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World Cup 2026: FIFA provides special services for visually impaired fans 27 Jun 2026 - 04:29 pm
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England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up 27 Jun 2026 - 02:54 pm
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal is seen after the group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Houston Stadium in Houston, the United States, June 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)
Egypt coach optimistic about Salah 27 Jun 2026 - 12:11 pm
Hossam Hassan, Head Coach of Egypt, looks on before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between Egypt and IR Iran. Richard Heathcote/Getty Images/AFP
Iran have certain World Cup last-32 place snatched away 27 Jun 2026 - 08:56 am
Egypt players react as referee Szymon Marciniak calls an offside violation and overturns the goal by Shoja Khalilzadeh #4 of IR Iran following a VAR review. Stu Forster/Getty Images/AFP
Belgium into World Cup last 32 with New Zealand rout 27 Jun 2026 - 08:34 am
Romelu Lukaku #9 of Belgium celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal at BC Place Vancouver on June 26, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Fran Santiago/Getty Images/AFP
Cape Verde extend World Cup 'dream' to set up Argentina meeting 27 Jun 2026 - 08:11 am
Abdulelah Al-Amri #4 and Ali Lajami #3 of Saudi Arabia react after the 0-0 draw during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium on June 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images/AFP
Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash 27 Jun 2026 - 08:08 am
Spain's players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Uruguay and Spain at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan on June 26, 2026. (Photo by Ulises Ruiz / AFP)
Senegal keep World Cup hopes alive with five-goal win over Iraq 27 Jun 2026 - 01:14 am
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Dembele hits hat-trick as France thrash second-string Norway at World Cup 27 Jun 2026 - 12:32 am
France's forward #07 Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring his team's third goal with midfielder #06 Manu Kone during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between Norway and France at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 26, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Sheikh Joaan attends 94th ANOC Executive Council Meeting In Lausanne 26 Jun 2026 - 10:45 pm
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Ecuador president declares national holiday following World Cup heroics 26 Jun 2026 - 08:25 pm
Ecuador's midfielder #19 Gonzalo Plata celebrates with teammates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Ecuador and Germany at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 25, 2026. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)
Norway's viral 'Viking row' has whole country rowing 26 Jun 2026 - 07:02 pm
Spectators supporting Viktor Hovland of Norway cheer on the 18th green during the first round of the Travelers Championship 2026 at TPC River Highlands on June 25, 2026 in Cromwell, Connecticut. Andrew Redington/Getty Images/AFP
Mercedes dominate opening practice at Austrian GP 26 Jun 2026 - 05:47 pm
Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli drives during the first practice session at the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria on June 26, 2026, ahead of the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP)
2026 FIFA World Cup becomes highest-scoring tournament in history 26 Jun 2026 - 03:58 pm
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Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider 26 Jun 2026 - 03:34 pm
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Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely 26 Jun 2026 - 01:48 pm
Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao trains at his gym in General Santos on the southern island of Mindanao on June 22, 2021. Photo by TED ALJIBE / AFP
Serena Williams to face Maya Joint in Wimbledon first round 26 Jun 2026 - 12:56 pm
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List of worst World Cup performances 26 Jun 2026 - 11:14 am
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