2026 World Cup Coverage
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Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16
By Tosin Omojola Switzerland secured their first FIFA World Cup knockout-stage victory since 1938 with a comfortable 2-0 win over Algeria to book a place in the Round of 16. Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye ensured the Swiss ended an 88-year wait for a knockout victory as they produced a composed display in Vancouver. Switzerland made the perfect…
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Spain outclass Austria 3-0 to reach round of 16
By Tosin Omojola Spain booked their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Austria, delivering a dominant performance that underlined their credentials as title contenders. A brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a goal from Pedro Porro secured a comfortable win for the former world champions and ensured safe passage…
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US beat Bosnia 2-0 despite Balogun red card
By Tosin Omojola Folarin Balogun scored before being sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in Santa Clara to book their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino’s side produced an energetic and creative display, fully deserving their victory, which was sealed by Malik Tillman’s late free-kick. Balogun gave…
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Senegal crash out of World Cup after losing to Belgium
By Tosin Omojola Belgium staged a stunning comeback to knock Senegal out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Like Ivory Coast and DR Congo before them, the Teranga Lions failed to protect a two-goal lead, conceding a late winner to exit the tournament. Senegal were in control after first-half and early second-half goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr. But…
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England beat DR Congo 2-1 to reach last 16
By Tosin Omojola England secured a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after coming from behind to defeat a spirited DR Congo 2-1. Captain Harry Kane inspired the Three Lions’ comeback, scoring twice in the final 15 minutes to overturn DR Congo’s early lead. DR Congo stunned England in the seventh minute when C. Cipenga…
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Mbappe brace fires France into World Cup last 16
By Tosin Omojola France eased into the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Sweden, inspired by a brilliant brace from Kylian Mbappe. The Real Madrid forward took his tally in the tournament to six goals, drawing level with Lionel Messi of Argentina, who will face Cape Verde in the…
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Mexico cruise into World Cup last 16 after beating Ecuador 2-0
By Tosin Omojola Mexico booked their place in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed encounter at the Azteca Stadium. First-half goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez handed the co-hosts a deserved lead as they dominated proceedings before producing a composed display after the break to seal victory.…
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Haaland’s late strike sends Norway into last 16
By Tosin Omojola Erling Haaland scored a dramatic late winner as Norway defeated Ivory Coast to book a place in the last 16 of the World Cup, where they will face Brazil. The Manchester City striker had endured a quiet evening in Dallas before striking in the 86th minute after Antonio Nusa and Amad Diallo exchanged stunning goals in an…
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NVBF unveils 20-man squad for 2026 CAVB Africa qualifiers
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has unveiled a 20-man squad to begin preparations for the 2026 CAVB Africa Nations Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from July 13 to 23. The squad was announced following the conclusion of the first phase of the 2026 National Premier Volleyball League and an extensive scouting exercise…
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Morocco beat Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after dramatic 1-1 draw
By Tosin Omojola Morocco became Africa’s sole remaining representative at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw after extra time in Monterrey to book a place in the Round of 16. The victory came as a huge relief for the continent after South Africa were eliminated by co-hosts Canada in…
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