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… England began with a thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia but have struggled to hit the same heights since, even if their run in the knockout rounds has had an epic feel to it. …
England face might of Messi's Argentina in World Cup semi-finalCitizen Digital
Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia coach By AFP July 14, 2026 11:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Croatian international defender Slaven Bilic speaks during a press conference after being appointed Cr …
Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia coachCitizen Digital
Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia coach By AFP July 13, 2026 10:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Croatian international defender Slaven Bilic speaks during a press conference after being appointed Cr …
Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia coachCitizen Digital
… When Mbappe scored in France's win over Croatia in the deciding match of the 2018 tournament, he was just 19 years and 207 days old. …
Yamal aims to steal Mbappe's World Cup thunder in semi-final showdownCitizen Digital
… He scored three times at the tournament in North America in his World Cup farewell -- twice in a 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan and a penalty against Croatia in the last 32. …
Close to tears and on his own as Ronaldo's World Cup dream endsThe Standard
… He had three attempts at goal and was a peripheral figure playing through the centre of an ineffectual Portugal attack.He scored three times at the tournament in North America in his World Cup farewell -- twice in a 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan and a penalty against Croatia in the …
Close to tears and on his own as Ronaldo's World Cup dream endsCitizen Digital
… Ronaldo, 41, admitted he was not the player he used to be, but said "I am not doing too bad", pointing to the three goals he has scored at the tournament -- two against Uzbekistan in a 5-0 thrashing in the group phase and a penalty in the 2-1 win over Croatia in the last 32. …
USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Balogun reprieveCitizen Digital
… They lost on penalties to Croatia in the 2022 quarter-finals. Matheus Cunha said Brazil had dedicated "a good part" of their training preparing to counter Norway's aerial threat, but warned it would be a mistake to focus solely on Haaland. …
Norway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil in World Cup last 16Citizen Digital
… Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a drama-filled game in Toronto, while Spain swatted aside Austria 3-0 to extend their incredible unbeaten streak to 35 matches. …
David v Goliath as Cape Verde face Messi's Argentina at World CupCitizen Digital
Portugal defeat impressive Croatia 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16 By AFP July 03, 2026 04:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his team's first goal …
Portugal defeat impressive Croatia 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16England and Argentina will meet in a 2026 World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026, renewing their old rivalry as England bids to reach their first final in six decades while Messi's Argentina seeks to win back-to-back World Cups.
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England and Argentina will meet in a 2026 World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026, renewing their old rivalry as England bids to reach their first final in six decades while Messi's Argentina seeks to win back-to-back World Cups.
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Slaven Bilic has been appointed head coach of Croatia's national football team, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after the country's World Cup exit. The 57-year-old former Croatian international defender, who previously coached Croatia from 2006 to 2012, was unanimously appointed by the Croatian Football Federation.
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Slaven Bilic, who previously coached Croatia from 2006 to 2012, has been unanimously appointed as the country's national football team head coach, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after Croatia's World Cup exit.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's Lamine Yamal, hoping to win the World Cup as a teenager like Kylian Mbappe did in 2018, faces France and their superstar captain in Tuesday's semi-final. Yamal has already impressed in major tournaments, scoring in Euro 2024's semi-final against France when he was 16.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the last-16 match, with the 41-year-old Portugal captain fighting back tears after a disappointing performance. He said he would leave the tournament with a clear conscience and reflect on what comes next.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, played his final World Cup match as Portugal lost to Spain 1-0 in the round of 16, ending his bid to win the tournament. The Portugal captain said he would leave "with a clear conscience" and reflected that his 2016 Euro title with the national team was equally significant to him as a World Cup would have been.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United States will face Belgium on Monday in a World Cup quarter-final match in Seattle. US striker Folarin Balogun, who had received a straight red card for stepping on an opponent's foot in the previous round and faced a one-game ban under FIFA rules, has had his ban suspended after Donald Trump intervened with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway will face Brazil in the World Cup last 16, with striker Erling Haaland having scored five goals at the tournament, including a late winner against Ivory Coast that secured Norway's first World Cup knockout victory. Norway has never lost to Brazil in four previous meetings, with two wins and two draws.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cape Verde, the smallest nation to reach the knockout rounds, will face defending champions Argentina in a World Cup last-16 match in Miami. The Atlantic archipelago qualified by drawing with Spain and finishing ahead of Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Group H.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Substitute Goncalo Ramos scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time to edge Portugal past Croatia in their 2026 World Cup round of 32 match in Toronto. Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty to equalize after Ivan Perisic's opener, and Croatia's last-gasp equalizer was ruled out for offside.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in their World Cup knockout match, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (2) and Pedro Porro, advancing to face either Portugal or Croatia in the last 16. Spain controlled the match with dominant possession and play at Los Angeles's SoFi Stadium.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Substitute Goncalo Ramos scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time to send Portugal into the World Cup last 16 with a 2-1 victory over Croatia, after Cristiano Ronaldo had equalised from a penalty earlier in the match.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain defeated Austria 3–0 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, with two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header securing their passage to the last 16. The victory sets up a potential matchup with Portugal and marks Spain's most complete performance of the tournament.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal and Croatia meet in a 2026 World Cup round of 32 match in Toronto on July 2, with Canada's environment ministry warning that temperatures could reach 35 Celsius (95 Fahrenheit), feeling like 44 Celsius due to humidity. Both teams have declined to use the heat as an excuse ahead of the 7:00 pm kickoff.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, both over 40, will meet for the first time as outfield players aged over 40 at a World Cup when Portugal face Croatia in the last-32 clash on Friday. Both players face questions about whether their veteran status benefits or burdens their teams' tournament hopes.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history as the first two outfield players aged over 40 to face each other at a World Cup when Portugal take on Croatia in the last-32. Both players, once Real Madrid teammates, have shown their age despite their status as national heroes, though Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan to become the first player to score at six World Cups.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
England midfielder Jude Bellingham said the team achieved their objective of winning their World Cup group after a 2-0 victory over Panama, but warned there was still significant room for improvement ahead of the knockout stage.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to claim second spot in Group L and secure passage to the World Cup last 32, with Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic scoring after Ghana equalized through Derrick Luckassen.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 on Saturday to secure second place in Group L and progress to the World Cup knockout stages. Goals from Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic, sandwiching a Ghana equalizer, secured the 2018 runners-up a last-32 clash against the Group K runner-up in Toronto on Thursday.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Scotland manager Steve Clarke resigned Saturday following his side's elimination from the World Cup group stage. Clarke led Scotland to the past two European Championships and a first World Cup appearance since 1998, but the team failed to progress beyond the group stage despite beating Haiti 1-0.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the second half as England defeated Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium, securing top place in Group L and advancing to the last 32. Kane's goal was his third of the tournament, moving him to 11 World Cup goals for England.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England, level on four points with Ghana after two games, face Panama at MetLife Stadium seeking a victory to claim top spot in Group L. Portugal enter their Group K clash with leaders Colombia knowing only a win will enable them to leapfrog the South Americans into first place.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said his team is "perfectly ready" for Saturday's World Cup group finale against Colombia at Miami Stadium despite Florida storms disrupting preparations. Martinez noted the team began planning in March and completed 13 training sessions in Miami to adapt to the weather and local pitch conditions.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England, level on four points with Ghana, face Panama aiming for top spot in Group L, while Portugal take on Colombia knowing only a win will let them leapfrog into first place in Group K. Both nations have shown inconsistency, mixing laboured performances with moments of quality.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
England drew 0-0 with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, with Jude Bellingham attributing the result to "second game fever"—a pattern where England wins their opening match before drawing their second game in major tournaments.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England was held to a goalless draw by Ghana in their second World Cup group match on Tuesday in Foxborough, with Jude Bellingham attributing the result to "second game fever" — a recurring pattern where England wins their opening match before drawing the second in major tournaments.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in a World Cup match, leaving them with work to do as they bid to progress as Group L winners. Despite dominating possession with 19 shots to Ghana's two, England failed to score, with late attempts from Nico O'Reilly and Harry Kane hitting the woodwork.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Panama were knocked out of World Cup contention after Croatia defeated them 1-0, with Ante Budimir scoring in the 54th minute. Panama's coach Thomas Christiansen said his team was unable to convert chances, though he expressed pride in their performance against the higher-ranked side.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil will seek to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup against Scotland as the tournament shifts to six games a day. Carlo Ancelotti's side expect to progress, though Scotland aims to qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
England drew 0-0 with Ghana at the World Cup on Tuesday despite dominating possession with 79 per cent, according to coach Thomas Tuchel, who said his team lacked a cutting edge but remained on course in their quest to win the tournament.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →