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Morocco have 'ingredients' of World Cup winners, says coach Ouahbi

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his players have to believe they can become the first African winners of the World Cup after storming into the last 32 unbeaten.

By AFP 2026-06-25 07:10:00

Morocco have 'ingredients' of World Cup winners, says coach Ouahbi

Ancelotti hails Vinicius as Brazil march on at World Cup

By AFP 2026-06-25 07:05:14

Mexico ease to perfect World Cup record in Group A

Co-hosts Mexico cemented top place in World Cup Group A with a perfect record as they defeated the Czech Republic 3-0 in the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday.

By AFP 2026-06-25 07:00:27

South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history

South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history -- an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat.

By AFP 2026-06-25 06:46:35

South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history

Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter

When Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup tonight, the South American team's goalkeeper Alisson will be dressed in a green kit, not the red one originally approved by FIFA.

By AFP 2026-06-24 14:03:54

Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter

Tuchel insists England remain on course at World Cup despite Ghana draw

England coach Thomas Tuchel admits his team lacked a cutting edge in a frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana on but insisted there were plenty of positive signs going forward

By AFP 2026-06-24 14:00:00

Tuchel insists England remain on course at World Cup despite Ghana draw

Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phase

Brazil will seek to book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup tonight when they face Scotland as the tournament shifts to a breathless six games a day.

By AFP 2026-06-24 13:56:14

Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phase

Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts

Colombia finally broke down a stubborn DR Congo side on Tuesday to secure a 1-0 win that guaranteed their place in the World Cup knockout rounds.

By AFP 2026-06-24 07:49:54

Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts

Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia

Panama were eliminated from World Cup contention after Croatia kept their hopes of progressing to the last 32 alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win on Tuesday.

By AFP 2026-06-24 07:46:52

Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia

Ghosts of Gijon linger as new World Cup format encourages collusion

Algeria have waited 44 years for a shot at revenge against Austria, but the clash is one of many in the final round of group games where sides could settle for a mutually beneficial outcome.

By AFP 2026-06-24 07:35:50

Ghosts of Gijon linger as new World Cup format encourages collusion

England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw

England suffered a World Cup setback as Thomas Tuchel's side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockouts

By AFP 2026-06-24 07:32:01

England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw

Golden Boot: Who will come out on top in race for the ages?

It is fast becoming a Golden Boot race for the ages with Lionel Messi leading in goals

By BBC 2026-06-24 06:00:00

Golden Boot: Who will come out on top in race for the ages?

Messi is in a league of his own

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday night to fire Argentina into the last 32 as France overcame weather chaos before advancing to the knockout rounds.

By AFP 2026-06-24 06:00:00