Portugal and Spain renew Iberian rivalry in high-stakes World Cup round of 16 clash
DALLAS, Texas — Two of Europe’s traditional football powers will renew one of the game’s fiercest rivalries on Monday when Portugal and Spain meet in the Round of 16 of…
Opinion: Rudi Garcia’s comments should spark reflection, not division
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia’s remarks that Senegal is one of “those teams” that “tend to lose their tactical structure towards the end of the match” have generated intense debate during…
Russian missiles and drones strike on Kyiv kills at least 10 ahead of NATO summit
KYIV, Ukraine — A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, has killed at least 10 people and injured 46 others, according to reports, in one of…
Trump thanks FIFA after Balogun cleared for U.S. World Cup clash with Belgium
President Donald Trump publicly thanked FIFA after the governing body overturned the controversial one-match suspension of United States forward Folarin Balogun, clearing the striker to play in Monday’s FIFA World…
Police guard England team hotel as Mexican fans attempt to disrupt players ahead of World Cup clash
Fans assembled outside the hotel in the early hours of Sunday armed with loudspeakers, horns, drums and fireworks, creating significant noise in what appeared to be an effort to prevent…
Brazil and Norway renew World Cup rivalry at MetLife Stadium
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Two nations with a unique FIFA World Cup history will meet once again today as Brazil takes on Norway at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey…
Police officer Struck with his own baton during violent stop-and-search scuffle in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, England — A police officer was struck over the head with his own baton during a violent confrontation with a suspect in Birmingham, according to footage that has circulated…
Nigeria accuses South African authorities of criminal liability over deaths of citizens
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria has accused South African authorities of bearing potential criminal liability in the deaths of its citizens during recent anti-foreigner violence, warning that it is prepared to…
Insurgents launch coordinated attacks across Mali as Army says situation Is ‘Under Control’
BAMAKO, Mali — Insurgents launched coordinated attacks across five locations in Mali early Saturday, targeting military positions in the north, central, and southern parts of the country in the latest…
Colombia edge Ghana 1-0 to advance as Black Stars fail to test goalkeeper
KANSAS CITY, USA — Colombia secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana at Kansas City Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, advancing to the next stage…