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France matches Poland's 1974 group-stage feat with two four-goal
France becomes the first team since Poland in 1974 to have two players score four goals each in the group stage of a major tournament.
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Matches
Ousmane Dembélé Hat-Trick Highlights France's World Cup Favorites
Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1 in a friendly, showcasing the team's depth and reinforcing their status as World Cup favorites. The performance highlighted France's abundance of talent beyond stars like Mbappé and Haaland.
Matches
Côte d'Ivoire v Norway: World Cup Round of 32 Match Preview
Côte d'Ivoire and Norway face off in the World Cup Round of 32. The match preview covers team form, key players, and tactical analysis ahead of the knockout stage clash.
Matches
USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: World Cup Round of 32 Preview
USA face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32 on July 1 in San Francisco. Christian Pulisic is expected to start for the co-hosts, while Bosnia make their knockout stage debut. The match kicks off at 17:00 local time at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
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Netherlands vs Morocco: World Cup Round of 32 Preview
The Netherlands face Morocco in a World Cup Round of 32 match. This preview covers team form, key players, and tactical analysis ahead of the knockout clash.
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Senegal thrash Iraq 5-0 to boost World Cup last-32 hopes
Senegal defeated Iraq 5-0 in their final Group I match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, keeping alive their chances of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams. Habib Diarra, Ismaila Sarr, Pape Gueye (2), and Iliman Ndiaye scored for the Lions of Teranga.
Matches
Senegal thrash 10-man Iraq 5-0 to boost World Cup last-32 hopes
Senegal defeated 10-man Iraq 5-0 in their final World Cup Group I match, with Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr each contributing a goal and an assist. The win puts Senegal in contention for a knockout-stage spot as one of the best third-placed teams.
Matches
Dembele hat-trick leads France past Norway to top group
Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 to finish top of Group I at the World Cup. Norway played without star striker Erling Haaland.
Players
Ousmane Dembélé scores second World Cup goal at 2026 tournament
Ousmane Dembélé scored his second career World Cup goal at the 2026 tournament, marking a milestone for the French forward.
Matches
Pape Gueye's double off the bench propels Senegal into World Cup last
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye scored twice after coming off the bench to lead his team to a 5-0 victory over Iraq in Group I, securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage.
Teams
James injury fears mount as Rice returns to England training
Reece James could miss the start of the World Cup knockout stage due to a hamstring injury, while Declan Rice returned to training after a calf issue. England faces Panama in their final group match.
Matches
Matches
Dembele scores first-half hat-trick against Norway
France forward Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick in the opening 32 minutes of their World Cup Group I match against Norway in Boston.
Players
Mbappé leads 2026 World Cup in goals and assists
Kylian Mbappé has the most goal contributions at the 2026 World Cup, with four goals and two assists.
Players
Ousmane Dembélé scores hat-trick for France, now has 4 World Cup goals
Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick for France in 35 minutes. Having had zero goals at World Cup or Euros until a week ago, he now has 4 World Cup goals.
Matches
Bury Market 'buzzing' ahead of England's World Cup match against
Bury Market was described as 'buzzing' ahead of England's World Cup game against Panama, according to reports.
Opinion
Ian Wright questions Scottish football's direction after World Cup
Former England striker Ian Wright has criticized Scottish football's leadership, citing undervalued broadcast deals and unfulfilled potential. He compares Scotland unfavorably to Norway, which has a similar population but a more lucrative TV deal and a national team heading to the World Cup knockout stage.
News
Ecuador Fans Paint New York Yellow Ahead of World Cup
Ecuadorian supporters turned New York and New Jersey yellow as they celebrated their team's arrival for the FIFA World Cup. The vibrant display of national pride was seen across the region.
Matches
Australia hold Paraguay to reach World Cup knockout stage
Australia drew 0-0 with Paraguay in their final Group D match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing second place and a spot in the Round of 32. Paraguay must wait to see if they advance as one of the best third-placed teams.
History
England World Cup Appearances Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
England's World Cup campaign started with a win over Croatia and a draw with Ghana. As they prepare to face Panama, test your knowledge of England's top World Cup appearance-makers.
News
Why Trump Has Stayed Away from the World Cup
US President Donald Trump has not attended any World Cup matches despite the US team advancing to the knockout stage. His absence contrasts with past host leaders and his own presence at other major sports events, leading to speculation about his reasons.