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Argentina Survive a Cape Verde Scare in the Last 16

Last updated: July 2026 Defending champions Argentina survived an almighty scare from World Cup debutants Cape Verde, needing extra time and an own goal to escape the Round of 32 with a dramatic 3-2 win in what has already been called one of the biggest near-upsets in tournament history. Messi breaks the deadlock Lionel Messi […]

Salah’s Cool Panenka Sends Egypt Into the Last 16

Last updated: July 2026 Mohamed Salah delivered one of the coolest moments of the 2026 World Cup so far, converting an audacious Panenka penalty to send Egypt past Australia and into the Round of 16, a first-ever World Cup knockout win for the Pharaohs. A tense battle in Texas Egypt and Australia could not be […]

England’s Road to the Final: What Comes Next

Last updated: July 2026 England booked their place in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 3-2 win over hosts Mexico at the iconic Azteca Stadium, setting up a mouthwatering last-eight clash with Erling Haaland’s Norway. Here is how the Three Lions got here, and what stands between them and a first World Cup […]

Neymar’s Return Lifts Brazil Past Scotland

Last updated: July 2026 Neymar made his long-awaited 2026 World Cup debut as Brazil closed out the group stage with a commanding 3-0 win over Scotland, sealing top spot in Group C in front of a full house at Miami Stadium. A dominant display before Neymar’s cameo Brazil, already needing just a point to guarantee […]

Shock Exits: Germany and Netherlands Both Out on Penalties

Last updated: July 2026 In one of the most stunning days of the 2026 World Cup so far, two European heavyweights, four-time champions Germany and perennial contenders the Netherlands, were both eliminated on the same night, both on penalties, in the Round of 32. Germany stunned by Paraguay Germany were held to a 1-1 draw […]

Cape Verde’s World Cup Farewell: Small Nation, Huge Impact

Last updated: July 2026 Cape Verde’s remarkable 2026 World Cup journey came to an end in the Round of 32, but the Blue Sharks leave the tournament as one of its most beloved stories, a tiny island nation that pushed the defending champions to the absolute limit. A heroic battle with the champions Cape Verde, […]

Mbappe Draws Level With Messi in the Golden Boot Race

Last updated: July 2026 Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32, drawing him level with Lionel Messi at six goals apiece in one of the most gripping individual battles of the 2026 World Cup: the race for the adidas Golden Boot. A dominant French performance France were utterly […]

Switzerland Make History With Rare Knockout Win

Last updated: July 2026 Switzerland booked their place in the Round of 16 with a composed 2-0 win over Algeria, a result that extends their reputation as one of the tournament’s in-form sides heading into the knockout stages. Embolo and Ndoye seal it Goals from Breel Embolo in the 10th minute and Dan Ndoye just […]

Ronaldo’s Last Dance Continues After Dramatic VAR Call

Last updated: July 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup continues after Portugal edged past Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic Round of 32 tie, with a crucial VAR decision denying Croatia a late equaliser and bringing Luka Modric’s international career to an end. A tense, chaotic finish Ivan Perisic gave Croatia the lead in the 53rd minute, […]

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