World cup

Mary Mamudu scored as Nigeria’s Falconets drew 1-1 with South Korea in their final friendly before the World Cup. Nigeria and South Korea ended it 1-1 in the two teams’ final friendly game ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals starting on Saturday. Forward Mary Mamudu was again...

Nigeria’s Super Falcons miss the 2027 Women’s World Cup for the first time after losing 2-1 to South Africa. Nigeria’s Super Falcons have failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing 2-1 to South Africa in a continental playoff in Casablanca, Morocco. The defeat at the...

Substitute Mikel Merino scores a 91st-minute winner as Spain defeats Portugal 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. A 91st-minute strike from substitute, Mikel Merino propelled Spain into the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals with a dramatic 1-0 victory over rivals Portugal at AT&T Stadium. The high-stakes Round of 16...

Morocco scored three unanswered goals to end Canada’s historic World Cup campaign to book a quarterfinal place. Morocco became the first team to secure a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over Canada in their Round of 16 clash in Houston...

Harry Kane scored a second-half brace as England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 and reach the last 16. England came from behind to defeat DR Congo 2-1 in the knockout match, with Harry Kane scoring twice in the second half to overturn Brian Cipenga’s early opener. The...

Ronald Koeman steps down after Netherlands’ World Cup exit as the Football Association condemns racist online abuse targeting three players. Ronald Koeman has resigned as head coach of the Netherlands following the team’s shock last-32 elimination by Morocco at the FIFA World Cup, saying he accepted full responsibility for the...

Ousmane Dembélé’s first-half hat-trick powers France to victory over Norway and secure top spot in Group I. France beat Norway 4-1 to secure top spot in Group I,with Ousmane Dembélé’s first-half hat-trick proving decisive as Les Bleus completed a dominant display and advanced to the Round of 32 as group...

Leandro Trossard brace helps sweep Belgium past New Zealand 5-1 to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage. Belgium booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with a commanding 5-1 victory over New Zealand, with Leandro Trossard scoring twice as the Red Devils topped Group G...