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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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Qatar snatch dramatic draw against Switzerland in added time
By Tosin Omojola Qatar earned their first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup finals in dramatic fashion, scoring a stoppage-time equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Group B clash. Boualem Khoukhi emerged as the hero for the Gulf nation, heading home Homam El Amin’s cross in the 94th minute to spark jubilant celebrations among Julen Lopetegui’s…
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Vinicius rescues Brazil as Morocco earn deserved draw in World Cup opener
By Tosin Omojola Brazil’s quest for a record-extending sixth FIFA World Cup title began with a frustrating stumble as Vinícius Júnior’s brilliance rescued a 1-1 draw against a resilient Morocco side in a pulsating Group C encounter at MetLife Stadium on Saturday. The highly anticipated clash saw Morocco once again underline their growing stature on the global stage, earning a…
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2026 World Cup: England team reportedly robbed ahead training camp
By Tosin Omojola The England national football team have been hit by a robbery incident after their training equipment was reportedly stolen ahead of their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday. The Football Association is currently trying to determine the full extent of the loss after vehicles carrying team equipment to their Swope Soccer Village base in Kansas City were…
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FIFA honours Jay-Jay Okocha with retrospective award
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Former Super Eagles captain, Jay-Jay Okocha, has received a FIFA World Cup retrospective Player of the Match award for his outstanding performance in Nigeria’s 3-2 victory over Spain at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. The former football star shared the news on his Instagram page on Thursday, posting a video of the unveiling ceremony. Expressing his…
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Balogun brace powers USA to 4-1 World Cup victory
By Tosin Omojola Folarin Balogun scored a superb first-half brace as the United States launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in impressive fashion with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their Group D opener at a packed SoFi Stadium on Saturday. Playing a World Cup match on home soil for the first time since 1994, the co-hosts produced an…
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Canada earn historic point with draw against Bosnia
By Tosin Omojola Canada began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, earning what was described as the country’s first-ever World Cup point. The co-hosts started brightly in front of a passionate home crowd at BMO Field and looked determined to make a strong statement in their opening Group B…
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