2026 World Cup Coverage

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    Belgium crush New Zealand 5-1 to top Group G

    By Tosin Omojola Belgium sealed top spot in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 5-1 win over New Zealand at BC Place in Vancouver on Saturday morning. The result, combined with Iran’s 1-1 draw against Egypt, sent Belgium through as group winners and into the Round of 32 in Seattle on Wednesday, July 1. New Zealand…

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    Dembele hat-trick sends France past Norway to top Group

    By Tosin Omojola Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France beat a heavily rotated Norway side 4-1 to finish top of Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Norway manager Stale Solbakken made 10 changes, resting Erling Haaland and several regulars, but Dembele stole the show with three goals in 32 minutes. He became the first player to…

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    Australia reach last 32 after Paraguay stalemate

    By Tosin Omojola Australia booked their place in the World Cup Round of 32, while Paraguay moved close to qualification after a goalless draw in San Francisco. The point was enough for Australia to finish second in the group, while Paraguay’s four points leave them well placed to advance as one of the best third-placed teams. The result did little…

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    Elanga wonder goal sends Sweden into last 32

    By Tosin Omojola Anthony Elanga’s stunning second-half strike earned Sweden a place in the World Cup Round of 32 as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Japan. The result leaves Graham Potter’s side third in Group F on four points, enough to secure qualification for the knockout stage, where they will face one of France, Norway, Germany or…

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    Turkey end USA’s unbeaten World Cup run

    By Tosin Omojola Already eliminated Turkey ended the United States’ unbeaten group-stage run with a stoppage-time winner in Los Angeles, claiming their first World Cup victory since 2002. Kaan Ayhan scored the decisive goal with virtually the last kick after Turkey had fallen behind inside three minutes. The hosts, backed by a lively crowd including Brad Pitt, Ed Norton and…

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    Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 to top Group F

    By Tosin Omojola Two early goals inside the opening seven minutes powered the Netherlands to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Tunisia, securing top spot in Group F. The result sets up a Round of 32 clash with Group C runners-up and 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco in Monterrey on Tuesday. Ronald Koeman’s side made a dream start, taking the lead…

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    Ecuador stun Germany to book knockout spot

    By Tosin Omojola Ecuador reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stage in dramatic fashion after coming from behind to defeat Germany 2-1 in New Jersey, setting up a potential Round of 32 clash with England. Having failed to score in their opening two Group E matches—a goalless draw with Curacao and a defeat to Ivory Coast—Ecuador finally found their attacking…

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    Pepe fires Ivory Coast into historic World Cup knockout stage

    By Tosin Omojola Ivory Coast reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history after Nicolas Pépé scored twice in a comfortable victory over Curacao. The Ivorians needed only a point to secure a place in the Round of 32, having failed to progress beyond the group stage in each of their previous three World…

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    Brazil cruise into knockouts with perfect record

    By Tosin Omojola Brazil secured top spot in Group C and advanced to the FIFA World Cup round of 32 with a flawless record after a convincing 3-0 victory over Scotland. The five-time world champions made the perfect start, taking the lead in the seventh minute through Vinícius Júnior. A defensive mix-up at the back proved costly for Scotland as…

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    Morocco fight back twice to sink Haiti 4-2

    By Tosin Omojola Morocco came from behind twice before scoring two late goals to beat Haiti 4-2 in an entertaining Group C clash and end the Caribbean nation’s hopes of a first FIFA World Cup point. Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine struck late in Atlanta as Morocco completed the comeback after Haiti had twice led through an own goal by…

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