2026 World Cup Coverage
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Heroic Vozinha inspires Cape Verde to famous World Cup upset
By Tosin Omojola Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha was overcome with emotion after helping his country secure a historic 0-0 draw against World Cup favourites Spain in their opening Group H match at Atlanta Stadium. As the final whistle sounded, cameras captured the 40-year-old veteran in tears as the significance of the result began to sink in. The draw marked one…
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Egypt hold Belgium to stunning World Cup draw
By Tosin Omojola Egypt opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a spirited performance, holding Belgium to a 1-1 draw in their Group G opener on Monday night at Seattle Stadium. The Pharaohs took the lead in the 19th minute through Emam Ashour after a brilliant piece of play from Mohamed Salah. The Liverpool star, celebrating his 34th birthday,…
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Tunisia axe Coach over 5-1 Sweden defeat
By Tosin Omojola Tunisia have sacked head coach Sabri Lamouchi following the team’s humiliating 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening Group F match of the FIFA World Cup on Sunday night. Lamouchi’s side were outclassed by the Swedes in Monterrey, conceding four second-half goals as they suffered a crushing loss to begin their campaign on a disappointing note. The…
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Underdog Cape Verde hold Spain to shock stalemate
By Tosin Omojola Debutants Cape Verde pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the FIFA World Cup so far, holding Spain to a goalless draw in their opening Group H match in Atlanta. Coming into the tournament as one of the smallest nations ever to qualify for the World Cup, Cape Verde were widely regarded as underdogs against the…
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Ivory Coast stun Ecuador with 90th-minute winner
By Tosin Omojola Manchester United winger Amad Diallo emerged as Ivory Coast’s hero, scoring a dramatic 90th-minute winner to secure a hard-fought victory over Ecuador in their FIFA World Cup Group E opener in Philadelphia. The decisive moment came in the closing stages when Amad, introduced from the bench, calmly guided the ball into the bottom corner with his left…
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Isak shines as Sweden crush Tunisia in World Cup opener
By Tosin Omojola Alexander Isak marked his FIFA World Cup debut in style with a goal and two assists as Sweden cruised to a commanding victory over Tunisia in their Group F opener in Monterrey. The Liverpool forward, who has battled injury setbacks since completing a £125 million move to Anfield in September, showcased his quality with a clinical finish…
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Germany crush Curacao 7-1 in World Cup opener
By Tosin Omojola Four-time world champions Germany overcame an early scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before producing a dominant display to secure a convincing victory in their Group E opener in Houston. Die Mannschaft made the perfect start, taking the lead in the sixth minute through the tournament’s fastest goal so far. Felix Nmecha, a former England youth international,…
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2026 World Cup: Australia cruise to victory as Irankunda sets new mark
Australia began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in impressive fashion with a 2-0 victory over Turkey in Vancouver, as rising star Nestory Irankunda etched his name into the nation’s football history. The Watford forward became Australia’s youngest-ever World Cup goalscorer after opening the scoring in the first half, helping Tony Popovic’s youthful side secure a memorable win in their…
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FIFA to pay Somalia Referee despite World Cup absence
By Tosin Omojola Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full tournament compensation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite being unable to officiate at the competition after reportedly being denied entry into the United States, FIFA has confirmed. Artan was among the match officials selected for the World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and…
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McGinn strike seals Scotland’s first World Cup win in 28 years
By Tosin Omojola Scotland marked their return to the FIFA World Cup after a 28-year absence with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Haiti, thanks to a first-half goal from John McGinn. The Aston Villa midfielder scored the decisive strike as Steve Clarke’s men secured all three points in their Group C opener, moving to the top of the standings after…
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