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World Cup 2026

Mbappe strikes again as France beat Morocco to reach semi-finals 10 Jul 2026 - 01:10 am
France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between France and Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough on July 9, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
Haaland relishing 'special' World Cup showdown with England 09 Jul 2026 - 10:23 pm
Norway's forward #09 Erling Braut Haaland takes part in a training session at the Inter Miami CF Training Facility in Fort Lauderdale on July 9, 2026, during the 2026 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)
Qatar 2022 revenge: Proven Morocco test France's title dream in quarter-final clash 09 Jul 2026 - 10:21 am
Morocco’s Bilal El Khannouss and Achraf Hakimi  (centre) take part in a training session. (PICS: AFP)
More than hosts: North America's World Cup coming of age 08 Jul 2026 - 11:54 pm
A masked Mexican football fan reacts as they watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 football match between Mexico and England at the Angel of Independence in Mexico City on July 5, 2026. (Photo by Claudia Rosel / AFP)
Justin Bieber added to 11-minute World Cup final halftime show 08 Jul 2026 - 11:08 pm
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Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit 08 Jul 2026 - 02:39 pm
Egypt's defender #05 Ramy Rabia, forward #10 Mohamed Salah and defender #03 Mohamed Hany react during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026. (Photo by Odd Andersen / AFP)
Morocco coach Ouahbi proving doubters wrong at World Cup 08 Jul 2026 - 01:32 pm
Morocco's head coach Mohamed Ouahbi (C) takes part in a training session at the New England Revolution Training Centre in Foxborough, near Boston, on July 7 2026, during the 2026 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Franck Fife / AFP)
Messi World Cup magic masks familiar penalty frailty 08 Jul 2026 - 01:06 pm
Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi shoots a penalty later stopped by Egypt's goalkeeper #23 Mostafa Shoubir on July 7, 2026. (Photo by Odd Andersen / AFP)
We must not lose belief in World Cup dream: Fernandes 08 Jul 2026 - 09:48 am
Portugal’s Bruno Fernandes reacts during the match against Spain.
Ronaldo’s World Cup dream ends, but his legacy lives on 08 Jul 2026 - 09:14 am
Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo waves to fans after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 6, 2026. (Photo by Thomas Coex / AFP)
Egypt have been ‘cheated’ in World Cup exit, says coach Hassan 08 Jul 2026 - 08:59 am
Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan reacts. Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images/AFP
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals 08 Jul 2026 - 01:59 am
Ruben Vargas #17 of Switzerland celebrates after scoring the fifth and winning penalty in a penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Switzerland and Colombia at BC Place Vancouver on July 07, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by David Ramos / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Argentina make World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quarters 07 Jul 2026 - 09:56 pm
Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 07, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by ELSA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Close to tears and on his own as Ronaldo's World Cup dream ends 07 Jul 2026 - 11:36 am
Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match on July 6, 2026. (Photo by Ronaldo Schemidt / AFP)
QFA supports delivery of FIFA World Cup 2026 07 Jul 2026 - 09:26 am
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Colombia and Switzerland eye return to quarter-finals 07 Jul 2026 - 09:22 am
Colombia's Daniel Munoz (left), Luis Diaz (centre), Juan Quintero (second right) and James Rodriguez (right) take part in a training session. (AFP)
Salah’s Egypt chase more history against Messi’s Argentina 07 Jul 2026 - 09:17 am
Mohamed Salah of Egypt during a training session. (PICS: AFP)
Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown 07 Jul 2026 - 08:15 am
Romelu Lukaku #9 of Belgium celebrates with Timothy Castagne #21 after scoring the team's fourth goal. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP