2026 World Cup Coverage
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Yirenkyi’s last-gasp strike seals Ghana win over Panama
By Tosin Omojola Caleb Yirenkyi scored a dramatic 95th-minute winner as Ghana edged Panama 1-0 in Toronto, Canada, denying the Central Americans their first-ever FIFA World Cup point. With six minutes of added time played and the match seemingly headed for a draw, Brandon Thomas-Asante surged down the left flank, beat his marker and squared the ball for Yirenkyi, who…
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Kane equals Lineker record as England beat Croatia 4-2
By Tosin Omojola Harry Kane scored twice as England secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia in their Group L clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing level with Gary Lineker as the Three Lions’ all-time leading scorer at the tournament. The former Tottenham Hotspur striker opened the scoring from the penalty spot after being given a second opportunity…
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DR Congo stun Portugal, hold Ronaldo’s men to draw
By Tosin Omojola Portugal and their talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo, were left frustrated after being held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo in their FIFA World Cup clash in Houston, United States. Portugal made a dream start, taking the lead in the sixth minute when Pedro Neto delivered a precise cross for Joao Neves to head home…
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Haaland hits double as Norway sink Iraq 4-1
By Tosin Omojola Erling Haaland marked his FIFA World Cup debut with a brace as Norway overcame a determined Iraq side in their opening Group I match at Boston Stadium. The 25-year-old striker increased his international tally to 57 goals in 51 appearances, helping Norway secure a winning return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence. Haaland came close…
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Messi hat-trick fires Argentina to winning World Cup start
By Tosin Omojola Lionel Messi etched his name deeper into football history with a stunning hat-trick as reigning champions Argentina opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup title defence with an emphatic victory over Algeria. The Argentine captain, making his 200th appearance for the national team, scored his first-ever World Cup hat-trick and equalled the all-time World Cup scoring record in…
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Iran coach blasts World Cup travel chaos after draw
By Tosin Omojola Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has described his side as perhaps the “most oppressed team in the whole World Cup” after revealing that the team was forced to leave Los Angeles and return to their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, immediately after their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Iran began their campaign with a…
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Mbappe breaks record as France sink Senegal 3-1
By Tosin Omojola France overcame a sluggish start and a controversial penalty decision to defeat Senegal 3-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Captain Kylian Mbappe inspired Les Bleus with a brace, opening the scoring after being denied a penalty despite a VAR review. Bradley Barcola then doubled France’s advantage with a delightful chipped finish. Senegal…
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Renard replaces Lamouchi as Tunisia coach
By Tosin Omojola Tunisia have appointed Hervé Renard as head coach after sacking Sabri Lamouchi following a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lamouchi, appointed in January, became the tournament’s first managerial casualty. Tunisia still have Group F matches against Japan and the Netherlands remaining. The 54-year-old managed one win in five…
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Iran fight back twice to deny New Zealand historic win
By Tosin Omojola Iran twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in an entertaining Group G encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles, denying the Kiwis their first-ever World Cup victory. New Zealand made a dream start to the match through Motherwell forward Elijah Just. The striker opened the scoring after Chris…
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Late Uruguay strike denies Saudi Arabia famous win
By Tosin Omojola Maxi Araújo scored a late equaliser as Uruguay fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in their opening Group H match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Saudi Arabia appeared on course for another famous World Cup opening-game victory after taking the lead shortly before half-time against the South American side. The breakthrough came…
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