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Dembele dazzles with hat-trick for France as Senegal thrash Iraq 5-0 to keep World Cup hopes alive
11+ hour, 39+ min ago (429+ words) France wrapped up top spot in Group I with a 4-1 win over Norway, inspired by a first-half hat-trick from Ousmane Dembele, while Senegal kept their FIFA World Cup hopes alive with a 5-0 demolition of 10-man Iraq. With both France and…...
Almiron becomes first player sent off under new World Cup mouth-covering rule
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (338+ words) Miguel Almiron made World Cup history on Tuesday after becoming the first player to be sent off under football's newly introduced rule prohibiting players from covering their mouths while speaking to opponents. The Paraguay winger was shown a straight red…...
Scotland 0-1 Morocco: Saibari help Morocco move closer to World Cup knockout stage qualification
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (251+ words) Scotland suffered their first defeat of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Morocco in Boston, but Steve Clarke's side still have a chance of reaching the knockout stages for the first time in their history. An early goal…...
"$30 to come and watch a game" " Chinedu Ikedieze reacts to World Cup viewing fee in Dallas
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (270+ words) Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has shared his surprise after discovering that football fans were charged $30 to watch a FIFA World Cup match from a fan viewing area in Dallas, United States. According to him, the fee…...
"She was watching"- Heartbreak as 26-year-old lawyer passes away during Ghana's victory celebration
1+ week, 1+ day ago (194+ words) Tragedy as 26-year-old" Ghanian lawyer, Arba Tettery passes away during Ghana's victory celebration after a sudden cardiac arrest. According to reports, the heartbreaking incident unfolded after Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Reports claim the legal practitioner…...
Messi equals Klose's World Cup scoring record with historic hat-trick against Algeria
1+ week, 3+ day ago (334+ words) Lionel Messi delivered another unforgettable World Cup performance on Tuesday, scoring the first World Cup hat-trick of his illustrious career as Argentina opened their title defence with a comfortable 3-0 win over Algeria. The 38-year-old forward also equalled Miroslav Klose's all-time…...
'He lived up to occasion' - Norway coach praises Haaland after World Cup debut brace
1+ week, 3+ day ago (360+ words) Erling Haaland announced his arrival on football's biggest stage with a brace as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Manchester City striker delivered another memorable debut performance, continuing a trend that has followed…...
World Cup: Messi reflects on legacy after hat-trick heroics against Algeria
1+ week, 3+ day ago (212+ words) Football icon Lionel Messi has expressed gratitude for his remarkable career after delivering a stunning hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup victory over Algeria. Speaking after the match, Messi said he has no further demands from life, crediting God for the…...
Leeds eye move for Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi
1+ week, 3+ day ago (332+ words) Premier League side Leeds United are reportedly considering a move for Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season. The FC Porto defender has emerged as a potential target for manager Daniel…...
France 3-1 Senegal: Mbappe breaks French scoring record in World Cup win
1+ week, 3+ day ago (281+ words) Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time leading goalscorer after scoring twice in a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Real Madrid forward surpassed former record holder Olivier Giroud by taking his tally to 58 international…...