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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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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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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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Egyptian football fans spark national debate over World Cup advertising campaign

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A recent wave of World Cup-themed advertising has become a topic of heated conversation across Egypt, with football fans taking to social media to debate the messages and imagery used in the campaigns. The advertisements, which spread rapidly online, appear to have tapped into long-standing discussions within Egyptian football culture, drawing both support and criticism

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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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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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South Africa fans celebrate historic World Cup knockout qualification after South Korea victory

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South African football supporters have erupted in celebration after the national team secured a historic place in the knockout rounds of a World Cup tournament, following a dramatic victory over South Korea. The result marks a significant milestone for Bafana Bafana, whose progress into the later stages of the competition has been widely described as

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Senegal Coach Thiaw Urges Focus Ahead of World Cup Qualifier Against Norway

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Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has called on his players to rise to the occasion and avoid costly mistakes when they take on Norway in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I match on Tuesday. Speaking ahead of the fixture, Thiaw said the match represents an important opportunity for the West African side to demonstrate

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World Cup: Iran hold 10-man Belgium to goalless draw, keeping knockout hopes alive

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Iran’s quest to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time remains firmly on course after a resolute 0-0 draw against Belgium, a European heavyweight reduced to 10 men for much of the contest. The result on Sunday keeps Team Melli in the mix heading into the final round of group fixtures.

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Salah on target as Egypt rally past New Zealand 3-1 for first World Cup victory

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Mohamed Salah found the net as Egypt overturned a first-half deficit to defeat New Zealand 3-1, claiming their first victory at the World Cup and strengthening their position in the race for a place in the knockout rounds. The result, achieved after a spirited second-half performance, marked a significant moment for the North African side

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