Canada’s magical World Cup run hinges on slaying one of modern game’s giants
After Canada’s men beat South Africa to head to their first Round of 16, they celebrated as though they had won the World Cup itself.
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Wales cut 12 from Nations Championship squad ahead of Fiji opener
June 30 : Wales have cut 12 players from their squad for the first three fixtures of the Nations Championship, with lock Dafydd Jenkins forced to withdraw after a shoulder injury and Dewi Lake confirmed as captain.
Germany dumped out of World Cup by Paraguay on penalties - ESPN
Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah missed crucial penalties as four-time winners Germany were eliminated from the World Cup in a shootout by No. 34-ranked Paraguay on Monday.
Gabriel Martinelli's 96th-minute goal rescues Brazil from Japan upset in World Cup Round of 32
Jonathan Bornstein tells Dan Dakich about the potential impact of the USMNT advancing to the World Cup semifinals.
Canada to face Morocco in Round of 16 at FIFA World Cup
Canada will face Morocco in the Round of 16 at the World Cup after the North African giants defeated the Netherlands 3-2 in penalty kicks on Monday in Guadalupe, Mexico.
Morocco survive penalty drama to down Netherlands and reach Round of 16
RIYADH: Few would argue the match between the Netherlands and Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 resembled anything but an early semifinal clash. Two top sides battled it out in Monterrey to conclude the day, with Morocco holding the Netherlands to a 1-1 draw after extra time before winning 3-2 on penalties.
Police, firefighters proudly wear World Cup badges as they provide security
INGLEWOOD, California, June 29 : Police and firefighters providing public safety at the World Cup are proudly wearing special gold badges on their uniforms, embracing the global event and their place in it.