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Morocco dispatched a determined Canada 3-0 in the World Cup last 16 on Saturday as Azzedine Ounahi scored twice and the North Africans ended the record run of the co-hosts while advancing to the quarter-finals for the second time in a row. The scoreline flattered Morocco, who were on the back foot for most of the opening period and failed ...

Kylian Mbappé scored the decisive goal as France edged Paraguay 1-0 in sweltering conditions on Saturday to secure a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The French captain converted a second-half penalty at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, helping Les Bleus advance to the last eight for the fourth consecutive World Cup. Playing under extreme heat, with ...

DHAKA, July 4, 2026 : Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has launched its preparations for the 2028 ICC Under-19 World Cup by organizing a 21-day skill development camp for 30 young cricketers, beginning on Sunday at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishthan (BKSP). The camp marks the first major step in rebuilding the youth side after Bangladesh’s disappointing campaign in the 2026 ...

Jhon Arias scored the only goal as Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in sweltering conditions in Kansas City on Friday to reach the World Cup last 16, continuing a quietly impressive campaign that has established them as dangerous outsiders. Arias struck in the 14th minute, guiding home a cross from substitute Luis Suarez, and Colombia’s disciplined defence did the rest as ...

Egypt held their nerve to move into the World Cup last 16 with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Australia on Friday following a 1-1 draw after extra time at Dallas Stadium. Hossam Abdelmaguid rolled in the winning spot-kick after Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missed from 12 yards for the Australians as Egypt recorded their first win in a ...

Reigning champions Argentina needed an extra-time own goal to overcome a Cape Verde side with incredible levels of resilience 3-2 in a thrilling contest on Friday and secure their spot in the last 16 of the World Cup. The Africans, playing in their first World Cup, had twice come from a goal down to silence the vast majority of the ...

Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see. Argentina and Cape Verde walk out at the Miami Stadium on Friday (23:00 BST). Arguably the greatest player the world has seen faces a 40-year-old goalkeeper who was a complete unknown three weeks ago. It encapsulates one of ...

Switzerland secured a place in the FIFA World Cup last 16 with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday, thanks to goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye. Breel Embolo opened the scoring after 20-year-old Johan Manzambi burst down the left flank and delivered a low cross into the box for the striker to finish. It was Manzambi’s second ...

Spain advanced to the World Cup round of 16 with a dominant 3-0 victory over Austria on Thursday powered by a double from Mikel Oyarzabal and another outstanding defensive effort. Spain, who arrived at the tournament among the favourites and have yet to concede a goal, will next face Portugal or Croatia for a place in the quarter-finals. The Spaniards ...

Portugal could not rest easy after Gonzalo Ramos’ 94th-minute goal put them ahead. Croatia equalized 10 minutes into added time. Luka Modric burst into joy as the goal was scored. However, that joy did not last long. The goal was ruled out for offside. Portugal won 2-1 after a dramatic final minute. Croatia took the lead in the match with ...