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Erling Haaland (4th L) of Norway celebrates scoring with teammates. Haaland has carried Norway's attack with the same ruthless efficiency that has made him one of world football's most feared strikers. (Xinhua photo)

Norway's fairytale continues–Can they shock England too?

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Ousmane Dembele (top) of France celebrates scoring with his teammates during the quarter-final match between France and Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Boston Stadium. (Xinhua)

France end Morocco's fairytale as Mbappe delivers once again

Friday, July 10, 2026
Players of Belgium celebrate a past goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Seattle Stadium. Belgium will now meet Spain in the quarter-finals. (Xinhua photo)

World Cup hosts USA sent packing by ruthless Belgium

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal is seen after a group K match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo endured a frustrating evening as Spain eliminated Portugal. (Xinhua photo)

Merino's late strike ends Ronaldo's World Cup dream as Spain eliminate Portugal

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Harry Kane (front) of England celebrates a goal during the round of 32 match between England and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kane scored the winner as England beat Mexico.(Xinhua)

10-man England beat Mexico and book World Cup quarter-final with Norway

Monday, July 06, 2026
Norway's Erling Haaland is seen during their Group I match against Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Haaland scored twice against Brazil to send Norway into the quarter finals. (Xinhua photo)

Haaland double kicks Brazil out of the World Cup and sends Norway into the quarterfinals

Monday, July 06, 2026
Folarin Balogun has scored three goals for co-hosts United States at this World Cup

USA striker Balogun's one-game ban suspended by Fifa

Sunday, July 05, 2026
Youssef En-Nesyri of Morocco celebrates scoring during the Quarterfinal between Morocco and Portugal of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Morocco beat the 2026 co-hosts Canada to qualify for the quarter finals (Xinhua)

Ounahi double sends Morocco into World Cup last eight

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Mohamed Salah (R) of Egypt celebrates scoring with his teammate Emam Ashour during a group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Egypt beat Australia on penalties to qualify for last 16. (Xinhua)

World Cup: Egypt beat Australia on penalties to book last-16 place

Saturday, July 04, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during the group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Houston Stadium. Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 to qualify to the last 16. (Xinhua)

Portugal score in stoppage-time to go past Croatia

Friday, July 03, 2026
Cape Verde players have shown remarkable defensive organisation. Internet

Expanded World Cup has opened the door–now Africa must walk through it

Friday, July 03, 2026
Spanish fans react at past game. Spain on Thursday beat Austria 3-0 to qualify for last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. (Photo by Xinhua)

Spain dominate in win over Austria to reach World Cup last 16

Friday, July 03, 2026