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FIFA chief defends judicial independence after Trump call over Balogun ban
Gianni Infantino says FIFA's disciplinary committees operate autonomously after confirming he discussed the suspended ban of US striker Folarin Balogun with President Donald Trump, as Belgium and UEFA protest the decision to clear the player for the Round of 16.
07 July 2026
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England beat Mexico 3-2 to reach World Cup quarterfinals
England advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico in Mexico City. Jude Bellingham scored twice before Harry Kane converted a late penalty, despite Jarell Quansah’s red card reducing England to 10 men for the final 40 minutes.
06 July 2026
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Haaland fires Norway past Brazil into historic World Cup quarters
Erling Haaland scored twice in the final quarter-hour to propel Norway past Brazil 2-1 in Sunday's Round of 16 clash, eliminating the five-time champions and securing the Nordic side's maiden place among the World Cup's final eight teams while moving level with the tournament's top scorers.
06 July 2026
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World Cup enters Round of 16 stage
Paraguay, France, Canada, Brazil, Morocco, Norway, Spain, Portugal, Egypt, US, Belgium, England, Mexico, Switzerland, Colombia to compete for shot at quarterfinals
04 July 2026
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Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 to reach World Cup Round of 16
Portugal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia at Toronto Stadium to advance to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Goncalo Ramos netting a stoppage-time winner after Cristiano Ronaldo canceled out Ivan Perisic's opener, though the match ended amid VAR controversy and crowd disorder.
03 July 2026
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Spain cruise past Austria 3-0 to reach World Cup last 16
Spain advanced to the Round of 16 with a dominant 3-0 victory over Austria, courtesy of a Mikel Oyarzabal brace and a header from Pedro Porro. The win extended Spain’s unbeaten run in regular time to 33 matches, with Oyarzabal scoring his fourth goal of the tournament.
03 July 2026
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Palestine solidarity takes center stage at 2026 World Cup
Supporters from Türkiye, Morocco, Bosnia and Herzegovina and numerous other nations have displayed Palestinian flags and chanted slogans demanding freedom for Gaza during matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico, turning the 2026 FIFA World Cup into a global platform for solidarity amid ongoing calls to ban Israel from international competitions.
02 July 2026
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Mbappe brace sends France past Sweden into World Cup last 16
France cruised to a 3-0 victory over Sweden, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice to book a Round of 16 clash against Paraguay. Michael Olise recorded his fifth assist of the tournament, equalling a 32-year record, as France dominated from start to finish.
01 July 2026
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Morocco reach last 16 after chaotic shootout win over Netherlands
Morocco advanced to the World Cup last 16 after a 3-2 penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands following a 1-1 draw. Cody Gakpo scored an emotional opener, but Issa Diop's stoppage-time equaliser forced extra time before a chaotic shootout sent Morocco through.
30 June 2026
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Paraguay shock Germany in World Cup penalty shootout
Paraguay defeated Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout on Monday to advance to the World Cup Round of 16, handing the four-time champions their first-ever elimination from spot-kicks in tournament history and booking a date with either France or Sweden.
30 June 2026
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Brazil snatch late win over Japan to reach World Cup last 16
Brazil advanced to the Round of 16 with a 2‑1 victory over Japan, thanks to Gabriel Martinelli’s 95th‑minute winner. Japan had taken a first‑half lead through Kaishu Sano’s debut goal, but Casemiro equalised before Martinelli struck in stoppage time.
29 June 2026
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Canada reach last 16 with stoppage-time winner against South Africa
Canada advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time after Stephen Eustaquio’s 92nd‑minute strike secured a 1‑0 victory over South Africa. Both sides were seeking their first knockout‑stage appearance, but Canada’s late goal sealed a historic win.
29 June 2026
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Iran captain slams FIFA over 'disaster World Cup' treatment
Mehdi Taremi said the tournament has been a "disaster" for his squad, criticizing FIFA and Gianni Infantino for failing to resolve visa restrictions that have barred key logistics personnel from entering the United States while forcing the team to endure grueling cross-border travel other nations have avoided.
27 June 2026
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Egypt secure place in World Cup knockouts after 1-1 Iran draw
Egypt secured their place in the World Cup Round of 32 with a 1-1 draw against Iran in their final Group G match at Seattle Stadium, finishing second in the group standings while their opponents were left waiting on other results to learn their fate as one of the best third-placed teams.
27 June 2026
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Türkiye stuns US 3-2 with late winner in World Cup Group D
The Crescent-Stars secured their first World Cup win in two decades as Kaan Ayhan fired home in the eighth minute of added time, but the 3-2 victory proved insufficient to avoid last place in Group D as the United States progressed to the Round of 32.
26 June 2026
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Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal crush Uzbekistan 5-0 in World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo made history with a brace as Portugal defeated World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 5-0. At 41, Ronaldo became the second-oldest scorer in tournament history, the first to score in six World Cups, and Portugal’s all-time leading World Cup scorer. Portugal now top Group K after the emphatic victory at Houston Stadium.
23 June 2026
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US allows Iran football team early arrival for World Cup
The US Department of Homeland Security has expanded travel permissions for Iran's national football team ahead of their Friday World Cup fixture, allowing a two-day window in Seattle rather than the previous 24-hour limit, though the squad must still return to its Mexican base immediately after the match.
23 June 2026
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Haaland brace helps Norway edge Senegal 3-2 in World Cup thriller
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 at MetLife Stadium, with Marcus Holmgren Pedersen also on target. Senegal’s Ismaila Sarr netted a brace but his team fell short despite a strong second-half push. Norway now have six points, while Senegal face a must-win final match against Iraq.
23 June 2026
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Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 to secure first World Cup win
Spain secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their second Group H match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, claiming their first win of the tournament after an opening draw and moving to four points in the standings while Lamine Yamal opened the scoring and Mikel Oyarzabal netted twice to silence his critics.
22 June 2026
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