Iran bow out of WC; Baqaei hails team’s unity and spirit

Iran were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the group stage after a 1-1 draw with Egypt, coupled with a 3-3...

Hong resigns as South Korea coach after WC group-stage exit

Hong Myung-bo stepped down as South Korea's head coach on Sunday following the team's disappointing group-stage exit...

Kempes says Yamal must shine at WC to earn superstar status

Argentina legend Mario Kempes has challenged the teenage winger to replicate his club performances at the FIFA World...

Alphonso Davies starts on bench as Canada face South Africa

Canada captain Alphonso Davies was once again left out of the starting lineup for Sunday's Round of 32 clash against...

Unai Simon leads WC Golden Glove race with three clean sheets

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon has kept clean sheets in all three of Spain's FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage matches...

FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage in numbers

The round of 32 will start with a clash between knockout stage first-timers South Africa and co-hosts Canada at...

Kane trails only Messi in single-season goal-scoring record

England captain Harry Kane has scored 70 goals in the 2025-26 season, placing him second only to legendary Lionel...

South Korean Prez blames selection flaws after team's WC exit

In a post on X, President Lee Jae Myung called South Korea's early World Cup exit disappointing and criticised the...

FIFA WC: Norway's Haaland poses with rapper Travis Scott

Haaland, who did not feature in Norway's final league stage match against France at Foxborough, which his team...

Linekar congratulates Kane after skipper breaks his WC record

Kane's landmark came after he headed home England's second goal in the 68th minute against Panama in their final...

Be a student of the game: Williams on his penalty-saving success

Ahead of the team's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Canada on Sunday (local time), South Africa...

FIFA: African surge, Messi records highlight group stage finish

The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage ended with a series of historic milestones, led by Lionel Messi becoming the...