Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter slams FIFA after overturning Folarin Balogun's red card following President Trump's intervention. Blatter warns football must not become a playground for political power, sparking global controversy ahead of the US-Belgium World Cup clash.
Brazil's 2026 World Cup ends in Round of 16 shock as Norway’s Erling Haaland scores twice for a 2-1 win. Coach Carlo Ancelotti calls the defeat the beginning of a new cycle, vowing to rebuild for future tournaments.
Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Norway to a stunning 2-1 World Cup win over Brazil, securing their first-ever quarter-final berth. The defeat prompted Neymar's international retirement and ended Brazil's streak of eight consecutive quarter-final appearances. Norway advances to face Mexico or England.
Thousands of fans in blue, white, and red flooded Cape Verde’s airport to give the Blue Sharks a hero’s welcome. The smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockout stage received a rapturous, patriotic homecoming on Independence Day after a historic debut campaign.
Mexico faces England in a massive World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at Estadio Azteca. Unbeaten Mexico boasts a perfect record and four clean sheets, while England staged a dramatic comeback. The winner meets Brazil or Norway. Thunderstorms and fan disruptions have heightened tension.
Brazil vs Norway live: Martinelli starts for injured Paquetá, while Ryerson returns for Norway. Both teams field 4-3-3 lineups in New Jersey, with Haaland and Vinícius Jr. leading the attack. Kickoff imminent.
Australia crushed England by seven wickets at Lord's to claim a record seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup, chasing 151 with 17 balls to spare. Beth Mooney's 64 and Phoebe Litchfield's 48 powered the dominant victory in the 2026 final.
England captain Harry Kane warns teammates to brace for a stern World Cup test as England faces unbeaten co-hosts Mexico in the Round of 16 at Estadio Azteca on July 6. Mexico has eight goals, zero conceded. Kane, with five tournament goals, eyes history.
England explores using Viagra to counter altitude challenges before their World Cup Round of 16 clash with Mexico at Estadio Azteca. The drug improves blood flow in low-oxygen conditions and is WADA-approved. Mexico dominates the venue, losing only twice in 89 matches.
Didier Deschamps defends Kylian Mbappe amid criticism, calling the forward a dictator in the press but a true leader on the pitch. After Mbappe's penalty secured France's 1-0 World Cup win over Paraguay, Deschamps slams outsiders' false perceptions ahead of a quarter-final clash with Morocco.