The USA striker is available again after Fifa suspended the automatic ban from his World Cup red card. Fifa has suspended the one-match ban handed to United States striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the team’s next 2026 FIFA World Cup match. The decision follows his red card during the group-stage victory over…
England held off a spirited Mexico to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory and book a World Cup quarter-final clash with Norway. England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium in a dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup last-16 match. Jude Bellingham scored twice in just 98 seconds before half-time, while Harry Kane added the winner from…
Erling Haaland scored twice to send Norway past Brazil and into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in history. Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16, with Erling Haaland scoring two late goals to eliminate the five-time champions. The Manchester City striker broke the deadlock in the…
Kylian Mbappe’s second-half penalty sent France into the World Cup quarter-finals after a hard-fought win over Paraguay. France secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in Philadelphia to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. Mbappe converted a second-half penalty after substitute Désiré Doué was brought down inside the box following a VAR review. Paraguay…
Morocco ended Canada’s historic World Cup campaign with a dominant win to book a place in the last 16. Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in Houston to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16 and eliminate one of the tournament’s co-hosts. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice, while Soufiane Rahimi added a late third to seal…
Colombia secured a deserved victory over Ghana to advance to the FIFA World Cup last 16. The last-32 match ended 1-0 after Jhon Arias scored the only goal in the 14th minute. Luis Suarez provided the cross, and Arias finished with a controlled volley to give Colombia the lead they never surrendered. Colombia dominated the…
Argentina needed an extra-time own goal to avoid a stunning World Cup exit against fearless debutants Cape Verde. The World Cup last-32 clash ended in dramatic fashion as the defending champions secured a 3-2 extra-time victory. A 111th-minute own goal by Diney Borges finally separated the sides after Cape Verde twice fought back to level…
Egypt made history by defeating Australia on penalties to secure their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout victory. The last-32 clash ended 1-1 after extra time before the Pharaohs triumphed 4-2 in the penalty shootout. Mohamed Salah converted a Panenka penalty, while Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning spot-kick after Australia’s Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missed…
Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver to secure their first FIFA World Cup knockout-stage victory since 1938 and book a place in the last 16. Breel Embolo opened the scoring in the 10th minute after a brilliant run and assist from Johan Manzambi. Just 46 seconds into the second half, Dan Ndoye doubled Switzerland’s lead…
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup round-of-32 clash after Gonçalo Ramos scored a 94th-minute winner. Croatia had taken the lead early in the second half through Ivan Perišić. Portugal responded when Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty, marking his first-ever goal in a FIFA World Cup knockout match. With extra time looming, Ramos…
