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Spain crush Austria 3-0 to secure first FIFA World Cup knockout-stage win since 2010 final
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Spain crush Austria 3-0 to secure first FIFA World Cup knockout-stage win since 2010 final

Spain and Portugal will lock horns in a tantalising 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash at Dallas Stadium on July 7 after Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1

Ronaldo pays 'coincidence of life' tribute to Diogo Jota after Portugal beat Croatia
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Ronaldo pays 'coincidence of life' tribute to Diogo Jota after Portugal beat Croatia

Cristiano Ronaldo led an emotional Diogo Jota tribute after Portugal's 2-1 Round of 32 win over Croatia, a year on from his former teammate's death

Belgium coach salutes Tielemans after World Cup rescue act
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Belgium coach salutes Tielemans after World Cup rescue act

Youri Tielemans scored a 125th-minute penalty as Belgium fought back from 2-0 down to beat Senegal 3-2 and reach the World Cup last 16

Harry Kane: England's World Cup saviour again
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Harry Kane: England's World Cup saviour again

Harry Kane's brace saved England's World Cup campaign, beating DR Congo 2-1 to reach the last 16

Haaland hailed as 'greatest' after more World Cup heroics
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Haaland hailed as 'greatest' after more World Cup heroics

Erling Haaland scored a dramatic late winner for Norway at the World Cup, prompting his coach to call him the greatest goalscorer alive

Mbappe hails unity as France rally around Deschamps at World Cup
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Mbappe hails unity as France rally around Deschamps at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe hails France's unity around coach Didier Deschamps after France's 3-0 win over Sweden sealed their spot in the World Cup last 16

Mouse-that-roared Paraguay savors World Cup win over Germany
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Mouse-that-roared Paraguay savors World Cup win over Germany

Paraguay stunned Germany on penalties at the World Cup, sparking wild celebrations in Asuncion and a holiday declaration from the president

Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller
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Morocco 'unstoppable' says coach after Netherlands thriller

Morocco coach Ouabhi says his side is "unstoppable" after a penalty shootout win over the Netherlands sends them into the World Cup last 16

Canada reach last 16 with Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner against South Africa
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Canada reach last 16 with Eustaquio's stoppage-time winner against South Africa

Stephen Eustaquio's 92nd-minute strike sent Canada into the World Cup last 16 for the first time in history with a 1-0 win over South Africa

Mbappe vs Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider
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Mbappe vs Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group decider

France face Norway in a World Cup Group I decider on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland level on four goals each in the Golden Boot race

Ronaldo double lifts Portugal, Ghana earn draw against England
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Ronaldo double lifts Portugal, Ghana earn draw against England

Cristiano Ronaldo's double sent Portugal top of form with a 5-0 win, while Ghana held England to a goalless draw at the World Cup

Australia crush Pakistan by 113 runs in Women's T20 World Cup
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Australia crush Pakistan by 113 runs in Women's T20 World Cup

Ellyse Perry's all-round display sealed Australia's 113-run win over Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup, extending their unbeaten run

Relegation was inevitable: Pakistan hockey's Pro League disaster exposes deep-rooted failures
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Relegation was inevitable: Pakistan hockey's Pro League disaster exposes deep-rooted failures

The latest setback came in a painful 4-3 defeat to arch-rivals India at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre in London on Tuesday

Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina advance, France survive weather chaos
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Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina advance, France survive weather chaos

Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer with his 17th and 18th goals, firing Argentina into the last 32 in a dramatic day of action

Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division
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Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division

Nearly a quarter of 2026 World Cup players weren't born in the country they represent. Here's how diaspora talent is reshaping the tournament

From career-ending injury to marathon history: Faisal Shafi’s extraordinary journey
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From career-ending injury to marathon history: Faisal Shafi’s extraordinary journey

Pakistan’s first runner to complete all eight World Marathon Majors is now chasing an even bigger dream — the coveted 9-Star medal.

Yamal kickstarts Spain's World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay
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Yamal kickstarts Spain's World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay

Lamine Yamal starred as Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0, while Cape Verde earned a stunning 2-2 draw with Uruguay to keep their World Cup dream alive

PCB's new central contracts explained: Salaries, categories and match fees
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PCB's new central contracts explained: Salaries, categories and match fees

The PCB has overhauled its central contracts with five format-based tracks, new salaries and revised NOC rules

Mexico become first team to reach knockout stage, Canada secure historic first World Cup win
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Mexico become first team to reach knockout stage, Canada secure historic first World Cup win

Mexico qualified first for the World Cup last 32 after beating South Korea 1-0, while Canada recorded their maiden World Cup victory with a 6-0 rout of Qatar

Masood Fakhri: Pakistan’s first football superstar
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Masood Fakhri: Pakistan’s first football superstar

Long before Pakistan produced modern football stars, Masood Fakhri had already earned his place as the nation’s first football superstar