World Cup 2026: How Dutch legend Van der Vaart was embarrassed after Morocco eliminated Netherlands
Former Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart admitted Morocco fully deserved their World Cup victory after the Atlas Lions eliminated...
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From childhood illness to World Cup hero – Morocco’s Saibari inspires Africa
When Ismail Saibari converted the decisive penalty to send Morocco past the Netherlands and into the Round of 16 at...
World Cup 2026: Ex-Morocco boss Regragui praises Atlas Lions progress into Round of 16
Former Morocco coach Walid Regragui has celebrated the Atlas Lions’ qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA...
World Cup 2026: Senegal’s Krépin Diatta says ‘this nation deserves better’ after Belgium heartbreak
Senegal defender Krépin Diatta has said the Lions “failed in our mission” after their dramatic 3-2 extra-time defeat to Belgium...
World Cup 2026: Morocco could stand between France and another semi-final
France booked their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a comfortable victory over...
Newcastle United increasingly optimistic of landing World Cup standout Johan Manzambi
Newcastle United are entering a decisive transfer window, with major squad changes already reshaping Eddie Howe’s side ahead of the...
World Cup 2026: France forward Mbappe sets unique World Cup record
Kylian Mbappe continued his outstanding World Cup campaign by scoring twice in France’s 3-0 victory over Sweden, setting a new...
Morocco’s midfield dominance sparks backlash against De Jong and Koeman
Frenkie de Jong has come under intense criticism in the Netherlands following the Dutch side’s World Cup exit to Morocco,...
World Cup 2026: Dutch police arrest Morocco fans after Atlas Lions’ dramatic victory
Celebrations following Morocco’s dramatic World Cup victory over the Netherlands descended into clashes with police in several Dutch cities, with...
World Cup 2026: England never lost belief in win over DR Congo – Thomas Tuchel
England were forced to dig deep in Atlanta after a nightmare opening that threatened to derail their World Cup ambitions,...
World Cup 2026: Algeria seek historic quarter-final bid as Switzerland stand in their way
Algeria will look to keep their FIFA World Cup dream alive when they face Switzerland in the Round of 32...
Pape Thiaw’s future in doubt as Senegal federation reviews World Cup collapse
Sources close to the Senegal Football Federation have indicated growing uncertainty over the future of head coach Pape Thiaw following...
World Cup 2026: Rudi Garcia praises Belgium players’ heated exchange in victory over Senegal
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has defended the heated exchange between Youri Tielemans and Leandro Trossard during his side’s dramatic...
World Cup Day 22 What to Watch – Spain, Portugal, and Algeria battle for round of 16 places
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 reaches its penultimate day on Thursday with three compelling knockout fixtures spread...
World Cup 2026: From control to chaos as Belgium dismantle Senegal with aerial overload – analysis
Football matches are often won not by the most intricate blueprints, but by the team most willing to abandon them...
DR Congo FA chief Mosengo-Omba urges long-term vision after World Cup exit
DR Congo football federation president Véron Mosengo-Omba has called for renewed investment in the game at home after the Leopards...
Salomon Kalou backs Yan Diomande to thrive amid PSG and Premier League interest
Former Chelsea and Côte d’Ivoire winger Salomon Kalou has praised rising star Yan Diomande, saying the 19-year-old’s growing confidence could...
South Africa welcomed home to hero’s reception after World Cup exit
South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, received a rousing welcome on their return home after bowing out of the...
DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre learns of father’s death after England World Cup defeat
DR Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre was informed of his father’s death during his post-match press conference following his side’s...
Pape Thiaw refuses to be drawn on Belgium penalty after Senegal World Cup exit
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw declined to comment on the decisive penalty awarded to Belgium during his side’s dramatic 3-2...