Canada promises toughest World Cup test for next opponent
Canada celebrated its historic progression to the FIFA World Cup round of 16 on Sunday after edging South Africa 1-0, with goalscorer Stephen Eustaquio promising the team's next opponent its toughest test of the tournament.
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Canada beats South Africa to reach World Cup round of 16 for first time
World Cup co-host Canada beat South Africa 1-0 here on Sunday, advancing to the round of 16 for the first time ever.
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Highlights of IJF World Judo Tour Qingdao Grand Prix 2026
Highlights of IJF World Judo Tour Qingdao Grand Prix 2026
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FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup Group A match: France vs. Italy
FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup Group A match: France vs. Italy
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Egyptian fans dream big after historic World Cup breakthrough
Loud cheers were heard from cafes, homes and apartment balconies across Egypt in the early hours of Saturday as the national team secured its first ever group-stage progression to the knockout stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Pharaohs held Iran to a 1-1 draw in the final Group G match to book
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Rizhao hosts 2026 China Sports & Leisure Games
The opening event of the 2026 China Sports & Leisure Games kicked off Saturday at Wanpingkou Square in Rizhao, Shandong Province, drawing over 10,000 attendees keen to embrace all things sports and leisure.
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All 32 teams confirmed for World Cup knockout stage
The last-32 lineup for the FIFA World Cup was completed on Saturday following the conclusion of the final Group J matches, with Austria and Algeria securing places in the knockout stage.
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Japan, Australia keep Asia's World Cup hopes alive
The final whistle on the World Cup group stage brought mixed emotions for Asian football. Japan and Australia marched on, but seven of the continent's representatives were heading home.
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World Cup round of 32 fixtures
Here are the World Cup round of 32 fixtures.
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Austria, Algeria advance to round of 32 after 3-3 thriller, Iran out
Austria and Algeria scored a goal each in stoppage time en route to a 3-3 thriller in Group J as the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage concluded on Saturday, with both teams advancing to the knockout stage.Ahead of the match there were two last-32 spots up for grabs. Austria and Algeria went into the
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Messi comes off bench to score as Argentina wins group with perfect record
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
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DR Congo rallies past Uzbekistan for World Cup last-32 berth
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
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Colombia tops World Cup group after goalless draw with Portugal
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
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Croatia edges Ghana to seal World Cup knockout berth
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
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