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Morocco is awaiting the results of a scan on leading striker Ismael Saibari (pictured) after he suffered a muscle injury that could rule him out of Thursday's World Cup quarterfinal against France. (Xinhua photo)

Morocco is carrying Africa's World Cup dream again

Thursday, July 09, 2026
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Has the Messi-Ronaldo debate finally been settled?

Thursday, July 09, 2026
French Captain, Kylian Mbappe has hit back at a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made in connection with Paraguay’s defeat at the World Cup by France. (Xinhua photo)

Silence is not an option: Why Mbappé was right to speak out

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Argentina complete extraordinary comeback to beat Egypt

Egypt fume at 'injustice' and make Messi favouritism claims after exit

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Johan Manzambi of Switzerland celebrates his goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles. Switzerland’s victory marks their first appearance in a World Cup quarter final since the 1954 tournament (Xinhua)

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Lionel Messi inspired an extraordinary turnaround, setting up the first goal before scoring the equaliser . (Xinhua)

Messi leads Argentina's stunning comeback to beat Egypt

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
President Donald Trump confirmed he personally called FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun's red card suspension.

Football must never become a playground for political influence

Tuesday, July 07, 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