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FIFA World Cup final may have extended halftime

FIFA World Cup final halftime may extend to 25 minutes for a musical show featuring Madonna, Shakira, and BTS.

Amir Khan attends FIFA semi-final in Karachi

Amir Khan attended the FIFA semi-final in Karachi, receiving a warm welcome. He expressed plans to establish a boxing academy in the city.

Spain beats France, reaches World Cup final

Spain beats France 2-0 to reach World Cup 2026 final. Oyarzabal and Porro score to secure victory. France's third consecutive final dream ends.

Spain beat France 2-0 to storm into FIFA World Cup final

Spain defeated France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semifinal to secure a place in the final.

Messi to face England for first time in 21-year career

Messi to face England for first time in 21-year career during 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final, marking a historic match.

Spain, France face off in World Cup semi-final

Spain and France meet in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, with psychological tactics and player confidence adding to the anticipation.

Argentina faces scrutiny in World Cup 2026

Argentina's football team faces scrutiny in World Cup 2026 due to changing fan attitudes, despite recent successes like Copa America 2021 and World Cup 2022.

Argentina to wear blue jersey in World Cup semi

Argentina to wear blue jersey in World Cup semi-final against England, aiming to boost confidence with past victories. FIFA approves the request.

Record attendance at FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 sets new attendance record, surpassing previous two tournaments.

FIFA’s new draw system sends top four teams to semis

Top four teams, Spain, Argentina, France, England reach FIFA World Cup semi-finals due to new draw system.

Nora Fatehi emotional after Morocco’s World Cup exit

Nora Fatehi emotional after Morocco's World Cup exit. Actress shares disappointment on social media as Morocco exits after 0-2 loss to France.

France beat Morocco 2-0 to book World Cup semi-final spot

France defeats Morocco 2-0, advances to World Cup semis. Mbappe, Dembele shine as France becomes first semi-finalist in FIFA World Cup 2026.

France, Morocco face off in World Cup quarters

France and Morocco clash in World Cup quarters, with Morocco seeking revenge for their 2022 defeat. Security heightened in Paris amid potential fan reactions.

Argentina leads with 14 goals in FIFA 2026

Argentina leads FIFA 2026 with 14 goals. 280 goals scored in 96 matches, highest average since 1970. Messi tops with 21 goals in World Cup history.

World Cup 2026 final to host star-studded halftime spectacle

FIFA World Cup 2026 final to feature a star-studded halftime show with Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and more at New Jersey Stadium on July 19.

Argentina top World Cup scoring charts as Messi shines

Argentina leads FIFA World Cup 2026 with 14 goals, Messi tops with 8. Mbappe and Haaland score 7 each. Enzo Fernandez scores 3,000th World Cup goal.

Egypt files complaint over World Cup refereeing in Argentina match

Egypt files complaint with FIFA over refereeing in World Cup match against Argentina, citing errors by referee and VAR leading to Egypt's exit.

Ronaldo fan Yumna Zaidi enjoys memorable World Cup moment

Yumna Zaidi attends Ronaldo's last World Cup match, shares experience on social media.

Egypt receive heroes’ welcome despite Argentina defeat

Egyptian team welcomed despite World Cup loss. Fans praised their performance despite defeat to Argentina amid controversial refereeing decisions.

Messi sets unwanted World Cup penalty record

Argentina advances to World Cup quarters, Messi sets record for most missed penalties.

Egypt protests controversial VAR decisions in World Cup match

Egypt protests referee calls in Argentina match. Players, coach claim bias after controversial decisions in FIFA World Cup pre-quarterfinal.

2026 World Cup would be my final tournament, Ronaldo

Ronaldo to retire after 2026 World Cup, aims to enjoy every moment and has no regrets about his career.

England march into World Cup last eight

England defeats Mexico at Azteca Stadium to reach FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Jude Bellingham's early goals and Harry Kane's penalty secure victory.

FIFA World Cup enters knockout phase

FIFA World Cup enters knockout phase with Morocco, France, Norway, and England in quarter-finals. Key matches ahead to decide remaining spots.

FIFA World Cup knockout stage begins today

FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage starts today with 16 teams competing. Host nations and top teams vie for quarterfinal spots.

Arab League lauds Egypt, Morocco’s World Cup feat

Arab League praises Egypt, Morocco for FIFA World Cup 2026 success, highlighting Arab football's global progress.

Dutch footballers face racial abuse post-World Cup exit

Dutch players face racial abuse after World Cup loss to Morocco. Federation files complaint, PM condemns hate campaign.

Colombia advances to World Cup last 16

Colombia secured a last 16 spot in the World Cup by defeating Ghana 1-0. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal. Ghana exits, leaving Morocco and Egypt as Africa's hopes.

Egypt dedicates historic World Cup win to Palestine

Egypt advances to World Cup knockout stage after beating Australia 4-2 in penalties, dedicating win to Palestinians.

Egypt beats Australia, advances to World Cup knockout stage

Egypt advances to World Cup knockout stage after 4-2 penalty win over Australia.

US eases travel curbs on Iran’s football team

US eases travel curbs on Iran's football team, allowing entry before Egypt match. Restrictions still impact preparations, says Iran Football Federation.

Croatia beats Panama, keeps knockout hopes alive

Croatia beats Panama 1-0, keeping knockout hopes alive. Panama exits tournament; Croatia to face Ghana next.

Ronaldo’s brilliance leads Portugal to 5-0 win

Ronaldo's brilliance leads Portugal to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in FIFA World Cup 2026, scoring twice and setting a new World Cup record.

England, Ghana draw 0-0 in World Cup match

England and Ghana drew 0-0 in World Cup 2026, with England struggling against Ghana's defense. England leads Group L but needs to beat Panama to advance.

Norway advances to knockout stage with 3-2 win

Norway advances to knockout stage with 3-2 win over Senegal, led by Haaland's two goals.

Iran football team leaves emotional letter

Iran's football team leaves a heartfelt letter at SoFi Stadium, thanking Los Angeles and appealing for peace after their World Cup match against Belgium.

Iran, Belgium draw in FIFA World Cup match

Iran and Belgium ended in a goalless draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match, with both teams unable to score.

Own goals rise in 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup sees a rise in own goals, with seven recorded so far. Expansion to 48 teams and 104 matches contributes to this increase.

Netherlands defeat Sweden, top Group F

Netherlands defeat Sweden 5-1 in World Cup, topping Group F. Crucial win after draw with Japan, marking their 100th World Cup goal.

FIFA World Cup 2026 sees record 100 goals

FIFA World Cup 2026 sets a record with 100 goals in 33 matches, marking the fastest pace in 68 years, with experts predicting over 300 goals this edition.

Germany advances to World Cup knockout stage

Germany advances to World Cup knockout stage after 12 years with a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. Ndawo's late goal secures crucial points.

Curacao goalkeeper sets World Cup record

Curacao's Eloy Room sets a record with 15 saves in a World Cup match against Ecuador, ending goalless. Both teams need wins to advance.

Morocco secures win over Scotland in World Cup

Morocco defeated Scotland 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match, securing three points. Despite the loss, Scotland's World Cup journey continues.

US beats Australia 2-0 in FIFA World Cup

US defeats Australia 2-0 in FIFA World Cup, securing top spot in Group D with 6 points and advancing to next stage.

Algeria protests FIFA decisions post Argentina match

Algeria protests FIFA's referee decisions after losing 3-0 to Argentina, citing Messi's unpenalized foul. Awaiting response before next match against Jordan.

Galarza sets World Cup record with quick goal

Galarza breaks World Cup record with 65-second goal against Turkiye, boosting Paraguay's morale.

Ghana fan’s viral video sparks magic debate

A Ghanaian fan's video at FIFA World Cup 2026 goes viral, sparking a debate on 'juju' and 'macumba'. Experts say these cultural practices shouldn't be compared.

Security concerns at FIFA 2026 after fan breach

Security questioned at FIFA 2026 as fans enter stadium without tickets during England-Croatia match, raising concerns despite police presence.

Mexico advances in FIFA World Cup

Mexico advances to FIFA World Cup knockout stage with win over South Korea. Canada tops Group B on goal average over Switzerland.

Canada secures first World Cup win over Qatar

Canada secures its first FIFA World Cup win by defeating Qatar 6-0, topping Group B with a better goal average than Switzerland.

Switzerland defeats Bosnia 4-1 in FIFA match

Switzerland defeated Bosnia 4-1 in a FIFA match, securing 3 points and advancing to the next round.

Czech Republic, South Africa draw 1-1 in World Cup

Czech Republic and South Africa drew 1-1 in a Group A World Cup match, both securing their first point.

Portugal, DR Congo draw 1-1 in World Cup opener

Portugal and DR Congo draw 1-1 in World Cup opener. Ronaldo's performance falls short, vows focus on next match.

Colombia defeats Uzbekistan 3-1 in FIFA match

Colombia wins 3-1 against Uzbekistan in FIFA World Cup 2026 match. Portugal and Congo draw 1-1, while Ghana beats Panama 1-0.

Ghana defeats Panama 1-0 in FIFA World Cup

Ghana defeats Panama 1-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 as Caleb Yernky scores in the final moments, despite Panama's dominant possession.

Portugal, Congo draw 1-1 in World Cup clash

Portugal and Congo's World Cup match ends 1-1 as both teams fail to secure a decisive goal.

FIFA World Cup sets new attendance record

FIFA World Cup 2026 sets new single-day attendance record with 281,223 fans on June 16, surpassing 1994's record. Messi becomes oldest hat-trick scorer.

Iranian footballer faces visa issue post World Cup match

Iranian footballer Mehdi Torabi's U.S. visa expired post World Cup match, affecting his future participation.

Austria defeats Jordan 3-1 in FIFA World Cup

Austria defeats Jordan 3-1 in FIFA World Cup, marking their first win since 1990. Austria to face Argentina next, Jordan to play Algeria.

Mbappe shines, France beats Senegal 3-1

Mbappe shines with two goals as France defeats Senegal 3-1 in FIFA World Cup 2026, surpassing Messi and Pele in World Cup goals.

Norway defeats Iraq 4-1 in FIFA World Cup opener

Norway defeats Iraq 4-1 in FIFA World Cup opener, with Erling Haaland's performance leading the team to victory.

Tunisia sacks coach after World Cup defeat

Tunisia sacks coach Sabri Lamouchi after 1-5 World Cup defeat to Sweden. Hervé Renard appointed as new head coach.

France defeats Senegal 3-1 in World Cup opener

France beats Senegal 3-1 in World Cup opener, with Mbappe scoring twice to become France's top scorer.

Cape Verde’s keeper shines in draw with Spain

Cape Verde's keeper Vezina excelled against Spain, earning Player of the Match in their World Cup debut, ending in a goalless draw.

Saudi Arabia, Uruguay draw in World Cup clash

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay drew 1-1 in World Cup 2026 Group H, with Maximiliano saving Uruguay from defeat.

Egypt, Belgium draw 1-1 in World Cup opener

Egypt and Belgium drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener, with goals from Imam Ashour and an own goal by Mohamed Hany.

Spain held to goalless draw by Cape Verde

Spain held to a goalless draw by debutants Cape Verde in FIFA World Cup 2026, marking a historic moment for the West African nation.

Iran, New Zealand draw in FIFA World Cup opener

Iran and New Zealand draw 2-2 in FIFA World Cup opener. No team secured a victory today as thrilling matches continue.

Mexican official removed over racist gesture

Mexican official removed for racist gesture towards South Korean influencer during FIFA match, sparking global debate on racism in sports.

Japanese fans uphold stadium cleaning tradition

Japanese fans uphold stadium cleaning tradition after FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Dallas, showing cultural respect.

Pakistani-made ball to feature in FIFA World Cup

Pakistani artisans craft official ball for FIFA 2026. Pride in every pass, save, and goal.

Sand art of FIFA trophy captivates Gadani

Sand art of FIFA trophy captivates Gadani beach, showcasing Balochistan's love for football. Artist demands better facilities amid growing passion.

Brazil draws with Morocco in World Cup match

Brazil draws 1-1 with Morocco in World Cup, maintaining a 92-year unbeaten opening match record. Vinicius Junior's goal saves Brazil.

Switzerland, Qatar draw 1-1 in FIFA World Cup

Switzerland and Qatar draw 1-1 in FIFA World Cup, earning Qatar its first point in the event.

Two charged in theft of England team’s gear

Two charged with theft of England team's gear worth 18,000 U.S. dollars during FIFA World Cup in the U.S.

Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in World Cup opener

Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, with goals from Johan Quiñones and Raul at Estadio Azteca.

Mexican fan kisses reporter during live broadcast

A Mexican fan kissed a South Korean reporter during a live broadcast at FIFA World Cup 2026, sparking mixed reactions on social media.

Canada, Bosnia draw 1-1 in World Cup match

Canada and Bosnia drew 1-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Toronto, with both teams scoring in each half.

England team faces theft before World Cup match

England team faces theft before World Cup match. Equipment theft in Kansas City may affect preparations for Croatia match, with two arrests made.

FIFA World Cup 2026 opens in Toronto with fanfare

The FIFA World Cup 2026 opened in Toronto with a grand ceremony featuring artists like Nora Fatehi. Canada faced Bosnia in the first match.

David Beckham honored on Hollywood Walk of Fame

David Beckham honored on Hollywood Walk of Fame amid 2026 FIFA World Cup start in the U.S., highlighting his global influence and football's growing popularity.

Meta adds football features for 2026 World Cup

Meta introduces football features on its apps for FIFA World Cup 2026, including live scores, real-time chat, and AI tools, enhancing user engagement.

South Korea wins 2-1 against Czech Republic

South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup Group A opener, with Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the decisive goal in the 80th minute.

FIFA World Cup 2026 faces ticket, visa issues

FIFA World Cup 2026 faces controversy over high ticket prices and visa issues, affecting fans' ability to support their teams.

Eight brothers to represent nations in FIFA 2026

Eight brothers from four pairs to represent different nations in FIFA World Cup 2026, a rare occurrence in football history.

FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket prices spark controversy

FIFA World Cup 2026 faces backlash over high ticket prices, affecting fans' ability to attend. Dynamic pricing and resale issues add to the controversy.

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