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After a 2‑1 loss to Norway eliminated Brazil from the World Cup, Neymar hinted that his international career may be over, reflecting on a trophy‑laden yet trophy‑scarce tenure with the national team.
Neymar’s late penalty could not prevent Brazil’s 2-1 loss to Norway, a result that left the five‑time champions with their worst World Cup showing since 1990 and raised questions about the player’s international future.
Cristiano Ronaldo announced that this World Cup will be his last, expressing no regrets as Portugal prepares to face Spain in the last‑16 clash. He looks back on six World Cups, his passion for football, and the small details that could decide the match.
Thousands of fans greeted Cape Verde's squad in Praia after a memorable World Cup campaign that saw the tiny nation hold Spain and Uruguay to draws before falling to Argentina.
A sudden thunderstorm prompted a shelter‑in‑place directive before the Mexico‑England World Cup fixture, yet FIFA kept the kickoff unchanged while supporters scrambled for cover.
Cristiano Ronaldo, playing in his sixth World Cup, says he will retire on his own terms, enjoys this tournament more than any before, and believes Portugal can compete with Spain in their upcoming last‑16 clash.
Cristiano Ronaldo, playing his record sixth World Cup, says he will retire on his own terms, enjoys the tournament more than ever, and remains confident in Portugal’s chances against Spain.
Under 39°C heat in Philadelphia, France edged past Paraguay 1‑0, with Mbappe’s spot‑kick putting him level with Messi and setting up a quarter‑final rematch with Morocco.
Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in a hard‑fought round‑of‑16 clash, with Ounahi becoming the first African player to score twice in a knockout match since 2002. The victory marks Morocco's second consecutive appearance in the quarter-finals.
In a tightly contested match played in Asuncion under 39°C, France edged Paraguay 1-0, with Mbappe’s spot‑kick moving him level with Messi on the all‑time World Cup scorer list and setting up a clash with Morocco.
Mexico's national football team's recent victories have ignited nationwide celebrations, yet the joy is shadowed by economic pressures, a high number of missing citizens, and political unrest.
The recent World Cup successes have sparked nationwide joy, yet they coexist with soaring inflation, costly tickets, tragic deaths and protests that reveal a nation divided between pride and hardship.
France survived a sweltering encounter in Philadelphia to defeat Paraguay 1-0, with Kylian Mbappe’s VAR‑awarded penalty sending the Les Bleus into a quarter‑final showdown with Morocco.
Kylian Mbappe's coolly taken spot‑kick secured a 1‑0 win for France over Paraguay in a grueling World Cup encounter, propelling Les Bleus into a quarter‑final clash with Morocco.
Kylian Mbappe's seventh-minute penalty earned France a 1-0 win over Paraguay in a match played under 39°C heat, sending the French side into a repeat quarter-final clash with Morocco
The United States is set to meet Belgium in a high‑stakes World Cup match, drawing on a recent 250th‑anniversary celebration, player insights and growing domestic support.
Morocco’s resilient performance in Houston secured a 3‑0 win against Canada, with Ounahi shining and the team poised for a quarter‑final showdown.
As England and Mexico prepare to meet at the Azteca Stadium, a British‑Mexican pub in the Juarez neighbourhood promises a friendly arena for supporters, mixing food, history and personal stories of binational families.
A 3‑2 extra‑time win exposed defensive cracks for Argentina, but Lionel Messi’s honesty and coach Lionel Scaloni’s focus on grit set the tone for a looming clash with Egypt.
With a spot in the World Cup quarter‑finals on the line, the United States will meet Belgium in Seattle, hoping to build on recent wins while confronting a Belgian side bolstered by its Golden Generation.
Morocco overcame a sluggish first half to defeat Canada 3‑0, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice and the team’s coach praising the tactical adjustment that sparked the comeback.
The United States will host Belgium in Seattle in a crucial World Cup qualifier, aiming to overturn a 2014 defeat while navigating injuries and a squad brimming with talent on both sides.
Every Monday evening, a diverse group of soccer lovers gathers on a street‑hockey rink in Vancouver to play five‑on‑five pickup games that run until the sun sets.
Morocco’s 3‑0 win over Canada showcases tactical mastery and offensive depth, as Ounahi and Rahimi find the net while Ismael Saibari battles a hamstring injury.