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Switzerland cruise past Algeria to seal Round of 16 spot at 2026 World Cup

Switzerland delivered a commanding performance to defeat Algeria 2-0, booking their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and maintaining their unbeaten record in the tournament. The result ensured the Swiss finished their group campaign with authority, combining defensive solidity with sharp attacking play. A controlled display From the early […]

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Senegal’s World Cup exit sparks debate over tactics, focus, and travel curbs

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Senegal’s elimination from the World Cup has triggered widespread soul-searching across the West African nation, with former players and supporters pointing to a combination of tactical missteps, concentration lapses, and logistical constraints as the Teranga Lions bowed out of the tournament. The early exit has left a country with deep footballing pride grappling with what

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Senegal knocked out of World Cup after late penalty completes Belgium comeback

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Senegal’s World Cup campaign came to a dramatic and bitterly disappointing end after a late penalty decision completed Belgium’s comeback from two goals down, sealing a 3-2 victory for the Europeans and sending the West African side out of the tournament. The result extends a pattern of heartbreak for African teams at the knockout stage

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DR Congo Eye Historic 2026 World Cup Return Half a Century After Tumultuous Debut

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More than half a century after their only appearance at a FIFA World Cup finals, the Democratic Republic of Congo is mounting a fresh bid to reach football’s biggest stage, aiming to qualify for the expanded 2026 tournament in North America. A successful campaign would carry symbolic weight far beyond the pitch, coming 52 years

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Canada Edges South Africa to Advance to Women’s World Cup Round of 16

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Canada booked its place in the round of 16 of the World Cup after edging past South Africa in a tightly contested fixture. The result extended Canada’s campaign while bringing an end to South Africa’s run in the tournament. A Narrow Margin The match was decided by the narrowest of margins, with Canada holding on

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Canada seals historic World Cup knockout stage win over South Africa

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Canada recorded a landmark result on the world football stage, defeating South Africa 1-0 to advance to the knockout rounds of a World Cup for the first time in the nation’s history. A late goal secured the narrow but historic victory, sending the Canadian side through to the last 16 and marking a milestone moment

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DR Congo cruise past Uzbekistan to join African contingent in World Cup knockout stage

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DR Congo have booked their place in the round of 32 of the World Cup after a convincing 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan, extending an exceptional tournament for African football and marking a historic milestone for the Congolese side. The result confirmed that nine of the ten African nations competing at this stage of the tournament

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Cape Verde’s World Cup Fairytale: How a Nation of 525,000 Reached the Knockout Stages

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In a tournament long defined by the dominance of football’s traditional powerhouses, Cape Verde has emerged as the story of the World Cup. The small archipelago nation off the coast of West Africa, home to just 525,000 inhabitants, has defied every expectation to reach the knockout rounds, where a blockbuster tie against Argentina now awaits.

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Africa at the World Cup: Why Talent Alone Hasn’t Been Enough

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Every four years, the FIFA World Cup becomes a stage where Africa’s footballing promise is placed under global scrutiny. From the bustling neighborhoods of Lagos and the townships outside Johannesburg to the coastal pitches of Dakar and the dusty grounds of Casablanca, millions of young Africans watch the tournament with a familiar hope: that one

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South Africa Celebrate Historic Qualification for World Cup Knockout Stage

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South Africa have advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in the nation’s footballing history, sparking jubilant celebrations across the country. A narrow 1-0 victory over South Korea was enough to seal a place in the next round, capping a campaign that has captured the imagination of supporters at

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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan extends solidarity to Iran ahead of World Cup clash in Seattle

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The head coach of Egypt’s national football team, Hossam Hassan, has publicly expressed support for the Iranian squad ahead of their upcoming World Cup meeting in Seattle, invoking the governing body’s longstanding principles of respect and fair play. The gesture comes at a sensitive moment for Iranian athletes, who have faced logistical and diplomatic complications

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Ivory Coast book first-ever World Cup knockout place as Abidjan erupts in celebration

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Ivory Coast have advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in the nation’s history, capping their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao that sent supporters pouring into the streets of Abidjan in scenes of unbridled joy. The result sealed a milestone moment for a football-mad country that has

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