Neymar scores first and final international goals at MetLife Stadium
The forward bookended his international career with strikes at the same venue, converting a penalty against Norway on his farewell appearance at the World Cup.
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FIFA denies Trump intervened in Balogun ban as USA exit World Cup
FIFA has rejected claims that Donald Trump influenced the overturning of Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension. The USA crashed out of the World Cup after losing to Belgium in Seattle.
Switzerland meet Algeria in Vancouver for Round of 16 place
Switzerland and Algeria contest a World Cup knockout tie in Vancouver for a place in the Round of 16, with both sides missing key players through injury.
Spain cruise past Austria 3-0 to reach World Cup last 16
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Pedro Porro grabbed his first international goal as Spain beat Austria 3-0 to advance to the World Cup Round of 16.
Messi returns to Miami with Argentina for World Cup knockout clash
Lionel Messi will lead Argentina against Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium in a World Cup last-32 tie, marking a special homecoming for the Inter Miami captain in his adopted city.
The 43°C ordeal: How Ireland’s 1994 World Cup clash with Mexico became a health hazard
As extreme heat threatens player welfare at the current World Cup, former Republic of Ireland stars recall the dangerous conditions they endured against Mexico in Orlando three decades ago.
Hossam Hassan deploys legal team to pursue critics as Egypt chase World Cup history
Egypt manager Hossam Hassan has appointed a legal spokesperson to file complaints against media critics while publicly expressing loyalty to President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi.
Cape Verde to face Argentina in historic World Cup knockout debut
Cape Verde will become the smallest nation ever to contest a World Cup knockout match when they face Argentina on Friday. The Blue Sharks advanced after defying expectations in the group stage.
England record most World Cup crosses since 1966 in DR Congo comeback
Thomas Tuchel’s England delivered 35 open-play crosses against DR Congo, their most in a World Cup match since 1966, as they secured their first comeback victory in the tournament for 60 years.
Manzambi stars as Switzerland beat Algeria to reach World Cup last 16
Switzerland defeated Algeria to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup last 16, with Johan Manzambi becoming the youngest player to record five goal involvements at the tournament. The victory marks Switzerland’s first World Cup knockout win since 1938.