Norway knock Brazil out of World Cup to ignite Italy coaching debate
Erling Haaland’s Norway eliminated Brazil from the 2026 World Cup, intensifying scrutiny on Carlo Ancelotti and reigniting debate over Luciano Spalletti’s Italy dismissal.
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Saibari to undergo MRI scan ahead of Morocco-France World Cup quarter-final
Ismael Saibari will undergo an MRI scan on Monday to assess the hamstring injury he sustained during Morocco’s victory over Canada. The Bayern Munich newcomer faces a race against time to be fit for Thursday’s quarter-final against France.
Davies calls World Cup injury ‘toughest challenge’ of career after Canada exit
Alphonso Davies has opened up about his hamstring frustration following Canada’s 3-0 World Cup defeat to Morocco, revealing the injury limited him to just 15 minutes across the entire tournament.
Mabil slams ‘bullshit’ monoculture claim after Socceroos’ World Cup exit
Socceroo Awer Mabil has strongly rejected Pauline Hanson’s claim that the national team represents a monocultural Australia, defending the squad’s diversity following their World Cup elimination.
Balogun Cleared for USA Knockout Clash After Unprecedented FIFA U-Turn
FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban until after the World Cup, allowing the striker to face Belgium. The decision follows alleged intervention by Donald Trump and has drawn sharp criticism from rival coaches.
Oyarzabal at the double: Spain’s understated striker claims World Cup spotlight
Mikel Oyarzabal struck twice against Austria to take his World Cup tally to four goals, finally earning the public recognition that Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says has been long overdue.
Ancelotti commits to Brazil future after World Cup exit to Norway
Carlo Ancelotti has vowed to remain as Brazil manager despite their 2-1 World Cup defeat to Norway, explaining why Bruno Guimaraes took a crucial first-half penalty.
Haaland brace sends Norway to historic World Cup quarter-final
Erling Haaland’s late double secured a historic 2-1 victory over Brazil as Norway advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time, sparking mass celebrations in Oslo.
Colombia 1-0 Ghana Analysis: Arias’s Early Strike, Lorenzo’s Discipline and a Switzerland Showdown
Colombia defeated Ghana 1-0 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup preparation fixture, with Arias scoring the decisive early goal while coach Néstor Lorenzo’s disciplined tactical approach secured a clean sheet ahead of their crucial showdown against Switzerland.
Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde Analysis: Messi’s Gravity, Late Set Pieces and Scaloni’s Extra-Time Warning
Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout fixture. Lionel Messi’s off-ball gravitational pull created decisive attacking space despite intense marking, while Lionel Scaloni’s pre-match warnings about extra-time fatigue proved prophetic as set-piece execution broke Cape Verde’s resistance in the additional period.