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Argentina and Switzerland renew their World Cup rivalry after 12 years, meeting in the knockout stage with vastly different circumstances. The defending champions face a resurgent Swiss side seeking their first quarter-final appearance since 1954.
Moroccan defender Issa Diop, who previously refused to switch from France, now faces his former nation and star striker Kylian Mbappé in a World Cup quarter-final, adding intrigue to Thursday's clash.
Pahang's state government has committed RM3.5 million towards developing football, netball and sepak takraw, with plans to nurture grassroots talent and compete nationally.
The US Embassy in Mexico City has cautioned American citizens to exercise heightened vigilance during Sunday's World Cup knockout match between Mexico and England, citing historical safety concerns at public viewing events.
Morocco eliminated Canada 3-0 in the World Cup last 16 on Saturday, with midfielder Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice. The North Africans advanced to the quarter-finals for the second consecutive tournament.
Three people died from asphyxiation in Mexico City following celebrations of Mexico's 2-0 victory over Ecuador that secured their World Cup round-of-16 spot.
German police have raided the Deutsche Fußball-Bund headquarters and other locations in a widening investigation into alleged ticket and hospitality misconduct surrounding the Euro 2024 football tournament.
Brazil secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan in the World Cup round of 32 when Gabriel Martinelli struck deep into stoppage time in Houston, advancing the five-time champions to face either Côte d'Ivoire or Norway in the last 16.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has broken the all-time attendance record with 3.6 million fans, surpassing the 1994 tournament's benchmark and demonstrating unprecedented global interest in football.
Spanish forward Borja Iglesias refuses to conform to football's unspoken rules, openly discussing Gaza and homophobia while painting his nails—earning the label 'the alien of football' for his principled stance.
Ecuador pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over Germany in their final Group E match, overturning an early deficit to secure a place in the World Cup knockout round despite arriving as underdogs.
Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attended back-to-back World Cup matches on Saturday, first watching the Netherlands defeat Sweden 5-1 in Houston, then Curaçao's goalless draw with Ecuador in Kansas City.
Colombia aim to build on their 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan when they face DR Congo on Tuesday, seeking to advance to the Round of 32. Nestor Lorenzo's side must tighten their defence after defensive lapses, while DR Congo come in buoyed by their shock 1-1 draw with Portugal.
Morocco overpowered Scotland to claim a commanding 1-0 victory courtesy of the World Cup's quickest goal, scored by Ismael Saibari after just 71 seconds. The North Africans now lead Group C with four points.
Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1, continuing his remarkable streak of scoring in every major competition he has played.