By Segun Ojo Spain coach, Luis de la Fuente, says the team will pay “special attention” to Argentina captain Lionel Messi in today’s World Cup final. De la Fuente, who ruled out trying to Read More
By Adetutu Sobowale Argentina captain Lionel Messi has moved to the top of the list for the most successful dribbles at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, overtaking Spain’s Lamine Yamal. The eight-time Ballon d’Read More
By Tosin Oyediran Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said his side sensed England had lost belief after taking the lead in Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup semi-final clash. This is as he insisted that the Read More
By Okiki Adeduyite Egypt head coach, Hossam Hassan, has said his side suffered “injustice” in their World Cup Round of 16 defeat to Argentina, and declared he would not follow the remainder of the tournament as Read More
By KRISTIE RIEKEN, HOUSTON Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the Read More
By Tosin Oyediran The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters the Round of 16 on Saturday (today) following the conclusion of the final Round of 32. Traditional powers Argentina, Brazil, France, England, Spain and Portugal remain in contention, while Read More
By Lukman Abdulmalik France secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dominant 3-0 victory over Sweden, inspired by a superb two-goal performance from captain Kylian Mbappe. Soccer Didier Read More
Paraguay produced one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 encounter. The dramatic contest ended Germany’s campaign and Read More
Morocco secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating The Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 encounter. The match looked set to Read More
Pix above: Folarin Balogun of the United States talks to the media during a World Cup 2026 training session at Great Park Sports Complex on June 22, 2026 in Irvine, California. (Getty Images via AFP) A heavily Read More
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