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Lionel Messi to start on bench vs Jordan as Argentina prioritise knockout stage

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 11:15 am IST

Lionel Messi won't start against Jordan.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

Cape Verde prove the World Cup belongs to dreamers too

Cape Verde scripted football history to qualify for the knockout stage in FIFA World Cup.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 11:16 am IST

Muslera's costly howler sends Uruguay crashing out of FIFA World Cup

Uruguay players react following loss to Spain.(AP Photo)

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 08:15 am IST

Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meeting

Cape Verde team members celebrate after qualifying for round of 32.(AP Photo)

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 07:49 am IST

Spain vs Uruguay: Baena's goal sends Uruguay crashing out

Spain vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Score: Follow Latest Updates(AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 08:18 am IST

Austria vs Algeria: The WC grudge match born from football's greatest betrayal

Algeria face Austria on Saturday.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

Published on Jun 27, 2026 03:30 am IST

World Cup: Dembele dazzles with first-half hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1

Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick for France.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 02:55 am IST

If commerce rules, hydration break may be here to stay

Australia takes a drink during a hydration break in the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Paraguay and Australia at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Getty Images)

Published on Jun 27, 2026 02:31 am IST

France vs Norway World Cup: Dembele scores stunning hat-trick in 4-1 win

France vs Norway World Cup: Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 02:56 am IST

FIFA World Cup 2026: With goals and steel, the Dutch are showing they’re contenders

Netherlands' head coach Ronald Koeman during the 2026 World Cup Group football match between Tunisia and the Netherlands at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on June 25. (AFP)

Published on Jun 26, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Against all odds: South Africa seal historic first FIFA World Cup knockout berth

FIFA World Cup: South Africa have qualified for the knockouts.(AFP)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 07:08 pm IST

FIFA World Cup: Neuer’s fall, Ecuador’s rise

Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Ecuador and Germany at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. (AFP)

Published on Jun 26, 2026 06:01 pm IST

From Zico to Zidane: There’s a lot to the names at the W’Cup

File image of Algeria's Luca Zidane in action at the FIFA World Cup 2026. (Reuters)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 05:56 pm IST

Jose Mourinho wants all of his ‘Real Madrid players’ to lose at FIFA World Cup

Jose Mourinho was recently appointed as the Real Madrid manager. (REUTERS)

Published on Jun 26, 2026 04:16 pm IST

Germany ‘punished’ for winning group: Julian Nagelsmann furious over FIFA format

Julian Nagelsmann takes aim at FIFA's World Cup scheduling format(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 01:41 pm IST

Pedri explains Messi's enduring genius: 'He sees football before everyone else'

Lionel Messi has been in terrific form this World Cup.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 12:32 pm IST

Turkey stun altered USA lineup 3-2 with last-minute goal in group finale

Turkey defender Kaan Ayhan celebrates after scoring his team's winning goal. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 11:35 am IST

World Cup 2026: There’s something about the Dutch

Ronald Koeman, Head Coach of Netherlands, celebrates Netherland's victory. (AFP picture)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 10:56 am IST

Ecuador's great escape: From goal drought to World Cup giant-killers

Ecuador qualified for Round of 32 after beating Germany 2-1.(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 10:52 am IST

World Cup 2026 bracket: Who's facing who in the Round of 32

World Cup 2026 Round of 32 matchups: Full bracket and knockout fixtures(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 09:07 am IST

Why Gijon will be on our minds

Not long after West Germany’s Horst Hrubesch scored against Austria, the teams stopped playing. (Facebook)

Published on Jun 26, 2026 08:00 am IST

Ivory Coast coach launches scathing attack on Schweinsteiger over racist comment

Ivory Coast coach slams 'racist' comments made by former Germany star Bastian Schweinsteiger.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 07:35 am IST

Netherlands set Morocco Round of 32 date after beating Tunisia 3-1

The Dutch celebrate after sealing a place in the Round of 32.(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 07:13 am IST

Pepe's brace powers Ivory Coast to World Cup knockout rounds for first time

Nicolas Pepe scored brace against Curacao.(Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 06:47 am IST

Ecuador stun Germany with late goal to claim 2-1 win and advance to Round of 32

Ecuador advance to World Cup knockout rounds, beat Germany 2-1 (AFP)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 06:37 am IST

Mourinho predicts FIFA World Cup 2026 title contenders in bold prediction

Jose Mourinho named his favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup title.(REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 06:18 am IST

Duckens Nazon’s journey: From ISL to the World Cup

Duckens Nazon of Haiti controls the ball against New Zealand in the first half during the international friendly match at Chase Stadium on June 02, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Getty Images)

Published on Jun 26, 2026 03:20 am IST

From memes to homegrown heroes: South Africa’s unlikely ascent to the knockouts

South African players celebrate. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 08:50 am IST

Neymar honours Messi with emotional birthday message as World Cup rolls on

Lionel Messi and Neymar shared the dressing room at Barcelona and PSG

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 04:51 pm IST

Lahm slams FIFA chief Infantino as World Cup faces growing criticism: ‘Sold out’

Gianni Infantino has been criticised for his management of the 2026 World Cup.(AFP)

Published on Jun 25, 2026 04:08 pm IST

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