World Cup
World Cup qualifying and the tournament itself.
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Grant still hopeful for World Cup qualifications, eyes playoffs
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant has declared that Zambia will give everything to win their final Group E matches so that the team can finish second
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Flying Fish extols FIFA World Cup final experience
FLYING Fish says the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina provided the perfect platform to bring football lovers together through music, fashion and entertainment, reflecting the brand’s vibrant identity. Spain were crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after edging defending…
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Belgium knock hosts USA out of World Cup
334 Views The United States’ World Cup journey came to an end on July 6 after a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16, making them the last of the three host nations to exit the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match was…
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Six nations secure places at 2030 FIFA World Cup
1,954 Views Six countries have already secured qualification for the 2030 FIFA World Cup after FIFA confirmed the unusual hosting format for the tournament. The 2030 World Cup will be played across six nations and three continents as part of celebrations to mark 100 years…
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South Africa and Morocco Advance to World Cup Round of 32
South Africa and Morocco have both secured their places in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with African football producing two impressive performances on Thursday. Thapelo Maseko’s 63rd-minute goal sent South Africa into the World Cup knockouts for the first time…
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Africa & World
FIFA chief warns L.A of World Cup ‘happy barbarians’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino warned Los Angeles on Tuesday that it was about to be invaded by soccer fans from around the world, as he helped launch World Cup festivities at a star-studded kickoff party at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Speaking ahead of this week’s…
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Elimination of African teams at the World Cup
694 ViewsBy Francis Makasa African teams at the world cup fiesta have accounted themselves very well, sending 9 out of the 10 teams to the knock out round of 32. However, some big teams from Africa such as Senegal, Congo and Ivory Coast have been…
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2026 FIFA World Cup Set to Commence Today
The countdown is almost over as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off today, marking the start of the biggest edition of the tournament in football history. For the first time ever, 48 teams will compete across three host nations, the United…
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Dr Congo Hold Portugal to Historic World Cup Draw
DR Congo have held Portugal to a one-all draw in a historic Group K 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at NRG Stadium in Houston. Portugal drew first blood when João Neves headed home an outswinging cross from Pedro Neto in the sixth minute, giving Cristiano…
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Messi Magic Sends Argentina to World Cup Final
Argentina have advanced to the World Cup final with a 2-1 comeback victory over England at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta on July 15,Lionel Messi set up two late goals to send La Albiceleste through to face Spain in Sunday’s championship match. Anthony Gordon gave…
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WORLD CUP UPDATE: Argentina comes from behind to beat Egypt 3-2
701 Views ATLANTA – Egypt has crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after losing to the defending champions Argentina by 3 goals to 2 in the round of 16. The Pharaohs took an early lead in the first half and then got a…
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South Africa go down fighting, crash out of World Cup
475 Views South Africa has crashed out of the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) World Cup 2026 tournament after losing to co-hosts Canada by a goal to nil. Their dance in the tournament ended painfully after Stephen Eustàquio found the back of the net…
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Spain, Argentina set for historic 2026 World Cup final in New York
686 Views The stage is set for a blockbuster finale, as defending champions Argentina will face 2010 winners Spain on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium, in the first ever World Cup final between the reigning Copa America and European champions. Kickoff is scheduled for…
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Spain Reach World Cup Final after Defeating France 2-0
Spain have booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final for the first time since 2010 after defeating tournament favourites France 2-0. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot before right-back Pedro Porro doubled Spain’s advantage with a superbly worked finish, sending…
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Copper Princesses Qualify for Their Third World Cup
Zambia’s Copper Princesses have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup after holding Ethiopia to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the final qualifying round in Addis Ababa. Carrying a 2-1 advantage from the first leg in Lusaka, the young…
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Brazil exit World Cup as Norway stun five-time champions
491 Views Brazil’s long wait for a sixth World Cup title will go on. The Selecao were knocked out of the tournament on Sunday night after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the round of 16, a result that sends the Scandinavians into the quarter-finals…
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Portugal and Spain set for Iberian derby in World Cup round of 16
322 Views …Dallas to host heavyweight clash as rivals meet for place in quarter-finals… DALLAS – The FIFA World Cup 2026 will serve up one of its biggest matches of the tournament so far on Tuesday when Portugal and Spain, two of football’s most famous…
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Yamal Scores First World Cup Goal as Spain Beat Saudi Arabia 5-0
Spain have beaten Saudi Arabia 5-0 in their Group H clash at Atlanta Stadium on Sunday, finding their attacking rhythm at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both sides had been held to draws in their opening matches Spain frustrated by Cape Verde and goalkeeper Vozinha…
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South Africa sees red, lose to Mexico in World Cup opener
Mexico’s Raul Jimenez celebrates scoring their second goal. – REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski© Thomson Reuters MEXICO got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 on Thursday in an encounter with three red cards as the pyrotechnic smoke of the opening ceremony…
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WORLD CUP ROUND OF 32: How are African teams performing, tricky assignments, players to watch
487 Views African football is enjoying its best Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) World Cup ever in 2026, with 9 of 10 African teams having made it to the knockout stages a remarkable continental record. Out of the 9 that had qualified to the…
