FIFA WORLD CUP

Morocco left-back Noussair Mazraoui

Mazraoui revels in victory over the Netherlands

Entering the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Morocco were always seen as one of the African teams that can go the furthest in the competition, and they lived up to those expectations last night, as they eliminated Netherlands 3-2 via penalties.

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Ivory Coast head coach Emerson Fae confident ahead of Norway round-of-32 clash

Ivory Coast continue their breakthrough 2026 World Cup campaign when they face Norway in a round-of-32 tie at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday, with both sides arriving from impressive group-stage performances.

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Mokoena shoulders blame after heartbreaking World Cup exit

Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena admitted South Africa’s efforts fell just short after a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Canada ended their historic FIFA World Cup campaign in the round of 32.

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Brazil's 95th-minute winner breaks Japanese hearts in Houston

Brazil advanced to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup following a dramatic 2-1 win over a spirited Japan in their Round of 32 clash in Houston, USA, on Monday.

Bafana Bafana defender Aubrey Modiba

Modiba makes the case for Broos to stay on as Bafana coach

Bafana Bafana defender Aubrey Modiba says he’s hoping that head coach Hugo Broos could stay beyond the expiry of his contract after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, based on the impact he’s had on the national team.

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Hajime Moriyasu backs Japan to upset Brazil in World Cup despite Takefusa Kubo injury

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu has revealed he will decide his team's penalty takers in advance if Monday's FIFA World Cup round of 32 clash with Brazil in Houston goes to a shootout.

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