Spain underlined their FIFA World Cup 2026 title credentials with a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria in the Round of 32, securing a place in the Round of 16. The European giants delivered a composed and clinical performance, controlling the match from start to finish against an Austrian side that struggled to cope with Spain’s…
TORONTO: Portugal produced a dramatic second-half comeback to defeat Croatia 2-1 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash, booking their place in the Round of 16 after a contest packed with VAR drama and late twists. After a cagey opening 45 minutes, Croatia struck first in the 53rd minute. Josip Stanišić delivered…
Monterrey: Morocco booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw after extra time in an enthralling Round of 32 clash. The Netherlands appeared to be heading for victory when Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock in the 72nd…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: Kylian Mbappé produced another masterclass with a brilliant brace as France cruised to a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden, securing a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. France controlled the contest from the opening whistle, dominating possession and creating a series of dangerous attacking opportunities. Sweden’s defense held firm…
Paraguay produced one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by eliminating four-time champions Germany 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a gripping 1-1 draw at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The stunning Round of 32 victory sent the South Americans into the Round of 16 and ended Germany’s campaign in…
Gabriel Martinelli etched his name into FIFA World Cup history with a dramatic 96th-minute winner as Brazil completed a remarkable comeback to defeat Japan 2-1 in the Round of 16, securing a place in the quarter-finals. Japan shocked the five-time world champions by taking the lead in the first half through Kaishu Sano, putting Brazil…
Los Angeles: Canada became the first team to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after edging South Africa 1-0 in their Round of 32 clash on Monday. Stephen Eustáquio scored the decisive goal in the second minute of stoppage time, sealing a historic victory for Canada and booking the nation’s…
MIAMI: Colombia secured top spot in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after battling to a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Portugal, booking their place in the Round of 32 as group winners. In a tense and tactical contest, Colombia matched Portugal’s attacking quality with disciplined defending and controlled possession. While neither side found…
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group HCape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia Cape Verde made history by reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the nation’s history after holding Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw in their final Group H match. Playing in their first-ever World Cup, the African nation produced…
Toronto, Canada: Senegal reignited their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I fixture on Friday, keeping their hopes of reaching the Round of 32 alive as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams. Entering the match with no margin for error after consecutive defeats,…
