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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
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
Mbappe celebrates after scoring against Senegal at the World Cup (Xinxua photo)

Mbappe double fires France into World Cup last 16

Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates his goal during their Group J match against Jordan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Dallas Stadium. (Photo by Xinhua)

Messi makes World Cup history as Austria, Algeria advance after six-goal thriller

Sunday, June 28, 2026
Mbappe, Messi and Haaland are in the race for the Golden Boot (Net photo)

Golden Boot race: Messi, Mbappe or Haaland?

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal (Net Photo)

Haaland double fires Norway into World Cup knockout stage

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match. (Net photo)

Mbappe marks 100th France appearance with brace in win over Iraq

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Argentine captain scored twice at Dallas Stadium in Arlington to take his World Cup tally to 18 goals. (Net photo)

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina reach knockout stage

Monday, June 22, 2026
Sports enthusiasts watch game in Kigali. Craish BAHIZI

The match beyond football

Friday, June 19, 2026
DR Congo during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON match between Algeria and DR Congo at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on 06 January 2025 ©Weam MostafaBackpagePix
World Cup 2026

DR Congo’s historic return to World Cup starts Vs Portugal

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Messi scored a hat trick against Algeria. (Photo Xinhua)

Messi masterclass powers Argentina to victory over Algeria

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Argentina's Nico Paz, 21, is one of the top young players expected to impress at World Cup 2026.
World Cup 2026

Top young players to watch at 2026 World Cup

Wednesday, June 10, 2026