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Asian Football Confederation President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa lauded Japan and Australia's advancement to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round…
Read storyAs England advances to the World Cup knockout stages, The Athletic's football writers dissect the team's performance, identifying key strengths, persistent weaknesses,…
Read storyLionel Messi netted his sixth goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a stunning free-kick, leading Argentina to a 3-1 victory…
Read storyWisconsin-born Esmir Bajraktarevic, who debuted for the USMNT in 2024, will now compete against his birth nation as Bosnia and Herzegovina takes…
Read storyA chaotic draw between Austria and Algeria saw both nations progress to the knockout stages of the World Cup, while Iran was…
Read storyWith more representation than ever before, African teams are showing increased competitiveness on the global stage, raising hopes for a potential first…
Read storyGhana secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup's last 32 despite a 2-1 loss to Croatia, but their passive first-half performance…
Read storyColombia and Portugal Secure World Cup Last 32 Spots in Thrilling Group Stage Finale
Read storyWayne Rooney Calls for VAR Removal After Controversial Offside Decision
Read storyColombia secured first place in Group K of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with a gritty 0-0 draw against Portugal, advancing to…
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