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Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will take charge of Sunday's FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Courtesy

Slovenia's Slavko Vinčić appointed referee for FIFA World Cup final

Friday, July 17, 2026
Mexican fans are seen at an earlier game. Hosts Mexico have booked their place in the FIFA World Cup last 16 after beating Ecuador 2-0. (Xinhua)

Mexico end 40-year World Cup knockout jinx with win over Ecuador

Wednesday, July 01, 2026
DR Congo players celebrate their 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan to finish among the best third-placed teams. Courtesy

Africa makes history with record nine teams in World Cup Round 32

Sunday, June 28, 2026
FIFA World Cup round of 32 fixtures. (Net photo)

World Cup enters knockout stage as race for glory intensifies

Sunday, June 28, 2026
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Can Senegal still reach the World Cup knockout stage?

Friday, June 26, 2026
Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe (19) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Curacao and Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Ecuador and Ivory Coast seal historic places in World Cup knockout stage

Friday, June 26, 2026
Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) celebrates his goal during second half World Cup Group G soccer action against New Zealand, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Darryl Dyck /The Canadian Press via AP)

Africa eyes record tickets to knockout stage

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Curacao forced a draw against Ecuador on Sunday morning, earning a historic first point at the World Cup. (Net Photo)

Curacao earn first-ever World Cup point after heroic draw against Ecuador

Sunday, June 21, 2026
Amad Diallo celebrates his lone goal against Ecuador. The Elephants play Germany today. (Internet Photo)

Germany, Ivory Coast eye knockout berth as World Cup enters decisive phase

Saturday, June 20, 2026
The first expanded World Cup, featuring 48 nations, 104 matches, and three host countries stretched from Vancouver to Mexico City, was always going to be a referendum on football's reach.

Africa, Iran, and the soul of World Cup 2026

Friday, June 19, 2026
Diallo (shirt 15) leads fellow Ivorian players in celebration of his goal which sealed victory for the Elephants. Photo by Xinhua.

Amad inspires Ivory Coast to victory as Tunisia suffer heavy defeat

Monday, June 15, 2026
The Curaçao national team. The small nation defied the odds to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

How Curaçao became the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup

Sunday, June 14, 2026