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The day produced four matches and four draws. Every team in Groups G and H sits on one point. Spain, ranked third in the world and European champions, have the same return as New Zealand, the lowest-ranked side at the tournament. Football,…

For nearly five centuries, the islands of Cabo Verde stood under Portuguese colonial rule, their shores witnessing ships that carried conquest, commerce and countless enslaved Africans across the Atlantic. On Monday night in Atlanta,…

One of the most memorable stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been the remarkable rise of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha. The veteran shot-stopper captured global attention after producing an outstanding performance in Cape Verde’s…

Iran open their World Cup campaign against New Zealand on Tuesday evening at Los Angeles Stadium, arriving in exceptional form while the All Whites seek to establish themselves as genuine competitors. However, the fixture carries additional…

Belgium launch their World Cup campaign against Egypt on Monday evening at Seattle Stadium, seeking to capitalize on exceptional qualifying form while the Pharaohs arrive determined to frustrate one of Europe's traditional tournament…

Uruguay arrive in Miami as heavy favourites to dispatch Saudi Arabia on Monday evening, yet face a mounting defensive injury crisis that threatens to undermine their status as Group H contenders and South American heavyweights. Marcelo…

Spain launch their World Cup campaign on Monday against Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with the reigning European champions looking to establish early dominance in Group H against the tournament's newest arrivals. Luis de la Fuente's…

The opening game in Group C between Brazil and Morocco was one of the most anticipated match-ups in the bloated group phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The prospects of Brazil in this tournament, quite uncharacteristically, seem way less…

The numbers from BC Place on Saturday evening are the kind that make you read them twice. Turkey had 72 per cent of the possession and 30 shots. Australia made 55 clearances. The scoreline read 2-0 to Australia. Football, on days like this,…

Ivory Coast host Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium on Monday in a compelling Group E opener that pits a side in excellent form against a South American team riding an impressive 19-match unbeaten streak. Emerse Fae's Elephants enter the…