A Palestinian aid official was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza just hours before a planned public screening of the FIFA World Cup match between Egypt and Argentina, turning what was meant to be a moment of celebration into tragedy for the local community. Read More: Pakistani activists join new Gaza-bound aid flotilla According to the Associated […]
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Fifa lifts Balogun World Cup suspension before Belgium clash
FIFA has lifted the one-match suspension of United States striker Folarin Balogun, making him available for his side’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium after his red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Read More: US beats Bosnia to reach FIFA World Cup round of 16 Balogun, who has scored three goals during the tournament, was sent […]
Neymar retires from international football after Brazil exit
Neymar has announced his retirement from international football after Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, bringing an end to one of the most successful international careers in Brazilian football history. Read More: Neymar makes emotional Brazil return after 981 days The emotional announcement came after Brazil’s elimination from the […]
Four die during Mexico World Cup celebrations
Four people died during large-scale celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico national football team defeated Ecuador to qualify for the FIFA World Cup round of 16, health authorities said. According to the Mexico City Health Secretariat, two women aged 48 and 44 and a 19-year-old man were found unconscious near the Angel of Independence monument, […]
US beats Bosnia to reach FIFA World Cup round of 16
US men’s national soccer team kept its FIFA World Cup campaign alive with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team in the round of 32, securing a place in the tournament’s round of 16. Folarin Balogun opened the scoring just before halftime with his third goal of the tournament after a well-worked […]
Quinones inspires Mexico into World Cup last 16
Julian Quinones continued his outstanding FIFA World Cup campaign by scoring as Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday, securing a place in the round of 16. The Colombian-born forward netted his third goal of the tournament, giving home supporters fresh hope that the co-hosts can finally break through their long-standing World Cup barrier and challenge […]
Mexico reach World Cup quarter-finals after beating Ecuador
Mexico secured a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Ecuador in the Round of 32, ending a 40-year wait to reach the last eight of the tournament. The Mexican side produced a disciplined performance, taking control of the match with goals in either half to eliminate Ecuador from the […]
Morocco knock Netherlands out on penalties in FIFA World Cup Round 16
Morocco secured a dramatic victory over the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after an entertaining contest ended level following extra time. The match finished 1-1 after regulation time, with both teams finding the net once before neither side could break the deadlock during […]
Steve Clarke steps down after Scotland’s World Cup exit
Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland’s head coach after the national team’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026 was officially confirmed. The Scottish Football Association announced his departure following seven years in charge, bringing an end to a tenure that included Scotland’s long-awaited return to football’s biggest tournament after a 28-year absence. Scotland’s hopes […]
Expanded World Cup fuels record global betting surge
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is on track to become the largest betting event in sports history, with industry experts reporting record levels of engagement even before the knockout stage begins. The tournament’s expansion to 48 teams and 104 matches, combined with favorable kickoff times and wider access to regulated gambling markets, has significantly increased […]