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Haaland double fires warning shot as Norway mark World Cup return with Iraq rout

The Manchester City striker scored twice on his tournament debut to end his country's twenty-eight-year wait for a World Cup finals appearance in emphatic fashi...

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Spain stunned by World Cup debutants Cape Verde as Belgium held by Egypt in early tournament shocks

European champions Spain was frustrated by World Cup newcomers Cape Verde in a goalless draw that ranks among the tournament’s first major surprises

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McGinn strike secures historic World Cup victory for Scotland against resilient Haiti

A fortunate first-half goal from John McGinn propelled Scotland to the summit of World Cup Group C following a hard-fought victory over tournament returnees Hai...

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South Korea stage late comeback to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in World Cup opener

Goals from Hwang In-beom and substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu overturns a Czech lead as Son Heung-min’s side eventually turned dominance into decisive late pressure

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World Cup kick-off marred by clashes as Mexico opens campaign with victory over South Africa

The 2026 FIFA World Cup got underway amid scenes of unrest outside the Estadio Azteca, where thousands of protesters clashed with security forces before Mexico'...

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World Cup set for record-breaking expansion amid ticket price controversy and political tensions

The tournament is already facing global criticism over soaring ticket prices, visa restrictions, and geopolitical tensions affecting officials and participating...

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FIFA introduces sweeping changes ahead of World Cup to curb time-wasting, tackle discrimination

Football’s global governing body unveils a series of significant law amendments designed to speed up the game, strengthen disciplinary controls and broaden the...

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World Cup kicks off under cloud of controversy as football's global showpiece returns

The FIFA World Cup begins this week amid mounting criticism over unprecedented ticket prices immigration concerns in the United States and geopolitical tensions

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Iran accuses United States of World Cup visa discrimination against national team officials

The claim escalates tensions beyond the pitch ahead of the global tournament

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PSG Champions League win overshadowed by mass arrests as Paris erupts in post-match violence

More than 400 arrests, injured police officers and significant damage reported amid clashes between fans and security forces in Paris

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FIFA faces US investigation over 2026 World Cup ticketing controversy

FIFA comes under legal scrutiny in the US after authorities launch an investigation into alleged misleading ticket sales practices and inflated pricing linked t...

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Sports legends meet up in Beijing, share similar mission for children

"It was an absolute honour to meet the legendary Yao Ming, former professional NBA star from China, during my visit to Beijing," wrote the eight-time world squa...

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Pearly-Thinaah stage comeback for Singapore open after injury layoff

Malaysia’s hopes of mounting a strong challenge at the Singapore Open have been strengthened after the top women’s doubles pair were cleared to return to compet...