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Algerians celebrate as dramatic draw seals World Cup knockout spot

"We wanted to take our revenge against Austria": Algeria fans react in Algiers after the draw against Austria secured the Fennecs' place in the World Cup round of 32.

Sport

England top World Cup group as Messi scores again for Argentina

Croatia finished second in Group L after securing a 2-1 win over Ghana on Saturday, with goals for Nikola Vlasic and Petar Sučić.

World News

World Cup: Which third-place teams will reach the knockout stage?

The eight best third-place sides are determined first by points and then by goal difference, with the final standings to be decided on Saturday night.

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Belgium through to World Cup knockout stage as Iran forced to wait

Iran now face an anxious wait to see if they'll progress to the round of 32 after their final group game finished 1-1 against Egypt.

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Fact check: Were you fooled by these fake World Cup images?

Watching tense, fast-paced football games requires focus, but so does consuming World Cup content online, because false images surrounding the tournament are becoming increasingly common.

Culture news

Do FIFA’s ‘hydration breaks’ threaten the culture of football?

Every World Cup game has been interrupted due to new scheduled "hydration breaks", a move from FIFA which has been met with a chorus of boos. What’s behind the interruptions, and why are they so controversial?

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Why Erling Haaland has become the World Cup’s most entertaining star

Whether he's posing as Norway's 'social media guy' or sharing candid shots in an infrared mask, Erling Haaland is winning over fans around the world.

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Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time

Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockout stage for the first time after Nicolas Pépé’s brace beats Curaçao 2-0, sparking huge celebrations in Abidjan.

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'I'm happy they came': The World Cup's most viral fan moments (so far)

Food discoveries, tidy stadiums and bagpipes on the streets of Boston are only the beginning as football fans across the United States, Canada and Mexico have been leaving very distinctive signs of their presence...

Sport

Qatar fans hopeful about the future despite World Cup exit

Qatar's World Cup dream came to an end after three group matches, with fans in Doha reflecting on the team's strong performance while remaining optimistic about the future, as Qatar emerges from the war with hope.

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Deschamps to miss France's match against Norway after mother's death

The France head coach has returned to France to attend his mother’s funeral. He is set to return to Boston on Saturday, the day after the French team's game against Norway.

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‘Reality check’ for England: Is it time to unleash Saka and Rashford?

Head coach Thomas Tuchel urges England fans to remain positive after the Three Lions were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Ghana in World Cup group L.

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US allows Iranian team to travel to Seattle two days before next match

The US Department of Homeland Security says it had always intended on easing restrictions on the Iranian team after ensuring that safety protocols were up to order.

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores at his sixth World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Portugal beat Uzbekistan in their World Cup group match in Houston, becoming the first footballer to score at six World Cup tournaments.

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TV pundit apologises after racist comment during World Cup match

Bogdanović most notably played for La Liga side Atlético Madrid and Germany's Werder Bremen during his career.

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Messi smashes World Cup goalscoring record with 18 goals for Argentina

Messi has become the highest-scoring player in World Cup history with 18 goals. He now has two more than the previous record holder, former Germany striker Miroslav Klose.

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How has Elmo’s World Cup support revealed Republican ‘hypocrisy’?

A wholesome clip of Sesame Street's Elmo saying he is supporting Team USA during the FIFA World Cup has gone viral, and the House Republicans could not resist posting a reply... It has not gone down well.

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Are Daft Punk at the World Cup 2026? Yes, sort of...

Les Bleus’ next World Cup game is set for tonight against Iraq, and their chosen soundtrack is already delighting music fans...

Sport

USA sail through to knockout stages as Scotland falter against Morocco

Mauricio Pochettino's side are now guaranteed to finish top of Group D. They beat Paraguay 4-1 in their opening fixture.

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Messi family pleads for ‘humanity’ as his father faces health issues

The family of Argentina national football team captain Lionel Messi has issued a public statement confirming that his father, Jorge Messi, “is going through a health situation,” amid rumors about Jorge Messi's health. The family asked for “responsibility, prudence and humanity.”