France captain Kylian Mbappé delivered a defiant response following his side’s hard-fought FIFA World Cup knockout victory, insisting Les Bleus were prepared to match their opponents physically after what he described as an increasingly hostile contest. Speaking after the match, Mbappé rejected the notion that France would rely solely on technical brilliance, saying his team
France booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Kylian Mbappé’s second-half penalty secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a resilient Paraguay side in a fiercely contested Round of 16 encounter. After a cagey first half in which neither team managed a shot on target despite France enjoying the greater
Morocco booked their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a ruthless 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada on Saturday, ending the hosts’ historic campaign and making them the first host nation eliminated in the Round of 16 of the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup. A second-half masterclass from the Atlas Lions saw Azzedine Ounahi
Colombia may not have arrived at the FIFA World Cup 2026 among the tournament favourites, but they are steadily building a reputation as one of its most complete teams. A solitary strike from Jhon Arias secured a deserved 1-0 victory over Ghana in Kansas City, extending Colombia’s unbeaten run at the tournament and earning a
Defending champions Argentina survived one of the biggest scares of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating tournament debutants Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in a breathtaking Round of 16 encounter that produced history for both nations. Cristian “Cuti” Romero emerged as Argentina’s unlikely hero, powering home the decisive goal in the 111th minute after
Egypt etched their name into FIFA World Cup history on Saturday after defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the Round of 16, becoming just the fifth African nation ever to win a knockout match at the tournament. The Pharaohs prevailed after a pulsating 1-1 draw that remained deadlocked through 120 minutes, ending
Less than two years after stepping away from club management, Jürgen Klopp is on the verge of returning to coaching after agreeing in principle to become Germany’s next national team manager, with the German Football Association (DFB) now working to complete the formalities of his appointment. The move comes in the wake of Julian Nagelsmann’s
Cabo Verde head coach Pedro “Bubista” Brito has insisted his side will not be overawed by reigning world champions Argentina when the two nations meet in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, declaring that the Blue Sharks have earned their place among football’s elite and are travelling into the knockout stage with belief rather
Croatia captain Luka Modrić has launched a scathing criticism of VAR after his country’s heartbreaking FIFA World Cup elimination, insisting the technology was used “incorrectly or selectively” and arguing that the controversial penalty which decided the match should never have been awarded. The veteran midfielder cut a frustrated figure after Croatia’s defeat, with the decisive
Breel Embolo delivered another record-breaking performance as Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 to advance to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, producing a display that combined attacking efficiency with defensive discipline to keep their dream of a deep tournament run alive. The Swiss struck early through Embolo before Dan Ndoye doubled the lead moments after