Co-hosts Mexico sealed top spot in FIFA World Cup Group A with a perfect record after a 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic at Estadio Azteca on Wednesday. The win ensures Mexico advance to a Round of 32 clash at the same venue on June 30, while the Czech Republic exit the tournament after finishing…
Morocco twice came from behind to defeat Haiti 4-2 in an entertaining World Cup Group C clash in Atlanta on Wednesday, but were forced to settle for second place behind Brazil on goal difference. Haiti, who exited the tournament without a point, stunned the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists by taking the lead through an own…
Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Côte d’Ivoire defeated Curacao 2-0 on Thursday to advance to the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, ending the Caribbean nation’s remarkable tournament run. The former Arsenal forward, now at Villarreal, opened the scoring after just seven minutes in Philadelphia before adding a second…
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos says Bafana Bafana have answered their critics after securing a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday. The win saw South Africa finish second in Group A behind co-hosts Mexico, who maintained a perfect…
Ecuador produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Germany 2-1 on Thursday, securing a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 with a memorable victory in their final Group E match. The South Americans overturned an early deficit through goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata, whose late winner sparked jubilant celebrations among Ecuadorian…
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, securing top spot in Group C and a place in the World Cup knockout stage. The Real Madrid forward continued his impressive tournament form by taking his tally to four goals in three matches, helping the five-time world champions finish…
Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi were on target as Switzerland defeated Canada 2–1 on Wednesday to finish top of World Cup Group B, while the co-hosts secured a historic place in the knockout stage. The decisive clash in Vancouver saw both sides enter knowing victory would secure first place in the group and a more…
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments after netting twice in Portugal’s 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday. The 41-year-old captain struck early in the match to open the scoring before adding a second in a dominant first-half display, either side of a Nuno Mendes…
Erling Haaland continued his impressive scoring form at the FIFA World Cup, netting a brace as Norway secured a 3-2 victory over Senegal on Monday to book their place in the Round of 32 with a game to spare. Marcus Holmgren Pedersen gave Norway the lead late in the first half in New Jersey before…
