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World Cup 2026 group stage best XI names Messi and Vinícius Júnior
Lionel Messi and Vinícius Júnior lead a composite 'ideal eleven' following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup group stage.
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigns after early World Cup exit
Head coach Hong Myung-bo has stepped down following South Korea's early elimination from the World Cup and a scathing public condemnation from President Lee Jae Myung.
Canada beats South Africa to reach World Cup last 16 for first time
A stoppage-time goal from Stephen Eustaquio propelled Canada into the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in the nation's history.
Australia to face unbeaten Egypt in World Cup 2026 Round of 32
The Socceroos seek their first-ever knockout stage victory as they prepare to clash with an unbeaten Egyptian side in Arlington, Texas.
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland coach after 2026 World Cup exit
Scotland's most successful national coach has stepped down following the team's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
Canada and South Africa face off in World Cup round-of-32 opener
Two tournament co-hosts face off at SoFi Stadium in a milestone match as both Canada and South Africa make their World Cup knockout debut.
England top World Cup group as Messi scores again for Argentina
England and Argentina secure top seeds in their respective groups as Harry Kane moves ahead of Gary Lineker and Lionel Messi breaks a historic scoring record.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 bracket and schedule confirmed
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features an expanded knockout stage with 32 teams, beginning with a matchup between South Africa and Canada.
Lionel Messi sets World Cup record with goal in seventh straight game
Lionel Messi made history during Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan, extending his all-time World Cup scoring record to 19 goals.
World Cup Daily: Messi scores for Argentina; Austria and Algeria qualify
Lionel Messi has surpassed Miroslav Klose to set a new World Cup scoring record as Argentina secures a spot in the knockout stages.
World Cup Daily: Messi scores for Argentina as Austria and Algeria qualify
Lionel Messi extends his scoring record in Argentina's win over Jordan, while England tops Group L and Scotland exits the tournament.
Algeria and Austria advance to World Cup knockouts after 3-3 draw
A chaotic 3-3 draw ensures both Algeria and Austria progress to the round of 32, while eliminating Iran.
Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit
Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland manager following the team's exit from the 2026 World Cup. The former West Brom boss leaves after a seven-year tenure.
Clarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit
Clarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit
Portugal clinches Group K lead with win over Colombia in World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal to a victory over Colombia in Miami Gardens, leaping into first place in Group K of the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup 2026: Who are the Panama players England need to look out for?
From the creative spark of Carrasquilla to the defensive reliability of Cordoba, we profile the stars Panama will rely on to avoid another defeat against England.
Shara Magomedov beats Michel Pereira at UFC Baku
Shara Magomedov earned a unanimous decision victory over Michel Pereira at UFC Baku. The event also featured Rafael Fiziev defeating Manuel Torres with a spinning wheel kick.
Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna first overall in 2026 NHL Draft
Toronto has selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The team also remained active with the trade of Brandon Carlo to St. Louis.
Lionel Messi leads 2026 World Cup golden boot race with five goals
Argentina's Lionel Messi has taken an early lead in the goalscoring charts after a dominant start to the tournament. He is currently pursued by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.
Nets and Bulls lead NBA teams with most cap space this summer
The Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls emerge as the primary franchises with significant spending power as the NBA shifts focus to free agency.