US security chief 'danced happy dance' after Iran exit

The United States' head of homeland security says he "danced a happy dance" when Iran's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed.

Germany’s shock World Cup exit sparks reckoning

Paraguay declares national holiday after penalty shootout victory

Meet Wisconsin-born Esmir Bajraktarević, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup hero

The former New England Revolution midfielder came up through the US system, but felt a pull toward his parents’ homeland Esmir Bajraktarević’s uture offered two options with little overlap. Born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin, a Midwestern river town where Harry Houdini also came of age, Bajraktarević’s development took him from the nearby Chicago Fire’s academy to the New England Revolution. He began representing the United States at youth levels, first the U-19s and then the U-23s. He wa...

By Jeff Rueter

FIFA World Cup: Tuesday schedule, predictions and eliminated teams

World Cup Day 20 sees France, Norway and Mexico chase Round of 16 places as the knockout stage continues.

How to Watch Ivory Coast vs. Norway: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Ivory Coast and Norway FIFA World Cup match.

What goes into making World Cup-quality turf, and the Canadian behind it

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Germany news: Police still to identify Stade attack victims

Police have yet to identify the six victims of a deadly shooting in Stade. Meanwhile, Germany's national men's football coach pledged to stay on the job after an early World Cup exit. DW has more.

2026 World Cup: Paraguay stun Germany in round of 32

Paraguay made history by beating Germany in the World Cup round of 16 (1–1, 4-3 on penalties). Paraguay could face France in the next round.

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Is Ivory Coast vs Norway on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup last-32 clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the clash

By Will Castle

Donald Trump’s DHS Secretary says he ‘danced a happy dance’ when Iran were knocked out of World Cup

Iran’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup made one person very happy. Due to the ongoing war between the USA and Iran, the latter’s 2026 FIFA World Cup participation came as a shock to many.

FIFA World Cup 2026 scripts unprecedented history after Germany, Netherlands crash out

A historic World Cup saw two top-10 nations, Germany and the Netherlands, crash out in the opening knockout round. Germany's campaign ended on penalties against Paraguay after a controversial disallowed goal. The Netherlands also fell to Morocco in a dramatic shootout, with Morocco's goalkeeper proving decisive. This marks a significant upset in the tournament's history.

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Autographed Lionel Messi Jerseys Drop Online, As Argentine Star Leads Team Into World Cup Knockout Round

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is into the knockout rounds and all eyes will be on Lionel Messi, as the soccer legend leads Argentina onwards in their campaign to claim a second consecutive World Cup title. Argentina finished atop Group J with a perfect 3-0 record and now head into the Round of 16 for […]

By Tim Chan

US security official celebrates Iran's exit from World Cup with 'happy dance'

The Iranian team barely missed out on reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament.

Sweden face France's attacking firepower at the World Cup

France unleash their devastating forward line on Sweden in a last-32 tie at the World Cup on Tuesday, while Erling Haaland will try to fire Norway past the Ivory Coast and into the next round.

By RFI

In soccer stronghold California, World Cup is a seismic event

World Cup: Five African stars among top Young Player Award contenders

Five African players are among the top contenders for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Young Player Award, showcasing Africa’s rising influence in global football. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-five-african-stars-among-top-young-player-award-contenders/

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2026 World Cup: Morocco gets opponent in first confirmed Round of 16 fixture

The first confirmed Round of 16 fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will see co-hosts Canada take on Morocco after both teams secured dramatic victories to book their places in the knockout stage. The post 2026 World Cup: Morocco gets opponent in first confirmed Round of 16 fixture appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Attacks on police: 17 arrested at Morocco World Cup parties in The Hague & Rotterdam

Police arrested a total of 17 people after celebrations of Morocco’s 2026 World Cup vi

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World Cup 2026: Black Stars to fly to Kansas City on Wednesday

Ghana’s Black Stars will fly to the Missouri State of Kansas City on Wednesday, July 1, 2025, for the round of 32 match of the World Cup. The Stars face Columbia  on Friday, July 3, 2026, in the round of 32 fixture. Ghana started the week in a relaxed mood as Black Stars coach Carlos […]

By Victor Atsu Tamakloe

FIFA World Cup 2026 | England should be wary of DR Congo challenge in Round-of-32 fixture - Dailyhunt

FIFA World Cup 2026 | England should be wary of DR Congo challenge in Round-of-32 fixture  Dailyhunt

Ivory Coast vs Norway: World Cup Round of 32 Preview - - TVC News

Ivory Coast vs Norway: World Cup Round of 32 Preview -  TVC News