Colombia Seal World Cup Round of 32 Spot with DR Congo Victory
Colombia secured qualification for the World Cup Round of 32 after defeating DR Congo 1-0 in Group K, with Crystal Palace defender Daniel Muñoz scoring the decisive deflected strike.
Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, Infantino confirms
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy at the final on 19 July at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Milan and Como join race for €30m-rated Benfica winger Schjelderup
Milan and Como have registered serious interest in Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup, joining Liverpool, Tottenham and Atlético Madrid in monitoring the Norway international.
Tuchel criticises World Cup hydration breaks ahead of Ghana clash
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has criticised mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, describing them as disruptive to match momentum ahead of the Group L fixture against Ghana in Boston.
Kylian Mbappé Reaches 100 Caps for France in World Cup Clash with Iraq
Kylian Mbappé has earned his 100th international cap for France after starting the 2026 World Cup group match against Iraq in Philadelphia. The milestone comes just days after he broke the national scoring record.
Germany vs Ivory Coast: Confirmed lineups for World Cup group-stage clash
Germany and Ivory Coast name their starting XIs for the encounter at BMO Field in Toronto, with both sides looking to build on opening-day victories.
Brobbey and Gakpo doubles inspire Netherlands’ 5-1 rout of Sweden
Bryan Brobbey marked his full debut with two goals as the Oranje thrashed Sweden 5-1 to maintain their perfect World Cup Group F record. Cody Gakpo also scored twice alongside Crysencio Summerville’s late strike, with Antony Elanga netting Sweden’s consolation.
Platini defends World Cup top scorer David over difficult Juventus spell
Former France captain Michel Platini has defended Jonathan David’s difficult first season at Juventus, insisting the Canada striker’s struggles were not entirely his fault. David currently leads the World Cup scoring charts with three goals.
Undav brace sends Germany into World Cup knockouts as Nagelsmann weighs start
Deniz Undav scored twice from the bench as Germany came from behind to beat Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 and secure their place in the World Cup knockout stages.
Aramco World Cup Sponsorship Sparks Sportswashing Debate
Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco’s role as official World Cup energy partner has intensified criticism over fossil fuel influence in football. The deal highlights how petrodollar investments have historically shaped the sport’s elite clubs.