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Messi had already opened the tournament with a hat-trick and has now scored in six consecutive World Cup matches, a feat achieved by only two other players in history.
Iran’s World Cup preparations and participation have been affected by travel restrictions, forcing the team to commute into the United States for games.
Norwegian supporters have taken over some of America's most iconic locations with their energetic Viking Row celebration, creating scenes that have quickly gone viral online.
Doku, who missed Belgium’s clash against Iran on Sunday due to a chest infection, recently said his wife, Shireen, is expected to give birth in the second week of July.
The Premier League has released the 2026/27 fixture list, with Arsenal vs Coventry opening the season. Key clashes include multiple derbies, title battles, and a packed festive schedule.
Later in the match, television cameras captured Messi wiping tears from his face with his shirt, prompting questions about the emotional moment.
Iran’s delegation left the United States within hours of the match, departing Los Angeles at about 8pm local time (03:00 GMT) to return to their base camp in Mexico.
Vozinha's seven saves are the most by a goalkeeper aged 40 or older at a World Cup since Northern Ireland legend Pat Jennings made 10 saves back in 1986.
Iran’s national team pressed FIFA President Gianni Infantino on travel, recovery, and preparation concerns showing growing frustration over World Cup logistics.
Kenya’s football viewing culture is shifting from traditional communal watching to large-scale entertainment experiences driven by brands, technology and fan activations.
The European champions dominated possession and created numerous chances, but Vozinha made seven crucial saves to keep his side level.
Somalia will field a women's national football team in a major regional tournament for the first time in decades as the Ocean Queens prepare for a historic CECAFA Women's Cup debut in Tanzania.
The triumph came just days after Brunson and his teammates completed a remarkable comeback that many observers described as one of the greatest in championship history.
Kenya's Junior Starlets made a flying start to the CECAFA U-17 Championship, crushing Sudan 16-0 in a record-breaking match that ended early after injuries reduced Sudan to six players.
DR Congo arrived in the US for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in leopard-inspired outfits honouring their nickname “The Leopards,” as they prepare for their first appearance since 1974.
The FIFA World Cup opening match reportedly attracts over one billion viewers globally, surpassing the Super Bowl and highlighting football’s unmatched worldwide popularity and reach.
The dramatic finish sent Madison Square Garden into celebration, with celebrities including Taylor Swift and Timothée Chalamet among those in attendance.
The company said FIFA raised concerns about certain images included in the design, despite the intention being cultural and historical rather than political.
Omar's Visa denial ended his chance of becoming the first Somali referee to officiate at football’s biggest tournament this season.
The 44-year-old American teamed up with 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko in the women’s doubles event, defeating the third-seeded pair of Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez.
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