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FIFA World Cup 2026Jayden Adams, hero of South Africa's first-ever World Cup knockout stage run, dies at 25
South African midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just days after playing for his country at the 2026 World Cup, with no official cause of death released so far.
FIFA World Cup 2026From the quarter-final to the group stage: the journey of all eight Arab teams at the 2026 World Cup
With a record eight Arab teams competing, campaigns ranged from Morocco's run to the quarter-final to an early group-stage exit for four nations. Here's a full rundown of every Arab team's journey at the 2026 World Cup.
Messi, Mbappé and Haaland: who will win the World Cup Golden Boot?
Level on 8 goals apiece, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé top the World Cup scoring charts, with Erling Haaland right behind them on 7 goals in his very first World Cup. Here's where each star stands before the decisive rounds.
Live match: Norway vs England in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final
Norway play the biggest match in their history against England, hoping to reach a first-ever semi-final, while the Three Lions rely on Harry Kane to book their spot in the last four. Follow the atmosphere around the match.
FIFA World Cup 2026France vs Spain, act four: a blockbuster World Cup semi-final
Kick-off time, head-to-head history and key storylines: here's everything to know ahead of the 2026 World Cup semi-final between France and Spain on July 14.
FIFA World Cup 2026VAR, Rodri's handball, missing luck: Rudi Garcia airs his grievances after elimination
After Belgium's 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Spain at the 2026 World Cup, coach Rudi Garcia criticized VAR's failure to review a Rodri handball inside the box, saying luck was not on his team's side.
TransfersKlopp, Germany's new head coach: contract, salary and staff, all you need to know
After Julian Nagelsmann was sacked following Germany's round-of-32 exit to Paraguay on penalties, Jürgen Klopp has agreed a deal with the German federation to take charge of Die Mannschaft through the 2030 World Cup.
2026 World Cup: African teams ranked by their FIFA prize money
From Morocco's standout run to Tunisia's group-stage exit, here's how the ten African teams at the 2026 World Cup rank by the prize money they earned from FIFA.
BreakingFIFA World Cup 2026Spain 2-1 Belgium: La Roja reach the semi-final thanks to a late Merino winner
Thanks to a decisive 88th-minute goal from Mikel Merino, Spain edged past Belgium 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final, booking their semi-final spot against France.
TransfersVozinha, Cape Verde's revelation, courted by Inter Miami and half a dozen other clubs
From an unknown goalkeeper in Portugal's second division to a global phenomenon followed by over 28 million people, Vozinha, Cape Verde's hero at the 2026 World Cup, is receiving offers from Inter Miami and clubs around the world.
FIFA World Cup 2026Ankle knock, reassuring scans: what to know about Mbappé's substitution against Morocco
Kylian Mbappé was substituted in the 75th minute of the 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Morocco due to ankle pain, though initial scans came back reassuring ahead of the July 14 semi-final.
FIFA World Cup 2026Messi and Mbappé rewrite history: the World Cup's all-time top scorers ranking
Lionel Messi has become the World Cup's all-time top scorer with 21 goals, ahead of Kylian Mbappé (20 goals), while Miroslav Klose (16 goals) rounds out the podium. Here's the full ranking.