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Does football need FIFA and its World Cup?
While the popularity of the World Cup continues to grow, its organizers FIFA have arguably never been less popular. So why does football still need FIFA? And is there any way out?
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US keep World Cup dream alive with gutsy win over Bosnia
A 10-man United States team ended a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage win with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia, setting up a last-16 clash with Belgium.
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Belgium late show floors Senegal at World Cup
Belgium staged a remarkable comeback from two goals down in the final five minutes before Youri Tielemans converted the winning penalty in extra time.
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Swiss to face familiar foe in Algeria World Cup showdown
VANCOUVER, July 1 : Switzerland will face a team that knows them well when they meet Algeria in their World Cup last 32 on Thursday, with the North Africans coached by Vladimir Petkovic – the man who guided the Swiss national team for seven years. Petkovic joined Swiss club Chur 97 in 1987, going on…
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Former football behemoths tumble in new World Cup order
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 1 : Four-time world champions Germany provided the biggest shock when they crashed out of the World Cup in the first knockout stage, leading a string of former football powers who tumbled out early, as a new world order is established in the sport.The Germans, for decades feared as
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France’s fearsome attack enters debate over World Cup’s greatest forward line
NEW YORK, July 1 : France’s march into the World Cup last 16 has been built on an attacking force so relentless that comparisons with some of the greatest forward lines in football history are no longer sounding premature.With Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise combining for 11 goals and nine as
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Why African football is changing the World Cup forever
The World Cup is global, yet Africa faces barriers—from visas to access. With 10 teams qualified, can talent overcome the odds?
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Mexico vs Ecuador World Cup last-32 match delayed by one hour due to storms
MEXICO CITY: The World Cup last-32 game between Mexico and Ecuador at the Estadio Azteca on Tuesday (Jun 30) was delayed by one hour due to heavy rain and lightning, FIFA said.The match in Mexico City started at about 2am GMT (10am Singapore time), having been slated to kick off at 1am GMT.”Due to adve
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Politics aside, Mexico and Ecuador fans keep World Cup rivalry friendly
MEXICO CITY, June 30 : Shrugging off a raucous midnight serenade outside their team hotel as part of football’s folklore, travelling Ecuadorean fans embraced a festive World Cup atmosphere in Mexico City on Tuesday ahead of their World Cup round of 32 clash with co-hosts Mexico.The high-stakes knockout tie ar
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Commentary: Football’s Asian century is still on hold
World Cup 2026 has shown that the future of football is not in Asia yet, says Gearoid Reidy for Bloomberg Opinion.
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