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Vinicius Jnr has scored twice already against Scotland. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: last 32 dream becoming a nightmare for Scotland

Switzerland win Group B, Canada make history, while Scotland are battling to stay alive against a Brazil team hitting their stride.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Algeria seek World Cup redemption amid ghosts of Gijon as group stage drama unfolds

Fifa World Cup 2026

Korea expecting home-game feel for World Cup match against South Africa in Mexico

Fifa World Cup 2026

Ghana robbed of penalty in England draw, VAR ‘went for a coffee’, jokes coach

Carlos Queiroz was outraged after defender Ezri Konsa went airborne with a reckless tackle to stop Prince Abu in the second half.

England defender Ezri Konsa (right) was lucky not to give away a penalty against Ghana with a reckless challenge in the box. Photo: Reuters
England defender Ezri Konsa (right) was lucky not to give away a penalty against Ghana with a reckless challenge in the box. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Munoz strikes late to break Congo hearts, Colombia into last 32

Daniel Munoz’s 76th minute finish finally ends African side’s stubborn resistance, secures spot in top two of Group K.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: Ronaldo’s historic double, England get lucky

Cristiano Ronaldo makes history as first player to score in six World Cups as Portugal put five past Uzbekistan. Toothless England goalless.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: results, group tables, fixtures and kick-off times

All you need to know about when your team is playing, who they could be facing in the next round and what time the matches take place.

Players stand on the field during Argentina’s Group J clash with Austria in Arlington, Texas. Photo: AP
Players stand on the field during Argentina’s Group J clash with Austria in Arlington, Texas. Photo: AP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Chinese companies hope to help Cabo Verde keeper cash in on fame

Vozinha, 40, has become an internet sensation after the tiny African nation’s unbeaten run so far, and could earn millions from various deals.

Fifa

Fifa World Cup: Colombia to face DR Congo with ‘warm hearts, cold heads’

Despite beating Uzbekistan in their first match, coach Nestor Lorenzo says his team had too much ‘emotion’ – the ice has now been broken.

Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China youth football star badly beaten by adult players after ‘verbal dispute’

Altercation between Zhangjiajie side and Guangdong Mingtu under-16 academy team leaves one player with broken hand and injuries to face, body.

Local media identified China youth team player Zhang Haoye as the player injured in the brawl. Photo: Weibo
Fifa World Cup 2026

Haaland double fires Norway into last 32, Mbappe can beat Messi record, coach says

Erling Haaland scores twice in 3-2 win over Senegal; France boss Didier Deschamps backs Kylian Mbappe to overhaul Lionel Messi’s goal tally.

Erling Haaland scored twice in his side’s 3-2 win over Senegal. Photo: AP
Erling Haaland scored twice in his side’s 3-2 win over Senegal. Photo: AP
Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: Messi sets goal record, Mbappe hits double

Lionel Messi scores twice to become the tournament’s greatest-ever scorer, but Kylian Mbappe brace narrows the gap.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Messi has World Cup scoring record in his sights, Mbappe set to play 100th match

Argentina coach said ‘there are no easy games’ and listed the hydration breaks as one of the things that make conditions more difficult.

Fifa World Cup 2026

China online community backs Cabo Verde as they foil second ex-World Cup winner

Heroic effort by debutant African nation as they earn second draw in two matches becomes No 1 hot topic on Weibo for almost five hours.

Cabo Verde’s Kevin Pina shares the joy of scoring his country's first World Cup finals goal with team reserves in their match against Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Sunday. Photo: dpa
Fifa World Cup 2026

Mohamed Salah inspires Egypt to historic World Cup win over New Zealand

Brilliant second-half display means the team move top of Group G ahead of Iran and Belgium, boosting their hopes of reaching knockout stage.

Egypt’s Mahmoud Trezeguet (left) celebrates scoring their third goal against New Zealand with Mohamed Salah at the World Cup. Photo: Reuters
Egypt’s Mahmoud Trezeguet (left) celebrates scoring their third goal against New Zealand with Mohamed Salah at the World Cup. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: Cabo Verde stay unbeaten, Spain simply four-some

Cabo Verde grab stunning draw against Uruguay to keep hopes of reaching last 32 alive. Spain thrash Saudi Arabia, and Iran hold Belgium.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Revolutionary Guard claim is ‘outright lie’, says Iran’s football federation

The US claimed someone tied to the IRGC, under the guise of the Iranian federation chief, tried to board Iran’s team flight to Los Angeles.

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China’s Ma Ning praised for his ‘masterful performance’ in first World Cup match

Zhou Fei and Fu Ming also officiated during the Group E match between Curacao and Ecuador, marking their debuts at the global showpiece.

Ma Ning was the first referee from China to take charge of a World Cup match in 24 years. Photo: Reuters
Ma Ning was the first referee from China to take charge of a World Cup match in 24 years. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

Japan mark 1,000th game in history of the Fifa World Cup by thrashing Tunisia

Ayase Ueda scores a brace, Daichi Kamada bags his second goal of the tournament and Junya Ito gets off the mark in Mexico.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Room’s astonishing, historic heroics earn Curacao World Cup point against Ecuador

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room makes most saves in a World Cup match since records began in 1966, keeps Ecuador goalless.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: Dutch hammer Sweden, Undav saves Germany

A five-star performance from the Netherlands consigns Sweden to a historic defeat, and Deniz Undav joins the race for the Golden Boot.

Deniz Undav scored twice after coming off the bench in the second half. Photo: dpa
Kitchee SC

Ex-Real Madrid star to give back to Hong Kong after career of highs, self-doubt

Former Spanish player Asier Illarramendi, the city’s Footballer of the Year, aims to tackle AFC Champions League Two with Kitchee, help kids.

Kitchee midfielder Asier Illarramendi models his game on childhood Real Sociedad favourites Xabi Alonso and Mikel Aranburu. Photo: Kitchee SC
Kitchee midfielder Asier Illarramendi models his game on childhood Real Sociedad favourites Xabi Alonso and Mikel Aranburu. Photo: Kitchee SC
Fifa

Fifa World Cup: Mexico boss calls ceasefire on mobile phone war

Javier Aguirre ‘more serene’ than when he led North Americans in finals, no longer ‘fighting with players’.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Brazil cruise to victory against Haiti, Turkey exit after losing to Paraguay

Miguel Almiron sent off for remarks made with his hand covering his mouth, Haitians first team to be eliminated, Selecao move top of Group C.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: ‘selfish’ Ronaldo told to quit, US win, Scots lose

Partner of Portugal’s Joao Neves triggers social media backlash after Ronaldo comments, USA down Australia, Scotland beaten by Morocco.

United States’ Alex Freeman (centre) celebrates after scoring his side’s second in Seattle. Photo: AP
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