Zidane and Aït-Nouri Return as Algeria Name Lineup for Switzerland World Cup Clash
Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic has named his starting lineup for the World Cup 2026 last-32 match against Switzerland, recalling goalkeeper Luca Zidane.
Spain cruise past Austria 3-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain ended their long knockout-stage drought with a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria to advance to the last eight.
Beltran returns to River Plate from Fiorentina on loan with obligation to buy
Lucas Beltran has rejoined River Plate from Fiorentina on a loan deal until June 2027 with an obligation to buy. The Italian club will receive €6m and retain 50 per cent of any future sale fee following the forward’s spell at Valencia.
Ten-man England weather Mexico storm to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane converted a penalty as England overcame a red card and a one-hour weather delay to defeat Mexico and set up a quarter-final with Norway.
Tillman’s historic free-kick sends USA into World Cup last 16
Malik Tillman became only the second USMNT player to score a direct free-kick at a World Cup as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. His broken boot from the match is being sent to the FIFA museum.
Dortmund monitor Monaco’s Balogun as Guirassy replacement option
Borussia Dortmund are monitoring AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun as a potential replacement for Serhou Guirassy. The Bundesliga club view the United States international as a backup option should their primary target prove unattainable.
Ronaldo and Modric Renew Rivalry in World Cup Last 32 Milestone
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will lead Portugal and Croatia in the World Cup last 32, marking their 232nd and 202nd international appearances. The match will be the fifth time the former Real Madrid teammates have faced each other on the international stage.
Belgium 3-2 Senegal Analysis: Lukaku and Tielemans Turned an 85-Minute Collapse into Extra-Time Survival
Belgium defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time in a dramatic Round-of-32 comeback at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans scored three times in the final minutes of normal time and extra time to overturn a 2-0 deficit created by Habib Diarra and Ismaïla Sarr. Tielemans converted a 125th-minute penalty following a VAR review to send Belgium into a Round-of-16 clash with the United States.
France installed as World Cup favourites as last-32 phase begins
France have established themselves as the team to beat at the World Cup following a series of dominant attacking displays. England, Senegal and the USA secured victories in the last-32 round.
Belgium face Senegal in World Cup last 32 clash
Belgium and Senegal meet in the World Cup last 32 with live coverage tracking the action. Readers weigh in on the tournament favorites, with France tipped to triumph and Spain backed as dark horses.