World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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German media turns on Nagelsmann after historic penalty defeat ends World Cup run
Germany suffered their first-ever World Cup penalty shootout defeat as Paraguay eliminated them in the round of 32, with Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah all missing spot-kicks in a 1-1 draw that ended in sudden death.
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Klopp leaves Germany door ajar as Nagelsmann vows to stay after World Cup exit
Jurgen Klopp stopped short of ruling out the Germany manager's job after the national side were knocked out by Paraguay on penalties in the Round of 32. Julian Nagelsmann, meanwhile, insists he will not resign and wants to continue if the DFB backs him.
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Eustáquio's stoppage-time goal exposes the World Cup knockout gap still haunting Ronaldo
Stephen Eustáquio's 92nd-minute winner for Canada against South Africa made him the first player with Portuguese international roots to score a World Cup knockout goal wearing the No. 7 shirt — a milestone Cristiano Ronaldo, despite 10 World Cup goals across six tournaments, has never achieved.
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Haaland set to start for Norway against Ivory Coast after resting for France defeat
Erling Haaland is expected to return to Norway's starting lineup for their World Cup round-of-16 clash with Ivory Coast on Tuesday, having been rested as an unused substitute in Friday's 4-1 group-stage loss to France.
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Germany crash out on penalties as Gakpo's emotional goal cannot save Netherlands
Germany were eliminated from the World Cup by Paraguay in a penalty shootout in Boston after a controversial disallowed goal in extra-time, while Morocco also knocked out the Netherlands on penalties. Brazil survived a scare to beat Japan 2-1 in Houston.
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Netherlands exit 2026 World Cup unbeaten, stretching 16-year record streak to 16 games
The Netherlands were eliminated by Morocco on penalties at Monterrey but leave the 2026 World Cup with their unbeaten run in regulation and extra time intact — now 16 straight games without a loss stretching back to the 2010 final.
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Klopp blames Arsenal's corner tactics after Germany's controversial World Cup exit to Paraguay
Jurgen Klopp claimed Arsenal 'scored 60% of their goals that way' after a VAR-disallowed extra-time header left Germany eliminated by Paraguay on penalties at the World Cup Round of 32.
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FIFA to pay United £6.5m as Ugarte ACL injury ends World Cup and blocks summer sale
Manchester United will receive up to £6.5m in FIFA compensation after Manuel Ugarte suffered a serious ACL injury playing for Uruguay at World Cup 2026, ruling him out for an estimated 9-12 months and ending any prospect of a summer sale.
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Gakpo scores through tears days after death of unborn son at World Cup
Cody Gakpo netted a 72nd-minute goal for the Netherlands against Morocco in the World Cup round of 32 on Monday, just two days after he and his partner announced the death of their unborn son, Elijay Raphael Gakpo.
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Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill stuns Germany in shootout to reach World Cup last 16
Orlando Gill saved two penalties in a shootout to send five-time World Cup champions Germany home, as 5-to-1 underdogs Paraguay advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
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Gakpo scores opening goal for Netherlands in tears days after partner's miscarriage
Cody Gakpo broke down in tears after netting the opener for the Netherlands against Morocco at the World Cup in Monterrey on Monday, just days after his partner Noa van der Bij revealed the couple had lost their baby boy, Elijah, during pregnancy.
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Gakpo scores for Netherlands days after losing unborn son, breaks down in tears
Cody Gakpo opened the scoring for the Netherlands against Morocco at the World Cup in Monterrey just days after he and partner Noa van der Bij suffered a miscarriage, breaking down in tears during his celebration.
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Gakpo scores through grief as Netherlands edge Morocco at 2026 World Cup
Cody Gakpo netted the opening goal in the Netherlands' Round of 32 victory over Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, breaking down in a muted celebration after spending the previous 48 hours with family following the loss of his and his partner's unborn child.
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Paraguay stun four-time champions Germany on penalties to spark national holiday
Paraguay knocked out Germany in the World Cup last-32 on penalties, with Jose Canale converting the decisive spot-kick after a controversial VAR ruling denied the Germans a winner in extra time. President Santiago Pena declared Tuesday 30 June a public holiday in celebration.
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Robinson calls USA vs Bosnia the 'most important game' in USMNT history ahead of World Cup round of 32
Antonee Robinson has declared Wednesday's World Cup round of 32 clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina the most important match in U.S. men's national team history, with a place in the last 16 — and a potential first quarterfinal since 2002 — on the line.
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Paraguay eliminate Germany on penalties in fourth-biggest World Cup ranking upset since 1990
Ranked 41st in the world, Paraguay stunned 10th-ranked Germany in a penalty shootout at the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, ending Germany's perfect shootout record and sending them out before the last 16 for the third consecutive tournament.
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Cunha consoles tearful Tanaka as Brazil snatch stoppage-time win over Japan
Gabriel Martinelli's 96th-minute goal completed Brazil's comeback from a goal down to beat Japan in Houston, with Wolves forward Matheus Cunha pausing his celebrations to comfort a distraught Ao Tanaka after the Leeds midfielder's error led to the winner.
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Reyna and Ream embrace opportunity over pressure as USA face Bosnia in World Cup last 32
The United States enter their first knockout game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium as heavy favourites, but players insist they are driven by opportunity rather than weighed down by expectation on home soil.
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Germany crash out of World Cup on penalties to Paraguay as Hitzlsperger says side 'forgot to fight'
Germany were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the last 32, losing 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay in Boston after a controversial VAR disallowance in extra time ended their perfect shootout record.
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Schmeichel says VAR got it wrong as Germany crash out of World Cup against Paraguay
Germany were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Paraguay on penalties after a Jonathan Tah header in extra time was disallowed for a controversial foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gill. Former Denmark keeper Peter Schmeichel argued the call was incorrect, while ex-Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel backed the referee.
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