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target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Full fixtures, venues, dates of Round of 16
The fixtures for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been confirmed following the conclusion of the Round of 32 matches.
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target=_blank>World Cup: Leading scorers revealed as Round of 16 kicks off
Messi increased his tally to seven goals after finding the net in Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the Round of 32.
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target=_blank>UK’s King Charles ‘hates football’ – Son reveals
Prince William revealed that his father King Charles “hates football” in an appearance on Travis Kelce’s podcast that aired Friday, just hours before the NFL star was due to celebrate his marriage to pop megastar Taylor Swift.
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target=_blank>Feels like ‘victory’ – Cape Verde celebrates heroic World Cup defeat
The Atlantic island nation has become one of the fairytale stories of this year’s expanded 48-team tournament, confounding expectations.
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target=_blank>Salah says ‘had to do it’ after coolest of penalties in World Cup win
The 34-year-old Salah was clearly hampered by a hamstring strain, but played the whole 120 minutes and stepped up for his country when they needed him.
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target=_blank>England v Mexico World Cup game kickoff time unchanged – FIFA
When asked about the potential change in kick-off, England forward Marcus Rashford said at training on Friday it would not be “ideal” but that players would take it in their stride.
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target=_blank>Colombia defeat Ghana 1-0 to reach World Cup last 16
The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium and had eight shots on target but ended up with just Jhon Arias’s early goal to show for their superiority.
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target=_blank>Nigeria fails to emulate Italy, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, South Korea, Scotland, others
In other climes, the present board of the Nigeria Football Federation would have become history. They would have either resigned or kicked out through legally approved means. For failing to qualify his country for the ongoing World Cup, the head of Italy’s football federation (FIGC) Gabriele Gravina resigned. The Italy men’s team failed to qualify for a third World Cup consecutively.
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target=_blank>Why Nigeria may miss next World Cup
The Super Eagles’ inability to secure a spot at the global tournament has diminished the international marketability of Nigeria’s top talent and stunted the growth of the domestic game.
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target=_blank>Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16
Lionel Messi’s Argentina beat rank outsiders Cape Verde 3-2 after extra-time in an epic contest to reach the World Cup last 16 on Friday.
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target=_blank>CAF seeks host nations for AFCON 2028, 2032, 2036
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has invited member associations to submit bids to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, 2032 and 2036, DAILY POST reports. Africa’s soccer governing body made the announcement on their official website. The 54 members of CAF are free to submit bids to host the AFCON 2028, 2032 and
CAF seeks host nations for AFCON 2028, 2032, 2036
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: What Messi told me after Argentina win – Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has revealed what Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, told him following both sides’ World Cup Round of 32 clash earlier on Saturday. Vozinha was impressive during the encounter at the Miami Stadium as he made several saves. However, his team was unable to progress to the Round of 16 stage after Argentina won
World Cup 2026: What Messi told me after Argentina win – Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: CAF reacts as two African countries qualify for Round of 16
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has reacted after two African countries booked their places in the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. DAILY POST reports that the two African countries that qualified for the World Cup Round of 16 stage are Morocco and Egypt. Morocco had eliminated the Netherlands in the
World Cup 2026: CAF reacts as two African countries qualify for Round of 16
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Cape Verde make history, match Nigeria’s record after Argentina defeat
Cape Verde became the first African nation to score more than one goal in a World Cup match against the defending champions. The Blue Sharks were also the second African nation to score 2 plus goals in a World Cup match against Argentina, after Nigeria in 2014. They achieved this feat after losing 3-2 against
World Cup 2026: Cape Verde make history, match Nigeria’s record after Argentina defeat
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Queiroz refuses to decide future after Ghana’s elimination
Ghana head coach, Carlos Queiroz has said he is yet to take a decision on his future following the Black Stars elimination from FIFA World Cup 2026. The West Africans will return home after losing 1-0 to Colombia in their Round of 32 fixture at the Kansas City Stadium on Saturday. Jhon Arias scored the decisive
World Cup 2026: Queiroz refuses to decide future after Ghana’s elimination
target=_blank>World Cup: ‘You’re the best’ – Zlatan Ibrahimovic hails 18-year-old star after penalty miss
Football icon, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has sent a message to Lucas Herrington following Australia’s Round of 32 match against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup. He commended the young player for his bravery in taking a penalty during the shootout, referring to him as “the best.” The Socceroos played against the Pharaohs at Dallas Stadium in
World Cup: ‘You’re the best’ – Zlatan Ibrahimovic hails 18-year-old star after penalty miss
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Bubista proud of Cape Verde’s historic run
Cape Verde head coach, Bubista has said his players can hold their heads high after their historic run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, DAILY POST reports. The West Africans crashed out of the competition following a thrilling 3-2 defeat to holders Argentina in Miami. The Blue Stars twice pegged back La Albiceste in the
World Cup 2026: Bubista proud of Cape Verde’s historic run
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Messi pinpoints what Argentina did wrong against Cape Verde
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has pinpointed what his team did wrong against Cape Verde during both sides’ World Cup Round of 32 encounter. The match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes at the Miami Stadium, but Argentina went on to win 3-2 in extra time. Diney Borges’ own goal ensured Lionel Scaloni’s side eliminated the Blue
World Cup 2026: Messi pinpoints what Argentina did wrong against Cape Verde
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Cape Verde coach, Bubista speaks out after 3-2 defeat to Argentina
Cape Verde coach, Bubista has insisted that his team showed their identity following their World Cup 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 32. Cape Verde ultimately lost against Argentina in extra time after Diney Borges’ own goal. The encounter in Miami Stadium had ended in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes, following goals
World Cup 2026: Cape Verde coach, Bubista speaks out after 3-2 defeat to Argentina
target=_blank>Transfer: Osimhen’s agent travels to Madrid for talks
George Gardi, the agent to Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen, was spotted in Spain this week. His trip to Madrid comes amid speculations about Osimhen’s future with the Turkish champions. The 27-year-old himself has insisted that his future lies in Istanbul. But according to a Haber report, Gardi travelled to Madrid for fresh discussions over a possible
Transfer: Osimhen’s agent travels to Madrid for talks
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