Argentina’s Messi (second from right) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a dramatic week as the expanded 48 teams enter the final group stages and the race for a spot in the last 32 gathers pace from Monday.After 10 days of competition between…
Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Cape Verde on Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Kevin Pina’s historic free-kick and Helio Varela’s second-half equalizer earned Cape Verde a 2-2 draw with Uruguay as Group H…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) celebrates a goal with teammate Mostafa Ziko (11). (AP Photo) Egypt achieved a historic milestone by beating New Zealand 3-1 in a Group G match at BC Place in Vancouver on Sunday night, claiming their first World Cup victory.star ahead Mohamed Salah Egypt once again excelled on the biggest stage, scoring…
Paraguay’s Damian Bobadilla (16) scores an own goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, California, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already produced eight own goals in just 10 days, the second-highest number in the tournament’s history.Only the 2018…