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How Was the 'Island Fairy Tale' Forged? — Exclusive Interview with Cape Verde Coach and Players
Cape Verde, a West African island nation with fewer than 600,000 people, created its own 'fairy tale' at the 2024 Copa America. Our reporter interviewed the head coach and key players to unveil the rise of this dark horse team.
DetailsYinchuan International Youth Football Championship Kicks Off: China U17 Men's Team Secures Opening Victory with 3-0 Win over Australia
The 2026 CFA China Team · Yinchuan International Youth Football Championship opened on July 5 at Helan Mountain Stadium in Yinchuan, Ningxia. China's U17 men's team defeated Australia 3-0 to start the tournament with a win.
DetailsThe man no-one wants to face - Haaland fires Norway to history
Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four World Cup games and he is the striker that nobody wants to face as he fires Norway into an historic quarter-final.
Details'Sportsmanship in question' after decision to suspend Balogun red card
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, and Micah Richards react to the decision to suspend the red card shown to the USA's Florian Balogun during their round of 32 tie with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
DetailsQueiroz leaves Ghana following World Cup exit
Carlos Queiroz steps down as Ghana head coach after three months in charge following their World Cup exit.
DetailsUSA striker Balogun's one-game ban suspended by FIFA
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup round-of-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspended by FIFA.
DetailsYinchuan International Youth Football Championship Kicks Off: China U17 Men's Team Wins 3-0 Over Australia
The 2026 CFA China Team · Yinchuan International Youth Football Championship opened on July 5 at Helan Mountain Stadium in Yinchuan, Ningxia. China's U17 men's team defeated Australia's U17 men's team 3-0 to secure a winning start.
DetailsReal Madrid sign defender Dumfries from Inter Milan
Real Madrid have signed Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal.
DetailsEngland Enter the Azteca – Where Football Kings Are Crowned
BBC Sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup.
DetailsThe Norway Story: 28-Year Wait for Their Biggest-Ever Party
Norway have waited 28 years for an appearance at the World Cup - now they face Brazil hoping to make history by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time.
DetailsWorld Cup 2026: Football in the US – Familiar Yet Strange
A reporter's notebook from Miami: exploring the complex relationship between America and football ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
DetailsFrance Survive Paraguay's 'Disgraceful' and 'Embarrassing' Dark Arts
After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.
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