Salah awaits Messi as Egypt beat Australia on penalties at World Cup
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16.
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Dutch football association to sue over racist slurs after World Cup exit
The Netherlands' penalty loss to Morocco prompted an outpouring of social media abuse directed notably at Black players.
Taylor Swift fans brave the New York heat to be (at least somewhat) near wedding to Travis Kelce
People gather outside Madison Square Garden despite security keeping them from seeing anything noteworthy
Taylor Swift’s fans gathered in the heat outside New York’s Madison Square Garden on Friday for her wedding – or at least the celebration of it – to Travis Kelce, and the sense of being close to the superstar singer-songwriter and her NFL champion groom on their big day.
Whether or not Swift and Kelce have already tied the knot, which has been at the center of contradictory reports, fans said they were thrilled at the union – and the location.
Continue reading...Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026
Live coverage and text updates as Lionel Messi's goal gives Argentina lead against Cape Verde in last-32 knockout stage.
‘Bigger than football’: Norway fans’ Viking row makes waves at World Cup
From Times Square to the Norwegian parliament and even in fighter jet cockpits, the choreographed row is everywhere
The fans have done it, in their thousands, in the stadiums. The players have done it on the pitch. Pretty much anyone who was there did it in New York’s Times Square. Norwegian MPs did it in parliament.
Prince Sverre Magnus, third in line to the Norwegian throne, rowed in an Oslo subway carriage. Care home residents in their 90s rowed in rural Norway and Norwegian Royal Air Force pilots rowed in their F-35 fighter jets.
Continue reading...Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup Round of 16 in style
Switzerland remain unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup and will face either Colombia or Ghana in the next game.
‘They gave their best’: Congolese reflect on historic World Cup run
The Leopards' first World Cup in more than 50 years united Congolese supporters, despite defeat to England.
Ronaldo scores as Portugal come back to win, Croatia denied by late VAR
Cristiano Ronaldo pulls Portugal level before Goncalo Ramos wins it late on; Croatia have further goal ruled offside.
Portugal fans gather ahead of Ronaldo-Modric clash
Portugal fans gather ahead of Ronaldo-Modric clash.
Senegal’s World Cup agony: Nation left rueing last-gasp collapse
Former players and fans blame substitutions, lack of focus, and travel restrictions for Senegal's World Cup exit.
Oyarzabal scores two goals as Spain dominates Austria in World Cup knockout
Mikel Oyarzabal's brace allows the European champions to dominate Austria and move on to the round of 16.
Man City sign Elliot Anderson from Forest in record British transfer
Anderson will become the most expensive British player in history when the transfer is finalised with Nottingham Forest.
German football has a bigger problem than a World Cup loss: Scapegoating
Eight years ago, it was Mesut Ozil, who has Turkish roots. This time, German manager tries to blame Kurdish Deniz Undav.
Portugal vs Croatia: FIFA World Cup – Ronaldo-Modric, prediction, team news
A last-16 meeting against either Spain or Austria awaits the winners of the round of 32 clash in Toronto.
Controversial penalty ends Senegal’s FIFA World Cup run against Belgium
Late VAR penalty leads to fury as Senegal blows 2-0 lead, loses 3-2 to Belgium in dramatic World Cup round of 32 exit.
Jaylen Brown traded to Philadelphia 76ers from Boston Celtics
In an unexpected move, Boston traded the All-Star guard to division rivals Philadelphia for Paul George and draft picks.
FIFA World Cup: Portugal vs Croatia prediction, schedules, round of 16 race
Spain, Portugal and Switzerland take centre stage as the knockout drama continues across North America.
Ronaldo fever hits Toronto ahead of Portugal vs Croatia World Cup clash
The last time the football icon was in Toronto was August 2009 when Real Madrid played a friendly against Toronto FC.
Belgium stage 3–2 comeback win over Senegal to enter World Cup last 16
Tielemans's penalty late into stoppage time of extra time capped Belgium's comeback from 2-0 down in Seattle.
LIVE: USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 – FIFA World Cup 2026
Live coverage and text updates as USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 knockout stage in San Francisco.