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Paraguay appeared more intent on kicking their French opponents than trying to score during the last 16 encounter in the World Cup. Photo: AFP
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Chinese football fans slam Paraguay’s dark arts against France in World Cup clash

Netizens were also critical of Uzbekistan referee Ilgiz Tantashev, with some suggesting China’s Ma Ning would have done a better job.

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Fifa World Cup: Ghana boss Queiroz rues African limitations, with one exception

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South Korea’s World Cup loss spurs anger over ‘cartel’ of elites, favouritism

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While you were sleeping: Mbappe strikes again, ‘surprise side’ Morocco down Canada

Kylian Mbappe finally breaks through Paraguay resistance to set up a quarter-final against Morocco.

Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal of a tight affair in Philadelphia.Photo: Getty Images
Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal of a tight affair in Philadelphia.Photo: Getty Images
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Hong Kong’s Supreme not letting coach’s match-fixing arrest delay promotion plans

Club preparing for Hong Kong Premier League season against backdrop of head coach Lo Kwan-yee being caught up in investigation.

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Cabo Verde’s fairytale World Cup run wins hearts of Chinese football fans

Argentina also acknowledged the tiny nation off the coast of West Africa on their official Weibo account after the hard-fought victory.

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Colombia ‘play with heart’ to beat Ghana, secure Switzerland showdown in World Cup

Jhon Arias scored the only goal in sweltering conditions in Kansas City as Nestor Lorenzo’s side extended their unbeaten run in the tournament.

Derrick Luckassen of Ghana reacts after losing to Colombia in the World Cup. Photo: AFP
Derrick Luckassen of Ghana reacts after losing to Colombia in the World Cup. Photo: AFP
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Messi adds to World Cup goals tally as Argentina just survive Cabo Verde scare

Defending champions need extra-time before finally reaching last 16 after being pushed all the way in five-goal thriller.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup: Egypt players stay ‘in the zone’ to beat Australia on penalties

Perfect conversion rate helps Egypt into last 16, with coach Hossam Hassam saying he told team ‘not to think about the pressure’.

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Cabo Verde ready for ‘match of our lives’ against Argentina at World Cup

Winner will face either Australia or Egypt, who have fitness concerns about talismanic former Liverpool player Mohamed Salah.

Cabo Verde head coach Bubista (centre) talks with his players during a training session ahead of the Argentina match. Photo: AP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Switzerland ‘to stay humble, keep working’ after reaching World Cup last 16

Victory was the Swiss’ first in knockout stage since 1938, will now face the winner of Friday’s clash between Colombia and Ghana.

Switzerland players celebrate after winning the World Cup match against Algeria. Photo: EPA
Switzerland players celebrate after winning the World Cup match against Algeria. Photo: EPA
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Cristiano Ronaldo makes history as Portugal edge Croatia in World Cup thriller

Team face Spain in last-16 clash on Monday in Dallas, while Luka Modric has probably played his last tournament match.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: Spain cruising, Tuchel eyes ‘Hand of God’ payback

Mikel Oyarzabal double seals a comfortable 3-0 win against Austria for the European champions, who face either Portugal or Croatia next.

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End of the road for Ronaldo or Modric as Spain, Portugal eye World Cup last 16

Spain have made low-key start but ‘are determined to keep moving forward’, while Algeria will aim to revive African fortunes.

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Croatia’s Luka Modric are likely to meet for the last time at the World Cup when their countries contest a round-of-32 match in Toronto on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Turkey winner against USA helps World Cup fan in China turn US$7 into US$270,000

Punter correctly predicted outcome of four matches on June 26, including Turkey’s remarkable victory over the USA.

Ozan Kabak (right) celebrates as Kaan Ayhan’s goal seals a famous 3-2 win over the United States. Photo: Getty Images
Ozan Kabak (right) celebrates as Kaan Ayhan’s goal seals a famous 3-2 win over the United States. Photo: Getty Images
Fifa World Cup 2026

US keep hopes of dream World Cup run alive, but Balogun red mutes celebrations

Co-hosts end 24-year wait to win a game in knockout stage of tournament after goals from Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman sink Bosnia.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: captains fantastic save England, Belgium

Harry Kane and Youri Tielemans both score twice to drag their sides into the last 16 against all the odds.

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England face familiar faces against DR Congo, USA prepare for World Cup spotlight

English coach warns his players they are facing a team with nothing to lose, while co-hosts will experience tournament’s biggest moment.

England will rely heavily on their world-class duo of Harry Kane (left) and Jude Bellingham. Photo: AP
England will rely heavily on their world-class duo of Harry Kane (left) and Jude Bellingham. Photo: AP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Erling Haaland believes Norway have ‘very small probability’ of beating Brazil

Netizens react to coming clash, with some users looking forward to tussle with Gabriel Magalhaes, while others are split on final score.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Mexico break 40-year World Cup curse with thrilling win over Ecuador in knockouts

Team are unbeaten in 10 tournament games at the Azteca Stadium, and will fancy their chances against England or Democratic Republic of Congo.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: Haaland’s inevitable, Mbappe unstoppable

Erling Haaland powers Norway into the last 16, Kylian Mbappe double eases France past Sweden, and Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman resigns.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France in their 3-0 win over Sweden. Photo: Reuters
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Fifa World Cup: Sweden ready for France’s firepower, rested Haaland set to go

With attacking swagger and midfield flair, France are well placed to reach third straight final but Sweden have their own strike weapons.

France’s forward line of (from left) Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele celebrate a goal against Iraq with defender Jules Kounde in Philadelphia last week. Photo: AFP
France’s forward line of (from left) Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele celebrate a goal against Iraq with defender Jules Kounde in Philadelphia last week. Photo: AFP
Fifa

CSL club Zhejiang to earn US$319,000 after South Korean player’s World Cup foray

The club will earn that sum from Fifa Club Benefits Programme, which compensates teams whose players are away on national team duty.

Fifa World Cup 2026

China’s Ma Ning has ‘cards in his mind’ in role as fourth official at World Cup

Liaoning native spoke to referee Jalal Jayed about booking both managers at the end of the first-half of extra time in Germany v Paraguay game.

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Fifa World Cup: Morocco oust Netherlands as Ronald Koeman left on brink

Under-fire Dutch boss sleeping on future after barmy penalty shootout maintains Moroccan hopes of becoming first African winners.

Morocco’s jubilant players begin their celebrations after Ismael Saibari’s winning penalty. Photo: AP Photo
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