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France have scored a ‌tournament-leading 14 goals in the World Cup so far but coach Didier Deschamps urged his players on Wednesday to achieve even greater attacking efficiency when they take on Morocco in Thursday's…

In the last match of the Round of 16, there were no goals for 120 minutes. The regular time and extra time between Switzerland and Colombia ended in a 0-0 draw at the BC Place stadium in Canada, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Cape Verde's remarkable FIFA World Cup debut came to a heartbreaking end on Friday, but the tournament's smallest nation departed the global stage with admiration after pushing defending champions Argentina to extra time before falling 3-2 in the Round of 32.The Blue Sharks, playing in their first-ever World Cup, stunned the…

RIYADH — The Saudi Cricket Federation and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to develop a cricket stadium in Jeddah.The agreement was signed in Riyadh in the presence of Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Mohammed, Chairman of the Saudi Cricket Federation, and Pakistan's Interior Minister and PCB…

France begin their final push towards a third World Cup crown on Thursday when they take on Morocco in a blockbuster showdown as a star-studded quarter-final line-up kicks off. After a month of scintillating action…

Argentina successfully made a great comeback against Egypt today and got a well-deserved 3-2 win at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement rumours have once again made headlines after comments from his sister, Katia Aveiro, sparked speculation about the Portugal captain's future. His team Portugal recently won against Croatia.

RIYADH — The Saudi national artificial intelligence team has won six international awards at the inaugural Asia-Pacific Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (APOAI) 2026, organized virtually by China. A total of 129 students representing 18 countries participated in the Olympiad, and this featured the Kingdom’s first participation in the emerging international competition. Saudi Arabia’s achievements included…

Norway ‌coach Stale Solbakken said some of his players have been feeling under the weather ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday, as a month of travel, training and high-pressure games begins…

Switzerland is getting ready to face Colombia today at the BC Place stadium in Vancouver, Canada, in the last match of the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Under the theme “Defining Victory,” NGSC26 will also convene global leaders across gaming, esports, sport, technology, and investment, with a curated Paris gathering during EWC 2026, marking its first international edition

When Mohamed Ouahbi was a student a professor told him he lacked the necessary skills to become a physical education teacher. In coaching Morocco to the World Cup quarter-finals with an attractive brand of football,…

Football fans are looking forward today to the big match between Argentina and Egypt at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Yasser Al-Misehal, president of the Saudi Football Federation, resigned following the national team’s group-stage exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking full responsibility for an unsuccessful campaign. Al-Misehal apologised to supporters in a statement issued on Sunday, saying the team’s performances had fallen short of expectations. Saudi Arabia finished bottom of Group H after…

As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken…

The USMNT eliminated from the tournament after losing 4-1 to Belgium today at the Seattle stadium in the USA, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon has kept clean sheets in all three of Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage matches and is currently leading the race for the Golden Glove. According to FotMob, Simon leads the clean sheet standings with three shutouts and no goals conceded in the tournament so far. He is followed by Mexico’s…

For Mohamed Salah and Egypt, what could have been a glorious celebration turned ugly at the end. On the cusp of upsetting the defending World Cup champion, the Pharaohs squandered a two-goal lead late in…

The USMNT is getting ready today to play a strong match against Belgium at the Seattle stadium in the USA, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

RIYADH — Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) President Yasser Al Misehal announced early Monday that he will not seek to continue in his position, accepting responsibility for the Green Falcons' failure to advance to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after seven years at the helm of Saudi football.In a statement, Al…

Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with defending champions Argentina. The two teams cancelled each other out in the final game of…

Football fans are looking forward today to the big match between Portugal and Spain at the Dallas stadium in the USA, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

GUADALAJARA — Marcelo Bielsa accepted full responsibility for Uruguay's disappointing World Cup exit on Friday, saying his three-year spell in charge had "left nothing behind" after La Celeste failed to win a match in Group H.Uruguay's campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Spain, following earlier 1-1 draws against Saudi Arabia and tournament debutants Cape…

Belgium look to have found their best playing style at the World Cup after thrashing co-hosts the US 4-1 on Monday, but the successful tinkering of coach Rudi Garcia has come at a cost to…

In a match that took a lot of physical effort, England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

HOUSTON — Cape Verde completed one of the greatest underdog stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage after a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia secured a place in the round of 32.The African debutants finished second in Group H with three points after…

France striker Kylian Mbappe hit back at a Paraguayan senator, describing her as a "despicable woman" on Monday after she launched a racist attack on him following Paraguay's elimination from the World Cup. Mbappe's penalty…

England is getting ready for a tough test today, as they face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, 2,200 meters above sea level, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

HOUSTON — Saudi Arabia's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to an end after a goalless draw with Cape Verde on Saturday, a result that sent the tournament debutants into the round of 32 alongside European champions Spain from Group H.The Green Falcons needed victory to keep their hopes of advancing alive but were unable…

Lionel Messi's Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to reclaim the lead in a fiercely contested Golden Boot race. The defending champions meet the…

France got a hard win over Paraguay today with a single goal from a penalty kick at the Philadelphia stadium in the USA, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Folarin Balogun's presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of football, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans' 4-1 loss in the…

Morocco grabbed their ticket to the quarter-finals today after a well-deserved 3-0 win over the co-host Canada at the Houston stadium in the USA, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed and frustrated by the backlash over Folarin Balogun's ban, but insisted it was no excuse for his side's World Cup exit at the hands of Belgium on…

Paraguay will try to make another surprise today after knocking out Germany in the Round of 32, when they meet France at the Philadelphia stadium in the USA, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

The United States' World Cup dreams came to a crashing halt in the last 16 against Belgium on Monday as Charles De Ketelaere scored twice in a 4-1 win overshadowed by FIFA's controversial decision to…

Co-hosts Canada is getting ready for a tough test today when they face Morocco at the Houston stadium in the USA, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Belgium's commanding 4-1 victory over the United States ‌in Monday's World Cup last-16 clash was barely affected by the swirling controversy around FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension, according to coach Rudi Garcia. The…

After a very hard 120-minute match, Argentina managed to beat Cape Verde 3-2 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

Hossam Hassan’s coaching career has not come close to emulating his record-breaking playing days, but the fiery Egyptian could well change that on Tuesday if his team upset Argentina at the World Cup. Hassan was…

For the first time in their history, Egypt will qualify for the Round of 16 after a well-deserved 4-2 penalty shootout win over Australia today at the Dallas stadium in the USA, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

England left the Estadio Azteca with aching legs, frayed nerves and a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. They also left with something potentially more valuable: proof they can survive when matches stop following the…

Football fans are looking today at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, USA, where Colombia meets Ghana in a fiery clash in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

The Belgian soccer federation wants an explanation from FIFA about a decision to let US forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium takes on…

Defending champions and current title favorites Argentina will face Cape Verde today at the Hard Rock Stadium in the USA, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

President Donald Trump said on Monday he asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review a red-card foul against USA striker Folarin Balogun and that he did not think the foul called by the "horrible" referee…

With a great performance and high confidence, Spain finished the job perfectly and beat Austria 3-0 today at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, USA, in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one game ban for a year, European football's governing body UEFA said on Monday. FIFA's ruling, which came after the…