Germany’s Nico Schlotterbeck (AP Photo) German fifa world cup The game suffered a major setback with defender Nico Schlotterback missing the remainder of the game after suffering a serious ankle injury.The Dortmund centre-back suffered an injury during Germany’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, forcing head coach Julian Nagelsmann to rethink his defensive plans as the…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (second from right) celebrates with teammates after scoring. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a dramatic week as the expanded 48 teams enter the final group stages and the race for a spot in the last 32 gathers pace from Monday.After 10 days of competition between the United…
Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Cape Verde on Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Kevin Pina’s historic free-kick and Helio Varela’s second-half equalizer helped Cape Verde draw 2-2 with Uruguay as Group H maintained…
Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand sits on the field during the World Cup Group G football match between Belgium and Iran on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) The Iran stopper frustrated Belgium in their 0-0 draw in Los Angeles, but the stories behind his performance range from…
Lamine Yamar, Lionel Messi Ramin Yamal scored as Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atalanta on Sunday for their first World Cup win.The 18-year-old striker scored in the 11th minute when he curled in a low pass at the far post. The goal made him the eighth youngest scorer in World Cup history and helped…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) celebrates a goal with teammate Mostafa Zico (11). (AP Photo) Egypt achieved a historic milestone by beating New Zealand 3-1 in a Group G match at BC Place in Vancouver on Sunday night, claiming their first World Cup victory.star forward Mohamed Salah Egypt once again excelled on the biggest stage, scoring…
Paraguay’s Damian Bobadilla (16) scores an own goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, California, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo) Just 10 days into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, eight own goals have already been produced, the second-highest total in the competition’s history.Only the…
Moroccan football team. (AP Photo) Morocco extended their unbeaten run to a staggering 39 games, setting a new all-time benchmark in international football and surpassing the legendary records held by Italy and Argentina, thus etching their names into footballing folklore.The Atlas Lions now dominate global football, surpassing Italy’s 37-match unbeaten run under Roberto Mancini and…
A handwritten note from Iran, left, and Belgium’s Alexis Salemekers, left, challenges Iran’s Ehsan Hajisafi during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo) Iran drew 0-0 with Belgium, goalkeeper Beiranvand made 7 saves fifa world cup Sunday game….
Uruguay’s four stars commemorate two Olympic football titles and two World Cup victories, all of which are officially recognized as world championships/Photo: AP Uruguay has reached 2026 fifa world cup Carrying one of the most unique badges in international football. While most supporters know that the star above the national team’s crest usually represents World…
Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring. (AP Photo) Cape Verde writes a remarkable new chapter in World Cup history by becoming the first team in history (since 1966) to score for the first time fifa world cup Their fairytale 2026 campaign continued with a 2-2 draw with Uruguay following a direct…