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World Cup: Colombia marches on to face Switzerland after Ghana win
An early goal from Jhon Arias combined with a third consecutive clean sheet guided Colombia to a 1-0 victory over Ghana, securing their place in the World Cup Round of 16 against Switzerland. Colombia earned the final spot in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a disciplined 1-0 victory over Ghana at Kansas…
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Martínez applauds 39-year-old Messi’s unmatched drive
Lisandro Martínez lauded Lionel Messi as the greatest athlete in sporting history, calling on his Argentina teammates to emulate the 39-year-old captain’s relentless resilience and passion. Argentina defender Lisandro Martínez has lauded international teammate Lionel Messi as a premier source of inspiration, emphasizing the captain’s resilience through profound career challenges. Speaking to ESPN following Argentina’s…
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Sensational Vozinha becomes World Cup-made icon as fame grows to 19 million
Vozinha has achieved overnight global stardom at the 2026 World Cup, backing up his heroic performances against footballing giants by gaining over 18 million Instagram followers to surpass legendary peers. Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper, Vozinha, has transformed into a global phenomenon following a series of masterclass performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Entering the…
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Lionel Scaloni relieved after Argentina survives mighty Cape Verde scare
Following a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni dismissed easy-draw narratives and commended his team’s character while extending credit to a fearless Cape Verde side. Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni praised his side’s unwavering resilience after the defending champions narrowly escaped an historic World Cup upset against Cape Verde. Reflecting on his 100th match…
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Leo Messi hits 20th World Cup goal as Argentina survived Cape Verde in R32
Defending champions Argentina survived a monumental scare from a resilient Cape Verde side, winning 3-2 in extra time as Lionel Messi reached an unprecedented 20 career World Cup goals to book a Round of 16 meeting with Egypt. Reigning world champions Argentina narrowly averted an historic upset by defeating tournament debutants Cape Verde 3-2 after…
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Javier Aguirre fumes at 6-hour World Cup kick-off change for England clash
Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre has sharply criticized FIFA’s decision to shift their Round of 16 match against England forward by six hours, calling the unconsulted schedule change a major disruption to his team’s preparation. Mexico manager Javier Aguirre has expressed immense frustration following FIFA’s decision to alter the kick-off time for El Tri’s upcoming…
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Egypt edges Australia on penalties to reach historic World Cup Round of 16
Egypt secured its first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory by defeating Australia 4–2 in a tense penalty shootout, becoming only the fifth African nation to advance past this tournament milestone. The Egyptian national team clinched a historic milestone at Dallas Stadium on Friday, defeating Australia 4–2 in a dramatic penalty shootout. After battling to a…
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Mohamed Hany sets bitter World Cup own-goal records
Egyptian defender Mohamed Hany became just the second player in history to score multiple own goals in a single tournament edition, simultaneously lifting the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s collective own-goal tally to an unprecedented record of 13. Egyptian international defender Mohamed Hany carved out an unwanted legacy at the FIFA World Cup on Friday. During…
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Nathan Ake has joined Fenerbache from Man City
Turkish club Fenerbahçe have officially announced the signing of Dutch international defender Nathan Aké from Manchester City, apparently catching the Premier League side completely off-guard before the deal was completely finalized. Turkish giants Fenerbahçe have officially announced the signing of Manchester City defender Nathan Aké, concluding his trophy-laden six-year stint in England. The Istanbul club…
