WORLD CUP

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FIFA hands Argentina heavy sanctions after World Cup misconduct

Argentina have been hit with a series of disciplinary sanctions by FIFA following incidents during and after their 2026 World Cup campaign, including a 10-match ban for chief culprit Leandro Paredes.

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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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