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Malawi qualified for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semifinals and the FIFA World Cup by coming from behind to beat Ghana 2-1 in Morocco on Sunday. Cameroon also reached the WAFCON semifinals by defeating Nigeria 1-0 in Casablanca.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy revealed that British pop star Ed Sheeran helped him prepare for the immense pressure of performing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, but the historic win was overshadowed by heated post-match confrontations and disciplinary actions, including a red card for Argentina's Leandro Paredes.
Mbappé passes Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals
Kylian Mbappé made history at the World Cup by passing Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals. He scored twice in a 6-4 loss to England in Saturday's third-place match.
England secured third place in the inaugural FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating France 6-4 in a thrilling match. Kylian Mbappé set new records, becoming the tournament's top scorer with 10 goals and the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals.
Latin Americans have traditionally rallied behind football teams from the region who advance deep into the FIFA World Cup, but a flood of memes, jokes and criticism has made it clear there is one exception: Argentina. Fans from Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and others are all …
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain has become the most expensive sporting event ever hosted in the United States in terms of resale ticket prices, reflecting extraordinary global demand for the historic clash.
The winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will receive championship rings for the first time in the tournament's history. The rings will be presented in addition to the World Cup trophy and the traditional gold medals.
BTS member V has been named the industry's top 'scene stealer' after receiving an overwhelming 451,712 votes in a poll held from June 19 to July 3. He was recognized for his achievements in multiple areas, including album performance, live shows, advertising campaigns, di…
Moroccan-American football referee Ismail Elfath will officiate the FIFA World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina. Elfath has been in charge of four matches at this tournament, including the group stage and round-of-16 matches.
Zara Larsson, a pop singer, expressed her disappointment after England defeated Norway in the FIFA World Cup. She declared that in her personal World Cup, Norway won.
Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken has spoken out about the controversial build-up to Jude Bellingham's equaliser against England, insisting it was 'pretty clear' that the ball struck the overhead camera cable before the goal.
Merino strikes late as Spain beats Belgium 2-1 to set up France World Cup semifinal clash
Spain's Mikel Merino scored a late goal to beat Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal, setting up a semifinal against France. Merino's goal came after Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens spilled a shot, allowing Merino to score the winning goal.
Mbappe strikes again as France beats Morocco 2-0 to reach semifinals
Kylian Mbappe scored a magnificent opener and set up Ousmane Dembele to seal a 2-0 win for France over Morocco in their World Cup quarterfinal on Thursday.
Erling Haaland, a young football star, has set numerous records in the FIFA World Cup.
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw, securing their first FIFA World Cup quarter-final berth since 1954. They are set to face Argentina in the next round.
Kalshi and Polymarket hit record June trading volumes due to the expanded FIFA World Cup.
Prediction market platforms saw record-breaking trading volumes during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Kalshi and Polymarket hitting new highs.
Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup, advancing to the round of 16 for the first time. The winning goal was scored by Stephen Eustaquio in injury time.
Colombia defeated Portugal 0-0 in the Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advancing to the last 32 as group winners.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, with Germany's national team facing challenges. Bastian Schweinsteiger defends against racism allegations.
Iran and Egypt face off in a crucial Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams are still in contention for qualification.
Tim Weah, son of George Weah, a former African soccer star who won the Ballon d'Or, is playing for the U.S. men's national team and carving his own path in soccer.
Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup. Brazil leads Group C with 7 points.
England's match against Ghana in the FIFA World Cup ended in a goalless draw. England needs to win its next match against Panama to advance to the knockout stage.
Mexican fans are showing support for Iran's national team in the FIFA World Cup, citing unfair treatment of the team by the US. The Iranian team has faced issues with US visas and travel times. Mexican fans are cheering for Iran as their 'second team' in the tournament.
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Pakistan targets 400,000 jobs for FIFA World Cup 2034
Pakistan plans to train and deploy 300,000 to 400,000 workers for FIFA World Cup 2034 projects. The initiative aims to expand overseas employment and strengthen Pakistan's position in international labor markets.
Saudi Arabia and Uruguay are tied at 1 goal each in a FIFA World Cup 2026 match. Saudi Arabia's Abdullah Al-Omari scored the first goal. Uruguay's Matias Arezo equalized in the 80th minute.
Ivory Coast secured a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their first World Cup match in 12 years, thanks to a 90th-minute goal from Amad Diallo.