Fifa 2026

Fifa 2026

DR Congo's Samuel Moutoussamy celebrates with their national flag after the match against Uzbekistan as they qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup. Photo: REUTERS

Haunted no more: DR Congo reach World Cup knockout stages 52 years on

Their first World Cup was unforgettable for all the wrong reasons, but 52 years later Congo have made their mark on the ​tournament in the best way possible.

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group D - Turkey v United States. Photo: Reuters

Turkey beat US 3-2 with last-gasp winner in dead rubber in LA

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group D - Paraguay v Australia. Photo: Reuters

Australia reach World Cup knockouts after goalless draw with Paraguay

A young girl wearing an Argentine jersey displays a heart sign next to a mural depicting Argentine player Angel Di Maria, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The art of soccer: World Cup murals around the world

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Scotland v Brazil. Photo: Reuters

Vinicius double helps Brazil past Scotland into World Cup knockouts

South Korea pushed hard in the closing stages but ran out of time, meaning South Africa will face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on 28 June. Photo: BSS/AFP

South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history

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US defends Iran World Cup travel restrictions, says discussions ongoing

Iran coach questions inconsistency as preparation for Belgium match cut short

Iran coach questions inconsistency as preparation for Belgium match cut short

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group F - Tunisia v Japan - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - June 21, 2026 A Japan fan cleans up rubbish in the stands after the match.

After Samurai Blue sweep aside Tunisia, Japan fans clean up Monterrey stadium

Fifa World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Qatar. Photo: Reuters

David hat-trick as Canada crush nine-man Qatar 6-0 to earn first World Cup finals win

Players take a three-minute cooling break during the match under FIFA’s new mandatory heat-break rule, introduced for all games regardless of weather conditions or stadium type. Photo: UNB

Fifa hydration breaks draw criticism amid heat concerns in World Cup matches

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks dejected after the Portugal v DR Congo match at Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, US, on 17 June 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Phil Noble

Portugal's Ronaldo does little to shake perception he is yesterday's man

Fifa World Cup 2026 - Group J - Austria v Jordan - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, US - 16 June 2026- Jordan's Yazan Al Arab scores Austria's second with an own goal. Photo: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Austria triumph on World Cup return with 3-1 win over Jordan