Brazil booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16 after Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 96th-minute winner in a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan. Japan made the brighter start and deservedly took the lead in the first half. Kaishu Sano capitalised on a misplaced pass from Danilo, drove forward and fired a…
Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new manager, bringing the Italian back to the Etihad Stadium for a third time. Maresca first joined City in 2020, leading the club’s Elite Development Squad to the Premier League 2 title. He returned in 2022 as one of Pep Guardiola’s assistant managers and…
Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo has lost his wife and two children after rescue workers recovered their bodies from a collapsed apartment building following the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela’s northern coast. Trejo, 38, was in Caracas with his club, Sport Marítimo de La Guaira, when twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 hit the country on…
Canada secured a historic 1-0 victory over South Africa after Stephen Eustaquio scored a dramatic injury-time winner to book the co-hosts’ place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The decisive goal came in the second minute of stoppage time when Eustaquio fired a low shot from the edge of the penalty area…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 is officially set after the conclusion of the expanded group stage featuring 48 teams and 72 matches. A total of 32 teams have advanced to the knockout phase, including the top two teams from each of the 12 groups and the eight best third-placed finishers. The Round…
Belgium secured qualification for the World Cup knockout stage with a convincing 5-1 victory over New Zealand in Vancouver, finishing top of Group G. Needing all three points, Belgium dominated from the opening whistle and finally broke the deadlock in the 28th minute. Leandro Trossard capitalised on poor defending from a Kevin De Bruyne corner…
Iran’s hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time remain alive after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt in Seattle. The match ended in heartbreak for Iran after Shoja Khalilzadeh’s late goal was ruled out for offside following a lengthy VAR review. Minutes later, Saeid Ezatolahi headed against the crossbar in…
Cape Verde secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia saw them finish second in Group H. The Blue Sharks ended the group stage with three points, one ahead of two-time world champions Uruguay and 2034 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia. The result marks Cape…
Spain finished top of Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 victory over Uruguay, whose hopes of reaching the knockout stage ended with another costly error from veteran goalkeeper Fernando Muslera. Alex Baena scored the only goal of the match in the 42nd minute, firing a low shot past Muslera after…
Senegal kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign alive with a commanding 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in Toronto. The victory boosted their chances of reaching the knockout stage as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams. The Lions of Teranga finished third in Group I with three points and significantly improved their goal difference….
