WORLD CUP

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Spain's Gavi urges FIFA not to suspend Argentina's Leandro Paredes for World Cup final brawl

Spain midfielder Gavi believes Argentina's Leandro Paredes should not be suspended for his role in the ugly scenes that followed the World Cup final, despite the Barcelona midfielder being shoved to the ground during the post-match confrontation.

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Spain crowned World Cup Champions with extra-time win against title-holders Argentina

Ferran Torres was the hero as Spain defeated 10-man Argentina 1-0 in an enthralling World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday night.

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Unstoppable Erling Haaland sends Brazil packing as Norway reach first ever World Cup quarterfinal

Erling Haaland scored both goals as Norway beat Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup last 16 clash at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.

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World Cup heartbreak for Bafana Bafana as Canada snatch stoppage-time winner

Bafana Bafana saw their World Cup hopes cruelly crushed by a stoppage-time goal against co-hosts Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday.

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Stylish Ousmane Dembele hat-trick leads France to convincing win over Norway as Senegal ease past 10-man Iraq

World Cup favourites France cruised to a 4-1 victory over Norway at Boston Stadium on Sunday to claim top spot in Group I with maximum points.

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History makers: Bafana Bafana defy critics to defeat South Korea and reach World Cup last 32

South Africa sensationally secured their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time in their history with a 1-0 win over South Korea in Monterrey.

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