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World Cup

Iran players react in frustration during their FIFA World Cup group-stage match against Egypt. Photo: Collected

Iran’s World Cup in the US: A disaster by design?

Iran’s World Cup ended with a disallowed goal, but the deeper damage was done before kick-off by a tournament shaped by politics and restriction

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

'Nothing is impossible,' says Cape Verde coach as World Cup knockouts with Argentina nears

Norway's players applaud fans with teammates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against France at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, US on 26 June 2026. REUTERS

Norway's gamble backfires on the scoresheet; but the strategy may still pay off

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How Iran can qualify for World Cup knockouts

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - Norway v France - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, US - 26 June, 2026 France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring their third goal, completing his hat-trick REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

France debut Statue of Liberty-inspired away kit against Norway

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

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Jordan v Algeria - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, US - 22 June 2026 Algeria players celebrate after the match Photo: Courtesy

Algeria come from behind for 2-1 World Cup win over Jordan

Argentina fans defiant, 40 years on from Maradona's 'Hand of God'

Argentina fans defiant, 40 years on from Maradona's 'Hand of God'

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Neymar back in training with Brazil at World Cup

Iran supporter awaits kickoff as the spotlight falls on Iran at the World Cup. Photo: BSS

Iran take center stage at World Cup as Spain make bow

David Beckham poses on his star after it was unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, US 12 June 2026. Photo: REUTERS

David Beckham honoured with Walk of Fame star as LA hosts World Cup games

Missing-person flyers posted by members of the Fuerzas Unidas por Nuestros Desaparecidos en Nuevo Leon collective sit near the Monterrey Stadium to raise awareness of disappearances during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 11, 2026. REUTERS

Families of Mexico's disappeared march in the capital as World Cup kicks off

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PM unveils commemorative stamp marking FIFA World Cup