Norway turn World Cup heartbreak into celebration as huge crowds pack capital
World 11:56 14/07/2026More than 100,000 fans flooded the streets of the Norwegian capital Oslo on Monday to give their soccer team a heroes' welcome, turning the heartbreak of their World Cup exit into a massive national celebration.
Bellingham double fires England past Norway into World Cup semis
World 09:16 12/07/2026Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England ground out a 2-1 victory over a battling Norway side at Miami Stadium on Saturday to reach the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth time.
Haaland double as Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals
World 09:13 06/07/2026Erling Haaland struck two late goals as Norway stunned record five-times champions Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup last 16 on Sunday to send the Scandinavian team into the quarter-finals for the first time.
Canada tell fans 'the journey is only just beginning' after Morocco defeat
World 11:47 05/07/2026Canada signed off from a groundbreaking World Cup campaign with an emotional message to supporters on Saturday, thanking fans for helping transform the country's football landscape after their dream run ended.
Mbappe keeps cool as France survive furnace against Paraguay
World 09:56 05/07/2026Kylian Mbappe converted a second-half penalty as France sweated through a suffocating Philadelphia furnace and wrestled their way out of a brutal scrap with Paraguay to snatch a 1-0 win on Saturday, setting up a World Cup quarter-final against Morocco.
Portugal survive late drama to beat Croatia and reach World Cup last 16
World 11:39 03/07/2026Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first World Cup knockout-stage goal of his career, Goncalo Ramos netted a stoppage-time header and Portugal got a last-second break on an offside call to beat Croatia 2-1 on Thursday and set up a last-16 clash with Spain.
US keep World Cup dream alive with gutsy win over Bosnia
World 12:19 02/07/2026Ten-man United States moved into the last 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia on Wednesday, ending a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage win to keep alive hopes of an American dream run in soccer's global showpiece.
Mbappe uncorks France as Sweden are swept aside in Champagne World Cup show
World 10:08 01/07/2026France uncorked a Champagne performance on Tuesday to sweep Sweden aside 3-0 with a display of attacking verve and precision and book their place in the World Cup last 16.
Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
World 10:45 30/06/2026Paraguay stunned four-time world champions Germany 4-3 on penalties on Monday to advance to the World Cup round of 16 in one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history, after the teams were tied 1-1 over 120 minutes.
World Cup sets all-time attendance record, surpassing 1994 mark
World 11:47 26/06/2026The 2026 World Cup on Thursday became the best-attended in the tournament's history, surpassing the 1994 record of nearly 3.6 million spectators, FIFA said.
Jubilation as South Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stage for first time
World 17:41 25/06/2026South Africa celebrated a first World Cup knockout berth with jubilant scenes on Wednesday after Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea, who still have a chance of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams.
Munoz strike sends Colombia into World Cup Round of 32
World 13:59 24/06/2026Daniel Munoz fired Colombia into the World Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday, sealing a 1-0 win over DR Congo in Group K after goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had threatened to turn the match into a night of frustration.
