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Social media star Ines Garcia took to the pitch to celebrate with her boyfriend Lamine Yamal after Spain defeat Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. Ines Garcia and Lamine Yamal celebrate with the World Cup trophy after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA on July 19, 2026 Following the final whistle at MetLife Stadium on July 19 (local time), García went onto the field to join the celebration with Yamal. She later

Argentina staged a dramatic late comeback from two goals down to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday, with captain Lionel Messi overcoming an early penalty miss to provide an assist and score the equalizer. Image of Lionel Messi dribbling the ball The defending champions looked set for a shock exit after Egypt built a 2-0 lead, but three goals in the final 11 minutes secured Argentina a place in the quarterfinals. Egypt made an energetic start and took th

FIFA issued a reprieve to banned United States star Folarin Balogun on Sunday following a personal appeal from President Donald Trump, plunging the World Cup into uproar as Norway scored a stunning upset to send Brazil crashing out of the tournament. Erling Halaand celebrates a goal during Norway's victory over Brazil in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 5, 2026 A day of extraordinary drama both on and off the pitch began with FIFA

Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a thrilling battle in Monterrey finished 1-1 after extra-time. Morocco players celebrate after winning on penalties in their World Cup Round of 32 match against the Netherlands, at the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico on June 29, 2026 Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made the crucial save to block the Netherlands' fifth penalty from Crysencio Summerville before

South Korea's turbulent World Cup ended at the group phase on Saturday and could lead to the international retirement of captain Son Heung-min. South Korea's forward #07 Son Heung-min applauds the fans at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 24, 2026 After three days of anxious waiting to see if they would squeeze into the knockout rounds as one of the eight third-place

Following two underwhelming performances, Son Heung-min has an opportunity for redemption as he leads South Korea into their crucial final World Cup 2026 Group A fixture against South Africa. Son Heung-min and his teammates are considered the favorites against South Africa While Mexico secured early qualification for the round of 32 with back-to-back victories, the remaining spot alongside third place in the group remains a fierce battle among South Korea, the Czech Republic,

The final round of Group C fixtures at the 2026 World Cup promises plenty of drama as Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland battle it out for a spot in the knockout stages, while Haiti exits early after back-to-back defeats. Brazil has yet to convince the fans Slated for 5:00 AM on June 25, the final matchday of Group C shapes up to be a highly tactical affair. While Haiti has been officially eliminated following consecutive losses, the race for qualification remains a fierce three-w

With a clinical brace against Uzbekistan, Cristiano Ronaldo has officially surpassed Eusebio to become Portugal's all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history. Cristiano Ronaldo shone in the match against Uzbekistan In the early hours of June 24, Ronaldo etched his name even deeper into Portuguese football folklore by setting yet another historic milestone. Finding the back of the net twice against Uzbekistan in their Group K clash, the 41-year-old forward took his overal

Veteran number 10 Luka Modric continues to rewrite the history books, becoming the first player to reach the historic milestone of 200 caps for the Croatian national team. His teammates wore shirts honoring Modric's historic milestone Luka Modric has once again left an extraordinary mark on his illustrious career by hitting the 200-match milestone for Croatia during their World Cup 2026 clash against Panama on the morning of June 24. At 40 years old, the talismanic number 10

Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. Saudi Arabian defender Al Amri (in green) scores a rebound goal, beating Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera in their opening match of Group H at the 2026 World Cup, in Miami, USA, on June 15, 2026 The stalemate came hours after one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history when European champions Spain were held 0-0 by d

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, kicking off the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece. Mexico's victory launched a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last nearly six weeks. Mexico's Julian Quinones, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026 The extravaganza hoste

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans Wednesday to attend the World Cup, as the global football tournament prepares to kick off. "I will, I will," Trump said when an AFP reporter asked him in the Oval Office if he planned to be at any World Cup matches. He did not give any details, but FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has said he expects Trump to present the trophy to the winning team at the final on July 19. Last year Trump did the honors - and was booed - at the FIFA Club W

FIFA could be forced to refund 2026 World Cup ticket buyers if U.S. investigators find that its pricing and seat allocation policies violated consumer protection laws. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (R) receives a symbolic World Cup ticket from FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Ottawa, Ontario, on Oct. 10, 2025 Authorities in New York and New Jersey have opened a joint investigation into FIFA’s ticketing practices amid accusations that the football governing body used u

Harry Kane’s explosive goalscoring exploits for Bayern Munich have established him as a frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, irrespective of England's World Cup fortunes. Harry Kane had a stellar season with Bayern Munich Harry Kane enters the 2026 World Cup holding status as one of the most formidable forwards in world football. Following a stellar campaign with Bayern Munich, the English striker is widely viewed by pundits as a genuine force in the race for the Ballon d'Or

With Robert Lewandowski set to become a free agent when his Barcelona contract expires this summer, the Polish striker’s potential move to Manchester United has unexpectedly become a major talking point in England. Speaking to GOAL, former United forward Louis Saha admitted that Lewandowski remains a highly valuable option for the club. Boasting 109 Champions League goals, the Polish talisman is viewed as a player who could bring invaluable experience to Michael Carrick’s sid

Yomif Kejelcha, the Ethiopian distance running star who recently finished under two hours at the 2026 London Marathon, has officially been recognized as the 10 km world record holder after waiting over a year. Yomif Kejelcha (L) and Sabastian Sawe compete on the London Marathon course on April 26, 2026 On Monday, World Athletics announced the certification of six new world records, three in the professional system and three in the U20 category, spanning both track and road ev

Manchester City have identified Elliot Anderson as their primary transfer target to anchor a midfield rebuild in the post-Pep Guardiola era. Elliot Anderson is currently playing for Manchester City The urgency surrounding the deal is underscored by City's desire to finalize all formalities before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup. Alongside Anderson, Sandro Tonali is also being heavily considered to reinforce a midfield where the long-term futures of Rodri, Mateo Kovacic, and

Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign midfielder Éderson from Atalanta during the 2026 summer transfer window. Ederson could be Manchester United's first signing this summer According to Sky Sports, negotiations between the two clubs have entered the final stages, with both parties reportedly on the verge of reaching an agreement. United are expected to expend approximately £38 million total on the deal, which comprises a £35 million upfront transfer fee and £3 m

In a match overshadowed by the "Spygate" scandal and sweltering temperatures exceeding 28°C in London on May 23, Oli McBurnie emerged as the hero. His last-minute stoppage-time strike secured an estimated £215 million windfall for Hull by clinching a spot in next season's Premier League. Hull City secured their return to the Premier League in the most dramatic fashion possible Middlesbrough enjoyed the brighter start, dominating possession throughout most of the first half. K

A resounding 4-1 victory over Damac has not only quenched Al Nassr’s seven-year drought in the Saudi Pro League but has also officially triggered an $11 million individual bonus clause in superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's record-breaking contract. Ronaldo receives a reward when the team wins the championship In the decisive clash against Damac, Cristiano Ronaldo once again rose to the occasion as the hero, netting a masterclass brace in the 63rd and 80th minutes. His performance