Yamal extends perfect knockout record to 6-0 against Mbappe (Image: X) Lamine Yamal’s remarkable record against Kylian Mbappé in knockout matches continued at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Spain defeated France 2-0 in the semi-finals to book their place in the final. The win extended Yamal’s unbeaten streak against French superstar Kylian Mbappe in…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldoit is sparkling FIFA World Cup The journey came to a heartbreaking end on Monday after Portugal crashed out to Spain in the Round of 16, with the legendary striker confirming the 2026 edition was his last appearance on football’s biggest stage.While Ronaldo leaves behind an extraordinary legacy full…
As Salman Khan walked away from Pakistan’s Shahzaib Rind, he was impressed with a gesture of encouragement in Dubai: ‘Har jagah 20 seconds mein knockout’ Before grabbing headlines, Pakistani fighter Shahzaib Rind won hearts with an unforgettable touching moment. Salman Khan at a sporting event in Dubai. After his success in the ring, Rind made…
Malik Tillman (17) of the United States celebrates with his teammates after scoring on a free kick. (AP Photo) The United States overcame second-half adversity to defeat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday night, securing just the second round. FIFA World Cup First knockout stage win in the nation’s history despite playing the last 26 minutes with…
England vs DR Congo Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: England’s quest to end a 60-year wait for FIFA World Cup glory enters the knockout stage with a fascinating Round of 32 clash against history-making DR Congo. Thomas Tuchel’s side advanced comfortably after finishing top of Group L with seven points, defeating…
Ian McKellen delivers ‘Love Letter to England’ to inspire fans ahead of FIFA knockout game. Photo Credits: Instagram Sir Ian McKellen, the former British footballer, shared words of encouragement to the England football team ahead of their Round of 32 match in the competition. FIFA World Cup 2026. In an attempt to reunite fans, the…
Mexico’s Raul Jimenez, right, celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal. (AP Photo) The co-hosts Mexico finally ended four decades FIFA World Cup The side capped off a clinical 2-0 victory over Ecuador in their round of 32 clash on Tuesday, securing their first win in the knockout stages of the tournament since 1986.Goals from…
A giant FIFA World Cup balloon (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the Round of 32. With Canada and South Africa starting the knockout stage, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the next phase of the tournament.So, who will be the favorites?BrazilThe most successful nation in FIFA World Cup history…
NEW DELHI: Africa achieved its best ever performance in a FIFA World Cupwith nine of its 10 teams reaching the Round of 32 at the 2026 tournament. It is the first time that so many African nations have qualified for the knockout phase. The previous record was just two teams, set at the 2014 World…
Ecuador delivered an incredible shock to the soccer world by defeating four-time champions Germany 2-1, catapulting themselves into the knockout rounds of the World Cup (AP Photo) A record crowd witnessed a historic World Cup heist as gritty Ecuador stunned four-time champions Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium on Friday, sealing a dramatic place in the…
Ted Lasso was a rare silver lining during the dark days of COVID. As the world went into lockdown, an American football coach who manages a football team had the unenviable job of not only coaching a team in a sport he didn’t know, but also lifting the spirits of the world in its saddest…
Morocco survived a huge Haiti scare before securing a 4-2 win on Wednesday, coming from behind twice to book a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 32.Substitutes Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine played crucial roles late in the match, scoring decisive goals as Morocco ended Haiti’s hopes of earning their first point of…
NEW DELHI: Daniel Muñoz scored the decisive goal as Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 on Tuesday to become one of the first teams to secure a place FIFA World Cup internship at KO.The defender found the breakthrough in the 76th minute after a closely contested match in Guadalajara. Muñoz’s left-footed effort from inside the box…
Croatia held its own FIFA World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Panama on Tuesday, thanks to a second-half goal from Ante Budimir.Budimir scored in the 54th minute, just four minutes after coming on as a substitute. Josip Stanišic brought a curling cross into the box and Budimir was perfectly placed to…
Algeria’s Amine Gouiri, front, celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal against Jordan. (AP Photo) Algeria held its own FIFA World Cup 2026 elimination hopes remain firmly alive with a spirited 2-1 comeback win over Jordan in a crucial Group J clash on Monday night, overturning an early deficit with two second-half goals.The victory, secured…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, second right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a dramatic week as the expanded 48-team tournament enters the final phase of the group stage, with the race for places in the Round of 32 meeting from Monday onwards.After 10 days…