Egypt secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup last 16 after defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 clash in Arlington, Texas. The victory marked Egypt’s first-ever win in the knockout stage of the World Cup and kept their campaign alive in the expanded […]
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Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach last 16
Defending champions Argentina survived a major upset scare after edging Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup last 16, overcoming a spirited performance from the tournament debutants in a thrilling knockout clash. Read More: Ghanaian witch doctor predicts Cape Verde shock against Argentina Argentina took the lead in […]
Switzerland ease past Algeria to reach World Cup last 16
VANCOUVER: Switzerland secured their place in the FIFA World Cup last 16 with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday, producing a disciplined display that combined defensive organisation with clinical finishing. Breel Embolo gave Switzerland the perfect start by opening the scoring in the 10th minute after a swift counterattack. Winning possession in their […]
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 […]
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 […]
Argentine footballer Trejo loses wife and 2 children in Venezuela earthquakes
Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo has suffered a personal tragedy after his wife and two children were confirmed dead in the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela earlier this week. The footballer’s club confirmed the heartbreaking news in an official statement, expressing condolences to Trejo and his family following the loss. According to international media reports, Trejo’s […]
Iran’s hopes of reaching FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage against Egypt
Iran’s hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage remain uncertain after a dramatic 1-1 draw against Egypt, with a stoppage-time winner ruled out for offside following a VAR review. Egypt, who had already secured qualification before the match, made a bright start by taking the lead in the fifth minute. Mohamed Salah […]
Croatia edge Panama to keep knockout hopes alive
Croatia secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Panama in the FIFA World Cup 2026, keeping their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive in a tightly contested Group L campaign. The match, played in Toronto, saw both teams struggle to create clear-cut chances during the opening 45 minutes. Despite several attacking moves from both sides, […]
Sarpreet Singh proud to inspire Sikh footballers at World Cup
SAN DIEGO: New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh has said he is proud to represent the Sikh community on football’s biggest stage, hoping his World Cup appearance will inspire more players of South Asian heritage to pursue the sport professionally. The 27-year-old made history by becoming the first Sikh footballer to play at a FIFA World […]