England’s Harry Kane (9) reacts after scoring his team’s third goal against Mexico. (AP Photo) England engraved their names FIFA World Cup folklore on Sunday night, becoming the first team to ever defeat Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in a World Cup match, as they overcame a dramatic second-half attack to seal a thrilling 3-2…
England’s Harry Kane (AP Photo) Harry Kane engraved his name in the FIFA World Cup the record books on Sunday, although not just for the reason he would have wanted, during England’s dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico in the Round of 16.The England captain became the first player since at least 1966 to score and…
England’s Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates after scoring his second goal (AP Photo) England survived a hostile atmosphere, a second-half red card and relentless late pressure to defeat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday, booking their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter finals. The win sends the Three Lions into the…
France’s Kylian Mbappe, left, Argentina’s Lionel Messi, center, and Norway’s Erling Haaland. (AP Photo) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has already brought stunning encounters, memorable performances and unforgettable goals, but the tournament has now produced a scoring stage unlike anything seen before. For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, three different players have…
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino hugs USA’s Folarin Balogun. (AP Photo) United States coach Mauricio Pochettino has voiced his full support for FIFA’s extraordinary decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban, insisting the sentence upholds the principles of “ethics and integrity” as the co-hosts prepare for a 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16 clash against…
Norway’s Erling Haaland (AP Photo) Erling Haaland produced another World Cup performance as Norway stunned Brazil 2-1 on Sunday to reach FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in men’s team history.The defeat also marked the end of an era for Brazil, with Neymar Jr. announcing his retirement from international football after the match…
Referee Raphael Claus of Brazil shows a red card to Folarin Balogun of the United States, right, during the World Cup match between the United States and Bosnia (AP Photo) The old legend of Arsenal and France Thierry Henry believes that FIFA has finally reached the right decision by announcing the World Cup suspension of…
Brazil’s Neymar (10) reacts (AP Photo) NeymarThe Brazilian’s international career came to an emotional end on Sunday as the Brazilian icon confirmed that he had played his last match for the national team following Brazil’s 2-1 defeat in Norway. FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The 34-year-old was overcome with emotion after the final whistle…
FIFA’s recent decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card has sparked controversy, allowing the US talent to compete against Belgium. (AP Photo) In an unprecedented development that has sent shockwaves through the world of soccer, FIFA has officially overturned the red card suspension of USA star striker Folarin Balogun. The extraordinary sentence frees the striker…
FIFA’s recent decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card has sparked controversy, allowing the US talent to compete against Belgium. (AP Photo) In an unprecedented development that has sent shockwaves through the world of soccer, FIFA has officially overturned the red card suspension of USA star striker Folarin Balogun. The extraordinary sentence frees the striker…
Neymar announced immediate international retirement following Brazil’s 2-1 World Cup defeat in Norway in the round of 16 / Image: X Brazil’s FIFA World Cup campaign ended in earnest on Sunday night, and with it came the end of one of the greatest international careers in the nation’s history. Moments after Brazil suffered a 2-1…
Erling Haaland’s second-half wonder propelled Norway to a historic 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win over Brazil. (AP Photo) Erling Haaland showed his world-class credentials on football’s biggest stage, scoring a second-half brace to guide Norway into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history with a stunning 2-1 win over five-time champions…
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up, the Golden Boot race has become nothing short of legendary. Erling Haaland has joined football icons Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, each with seven goals. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has turned into a theater of the sublime, setting the stage for a spectacular scoring…
Belgium threatened action after FIFA released Folarin Balogun to face USA despite his red card suspension / Image: X The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has launched a formal challenge to FIFA’s controversial decision to allow United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday’s FIFA World Cup match, arguing that the world body contravened…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo speaks to reporters during a news conference before his team’s World Cup Round of 16 soccer match against Spain, Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final tournament of his extraordinary international career, with…
Folarin Balogun (20) of the United States tackles Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4) during the World Cup 32 soccer match in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Balogun received a red card on the play. (AP Photo) In a major boost for the United States ahead of their FIFA World Cup 16…
Cape Verde receives a hero’s welcome (Image: X) Cape Verde’s national football team returned home to a rapturous reception at Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport as thousands of supporters celebrated the Blue Sharks’ historic campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The homecoming marked a landmark moment for the island nation after Cape Verde became the…
England’s Jude Bellingham listens to the coach during a training session before the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match against Mexico in Mexico City, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo) England midfielder Jordan Henderson has rejected reports that the England team were using Viagra to deal with high-altitude conditions in Mexico City ahead of…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Harry Kane (Image: ANI) England captain Harry Kane urged his teammates to be prepared for a stern examination when they take on co-hosts Mexico in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The knockout clash, scheduled for July 6 at 5:30 AM IST, pits…
Fans take pictures as the England team bus arrives at the hotel (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) England’s preparations for their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Mexico were disrupted after hundreds of home supporters gathered outside the team hotel in the early hours, using drums, trumpets and fireworks in an apparent attempt to keep…
England’s Harry Kane celebrates (AP Photo) The preparations of England for his FIFA World Cup The meeting of 16 with Mexico took an unusual medical turn, with reports suggesting that the players were given the option of using Viagra to help combat the effects of playing at high altitude. The knockout match will be held…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates. (AP/PTI) France coach Didier Deschamps defended the captain Kylian Mbappe after criticism of his leadership style, insisting that the public perception of the star striker does not reflect who he really is in the national team setup.Speaking after France’s tense 1-0 win over Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup Round…
A pedestrian carries a bucket in front of graffiti depicting football legend Diego Maradona in Buenos Aires. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) In Aztec mythology, Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca represent two conflicting, but complementary halves of a whole – like yin and yang. Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, is the god of light and order and his brother Tezcatlipoca,…
Kylian Mbappe celebrates France’s win as Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill holds the ball (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Kylian Mbappe helped France to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay, but the match ended with ugly scenes after the final whistle.France, considered one of the favorites to win the tournament, was…
Paraguay’s Matias Galarza (23) talks with France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) France booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paraguay, but most of the post-match attention focused on Paraguay’s behavior rather than the result.After impressing fans by eliminating Germany on penalties in the previous round, Paraguay…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Portugal may have secured a dramatic place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, but their victory over Croatia reignited the debate Cristiano RonaldoThe starting eleven place after legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave a glowing assessment of the veteran striker. Speaking as a Fox Sports pundit, Ibrahimovic questioned whether…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) reacts after the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between Australia and Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde) Mohamed Salah made it clear which football icon he chose to share a “last dance” of the final World Cup, with name Lionel Messi in…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates his team’s victory at the end of the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) Kylian Mbappé continued his relentless pursuit of football history by scoring the winning goal as France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the round…
Kylian Mbappé’s penalty sealed a narrow 1-0 win for France against Paraguay, securing their place in the quarter-finals. (AP Photo) On a day when the city was toasting the 250th anniversary of American independence with patriotic fervor, it was a French talisman. Kylian Mbappe that stole the spotlight at Lincoln Financial Field. The Real Madrid…