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Japan will get a chance to avenge their heart-breaking World Cup defeat to Brazil when they take part in a four-team international tournament in Singapore in November, organizers said Thursday. Japan's Kaishu Sano scores their first goal against Brazil at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the U.S., June 29, 2026 Gabriel Martinelli scored in the final moments in Houston to give Brazil a 2-1 win and knock out Hajime Moriyasu's side at the last 32 stage. Paraguay and Singapore will als

In the early hours of September 2, the transfer window across Europe's premier leagues slammed shut, punctuated by several notable developments. Enzo Fernandez has departed Chelsea to join Manchester City for a staggering €146 million, shattering the previous €140 million transfer record set by Alexander Isak following his move to Liverpool last summer. Highly-rated young prospect Claudio Echeverri has been sent on a season-long loan to Benfica by Man City in order to accrue

Promising teenage Australian golfer Jessica Bang died after suffering a brain haemorrhage while preparing for a tournament in Thailand, her family and tour officials said. Jessica Bang wins her first professional event in 2026 The 18-year-old, who won her first professional event in just her fifth start earlier in 2026, collapsed on Aug 1 and was rushed to a hospital in Bangkok, where she underwent emergency brain surgery. She did not recover and died on Aug 13. "We are truly

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