Egypt's Zico takes his World Cup chance after putting holiday on hold
VANCOUVER, June 21 : Mostafa "Zico" Mohamed was preparing for a summer vacation on Egypt's north coast when an unexpected call-up to the national team changed his plans.
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Own goals surge at expanded World Cup threatens tournament record
HOUSTON, June 21 : One of the features of the opening 10 days of the 2026 World Cup has been a surge in unfortunate own goals with co-hosts United States benefitting twice and the tournament total of seven already the second highest in the history of the global finals.
The future is now for 18-year-old striker on Egypt’s World Cup squad
VANCOUVER: Egypt striker Hamza Abdelkarim is just 18 and one of the youngest players at the World Cup, but he’s handling soccer’s biggest stage as a seasoned professional. The 6-footer is one of 22 teenagers on squads at the World Cup and he’s the youngest player ever to play for his nation in the tournament. Some are calling Abdelkarim Egypt’s heir apparent to Mohamed Salah, now 34, who is arguably the team’s biggest star. Abdelkarim subbed in for Salah in the 76th minute of Egypt’s World Cup opener against Belgium. What sets Abdelkarim apart is his poise.
2026 World Cup Golden Ball: Mbappé Favored to Win Player of the Tournament
Alongside the national pride, it's the players that make each World Cup special.
Sabalenka knocked out of Berlin semi-final by Pegula
June 20 : World number one Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus suffered a shock defeat in her grass-court build-up to Wimbledon on Saturday, losing to American Jessica Pegula 6-4 6-7(4) 6-0 in the Berlin Open semi-finals.
Oceanman 2026 Bergulir! Perenang Hadapi Tantangan Laut Terbuka
Oceanman 2026 telah resmi bergulir. 900 peserta dari 27 negara saling berlomba menaklukkan lintasan laut terbuka.
How an Irish company's pitches are used at the World Cup
While Ireland may not be at the World Cup, an Irish company has made its impact felt on pitches across the tournament.
Kane hails World Cup ‘Wonderwall’ singalong as England highlight
KANSAS CITY, USA: Harry Kane says England's emotional "Wonderwall" singalong with fans after their opening World Cup win against Croatia was one of his top moments in the national shirt. Thomas Tuchel's side got off to a flying start in their first Group L game in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday, with captain Kane scoring twice in an entertaining 4-2 win. England's victorious players celebrated in front of their supporters while 1995 Oasis hit "Wonderwall" blared out around the AT&T Stadium. "That was one of my favourite ever moments in an England shirt and especially at a major tournament," Kane said on England's Lions Den show. "I know it's just the first game, and we're not getting carried away, but just that emotional connection with the fans, we know how much it means to them. "I think they see how much it means to us. "We have that connection right now, but just that moment, singing 'Wonderwall' in the stadium, everyone knew the words, and that was a really special moment, I thought." Tuchel has spoken about building on the work of former boss Gareth Southgate to strengthen the connection between fans and his squad. England have come agonisingly close to breaking their 60-year major trophy drought at recent tournaments, twice reaching the European Championship finals. Kane is one of a handful of players who remain from the squad that reached the semi-finals at the 2018 World Cup in Russia under Southgate. The skipper said he was enjoying the "freshness" of England's group. "There aren't many players from those early tournaments in this squad, so there's a freshness about it, where you can really see a hunger, a desire, and excitement from the players in the team, just to kind of be part of what could be obviously a