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France bid to end Paraguay's dream World Cup journey

Les Bleus are overwhelming favourites as Paraguay aim to extend an unlikely World Cup run.

The First International Airlines Football Championship (AFC) 2026 launched today with the ambassadors of Brazil and Argentina. Photo: UNB

Brazil, Argentina envoys hail football's role in fostering peace, unity, friendship

World Cup's $50b bet: How football became a global economy

World Cup's $50b bet: How football became a global economy

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No more ‘Hand of God’ in the age of AI, tracking systems and smart footballs

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Where the World Cup players play their club football

England's Harry Kane celebrates after scoring a goal during their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match against DR Congo at the Atlanta Stadium, in Georgia, US on July 1, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Kane storm breaks DR Congo resistance in 2-1 thriller

Collage of Kevin De Bruyne and Sadio Mané. Photo: Collected.

Belgium, Senegal set for first-ever face-off in World Cup knockout stage tonight

Mexico and Ecuador battle for a place in the World Cup last 16. Photo: AI Generated

Mexico's perfect record faces Ecuador's resilience in Round of 32 showdown

Manuel Neuer has confirmed his retirement from international football. Photo: Reuters

Manuel Neuer calls time on Germany career after World Cup elimination

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - Senegal v Iraq - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 26, 2026 Iraq's Munaf Younus with teammates as the pitch is watered by sprinklers during a hydration break. Photo: Reuters

'Heat dome' threatens sweltering conditions for World Cup fans, players

Morocco's Ismael Saibari celebrates scoring a penalty during the penalty shootout to win the match. Photo: Reuters

Saibari's moment, Morocco's miracle

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Shortest players in Fifa World Cup 2026

Vincius Jr, manager Carlo Ancelotti and the rest of the Brazil squad were fuming over VAR’s decision to rule out his goal on 25 June 2026. Photo: Michael Reaves/AFP

World Cup 2026: Five VAR calls that ignited group-stage controversy