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Spain's Rodri celebrates on the podium after winning the Golden Ball following the Fifa World Cup 2026 final, at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, US, on 19 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

Football

The Midfielder dictator

African teams fall victim to late knockout collapses

Football

African teams fall victim to late knockout collapses

A TV screen shows a FIFA World Cup 2026 match on CazeTV, a Brazilian YouTube channel, in Sao Paulo, Brazil July 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Sports

A Round of 16 to remember

Morocco players celebrate after their second goal against Canada in Houston on 4 July 2026. Photo: Collected.

Football

Morocco turn history into habit

Photo: Collected

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Spain, Portugal renew rivalry in World Cup last 16

Luka Modrić and Croatia are aiming to secure third place in Group L and book their place in the World Cup round of 32.

Football

The end of Modric's rich career?

England's Harry Kane scored twice in their 4-2 World Cup opening game victory. Photo: Paul Ellis/AFP

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Harry Kane? Hurrikane!

Josimar José Évora Dias ( Vozinha ) and Lionel Messi. TBS collage.

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Magic vs the Wall: Messi and Vozinha set for knockout showdown

File photo of former Real Madrid stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric celebrating after a goal. Photo: Collected

Football

Last dance for Ronaldo and Modric

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - France v Sweden - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 30, 2026 France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal with coach Didier Deschamps and teammates. Photo:REUTERS

Football

The French are roasting their opponents for fun

Morocco's Ismael Saibari celebrates scoring a penalty during the penalty shootout to win the match. Photo: Reuters

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Saibari's moment, Morocco's miracle

Heroic goalkeeper Orlando Gill frustrates Germany with a string of vital saves in Paraguay's World Cup triumph. Photo: Facebook

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Gill’s gloves silence Germany

Cape Verde players and staff celebrate after the match as Cape Verde qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup. Photo: REUTERS

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How underdogs changed the World Cup