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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.
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Fifa World Cup 2026
Mexico break 40-year World Cup curse with thrilling win over Ecuador in knockouts
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Fifa World Cup 2026
World Cup while you were sleeping: Haaland’s inevitable, Mbappe unstoppable
1 Jul 2026 - 7:05AM
Fifa
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.
30 Jun 2026 - 11:00PM
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.
30 Jun 2026 - 9:00PM
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.
30 Jun 2026 - 5:30PM
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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.
30 Jun 2026 - 5:23PM
Morocco’s jubilant players begin their celebrations after Ismael Saibari’s winning penalty. Photo: AP Photo
Fifa World Cup 2026
Japan ‘a little naive’ and ‘need to grow’ after World Cup exit against Brazil
Future dreams of success at tournament hinge on football becoming the country’s number one sport, midfielder Daichi Kamada says.
30 Jun 2026 - 12:53PM
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Fifa World Cup 2026
World Cup while you were sleeping: Paraguay stun Germany, Brazil too good for Japan
Germany had never lost a penalty shoot-out at a World Cup, and then they came up against Paraguay. Gabriel Martinelli ends Japan’s run.
30 Jun 2026 - 9:23AM
English Premier League
EPL giants Man City appoint Enzo Maresca as manager to replace Pep Guardiola
Italian, who was assistant to Guardiola during City’s 2018-19 treble-winning season, set to oversee side at Hong Kong Football Festival.
29 Jun 2026 - 10:52PM
Fifa
Asia’s disappointing World Cup exposes gap between region’s best and the rest
Players’ lack of time playing for or against teams in top leagues cited as reason only two sides survive first round, compared with Africa’s nine.
29 Jun 2026 - 10:16PM
South Korean players look on as the South Africa team celebrate their 1-0 win, and qualification to the second round, last week. Photo: Xinhua
South Korea
South Korea’s World Cup early exit sparks fury, death threats, restaurant bans
From the president to K-pop stars, South Koreans demand an overhaul of the country’s football establishment and punishment for the failure.
30 Jun 2026 - 5:37PM
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World Cup: sad subplots to ‘not ideal’ last 32 clash between Morocco, Netherlands
England and Argentina face relatively easy routes into the next round, but the teams ranked six and seven in the world square off in Mexico.
29 Jun 2026 - 5:30PM
Fifa World Cup 2026
World Cup while you were sleeping: Marsch hails ‘Canadian heroes’, Hong quits
Stephen Eustaquio strike sends co-hosts into the last 16 where Morocco or the Netherlands await. South Korea boss Hong Myung-bo resigns.
29 Jun 2026 - 1:03PM
Fifa World Cup 2026
South Korea’s ‘utterly baffled’ president lets rip after early World Cup exit
Lee Jae Myung lays into coach Hong Myung-bo in length social media rant after country’s team failed to get out of the group stage.
28 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM
South Korea’s Son Heung-min leaves the field with his head bowed after his side’s loss to South Africa. Photo: Xinhua
Fifa World Cup 2026
Messi makes more World Cup history, Iran out after Algeria, Austria thriller
Lionel Messi adds to his goals tally as Argentina beat Jordan, while last-second equaliser saves Austria in six-goal draw.
28 Jun 2026 - 12:24PM
Fifa World Cup 2026
DR Congo set up England clash, South Korea out, Portugal and Colombia draw
Yoana Wissa scores twice as African side win for the first time at a World Cup. South Korea drop out of spots for best third-placed teams.
28 Jun 2026 - 10:09AM
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World Cup while you were sleeping: England, Ronaldo v Messi, Scotland boss quits
England top Group L with victory over Panama, while Croatia finish second. Later, Portugal take on Colombia and DR Congo face Uzbekistan.
28 Jun 2026 - 8:05AM
Jude Bellingham gets a hug from Morgan Rogers after scoring England’s first against Panama. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026
Haaland’s hairbands: the latest must-have for star-struck Chinese football fans
Norway star’s popularity in China has soared on the back of goalscoring exploits and play persona on mainland social media.
28 Jun 2026 - 8:06AM
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong football clubs acknowledge arrests linked to illegal betting, match-fixing
Local Premier League champions Kitchee and first division champions Supreme release statements after coaches reportedly among 19 arrested.
27 Jun 2026 - 5:30PM
Fifa World Cup 2026
World Cup: Cabo Verde make history with Saudi Arabia draw, Spain win Group H
African nation becomes smallest country ever to earn a place in the knockout stages of a World Cup.
27 Jun 2026 - 11:14AM
Fifa World Cup 2026
World Cup while you were sleeping: Haaland dropped, France win, James injury scare
Erling Haaland is left on the bench and Kylian Mbappe goes goalless, as Ousmane Dembele hat-trick helps France thrash Norway 4-1.
27 Jun 2026 - 7:00AM
France’s Ousmane Dembele joined the race for the golden boot with a hat-trick against Norway. Photo: AP
Fifa
Fifa World Cup: in-form Mbappe, Haaland to clash as France face Norway in decider
Real Madrid star and Manchester City striker are joint-second in the race for the Golden Boot with four goals apiece.
26 Jun 2026 - 11:00PM
Fifa
Fifa World Cup: sad South Korea erect Mexico wall of steel after poor display
Coach Hong Myung-bo under fire following abject performance against South Africa as questions remain about relationship with Son Heung-min.
26 Jun 2026 - 7:00PM
Chinese Football Association (CFA)
Ex-England striker Michael Owen delights Chinese fans at Village Super League
One-time Liverpool and Real Madrid star plays in friendly match in Guizhou to fulfil promise he made last year after region was hit by floods.
26 Jun 2026 - 10:20PM
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