Tag: World Cup 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: France and Spain get ready for place in the final

The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches a thrilling stage today, 14 July 2026, as France and Spain go head-to-head in a blockbuster semifinal with a coveted place in the final on the line. Both European giants have produced outstanding performances throughout the tournament, setting up what promises to be one of the most exciting matches […]

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Swiss hold their nerve to secure quarterfinal spot on penalties 

Switzerland booked their place in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals after edging Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a tense 0-0 draw in regulation and extra time. In a fierce battle of the Round of 16 encounter, both sides created opportunities but were unable to find the breakthrough. AN INJURY RIDDLED SWITZERLAND ARE THROUGH TO THE QUARTERFINALS! […]

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World Cup hosts USA crash out as Belgium ends home dreams 

The United States’ dream of lifting the FIFA World Cup on home soil came to a painful end after a heavy 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16, bringing an early conclusion to the host’s tournament. Also see: Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo suffers World Cup heartbreak as Portugal crashes out USA’s World Cup campaign […]

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World Cup thriller awaits as Portugal takes on Spain 

Football fans around the world are in for a spectacle tonight at 9pm as Portugal and Spain renew one of international football’s greatest rivalries in a FIFA World Cup Round of 16 showdown. With a place in the quarterfinals at stake, this clash promises high intensity, world-class talent, and unforgettable moments. Also see: Portugal secures […]

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England ends Mexico’s World Cup dream in five-goal thriller 

England are through to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after holding on for a desperate 3-2 victory over tournament co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca last night. A quickfire brace from Jude Bellingham, plus a Harry Kane strike from the spot, offset Jarell Quansah’s 54th-minute red card in what was an absolute humdinger of a game. Also see: 5 World […]

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Ronwen Williams calls for unity ahead of crucial Bafana clash 

Ahead of South Africa’s match against Czechia, Bafana Bafana’s captain Ronwen Williams called for unity and support, both among South Africans and across the African continent. Also see: Argentina destroys Algeria as Messi makes World Cup history Ronwen Williams sets the record straight His comments follow recent discussions sparked by South Africa’s World Cup campaign, […]

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Hugo Broos breaks silence on Brandon Petersen’s World Cup omission

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos explained to soccer fans why he left Brandon Petersen out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad heading to Mexico. Brandon Petersen shone for Kaizer Chiefs this season Petersen had an excellent season with Kaizer Chiefs in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign. The goalie would have been selected when […]

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2026 World Cup countdown officially begins

Today officially marks one month of the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on the 11th of June 2026. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FIFA World Cup (@fifaworldcup) Also see: Minister of Sport announces Super Fan squad heading to the World Cup Anxiety has crept in with everything happening in […]

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DR Congo end 52 year wait with gritty playoff win over Jamaica

For more than five decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo have carried the weight of a footballing absence that felt far longer than 52 years. On a humid night in Mexico, that long wait finally came to an end. A scrappy, hard-fought 1-0 victory over Jamaica in an intercontinental playoff has booked the Leopards a […]

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