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Why Lebanon Is Celebrating Brazil’s Win

Our correspondent Abdi Latif Dahir visits a Brazil national team World Cup watch party in Tripoli, Lebanon. Brazil is especially popular here as it’s home to the world’s largest Lebanese diaspora.

By Abdi Latif Dahir, Christina Thornell and Coleman Lowndes

World Cup 2026: England through, Scotland wait goes on and joy for Cape Verde – live

⚽ Latest news from the 16th and final day of the groups ⚽ Third-place table | Player guide | Golden Boot | Mail Taha Cape Verde’s head coach, Bubista, reflects on his side’s achievement. We have shown that nothing is impossible. We have represented our country but we also represent Africa and small countries around the world. Continue reading...

By Taha Hashim

There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas

It's about who produces the best, most succulent steaks, and how to prepare the meat. Argentina and Texas are two of the top cattle-raising areas of the world, where steak is deeply ingrained in diet and culture.

By The Associated Press

Belgium reach World Cup knockouts as New Zealand exit tournament

A double strike from Arsenal's Leandro Trossard against New Zealand carried Belgium to top of Group G, ahead of Egypt.

Feds charge four as World Cup drone crackdown tops 400 seizures across US host cities nationwide

Four people face federal charges for allegedly flying drones into restricted airspace at FIFA World Cup events as FBI says over 400 drones seized.

B.C. launches probe into StubHub over World Cup resale ticket fiasco

British Columbia's attorney general announced an inquiry into online ticketing site StubHub, days after a CBC News investigation that revealed a mass failure by the ticket reseller platform and cancellation of thousands of FIFA World Cup tickets in Vancouver, Toronto and host cities across North America.

'Entitled to dream': Cabo Verde's World Cup run inspires the nation

Cabo Verde has secured the most unlikely spot in the World Cup knockouts, and the nation of 500,000 people is daring to dream.

Belgium, Egypt into World Cup last 32 as Iran face anxious wait after stoppage-time drama

Iran were deprived of a certain place in the World Cup knockout phase when a goal in stoppage time that would have given them a 2-1 win against Egypt was disallowed. The draw means the Pharaohs advance to the last 32 along with Belgium, who demolished New Zealand 5-1 to clinch top spot in Group G.

By FRANCE 24

What do Croatia need to qualify alongside England and Ghana for the World Cup knockouts from Group L?

Croatia and Ghana will clash in a shootout for second in Group L with England expected to top the standings

By Will Castle

The lucrative business of the World Cup: How FIFA secures millions in profits, while host nations take all the risks 

The governing body of world soccer estimates that the competition will increase global GDP by $41 billion. However, analysts disagree with that figure and point out that the big winner will be Gianni Infantino

By Jesús-Sérvulo González Moreno

Manuel Ugarte: Man United star suffers major double setback at World Cup

Manchester United had one player in World Cup action yesterday. Manuel Ugarte’s Uruguay crashed out of the tournament with a 1-0 loss to Spain.They finished third in the group, but their two points ...

FIRST READING: Official Vancouver World Cup guide includes tips on how to do illicit drugs

No other host city with comparable drug problems to Vancouver included illicit drug tips in its FIFA guide

By Tristin Hopper

FIFA World Cup: Spain book Round of 32 spot; Uruguay out

Spain topped Group H with a 1-0 win over Uruguay, secured by Álex Baena’s first-half goal after a costly Fernando Muslera error. Despite Uruguay’s late pressure and a few clear chances, Spain’s control and discipline proved decisive. The result sends Spain into the Round of 32 unbeaten, while Uruguay exit after a wasteful, inconsistent group-stage campaign.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

World Cup 2026: Argentina face debutants Cape Verde in Round of 32 match

Ending Tonight: Fox One’s Prime Day Deal Lets Fans Stream the World Cup for Less

The official streaming platform for the FIFA World Cup gets a perfectly timed price drop courtesy of Amazon's sitewide sale.

By Erin Lassner

US seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says

Servers and domains linked to the unauthorized streaming of the tournament's matches were targeted in Peru and Bulgaria, with additional disruptions in Croatia, Romania, Poland, and Colombia.

Iran wait on FIFA World Cup progress after late goal disallowed in Egypt draw

Iran face an anxious wait to see if they will progress to the World Cup knockout stage after they came from behind to hold Egypt to a 1-1 draw, which ended in dramatic fashion with an apparent last-ditch winner ruled out for offside. Egypt, whose qualification for the last-32 was already guaranteed, took the lead inside five minutes through Mahmoud Saber, before Ramin Rezaeian equalised from a tight angle in the 14th minute of a frantic start. The early action fizzled out as the game became s...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

Group G: Belgium top group with win over New Zealand, Egypt and Iran share spoils

Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to advance Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to breeze into the knockout stage of the World Cup, winning Group G to set up a last-32 clash with one of the eight best third-placed teams. After having a penalty award overturned following a VAR check, Belgium […]

Cape Verde makes history as fans in Australia celebrate World Cup fairytale

The nation of just 500,000 people has defied the odds to reach the knockout rounds, delighting Cape Verdeans in Australia.

‘It might be a while before I wear it at an All-Ireland final’ – Wexford man goes viral in retro GAA shirt at World Cup

By Pádraig Byrne

World Cup 2026: New Zealand v Belgium, Egypt v Iran

Group G draws to a close with Egypt in a strong position, but Iran, Belgium and New Zealand are still in the mix.

Belgium burst into life at World Cup with De Bruyne's masterclass against New Zealand

World Cup: Dembélé’s hat-trick sinks Norway, as Senegal maul Iraq 5-0

France wasted no time in taking control as Ousmane Dembele opened the scoring in the seventh minute after a fine pass from Kylian Mbappe. The post World Cup: Dembélé’s hat-trick sinks Norway, as Senegal maul Iraq 5-0 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Agency Report

Belgium into World Cup knockouts with 5-1 rout of New Zealand - The Daily Star

Belgium into World Cup knockouts with 5-1 rout of New Zealand  The Daily Star

History beckons for African teams at the Fifa World Cup

Before the 2026 World Cup, only six African nations had progressed beyond the group.

Channing Tatum's World Cup Transformation Deserves a Double Take

Channing Tatum is stepping up his World Cup 2026 wardrobe. In fact, the Magic Mike star channeled Norwegian soccer player Erling Haaland for the Norway vs. France game at Boston Stadium on June...

By Gabrielle Chung

UPDATED: Seven African teams through to World Cup round of 32

Seven African nations, including Morocco and South Africa, have advanced to the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a strong showing. Read More: https://punchng.com/updated-seven-african-teams-through-to-world-cup-round-of-32/

By Punch Newspapers

List of teams qualified for World Cup last 32

Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to book their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Friday, securing their first win of the tournament to finish on top of Group G in Vancouver. The post List of teams qualified for World Cup last 32 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

UPDATED: Egypt held by Iran, set up Australia showdown in Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup - Ahram Online

UPDATED: Egypt held by Iran, set up Australia showdown in Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup  Ahram Online

What do Portugal and DR Congo need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group K? - Yahoo Sports

What do Portugal and DR Congo need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group K?  Yahoo Sports