Argentina defender claims World Cup referees doing ‘excellent job’ after Egypt controversy
“We concern ourselves with giving our best on the pitch and nothing more,” defender Lisandro Martinez says after Egypt controversy.
11 Jul, 2026
Morocco vow to come back stronger after World Cup exit
Coach Ouahbi insists the AFCON was the immediate priority, before focusing on the 2030 World Cup which Morocco will co-host alongside Spain and Portugal.
10 Jul, 2026
Morocco, last African team at 2026 World Cup, eliminated
Kylian Mbappe recovered from having a first-half penalty saved to score an opener that set France on their way to a 2-0 win over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final showdown on Thursday.
10 Jul, 2026
France clash with Morocco to kick off World Cup quarterfinals
Match between the European and African giants is a throwback to their 2022 semifinal, where Les Bleus won and knocked out the dark horse.
9 Jul, 2026
Morocco’s football profile is not that of Paraguay, they are here to win: France’s Deschamps
Egypt files FIFA complaint against referee after Argentina’s controversial win
Lionel Messi inspires Argentina in late comeback to eliminate Egypt from World Cup
Paraguayan senator Amarilla demands Mbappe apologise, threatens legal action
Mikel Merino’s late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career
6 Jul, 2026
FIFA ‘crossed a red line’ in US player Balogun suspension reprieve: UEFA
FIFA’s ruling came after the intervention of Donald Trump.
6 Jul, 2026
World Cup 2026: Bellingham upbeat England will lift trophy after beating Mexico
At just 23, Bellingham is already into his fourth major tournament and assumed the role of a leader.
5 Jul, 2026
Euphoric homecoming for Cabo Verde after heroic World Cup display
Thousands of ecstatic fans greeted Cabo Verde’s Blue Sharks on Sunday, waving banners at the Praia airport as the team returned after its slim defeat to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
5 Jul, 2026
France squeeze past Paraguay to reach World Cup quarterfinals
After beating Paraguay 1-0, France will face Morocco for a place in the semifinals.
4 Jul, 2026
Ghana ‘need more experience’ after World Cup exit
Ghana’s World Cup exit down to a lack of maturity, says Queiroz
4 Jul, 2026
Egypt in history-making World Cup win over Australia to reach round of 16
Egypt’s first win in a knockout game at the World Cup set up a last-16 meeting with Argentina or Cabo Verde in Atlanta on Tuesday.
3 Jul, 2026
Cabo Verde vs Argentina: Greatest upset in World Cup history in the making?
Cabo Verde insist they will not be overawed by the occasion and the prospect of sharing a field with the reigning world champions and Lionel Messi.
2 Jul, 2026
Belgium knock Senegal out of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Belgium booked their place in the World Cup round of 16 with a dramatic 3-2 win over Senegal on Wednesday, scoring two late goals to force extra-time before Youri Tielemans converted a penalty in the 125th minute.
1 Jul, 2026
Harry Kane’s two goals for England knock DRC out of 2026 World Cup
Harry Kane scored two goals after the 70th minute to lift the Three Lions to a 2-1 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday.
30 Jun, 2026
Côte d’Ivoire eliminated from World Cup by Norway
Norway’s Erling Haaland scored four minutes from time to earn a 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday and set up a meeting with Brazil.
