Articles tagged with "2026 FIFA World Cup"

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Colombia's Daniel Munoz celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Colombia and Democratic Republic of Congo in Zapopan on June 23, 2026. (AFP)

Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts

The South American country wins courtesy of a 76th-minute goal from Daniel Munoz, with Colombia now on top of Group K with six points, two points above Portugal.

June 27, 2026

'Let's be realistic': Haaland cools Norway's World Cup expectations

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 to reach the World Cup knockout stage, but the striker tempered expectations, saying his team is not a contender to win.

June 23, 2026

German National Team Coach Julian Nagelsmann (left) and Jonathan Tah attend the final press conference ahead of the second World Cup group stage match against Ivory Coast. (AFP)

Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch

Several teams edge toward knockout qualification as group standings tighten, with co-host success, key player performances, coaching adjustments, and important upcoming matches shaping progression across multiple groups in tournament play.

June 20, 2026

Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record in Argentina win

Argentina's all-time top-scorer is just the third man to reach 200 caps after Cristiano Ronaldo and Kuwait's Bader Al-Mutawa; Ronaldo will equal Messi's record of six World Cup appearances if he plays for Portugal against DR Congo on Wednesday.

June 17, 2026

Iran's players hug each other after the 2026 World Cup Group G football match between Iran and New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 15, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde

Equalizers from Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi spare Team Melli from humiliation in the World Cup opener.

June 16, 2026

Iran's flag is displayed on a screen during the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025. (AFP)

Iran at the World Cup a 'major diplomatic asset': Football chief

Iran says it will participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the on-going Middle East War, while seeking guarantees, visa access and respect for its flag, anthem and staff from United States, Mexico and Canada

May 10, 2026

DR Congo's defender #04 Axel Tuanzebe (R) celebrates after scoring a goal in extra time during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers final playoff football match between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Jamaica at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Jalisc

Trump envoy wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup: Report

Paolo Zampolli suggests to Donald Trump and FIFA that Italy replace Iran at the World Cup, despite officials insisting Iran will still participate.

April 23, 2026

Pro-Palestinian march, actions at Israel v Norway match

Several hundred spectators protested Israel’s participation in a World Cup qualifier, demanding its exclusion from international football and condemning “genocide” in Gaza, while Norwegian authorities maintained tight security around the pro-Palestinian demonstration and stadium

October 11, 2025

AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifier - Pakistan vs Afghanistan (PFF)

Pakistan, Afghanistan battle to goalless stalemate in Asian Cup qualifier

Pakistan will face Afghanistan again on October 14 in Kuwait, where both teams will fight for their first win in Group E. With morale high after Islamabad’s draw, Pakistan aims to convert promise into points.

October 9, 2025

Afghan football team lands in Pakistan for Asian Cup clash

Afghanistan’s national football team arrived in Islamabad after receiving special visas facilitated by Pakistan’s government, ahead of their AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier, a rare cross-border sporting event symbolizing regional cooperation through football.

October 8, 2025