Kylian Mbappe recovered from having a first-half penalty saved to score an opener that set France on their way to a 2-0 win over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final showdown on Thursday.
Match between the European and African giants is a throwback to their 2022 semifinal, where Les Bleus won and knocked out the dark horse.
The coach of France football team, Didier Deschamps, has urged his players to achieve greater attacking efficiency when they take on Morocco in Thursday's World Cup quarter-final.
As FIFA World Cup fever grips fans, NATO leaders in Ankara borrowed football metaphors to argue that geopolitical victories, like sporting triumphs, depend not on star players but on a united team.
Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy on Tuesday called for intensified international efforts to prevent the Sudanese city of Al Obeid from sliding into a broader humanitarian and security catastrophe.
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a remarkable World Cup comeback as they came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic last-16 game on Tuesday.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is no longer just the world's biggest football tournament. As political controversy, diplomatic tensions and unprecedented public attention converge on stadiums across North America, the competiti
Mikel Merino scored seconds into second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
FIFA's ruling came after the intervention of Donald Trump.
At just 23, Bellingham is already into his fourth major tournament and assumed the role of a leader.
Thousands of ecstatic fans greeted Cabo Verde's Blue Sharks on Sunday, waving banners at the Praia airport as the team returned after its slim defeat to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
After beating Paraguay 1-0, France will face Morocco for a place in the semifinals.
It’s Morocco’s second straight appearance in the quarter-finals after becoming the first African team to reach the semifinals in 2022.
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Cabo Verde rocked Lionel Messi's Argentina with two stunning equalizers to raise the prospect of pulling off the greatest upset in World Cup history in Miami.
Egypt’s first win in a knockout game at the World Cup set up a last-16 meeting with Argentina or Cabo Verde in Atlanta on Tuesday.
Cabo Verde insist they will not be overawed by the occasion and the prospect of sharing a field with the reigning world champions and Lionel Messi.
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, supporters from various countries have continued to express solidarity with Palestine while protesting Israel.
The Kuwait Football Association said the honour was in recognition of Artan’s achievements and contributions to international football.
Belgium booked their place in the World Cup round of 16 with a dramatic 3-2 win over Senegal on Wednesday, scoring two late goals to force extra-time before Youri Tielemans converted a penalty in the 125th minute.
Harry Kane scored two goals after the 70th minute to lift the Three Lions to a 2-1 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday.
Norway's Erling Haaland scored four minutes from time to earn a 2-1 victory over Côte d'Ivoire in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday and set up a meeting with Brazil.
Brazil clinched a late 2-1 victory against Japan to advance to the round of 16 from the round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Houston Stadium in the United States.
Stephen Eustaquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage to give Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa in a round of 32 match on Sunday in Inglewood, California.
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