World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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Desailly warns Paraguay: Dembele has not yet hit top gear at this World Cup
France legend Marcel Desailly believes Ousmane Dembele, who has scored four goals including a hat-trick against Norway, is still to reach his peak at the 2026 World Cup ahead of Saturday's round-of-16 tie against Paraguay in Philadelphia.
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Amrabat reaches World Cup last 16 after United rejected £21m permanent deal
Sofyan Amrabat, released by Manchester United despite Erik ten Hag wanting to keep him, has helped Morocco advance to the World Cup 2026 last 16, where they face Canada in Houston on Saturday.
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England face Brazil and Argentina route to World Cup final if they beat Mexico
England's potential path to the World Cup final has sharpened after the round of 32, with Brazil and Argentina likely standing between Thomas Tuchel's side and glory — starting with a last-16 tie against Mexico.
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Eliminated by Switzerland at 2026 World Cup, Petkovic refuses to leave Algeria job
After Algeria's 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, head coach Vladimir Petkovic is facing mounting criticism but insists he intends to honour his contract through 2028 despite growing pressure for his departure.
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Messi rescues Argentina from Cape Verde upset with goal and decisive assist
Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal and set up Cristian Romero's extra-time winner as Argentina survived a stunning scare against Cape Verde to reach the round of 16. The 39-year-old now leads the Golden Boot race with seven goals in four games.
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Ecuador demand FIFA investigation into Mexico after World Cup exit amid England last-16 fears
Ecuador have filed a formal complaint with FIFA requesting an investigation into events surrounding their 2-0 defeat to Mexico, including a delayed flight and hotel disruptions. England, who face Mexico in the last-16, are also taking precautions against a hostile reception in Mexico City.
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Vozinha's eight saves stun Argentina but Cape Verde fall 3-2 in extra time
Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha denied Lionel Messi three times and finished with eight saves in regulation, but Cristian Romero's 111th-minute winner sent Argentina through 3-2 in a World Cup round-of-32 thriller at Miami Stadium.
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Romero's 111th-minute goal rescues Argentina from Cape Verde upset at World Cup
Argentina survived a dramatic scare at Miami Stadium on Friday as Cape Verde twice equalised before Cristian Romero's 111th-minute strike sent the reigning champions into the World Cup round of 16. Lionel Messi scored his record-extending 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 extra-time win.
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Argentina survive two Cape Verde equalisers to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Lionel Messi's opener and a Cristian Romero header in extra-time proved decisive as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in Miami, with Sidny Lopes's stunning long-range strike briefly threatening the greatest upset in World Cup history.
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Cabral's stunning curler levels it again as Cape Verde push Argentina to the brink at World Cup 2026
Sidny Cabral scored one of the tournament's finest goals, bending a spectacular curler into the top corner to equalise for Cape Verde in extra time against Argentina at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, as the 2022 champions were pushed to the limit by the tournament's great underdogs.
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Mat Ryan fails to save Australia as Egypt win World Cup shootout 4-2 in Dallas
Australia's last-16 clash with Egypt at Dallas Stadium ended 1-1 after extra time, with the Socceroos substituting on veteran goalkeeper Mat Ryan for the shootout — only for Egypt to convert all four penalties and win 4-2.
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Klopp confirms Germany talks after Nagelsmann quits, but Red Bull exit complicates move
Jürgen Klopp has confirmed he will hold talks with the German football association over succeeding Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned after Germany's shock penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay at the World Cup. Klopp's current contract with Red Bull remains an obstacle.
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Egypt's Trezeguet and team director pushed by Dallas police officer before World Cup win over Australia
A Dallas police officer pushed Egypt player Trezeguet and team director Ibrahim Hassan at their hotel on Friday, as the two attempted to take a photo with a fan. Egypt went on to beat Australia on penalties in their World Cup round-of-32 tie.
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Clément Turpin appointed to referee Colombia vs Ghana in World Cup round-of-16 decider
French official Clément Turpin will take charge of Colombia vs Ghana at Kansas City Stadium, with the winner advancing to face Switzerland in the World Cup round of 16 on July 7.
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Duarte equalises and Vozinha twice denies Messi as Cape Verde stun Argentina in World Cup last 32
Deroy Duarte's 59th-minute debut goal drew Cape Verde level against Argentina at Miami Stadium, before 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha twice denied Lionel Messi to keep the lowest-ranked side left in the tournament in contention for the greatest upset in World Cup knockout history.
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Neville blasts Fifa over last-minute England vs Mexico kick-off chaos at World Cup
Gary Neville condemned Fifa after reports emerged that England's last-16 tie with Mexico could be moved six hours earlier due to storm warnings in Mexico City, only for the governing body to backtrack and confirm the original 6pm local time kick-off.
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Messi scores his seventh World Cup goal as Wright and Neville hail 'total control' finish
Lionel Messi struck his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup as Argentina faced Cape Verde in the last 32 in Miami, with pundits Ian Wright and Gary Neville queuing up to praise the 39-year-old's sublime touch and finish.
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Klopp confirms Germany talks after Nagelsmann's shock World Cup exit resignation
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he is in discussions with the German FA about succeeding Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned after Germany's round-of-32 World Cup exit to Ecuador. The 59-year-old remains under contract with Red Bull but says he is interested in taking the role.
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Messi shatters four world records with opening goal against Cape Verde
With a perfect touch followed by a shot from a tight angle, Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Argentina against Cape Verde in Miami, bringing his World Cup goal tally to 20 and setting four new records.
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Messi nets 20th World Cup goal to break his own all-time record against Cape Verde
Lionel Messi scored his 20th FIFA World Cup goal in Argentina's round-of-16 win over Cape Verde at Miami Stadium on Friday, extending his own record for most World Cup goals in the history of the men's and women's game.
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