Belgium produced a remarkable comeback from two goals down to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time on Wednesday, booking their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following one of the tournament’s most dramatic knockout contests. Senegal looked destined for a famous victory after dominating much of the match and opening a two-goal cushion…
England survived a spirited challenge from the Democratic Republic of Congo to book their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice in a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory on Wednesday. The Three Lions were stunned early when Brian Cipenga fired DR Congo ahead in the seventh minute, silencing England…
Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup after taming the Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 in Texas on Tuesday. The Manchester City striker prodded in from close range, the ball dribbling in on 86 minutes for his fifth goal of the tournament. It was the first time that Norway…
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay. Mbappe finished a superb move to break the deadlock just before half-time in the last-32 tie watched by 80,663 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, after France had…
Manchester City on Monday unveiled Italian Enzo Maresca as their new manager, taking over from Pep Guardiola. Maresca, 46, signed a three-year deal that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2029. “Manchester City is a club I know very well and to have the chance to manage this team is a brilliant opportunity for…
Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the last 32 after losing 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Foxborough on Monday. It marks the first time that Germany has ever lost a penalty shootout at a World Cup. Julio Enciso headed Paraguay into a shock lead before half-time, but Kai Havertz…
