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Argentina produced a dramatic late turnaround to defeat England 2-1 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup final, where the defending champions will face Spain in a blockbuster title clash on Sunday. After falling behind to Anthony Gordon’s second-half opener, Lionel Scaloni’s side once again showcased their resilience on the biggest stage. Enzo Fernández levelled the contest with a powerful strike from outside the box before Lautaro Martínez broke English hearts in stopp

Spain produced a disciplined and commanding display to defeat France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semifinal on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, securing their place in the final and extending their recent dominance over Les Bleus. The victory marked Spain’s third consecutive win over France, following triumphs in the UEFA Euro 2024 semifinal and the UEFA Nations League semifinal in 2025. It also ended France’s bid to become only the third nation in history to reach three straight Wo

Ousmane Dembélé produced a masterclass with a sensational hat-trick as France defeated a heavily rotated Norway side 4-1 to finish top of Group I with a perfect record at the FIFA World Cup. France wasted no time asserting their dominance, coming within inches of taking the lead after just 22 seconds. Kylian Mbappé rattled the underside of the crossbar with a fierce effort after bursting in from the right, narrowly missing what would have been one of the fastest goals in Worl

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered another historic performance on the biggest stage in football, scoring twice as Portugal demolished Uzbekistan 5-0 to strengthen their position at the top of Group K. The 41-year-old superstar etched his name deeper into football history by becoming the first player ever to score in six different FIFA World Cups, a feat unmatched by any player before him. Ronaldo opened the scoring early in the contest, finishing clinically to put Portugal ahead an

Lamine Yamal delivered a statement performance on the biggest stage in football, scoring his first FIFA World Cup goal as Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta, reigniting their campaign and underlining why many believe the teenage sensation could become one of the stars of the tournament. The 18-year-old entered the match under the spotlight after being restricted to just 19 minutes in Spain’s surprising goalless draw against Cape Verde. Head coach Luis de la Fuente had

Japanese football fans have once again earned international praise for cleaning up stadiums after World Cup matches, but a viral social media post in Japan has sparked a debate by questioning whether the same effort is being made at home. Images of supporters of Japan’s national team, known as Samurai Blue, collecting trash and tidying stadium stands after games have circulated widely online. FIFA even praised the fans on X, describing their actions as an example of “impeccab

Paris, France: A French appeals court has ruled that Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial over allegations of rape dating back to 2023, according to reports from French media on Friday. The 27-year-old defender, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and captains the Moroccan national team, has consistently denied all accusations against him since the case first emerged. The investigation began in February 2023 after a 24-year-old woman filed a complaint wit

Cristiano Ronaldo’s quest for World Cup glory suffered an early setback as the Democratic Republic of Congo earned a historic 1-1 draw against Portugal in their Group K opener on Wednesday. Playing in their first FIFA World Cup since 1974, when they competed as Zaire, DR Congo delivered a spirited performance to secure the nation’s first-ever point at the global showpiece. Portugal made a dream start when midfielder João Neves headed home Pedro Neto’s cross in the sixth minut

England’s preparations for their FIFA World Cup campaign have reportedly been disrupted after a significant amount of team equipment was stolen in Kansas City ahead of their opening match. According to reports, a van carrying equipment belonging to the England squad was targeted, with several essential items allegedly taken. The missing equipment is understood to include players’ boots, training gear, coaching staff equipment, footballs, and match-day uniforms. The incident h

Romelu Lukaku made a dream return to international football, scoring on his comeback as Belgium secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Croatia in an international friendly on Tuesday. The match served as an important World Cup preparation fixture for both sides, with Belgium producing a disciplined performance away from home. Captain Youri Tielemans opened the scoring before Lukaku sealed the victory late on with a trademark finish. Belgium took the lead in the 38th minute aft

Paris Saint-Germain were crowned UEFA Champions League winners for the second time in club history after defeating Arsenal in a dramatic penalty shootout following a tense 1-1 draw in the final at the Puskás Arena in Budapest. The French champions endured a difficult start as Arsenal struck early through Kai Havertz, who gave the Gunners a sixth-minute lead. Arsenal’s disciplined defensive setup frustrated PSG throughout much of the first half, limiting clear-cut opportunitie

Liverpool FC have announced plans to honour the late Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva with a permanent memorial at Anfield, following their tragic deaths in a car crash in northwestern Spain last summer. The club revealed images of the proposed tribute, a sculpture titled “Forever 20”, designed to capture Jota’s legacy both as a footballer and a beloved figure among fans. The piece features a flowing heart motif, inspired by his iconic goal celebration, alongside a trib

In a landmark moment for women’s football in the country, the Pakistan Women’s National Team delivered a stunning performance, thrashing Turks & Caicos Islands 8-0 to register their biggest-ever international victory. The emphatic win surpasses their previous record of a 7-0 triumph against Maldives at the 2022 SAFF Women’s Championship, marking a new high point in Pakistan’s football journey. From the opening whistle, Pakistan asserted dominance with fluid attacking play, sh

LONDON: Quadruple-chasing Arsenal powered into the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time in six years after dismantling Wigan Athletic 4-0 in a one-sided fourth-round clash at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s men blew away their third-tier opponents with a ruthless first-half display, scoring four goals inside the opening 27 minutes to effectively end the contest before halftime. Noni Madueke opened the scoring before Gabriel Martinelli doubled the adv