Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his tournament-leading sixth goal as defending champion Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 here on Saturday, completing a perfect Group J campaign at the FIFA World Cup and advancing to the knockout stage as group winner.With qualification and top spot already

The Democratic Republic of the Congo celebrated a historic moment at the FIFA World Cup as it qualified for the round of 32 by rallying to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 on Saturday in the final round of Group K.The win allowed DR Congo to finish as one of the eight best third-placed finishers, behind group

Colombia held Portugal to a goalless draw to win Group K as both teams advanced to the knockout stage on Saturday.The scoreline did not reflect the quality of both sides, as their solid defenses effectively neutralized each other's attacking threats.Watched by 64,478 spectators, the majority of

Croatia secured a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 with a 2-1 victory over Ghana in their final Group L match on Saturday.Croatia entered the match under greater pressure, knowing victory would guarantee qualification, while Ghana needed only a draw to advance automatically.Played after

Harry Kane became England's all-time leading World Cup scorer as Thomas Tuchel's side beat Panama 2-0 on Saturday to finish top of Group L.Jude Bellingham broke Panama's resistance with a 62nd-minute strike before Kane headed in his 11th World Cup goal, surpassing the record he shared with Gary

Boston turned blue with French fans, and Norway's supporters are still performing their "Viking Row" chant everywhere they go.The fans are preparing for the much-anticipated France vs Norway World Cup game on June 26. The question is, who will prevail, Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe? Let us know

Iran's head coach says his team "didn't get what we were entitled to" after weeks of travel disruptions at the World Cup.Forced to base themselves in Tijuana, Mexico, the squad has repeatedly crossed the U.S. border for matches, with one round trip taking 16 hours from departure to return. The

Mexican World Cup fans chanted, sang, and celebrated all night after their team's win on June 24.The 3-0 victory against the Czech Republic marked the first time in history that the World Cup co-hosts have won all three of their group-stage matches in the FIFA World Cup.#worldcup2026 #mtjag

Players of Cabo Verde pose for photos after the group H match between Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Houston Stadium in Houston, the United States, June 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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Gold medalist Yeo Seojeong (C) of South Korea, silver medalist An Chang Ok (L) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and bronze medalist Miyata Shoko of Japan pose during the awarding ceremony for senior women's vault final at the 13th Senior & 19th Junior Women's Artistic Gymnastics Asian C

Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final World Cup group stage match against Jordan on the bench, head coach Lionel Scaloni said on Friday.

Thanks to goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir's penalty save and a stoppage-time Iranian goal being ruled out for offside, Egypt earned a 1-1 tie with Iran on Friday to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time as Group G runner-up.

Asia's biggest tennis tournament, the China Open, looks set to improve its portfolio and enjoy even more interest, as it announces a new partnership that it hopes will help take its international influence to new heights.

Cape Verde continued its fairy-tale run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia on Friday secured them a place in the knockout stage as the Group H runners-up behind Spain.The result also had an unexpected impact in East Asia, inadvertently helping keep South Korea's

World Cup debutant Cabo Verde continued its fairytale campaign by advancing to the knockout stage as Group H runner-up after a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia on Friday.