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Ma Ning, Zhou Fei, Fu Ming Officiate Together: Historic Moment for Chinese Football at World Cup
On June 21, in the World Cup Group E match between Ecuador and Curaçao, Chinese referees Ma Ning, Zhou Fei, and Fu Ming made history: three Chinese officials worked the same World Cup match, with Ma Ning as head referee, Zhou Fei as the first Chinese assistant referee in a World Cup, and Fu Ming as the first Chinese VA
DetailsFootball Daily: Pat Nevin Reacts to Scotland's Defeat as Tim Vickery Assesses Brazil
Pat Nevin reacts to Scotland's defeat as Tim Vickery assesses Brazil's performance.
DetailsWorld Cup New Rule First Applied: Paraguay Player Sent Off for 'Covering Mouth While Speaking'
On June 20, Beijing time, in the World Cup Group D second round match between Turkey and Paraguay, Paraguay player Miguel Almirón was shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking, becoming the first player penalized under the new rule.
Details10-man Paraguay knock out Turkey despite Almiron red card
Watch highlights as 10-man Paraguay win despite Miguel Almiron's red card, eliminating Turkey from the 2026 World Cup.
DetailsWorld Cup First: Almiron Sent Off for Covering Mouth
Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron becomes the first player sent off under new rules prohibiting covering the mouth during a match at the 2026 World Cup.
DetailsCunha Scores Twice as Brazil Beat Haiti
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil comfortably beat Haiti, who became the first team eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.
DetailsScotland fall to narrow defeat against Morocco
Scotland concede after 71 seconds and fall to a World Cup defeat against a classy Morocco, but their hopes of a historic knock-out place remain in their own hands with one group game to go.
DetailsIran Football Federation Files Official Complaint to FIFA Over Unfair Treatment in US
Iran's football federation announced on November 19 that it has filed a formal complaint with FIFA, alleging that the Iranian national team faced unfair scheduling and logistical disruptions during the World Cup in the United States, violating fair play principles.
DetailsSuper Bowl Champion's Son Steps into Spotlight with USA National Team
Alex Freeman, son of a Super Bowl-winning father, is forging his own path in football and making a name for himself with the US national team.
DetailsEarps 'doesn't know' if she's ready for spotlight again
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps does not know if she is ready to be back in the spotlight after signing for the London City Lionesses.
DetailsEngland's Barry to continue with half-time interviews
England assistant coach Anthony Barry is cleared to continue conducting televised half-time interviews during the World Cup.
DetailsCanada's Kone grateful for support after surgery
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone thanks his team-mates and fans for their support after having surgery on a broken leg.
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