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Canada and South Africa meet in their first World Cup knockout stage appearance, with both nations navigating unfamiliar territory. Captain Alphonso Davies' fitness looms large for the Canadians.
Ousmane Dembele's brilliant hat-trick in the opening half propelled France to a 4-1 victory over a heavily rotated Norway squad, securing top spot in World Cup Group I and positioning the defending champions favourably for the knockout stage.
A vehicle accelerated into a crowd of Mexico football supporters celebrating a World Cup victory in Cabo San Lucas on Wednesday night, injuring 17 people including the driver, who was arrested.
Malaysian police have intensified enforcement against unlicensed gambling operations, arresting 1,156 individuals and conducting 868 raids throughout Kuala Lumpur in connection with the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Uzbekistan coach Fabio Cannavaro has accepted full responsibility for his team's 5-0 World Cup drubbing by Portugal, though he remains determined to keep their tournament hopes alive.
Penang authorities have dismantled an illegal online betting network operating during the FIFA World Cup, arresting 12 individuals and confiscating nearly RM9,000 in cash across multiple raids.
Cape Verde etched their name into World Cup folklore by scoring their debut goal and earning a 2-2 draw against two-time champions Uruguay, building on an earlier draw with Spain.
The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout round following a dominant 2-0 victory over Australia in Group D. The Americans secured progression with a game in hand, bolstering their position atop the standings.
Colombia look to strengthen their World Cup campaign against DR Congo, who stunned observers by drawing with Portugal in their first tournament match since 1974. Coach Nestor Lorenzo eyes a more complete performance after narrow vulnerabilities emerged against Uzbekistan.
Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attended back-to-back World Cup matches on Saturday, first watching the Netherlands defeat Sweden 5-1 in Houston, then travelling to Kansas City for Curaçao's goalless draw against Ecuador.
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The World Cup reached its 100-goal milestone at a record-breaking pace, with Cody Gakpo's strike in the Netherlands' 5-1 victory over Sweden marking the achievement in just 33 matches—the fastest since 1954.
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Norway's Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth and Kristian Thorstvedt carry the hopes of a generation, seeking to exceed their fathers' 1994 World Cup achievement after a commanding 4-1 victory.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has dismissed reports of internal conflict involving star player Mohamed Salah ahead of Sunday's World Cup Group G clash against New Zealand in Vancouver.
Deniz Undav scored twice from the bench as Germany mounted a stirring second-half comeback to defeat Ivory Coast 2-1 in a World Cup Group E thriller, advancing to the knockout rounds.
Brian Brobbey's two-goal performance in the Netherlands' 5-1 victory over Sweden has strengthened his case to become Ronald Koeman's lead striker, potentially succeeding Memphis Depay as the Dutch team's primary attacking threat.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has pledged to make more impactful substitutions in Saturday's World Cup Group F clash against Sweden, taking responsibility for tactical shortcomings in the team's opening 2-2 draw with Japan.
German football fans descending on Toronto for the World Cup are confronting a harsh economic reality: beer prices that far exceed what they pay at home, forcing budget-conscious visitors to reconsider their spending habits during the tournament.
France's World Cup supporters have been warned to avoid the famous Rocky Balboa statue in Philadelphia, which carries a curse affecting teams whose fans have adorned it with their national colours.
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has defended captain Achraf Hakimi following crowd jeers during Friday's World Cup victory over Scotland, hours after a French court ordered the PSG player to stand trial on rape charges.
Morocco's World Cup coach has expressed confidence in PSG defender Achraf Hakimi's mental state as the player confronts serious allegations stemming from an incident in the Paris region during 2023, which he firmly contests.
Morocco dominated Scotland 1-0 in a World Cup Group C clash, with Ismael Saibari scoring the tournament's fastest goal after just 71 seconds. The North Africans now lead the group with four points from two matches.
Canada achieved a watershed moment in its football history by securing its first-ever World Cup finals victory. Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the squad to acknowledge their achievement and commend their composure amid adversity.
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has been ruled out of this weekend's World Cup fixture against Germany in Toronto, with the Ivorian Football Federation citing unprocessed Canadian travel documentation rather than citing an ongoing French sports corruption investigation.
The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a US visa to watch her son play at the World Cup, following his emotional disclosure about her inability to attend his match against Spain.
Lionel Messi has disclosed he is navigating personal challenges after scoring his first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina's commanding 3-0 triumph over Algeria.
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FIFA confirmed that more than one million spectators attended the opening 16 matches of the World Cup in North America, with stadiums operating at 99.34 per cent capacity despite earlier concerns about ticket pricing.
Norway striker Erling Haaland marked his World Cup debut with two goals in a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq, continuing his remarkable scoring record across major competitions.
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi, who featured prominently in Sunday's World Cup victory against Ecuador, was detained by French authorities last month as authorities investigate suspected match-fixing activities in European football.
Austria's coach Ralf Rangnick praised World Cup debutants Jordan following his team's narrow 3-1 victory in their opening match, noting that smaller nations are closing the competitive gap in modern football.
Ghana's coach Carlos Queiroz says his team is ready to face Panama in their World Cup Group L encounter, with or without midfielder Thomas Partey, whose appeal against Canada's entry refusal was being heard in federal court.
South Korea's World Cup squad has refused media duties after reports alleged journalists mocked captain Son Heung-min's military service during training. The Korea Football Association condemned the remarks.