FIFA World Cup: DHS secretary celebrates Iran’s exit with ‘happy dance’

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrated Iran’s elimination from the World Cup, saying he did a “happy dance,” Sports Business Journal reported on Monday (June 29, 2026). The Iranian team barely missed out on reaching ​the knockout rounds of the tournament. They drew all … Read more

Netherlands vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup Highlights: Morocco wins thriller on penalties, eliminates Dutchmen

Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Morocco: Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Issa Diop, Chadi Riad, ‌Noussair Mazraoui, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Bilal El Khannouss, Neil El Aynaoui, Azzedine Ounahi, Brahim Diaz, Ismael Saibari. Netherlands: Bart ⁠Verbruggen, Denzel Dumfries, Jan Paul van Hecke, ⁠Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven, Nathan Ake, ‌Ryan Gravenberch, Frenkie de … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 highlights | Paraguay beats Germany 4-3 in penalty shootout

Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Germany: Manuel Neuer; Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Ruediger, Nathaniel Brown; Aleksandar ‌Pavlovic, Florian Wirtz, Leroy Sane, Felix Nmecha; Kai Havertz, Deniz Undav. Paraguay: Orlando Gill, ⁠Junior Alonso, Juan Jose Caceres, ⁠Andres Cubas, Miguel Almiron, Jose Canale, Gustavo Gomez, ‌Damian Bobadilla, Julio Enciso, Gabriel Avalos, Matias Galarza.

Saudi football federation chief resigns after World Cup exit

Saudi Arabian Football Federation President Yasser Al Misehal. File | Photo Credit: AP The president of Saudi Arabia’s Football Federation has announced his resignation after the Green Falcons were knocked out of the World Cup in the first round. Saudi Arabia finished bottom of Group H with two points, after two draws against Uruguay (1-1) … Read more

From 2017 under-17 stage to 2026 FIFA World Cup, football’s future steps into the present

Nine years ago, the first FIFA tournament hosted in India offered a glimpse into football’s future. Packed stadiums in New Delhi, Kolkata, Kochi, Navi Mumbai, Goa and Guwahati watched teenagers chasing their dreams. But many have disappeared into the game’s vast, unforgiving talent vortex. But 18 of those youngsters are now back on football’s biggest … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 highlights | Canada score late winner against South Africa to advance to last 16

Canada’s Stephen Eustaquio (7) celebrates scoring their opening goal against South Africa during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles. | Photo Credit: AP This live blog is not closed. Co-hosts Canada scored a ‌stoppage-time winner to beat ⁠South Africa 1-0 on Monday (June 29, 2026) and become … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026: Group stages stats round-up

Argentina’s Lionel Messi is the leading goalscorer in the history of World Cups with 19 goals. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The group stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which began on June 12, 2026, have come to a scintillating end. The final picture of the knockouts gained clarity only after the final whistle … Read more

Messi magic again as Argentina stays perfect with easy victory

Messi capped off another good Argentine performance with a second-half strike. | Photo Credit: Reuters The hallmark of champions is not simply their brilliance but the quality waiting beyond the spotlight. Argentina started without several of its biggest names, including captain Lionel Messi, against Jordan yet scarcely looked diminished as it completed a flawless Group … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026: DR Congo seal place in World Cup knockouts with comeback win over Uzbekistan

DR Congo’s Yoane Wissa celebrates scoring their first goal from the penalty spot at Atlanta Stadium, Georgia, U.S., on June 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Striker Yoane Wissa netted twice as the Democratic Republic of Congo reached the World Cup knockouts afterfighting their way back from ​a halftime deficit to win 3-1 against Uzbekistan … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 highlights | JOR VS ARG Group J match: Messi scores as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1

Goal! Jordan 0, Argentina 1. Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina) from a free kick with a left footed shot to the top left corner. Argentina’s Giovani Lo Celso (11) scores their opening goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Argentina in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 highlights: DRC vs UZB final Group K match DR Congo stays alive with 3-1 win over Uzbekistan

Eldor Shomurodov #14 of Uzbekistan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP This live blog is now closed. Democratic Republic of Congo’s win against already-eliminated … Read more