https://punchng.com/ballon-dor-organiser-explains-criteria-says-world-cup-win-not-enough/

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Norway secure World Cup last-16 spot with hard-fought win over Ivory Coast

Erling Haaland's late goal secured Norway's place in the World Cup last 16 as they beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Arlington on Tuesday. The post Norway secure World Cup last-16 spot with hard-fought win over Ivory Coast appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Extra cinema hall added in Rotterdam for sold-out Cape Verde–Argentina screening

Large crowds are expected for the World Cup screening of Cape Verde versus Argentina in Rotterdam on Saturday, with demand now so high that a second auditorium has been opened at Pathé Schouwburgpl

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2026 World Cup: Sports Ministry’s ticket assistance scheme ends as fans now need to buy own tickets for knockout stages

Only Ghana's three group-stage games against Panama, England, and Croatia were covered by the government's ticket arrangement, according to a statement released by the Ministry on June 29, 2026.

By Kweku Lawrence

World Cup 2026: Golden Boot race heats up as Haaland moves within one goal of Messi - Mathrubhumi English

World Cup 2026: Golden Boot race heats up as Haaland moves within one goal of Messi  Mathrubhumi English

FIFA World Cup 2026: England meets Congo in a tricky fixture - The Hindu

FIFA World Cup 2026: England meets Congo in a tricky fixture  The Hindu