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'Not a model' - Bielsa refuses to engage with World Cup photoshoot
Uruguay and former Leeds coach Marcelo Bielsa defends his stony-faced appearance in the official World Cup photoshoot.
DetailsMeet the Iraq Player Set to Make History for Pakistan
Zidane Iqbal, a former Manchester United player, will make history when he plays for Iraq this summer, becoming the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature at a men's World Cup.
DetailsUruguay 1-1 Saudi Arabia: Araujo's Late Equalizer Saves a Point
Maxi Araujo scored a crucial equalizer in the 80th minute as Uruguay came from behind to draw 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in their Group H match at Miami Stadium.
DetailsWhat does the future hold for Rashford as deadline passes?
Barcelona decided not to trigger the option that would have allowed them to sign Marcus Rashford for £26m, so what does the future hold for the England World Cup star?
DetailsGiroud: Why Kante is still crucial for France
France's World Cup winner Olivier Giroud explains why N'Golo Kante remains an important part of Didier Deschamps' squad, eight years after the midfielder considered retiring from international football.
DetailsMore than the Score: Senegal vs. France World Cup Opener
Senegal face France in their World Cup opener, a match loaded with historical significance and emotional weight beyond the final score.
Details40-Year-Old Goalkeeper Makes World Cup Debut, Shuts Out Spain in Legendary Performance
At 40, making his first World Cup appearance, Keylor Navas made 7 crucial saves to keep a clean sheet against tournament favorite Spain, earning Man of the Match honors.
DetailsWorld Cup: Cape Verde Hold Spain to Stunning Draw; Belgium and Egypt Share Spoils
In the opening round of the 2026 World Cup, debutants Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in Group H, while Belgium and Egypt played out a 1-1 stalemate in Group G.
DetailsLukaku's Instant Impact: 22 Seconds to Equalise for Belgium
Romelu Lukaku made an immediate impact off the bench, playing a key role in Belgium's equaliser against Egypt in Seattle just 22 seconds after coming on.
Details2,500 Passes Since Spain's Last World Cup Goal: Key Stats as Cape Verde Stifle Group Rivals
Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stars as Spain reach 2,500 passes since their last World Cup goal – the key stats as debutants Cape Verde secure a memorable point in Atlanta.
Details40-Year-Old Goalkeeper Inspires Cape Verde's Historic Debut Against Spain
Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.
DetailsVozinha Heroics Help Cape Verde Hold Spain to Goalless Draw
European champions Spain were held to a surprise 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, with 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha producing a standout performance.
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