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Brazil beat Japan 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16

Brazil beat Japan 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16

Brazil beat Japan 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16

Sports ·29 Jun 2026, 23:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
Robert Lewandowski agrees to join Chicago Fire on free transfer

Robert Lewandowski agrees to join Chicago Fire on free transfer

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has agreed to a two-year deal with Chicago Fire following his tenure at FC Barcelona.

Sports ·29 Jun 2026, 12:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Robert Lewandowski: Polish striker set for MLS transfer move with Chicago Fire

Robert Lewandowski: Polish striker set for MLS transfer move with Chicago Fire

Veteran striker Robert Lewandowski has agreed to a two-year contract with Chicago Fire. The signing follows the expiration of his contract with FC Barcelona.

Sports ·29 Jun 2026, 11:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
World Cup 2026 attendance breaks all-time record as group stage ends

World Cup 2026 attendance breaks all-time record as group stage ends

The expanded 48-team World Cup has set a new all-time attendance record as the group stage concludes. While giants like France and Argentina dominate, smaller nations are disrupting the hierarchy.

Sports ·29 Jun 2026, 10:03 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Brazil and Japan face off in 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match

Brazil and Japan face off in 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match

Brazil and Japan clash in Houston as the tournament enters the knockout stages, featuring a battle between Brazil's pedigree and Japan's resilience.

Sports ·29 Jun 2026, 08:05 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
World Cup 2026 group stage best XI names Messi and Vinícius Júnior

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.

Sports ·29 Jun 2026, 03:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigns after early World Cup exit

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.

Sports ·29 Jun 2026, 02:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Canada beats South Africa to reach World Cup last 16 for first time

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.

Sports ·29 Jun 2026, 00:03 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Australia to face unbeaten Egypt in World Cup 2026 Round of 32

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.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 22:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland coach after 2026 World Cup exit

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.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 18:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Canada and South Africa face off in World Cup round-of-32 opener

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.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 17:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
England top World Cup group as Messi scores again for Argentina

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.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 15:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 bracket and schedule confirmed

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.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 13:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Lionel Messi sets World Cup record with goal in seventh straight game

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.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 11:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
World Cup Daily: Messi scores for Argentina; Austria and Algeria qualify

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.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 10:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
World Cup Daily: Messi scores for Argentina as Austria and Algeria qualify

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.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 09:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Algeria and Austria advance to World Cup knockouts after 3-3 draw

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.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 07:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit

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.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 06:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Clarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit

Clarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit

Clarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 05:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
Portugal clinches Group K lead with win over Colombia in World Cup

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.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 02:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read