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Switzerland’s Johan Manzambi salutes his side’s fans after their win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Photo: AP
Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: super subs, red cards, history beckons for Canada

Triple substitution fires Switzerland to victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina, South Africa stay alive, Canada cruising against Qatar.

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Chinese businessman beats rush to Vozinha’s door, puts hero’s mum on plane to US

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Australian former Wellington Phoenix boss lands Hong Kong club post

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World Cup fever drives near US$1 billion betting frenzy among Chinese fans

Players pack out stores selling The Football Lottery tickets, but surprise results like Cabo Verde’s draw with Spain leave many disappointed.

Yoane Wissa scored DR Congo’s first goal at a World Cup in the 1-1 draw with Portugal. Photo: Getty Images
Yoane Wissa scored DR Congo’s first goal at a World Cup in the 1-1 draw with Portugal. Photo: Getty Images
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China fans mark World Cup ‘honour’ as Congo draw gives men unwanted points record

DR Congo’s draw with Portugal, and Uzbekistan’s goal against Colombia on Thursday leaves China men’s team in category of none.

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Fifa World Cup: 70,000-strong wall of noise powers Colombia past Uzbekistan

White hot atmosphere at Azteca Stadium backdrop to 3-1 win for South Americans against World Cup newcomers.

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World Cup while you were sleeping: England win and Ronaldo ends Messi debate

Harry Kane equals Gary Lineker’s goals tally for England, DR Congo score first ever World Cup goal as Portugal labour to draw.

Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer the player he once was, and Portugal are paying the prince. Photo: Getty Images
Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer the player he once was, and Portugal are paying the prince. Photo: Getty Images
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Fifa hydration breaks spark backlash, blamed for killing momentum at World Cup

Some national team managers are seizing the opportunity to pass on in-game tactical instructions that would normally not be possible.

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Investment key to Uzbekistan progress, says ex-China boss ahead of World Cup debut

Former Italy defender Fabio Cannavaro leaves comparisons with old employers unsaid ahead of game against Colombia in Mexico City.

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Messi hails ‘beautiful moment’ after equalling World Cup goals record

Argentina’s global superstar becomes oldest player to score tournament hat-trick as defending champions get off to a strong start in Group J.

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his side’s second against Algeria. Photo: dpa
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South Korea players in World Cup media ban after Son criticism sparks backlash

Members of the country’s press were caught making disparaging remarks about Son Heung-min’s military record.

South Korea’s Son Heung-min was mocked by members of the media over his lack of military service. Photo: AFP
South Korea’s Son Heung-min was mocked by members of the media over his lack of military service. Photo: AFP
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World Cup while you were sleeping: Mbappe closes on scoring record, Haaland at double

Kylian Mbappe double gets France off to the perfect start, while Erling Haaland scores twice on his World Cup debut.

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World Cup, 5 things to know: Haaland’s first, Messi’s 200th, classic 2002 rematch

Champions Argentina and runners-up France finally join the fray, along with dark horse Norway and Austria, but potential for upsets is high.

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Viktor Gyokeres on role Hong Kong played in his Premier League, World Cup heroics

Swedish striker talks about his Arsenal debut at Kai Tak after big-money move from Sporting Lisbon, and opening his World Cup account.

Viktor Gyokeres celebrates his goal against Tunisia with Benjamin Nygren (left), Alexander Isak (right) and Alexander Bernhardsson. Photo: AP Photo
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New Zealand’s 2-goal hero at World Cup has Chinese mum, makes Motherwell history

Well-traveled Elijah Just has played more than 30 times for the All Whites and currently plies his trade in the Scottish league.

New Zealand’s Elijah Just scores his side’s opening goal against Iran at the World Cup. Photo: dpa
New Zealand’s Elijah Just scores his side’s opening goal against Iran at the World Cup. Photo: dpa
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Trader loses US$1 million on Cabo Verde’s shock World Cup draw with favourites Spain

The losing bettor had wagered on what was seen as an almost-certain Spanish win, but was thwarted by a goalkeeper who left the pitch in tears.

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Eli just outstanding as Iran and New Zealand share spoils in wild World Cup draw

Iran twice come from behind in Los Angeles after double strike from Kiwi winger to leave Group G finally balanced.

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Iranian American protesters gather as football team prepare for World Cup opener

Anti-government protesters gathered in Los Angeles, home to the biggest Iranian community outside Iran, ahead of the Iran-New Zealand match.

Football fans wave Iran and US flags during a protest outside Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) ahead of the 2026 World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand in Inglewood, California on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Football fans wave Iran and US flags during a protest outside Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) ahead of the 2026 World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand in Inglewood, California on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: Spain stunned, Belgium draw, Tunisia sack coach

World Cup minnows Cabo Verde produce one of the shocks of any tournament, Sabri ⁠Lamouchi pays price for loss, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay draw.

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Scotland’s Tartan Army storms Fenway Park to celebrate World Cup win over Haiti

Revellers marched to Boston’s 114-year-old baseball stadium to see the Red Sox play the Texas Rangers at ‘Scottish Heritage Celebration Night’.

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Fifa World Cup: Sweden Premier League trio wipe floor with poor Tunisia

Scandinavians run riot in steamy Monterrey to take control of Group F following earlier 2-2 draw between Japan and Netherlands.

Sweden’s Yasin Ayari (second left) embarks on a celebratory run after his second goal. Photo: Reuters
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World Cup while you were sleeping: Japan survive, Germany thrive, Uefa boss’ gaffe

Daichi Kamada rescues draw for Japan against Netherlands, Germany crush Curacao, and ‘completely uninteresting’ matches quote sparks backlash.

Germany’s Nico Schlotterbeck celebrates scoring his side’s second goal in Houston. Photo: AP
Germany’s Nico Schlotterbeck celebrates scoring his side’s second goal in Houston. Photo: AP
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Manager Potter reveals ‘powerful experience’ before Sweden’s World Cup opener

Englishman ‘older and wiser’ after contrasting fortunes in club game; Tunisian rival ‘cannot complain’ despite missing out on World Cup win.

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2 World Cup players accused of sexual assault receive contrasting treatments

Canada denies entry to Ghana’s Thomas Partey because of rape allegations while Japan’s Kaishu Sano remains on tournament roster.

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5 things to know: Japan unfazed by injuries, Curacao make debut against Germany

Hajime Moriyasu confident despite latest bad news, this time over his captain, while tournament’s smallest country out to cause major upset.

Japan’s players check out AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, a day ahead of the Samurai Blue’s opening Group F match against the Netherlands. Photo: Kyodo
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