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Uruguay crashed out of the World Cup on Friday after goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's costly error handed Spain a 1-0 victory in Guadalajara, sending the European champions through as Group H winners. Cape Verde also reached the knockout stage after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, becoming the smallest nation to do so.
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Senegal kept their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup knockouts alive with a thumping 5-0 win over Iraq on Friday as they finished third in Group I behind France and Norway. The Lions of Teranga remain in the hunt for one of the last eight spots in the round of 32, while Iraq's tournament is over.
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Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé scored a magnificent first-half hat-trick, his first with Les Bleus, as France beat a second-string Norway 4-1 on Friday to seal top spot in Group I. Star striker Erling Haaland was one of several players rested by the Norway coach ahead of the World Cup knockouts stage.
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Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi, whose case was remanded for trial on rape charges on June 19, on Friday lodged an appeal with France's Court of Cassation, France's top court for civil and criminal matters. The Versailles Court of Appeals upheld the decision to refer the Moroccan and PSG defender to a criminal court on charges of raping a woman...
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Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé scored three goals in just 25 minutes as France defeated Norway's reserves 4-1 to seal top spot in Group I on Friday, while Senegal kept their hopes of a World Cup knockouts spot alive with a crushing victory over Iraq. Read our liveblog to see how the matches unfolded.
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Despite an unexpected loss against Ecuador, Germany take top spot in group E. Ivory Coast are through to the knockout stage of the competition for the first time in their history. The Netherlands cement their position at the top of group F, thanks to a confident win over Tunisia. Despite being eliminated, Türkiye managed to win against team...
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It's a duel that's set to be gruelling at the World Cup. France on one side, Norway on the other, with two star goalscorers facing each other: Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. The game could decide who finishes first of the group. The man leading Les Bleus is not Didier Deschamps, whose mother passed away earlier this week. Instead, his assistant...
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France's preparations for its final World Cup group game have been disrupted by the departure of manager Didier Deschamps from the team's camp following the death of his mother. Mbappé's Les Bleus are set to face Halland's Norway in a highly anticipated duel between the two star goalscorers. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes followed Les Bleus as they...
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The United States and Turkey delivered a dramatic Group D finale as Kaan Ayhan's stoppage-time goal secured a 3-2 win for Turkey and brought Team USA's perfect group-stage run to an end, although their qualification had already been confirmed. In the parallel fixture, Australia's draw with Paraguay ensured their progression to the last 32, with...
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Turkey edged past Team USA in a dramatic Group D finale, sealing a 3-2 stoppage-time win and ending the USA's perfect group run despite their qualification already being secured. In the parallel fixture in San Francisco, Australia held Paraguay to a draw, a result that ensured the Socceroos' qualification for the last 32, with La Albirroja also...
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Japan and Sweden fought out a dramatic 1-1 draw in Dallas in the final Group F match, leaving the top spot in the hands of the Netherlands. Daichi Maeda gave Japan the lead with a sublime team move, before Alexander Elanga's stunning finish equalised for the Swedes. Japan is set to face Brazil in their Round of 32 while Sweden will await their...
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The Netherlands claimed an emphatic 3-1 victory over Tunisia to secure their Group F top spot. The Dutch struck early through an own goal from Ellyes Skhiri and Brian Brobbey's clinical finish, before JP van Hecke added a third to seal the victory. Tunisia's Hamza Mastouri pulled one back, but it proved merely a consolation as the Oranje cruised to...
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Ecuador reached the World Cup last 32 with a shock 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday while Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 to advance from Group E and eliminate the Caribbean side. Gonzalo Plata scored the late winner after Nilson Angulo cancelled out Leroy Sane's controversial early opener for Germany.
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FIFA has rejected calls from Iran and Egypt to ban rainbow flags at their World Cup match in Seattle on Friday, despite both countries objecting to local Pride-themed celebrations linked to the fixture. FIFA says LGBTQ+ flags are permitted at all World Cup games under its Code of Conduct, despite different rules in Qatar's 2022 tournament. While...
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After a disastrous start at the World Cup, Bafana Bafana have qualified for the knockout stage for the first time. The team beat South Korea 1-0 in their last group stage game to reach the Round of 32. Meanwhile superstar Neymar came in as a substitute for Brazil to the delight of fans. The team took the top spot in Group C by beating Scotland 3-0.
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Algeria have waited more than four decades for a chance to avenge the 'Disgrace of Gijon' that saw West Germany and Austria conspire to knock them out of the 1982 World Cup. Ironically, their final group clash against Austria is one of many games where sides could settle for a mutually beneficial outcome.
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Just like in their opening win over Haiti (3-0), Brazil made light work of Scotland on Wednesday, cruising to another 3-0 victory to finish top of Group C, ahead of Morocco. The Atlas Lions also impressed, beating Haiti 4-2 in a thrilling comeback-filled encounter. The night was highlighted by Neymar's World Cup debut, with the Brazilian superstar...
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South Africa reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time on Wednesday with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, completing a remarkable recovery after losing their opener. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive second-half goal as Bafana Bafana secured second place in Group A behind Mexico after drawing with the Czech Republic.
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Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil eased to a 3-0 win over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing top spot in Group C and a place in the World Cup last 32. Matheus Cunha added a third, while Neymar made his first international appearance in more than two-and-a-half years after returning from injury.
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Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 in a dramatic Group C encounter in Atlanta, in a match that was level at half-time after a breathless first period. Achraf Hakimi and Ismaël Saibari restored parity before Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine struck late to seal victory, as Haiti were ultimately undone by Morocco's late pressure and attacking depth.
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Morocco faced Haiti in a decisive final Group C match and secured a 4-2 victory in a chaotic, end-to-end encounter. However, with Brazil beating Scotland 3-0 and holding a superior goal difference, the Seleção finish top of the group, leaving Morocco to qualify in second place. In a thrilling match that saw both sides trade goals, the Atlas Lions...
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Bosnia and Herzegovina edge closer to knockout after dominant win over Qatar 3-1 in Seattle. Kerim Alajbegovic opened the scoring with a stunning strike, before an own goal from Mahmoud Abunada doubled their advantage. Despite Hasan Al Haydos pulling one back for Qatar, Ermin Mahmic sealed Bosnia's victory in the 80th minute.
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Switzerland claimed a narrow 2-1 victory over Canada at BC Place in Vancouver to secure top spot in Group B. Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi scored for the Swiss, while Promise David's late effort proved only a consolation as Canada fell short in a tightly contested encounter between two evenly matched sides.
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The Black Stars' head coach Carlos Queiroz had strong words about the refereeing after two fouls from the Three Lions went unchecked, and the two sides played out a goalless draw. Meanwhile, Colombia qualified for the knockout round beating DR Congo 1-0 and Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups.
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Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, the Congolese supporter known for posing as the "living statue" of independence hero Patrice Lumumba, was finally able to join fans of the Leopards at the World Cup on Tuesday after missing the team's opener due to Ebola quarantine requirements.
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Just Fontaine has reigned as the World Cup's record scorer at a single tournament since 1958. But with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland each piling on the goals for their respective countries, and the likes of Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo in pursuit, the decades-old record is looking vulnerable for the first time.
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Colombia secured their place in the World Cup knockouts round with a game to spare after a 1-0 victory over DR Congo pushed them back to the top of Group K on Tuesday, with Daniel Munoz finding a winner in the 76th minute after the South Americans had been frustrated for much of the evening.
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Scoring a brace against Uzbekistan on Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo made history by becoming the first player to score in six different editions of the FIFA World Cup. The 41-year-old will hope to secure Portugal a knockout stage berth, with the squad facing Colombia for their final group stage match on Saturday.
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England and Ghana played out a tense 0-0 draw at Foxborough Stadium, a result that keeps both sides' knockout qualification hopes alive but denies the Three Lions top spot in Group L. Despite dominating possession with 79% of the ball, England were unable to break down Ghana's resolute defensive organisation, with the Black Stars frustrating their...
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France coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group match against Norway after returning home following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation said on Tuesday. Assistant Guy Stephan will take charge as France, already through to the last 32, seek top spot in Group I.
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Record-breaker Cristiano Ronaldo guided Portugal to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in World Cup Group K on Tuesday. Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups and Portugal's all-time leading marksman at the global finals with two goals in Houston.
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Forwards are delivering at the FIFA World Cup. Argentina's Lionel Messi has become the top scorer in the history of the competition, closely followed by France's Kylian Mbappé. Also highly noticed, Norwegian Erling Haaland, who scored a brace against Senegal. Besides Messi, Mbappé and Haaland, football enthusiasts have their eyes on England's...
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Les Bleus' game against Iraq was interrupted for over two hours due to heavy rain in Philadelphia – the first delay in the World Cup so far caused by the weather. France's 3-0 win sees them book their spot in the knockout round with a game to spare, while Lionel Messi has broken the record for the most goals scored at the World Cup, with a...
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The weather in the US tried to put a stop to the France-Iraq game at the World Cup on June 22... and it did: the game had to be halted for two hours as a huge thunderstorm hit in Philadelphia, where it was being held. France ended up winning 3-0, with two of them coming from French superstar Kylian Mbappé. But nothing could deter French fans from...
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France's second World Cup game belonged to Mbappé as he scored twice, moving into a tie for second in World Cup goals. Argentina won its second game against Austria, with two goals scored by Messi. Norway's Haaland also scored two goals in the game against Senegal, whose fate now depends on its game against Iraq. FRANCE 24's James Vasina tells us...
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With a second win in two matches, Les Bleus secured their place in the World Cup round of 32. Although they were never really troubled by Iraq (3-0), France were mainly disrupted by a storm over Philadelphia, which suspended the match for almost two hours between the first and second halves.
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Algeria stormed back to beat Jordan 2-1 to advance to the 2026 World Cup knockout round in California late Monday thanks to second-half goals from substitute Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri. It marked the first time Algeria won a World Cup game since 2014.
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Norway survived a Senegal onslaught to claim a crucial 3-2 victory in Group I, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to secure their qualification to advance to the knockout stage. The Africans fought back from 2-0 down with a goal from Ismaila Sarr before mounting a desperate late assault, but Norway held firm.
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Though France's "Les Bleus" won their group stage fixture against Iraq in commanding fashion on Monday, the two sides were forced to stop play for nearly two hours due to a thunderstorm hitting the venue they were playing at in Philadelphia.What happened, and why was play stopped? FRANCE 24 explains.
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France defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia to mathematically secure their passage to the knockout stages. Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added a third, but the match was overshadowed by severe thunderstorms that forced a two hour and 12-minute delay, the evacuation of spectators and a complete washout of the pitch.
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Heavy rain and an approaching thunderstorm delayed the second half of France's World Cup match against Iraq on Monday, forcing thousands of fans to seek shelter in the first weather-related disruption of the tournament. The stoppage came as severe weather also threatened another fixture in nearby New Jersey.
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Lionel Messi is now the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, after scoring twice on Monday against Austria in the 2026 World Cup. But his first match, where he scored a hat-trick against Algeria, saw some online controversy. According to internet users, Algerian fans allegedly targeted him with an aggressive chant, calling Messi the "enemy of...
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Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, with Lionel Messi scoring twice to become the all-time leading goal-scorer in World Cup history. The 38-year-old Argentine legend broke Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals, cementing his status as one of football's greatest players. With two victories from two matches, Argentina have...
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France faced Iraq in a crucial Group I clash at Philadelphia's stadium, but severe thunderstorms could potentially force a postponement of kick-off. The French, fresh from a commanding 3-1 victory over Senegal, secured a place in the last 32 with a 3-0 win against the Lions. Relive our live coverage.
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He is France's most successful football manager, and is looking to win a second World Cup with his team for his last year as the French national coach. But who is Didier Deschamps? FRANCE 24's Aurore Cloé Dupuis went to ask Deschamps' friends and former coach.
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France faces Iraq in a group stage match on June 22. The Iraqi team faces a significant disadvantage in this challenging group. But even after a 4-1 loss to Norway in its first match, for the country, this World Cup appearance remains an event not to be missed following a 40 year absence from the competition. This is especially true in Kurdistan in...
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Spain got their World Cup redemption and their first win by comfortably beating Saudi Arabia 4-0. Belgium went down to 10 men after the eighth red card of the tournament was handed out. The Red Devils struggled against Iran, and that game ended on a dry tally of 0-0. The surprise of the evening played out in Miami, as Cape Verde managed to draw...
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It's time for the World Cup roundup! Mo Salah scored his third World Cup goal, allowing Egypt to get his first win in the tournament after 92 years. French fans are gearing up for their second game against Iraq in Philadelphia, while Norway is getting ready to play Senegal. FRANCE 24's Emily Boyles tells us what to know.
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France captain Kylian Mbappé said Les Bleus' abundance of talent up front gives them a more offensive edge than at the past two World Cups as they aim to book a place in the knockout stage on Monday with victory over Iraq – in a game that will see the Real Madrid striker win his 100th international cap.
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Newcomers Cape Verde fought back against two-time champions Uruguay in a 2-2 draw to clinch a second point at their maiden World Cup and maintain their unbeaten run, just days after causing the first shock of the tournament by holding favourites Spain to a goalless stalemate.
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Tennis legend Serena Williams will make a surprise return to Wimbledon singles after being awarded the tournament's final wildcard on Sunday, setting up one of the biggest comebacks of this year's championships. Williams has not played singles at Wimbledon since 2022 and has mostly been absent from competition for the past four years.
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The European champions put their shock opening draw against Cape Verde behind them with a crushing 4-0 defeat of Saudi Arabia on Sunday to move top of Group H and kick-start their World Cup campaign. Lamine Yamal needed just 10 minutes of his first start on football's biggest stage to get his maiden goal.
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The evening of football started with quite an unexpected walk in the park for the Netherlands, who beat Sweden 5-1. Germany narrowly avoided a trampling by the Elephants of the Ivory Coast, thanks to a last-minute goal. World Cup newcomers Curaçao got their first world cup point ever thanks to a draw against Ecuador Meanwhile, Japan marked the...
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There's been Achilles the cat, Mani the Parakeet and Nelly the elephant. Over the years, animals from across the world have predicted the outcome of World Cup matches. This year is no different, with a Canadian goldfish and Thai tigers and hippos putting bets on who will come out on top in the 2026 competition. Story by Camille Corcoran.
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The World Cup marked its 1000th game with Japan thrashing Tunisia 4-0 on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points at the top of Group F.
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They arrived with kilts, songs and endless optimism. They leave behind unforgettable memories. For one week, Boston belonged to the Tartan Army. As Scotland's supporters head to Miami, their next World Cup destination, they say goodbye to a city that embraced them from day one.
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Substitute Deniz Undav scored two goals, including a dramatic injury-time winner, as Germany secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday to book their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup for the first time since 2014. Read our blog to see how the match unfolded.
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Team USA made it through to the knockout rounds thanks to their 2-0 win against Australia. Morocco quickly got a first goal past Scotland, as did Paraguay against Türkiye. Paraguay's Matias Glaraza scored 64 seconds in, a new 2026 World Cup record. Brazil finally got their first win of the tournament and powered three past Haiti in the first half....
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After Mexico, the United States also punched their ticket to the World Cup Round of 32 on Saturday, thanks to a 2-0 victory over Australia. Morocco and Brazil, who faced off in their opening match, both secured wins as well, edging past Scotland (1-0) and cruising by Haiti (3-0), respectively.
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Vinícius Júnior scored and set up one of Matheus Cunha's two goals as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 on Friday to strengthen their bid for a place in the World Cup knockout stage. Haiti became the first team eliminated from the tournament, while Brazil responded emphatically after their opening draw with Morocco.
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Morocco took a major step towards the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over Scotland on Friday, thanks to an early strike from Ismael Saibari. The North Africans moved to four points in Group C, while Scotland remain in contention ahead of a decisive final match against Brazil.
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Ismael Saibari scored the fastest goal of the World Cup so far after just 71 seconds as Morocco secured a narrow 1-0 win over Scotland on Friday to close in on a place in the knockout round. The Scots pushed hard for an equaliser in the secondhalf but never had a shot on target during the match.
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World Cup co-hosts the United States advanced to the knockout stage with one game to spare after comfortably beating Australia 2-0 in Group D on Friday, despite the absence of injured star player Christian Pulisic. Follow our live, minute-by-minute coverage.
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With their 1-0 win over South Korea, Mexico have become the first country to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup. Canada powered six goals past Qatar to take home their first three points in a World Cup for the first time in their history. Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina was not a very interesting game until the 74th minute, at...
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Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape a Paris appeals court has ruled. The captain of the Moroccan team was first accused of rape in 2023, by a then 24 year old woman. In February this year, an investigative judge ruled that Hakimi would face trial followed recommendations from public prosecutors. The PSG right back appealed the decision, but...
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Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 victory over South Korea at a jubilant Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday. Luis Romo scored shortly after half-time, capitalising on a goalkeeping error, to seal Mexico's second straight win and confirm them as Group A winners with one match remaining.
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Switzerland cruised to a 4-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina to bounce back after their opening draw against Qatar. The Nati are now close to securing a place in round 16. The sports recap of the day with France 24 journalists and a summary of world sports news, both on and off the field.
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The FIFA World Cup may be under way in the United States, but in New York on Thursday, all eyes were on basketball. Tens of thousands of fans packed the streets of Manhattan to celebrate the NBA champion Knicks as the team paraded through the city under tight security. FRANCE 24's Juliette Montilly was there.
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Canada produced a dominant display to dismantle Qatar 6-0 in their Group B match on Thursday, taking full control after a chaotic second half in which the visitors collapsed both structurally and numerically. Follow the key moments from the match below.
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The World Cup is well underway across North America, bringing its usual mix of spectacular goals, historic upsets and colourful stadium crowds. But alongside the genuine celebrations, a wave of manipulated media is flooding social media. From a fake Hitler lookalike to hyper-realistic female football enthusiasts designed exclusively to bait clicks,...
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Switzerland put on a devastating display at the Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles, overwhelming Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 after a stunning second-half turnaround. With Bosnia down to ten men following an 80th-minute red card, substitutes Jovan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas ran riot. Ermin Mahmic's late strike provided only consolation for the Bosnians.
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The Three Lions began their World Cup campaign with an upbeat win against Croatia. Thomas Tuchel's tactics saw them get ahead and win 4-2 after the two sides were level at halftime. Meanwhile Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in the latest upset of a team considered to be among the favourites to win the tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo...
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Ghana secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama thanks to a stoppage-time strike from Caleb Yirenkyi. The Black Stars were frustrated for long spells by a disciplined Panamanian side but found a breakthrough deep into added time to claim all three points.
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England claimed a convincing 4-2 victory over Croatia in an enthralling Group L encounter in Arlington, Texas, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford combining to overcome a resilient Croatian comeback. The Three Lions survived sustained pressure from Zlatko Dalic's side in a match that lived up to its billing as a rematch of the 2018...
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As Iran began its World Cup campaign amidst a tense political climate, a wave of misleading images and claims have spread online about the team allegedly making political statements. One photo falsely claimed to show an Iranian player carrying a pink school backpack in tribute to Iranian schoolgirls killed in Minab during the US-Iran conflict. A...
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England began their World Cup campaign against Croatia with a 4-2 victory in a rematch of the 2018 semi-final. Thomas Tuchel's side put aside the pre-match selection controversy to claim three points in Group L. Follow the key moments from the match below.
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Portugal and DR Congo played out a dramatic 1-1 draw in Houston as the African underdogs showed remarkable resilience against one of the tournament's favourites. João Neves gave the Portuguese an early lead, but Yoane Wissa's equaliser just before half-time earned the Leopards a crucial point in their first World Cup appearance since 1974.
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Tactical changes by Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps at half-time saw France seal a 3-1 win in their opening game against Senegal. Kylian Mbappé scored a brace, becoming the country's top goalscorer, with 58 goals to his name. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi helped Argentina shine with a hat-trick against Algeria – enough to put pressure on Cristiano...
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Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 on June 16. Lionel Messi's hat trick of goals came 20 years to the day after his World Cup debut. Messi is now the first man to play in six World Cups and the tournament's joint all-time scorer, alongside Germany's Miroslav Klose, with 16 goals. The player was praised by supporters on both sides.
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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, June 17: Russian and Polish papers discuss the murder of a Russian cartoonist who mocked Vladimir Putin. Next: The New York Times investigates the final days before Jeffrey Epstein's death and his "fraying" mental health. Finally, we ask why India is not in the World Cup and discover Brooklyn Beckham's latest family...
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Lionel Messi piled up the records as he scored all three goals for Argentina in their 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria on Tuesday, becoming the first player to feature in six World Cups and matching former Germany striker Miroslav Klose's tally of 16 goals on football's biggest stage.
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France midfielder Adrien Rabiot said the pitch "felt more like an artificial surface" after Les Bleus opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal on Tuesday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will host the final game of the tournament on July 19.
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Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side's World Cup opener in Toronto. The former Arsenal player, who awaits trial on rape charges in Britain, will be eligible to play in Ghana's following two matches, both of them in the United States.
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After a slow and uninspired start, France finally managed to kick off their 2026 World Cup with a win, defeating Senegal 3-1. French supporters watching the game from the Paris fan zone went wild at Kylian Mbappe's two goals. The French football star is now the new all-time leading scorer for the French national team.
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Favourites France overcame a wobbly start to defeat Group I rivals Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup opener on Tuesday, with captain Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to overtake Olivier Giroud as Les Bleus' all-time top scorer and move within two goals of Miroslav Klose's World Cup record. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports from the MetLife stadium in New...
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Favourites France overcame a wobbly start to defeat Group I rivals Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup opener on Tuesday, with captain Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to overtake Olivier Giroud as Les Bleus' all-time top scorer and move within two goals of Miroslav Klose's World Cup record.
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World Cup favourites France rebounded from a poor first half to beat Senegal 3-1 in their Group I opener on Tuesday, with captain Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to move past Pelé and Lionel Messi with 14 World Cup goals – and become Les Bleus' all-time record scorer. Read our blog to see how the match unfolded.
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Spain were held to an unexpected draw as Cape Verde held on to secure a point in their first-ever World Cup game. The goalless result means the newcomers have a chance to reach the first knockout round while Spain will seek to bounce back from the shock in their next game against Saudi Arabia. Elsewhere, France prepare to face Senegal, but will...
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Les Bleus will be wary of carrying the favourites tag when they begin their quest for a third World Cup title against Senegal on Tuesday, 24 years after their shock defeat against the Lions of Teranga set off dancing in the streets of Dakar – and precipitated France's calamitous exit in the group stage.
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Iran twice came from behind to salvage a 2–2 draw against New Zealand in a World Cup opener overshadowed by geopolitical tensions, protests and months of conflict with the United States. The result leaves Team Melli still searching for a breakthrough on football's biggest stage.
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Belgium's Romelo Lukaku came off the bench to help Belgium level against Egypt in a thrilling Group G clash at the Seattle Stadium on Monday, after midfielder Emam Ashour had put the Pharaohs ahead with a superb shot. The draw leaves the seven-time African champions still chasing their first victory on football's biggest stage.
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Belgium came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw with Egypt in their World Cup Group G opener at the Seattle Stadium on Monday, leaving Mohamed Salah's seven-time African champions still chasing their first victory on football's biggest stage. Read our blog to see how the match unfolded.
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World Cup newcomers Cape Verde held off favourites Spain in a goalless draw in Atlanta on Monday, delivering a defensive masterclass in their first appearance on football's biggest stage to produce the first shock of the tournament against the European champions.
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The 2026 World Cup is bringing excitement to football fans around the world, but it will also come at a cost for the environment. The 2026 edition is officially projected to be the most polluting sporting event in history, with a total carbon footprint of 9 million tonnes of CO2, nearly double the average of the last four tournaments. FRANCE 24's...
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World Cup Debrief: It was goals galore last night, especially for Germany, who got seven goals past Curaçao. The rookies, though, scored their first ever World Cup goal. The goals continued in the Estadio Monterrey as Sweden won 5-1 against Tunisia. Meanwhile, Ivory Coast did what they do best and scored in the dying minutes of their game against...
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On Sunday, Japan sealed a 2-2 draw against the higher-ranked Netherlands in their 2026 World Cup opener. Since qualifying for its first World Cup in 1998, Japan has reached every edition of the tournament and now sits 18th in the FIFA rankings. FRANCE 24's Adam Hancock, Alexis Bregere and Ayana Nishikawa travelled across Japan to uncover the...
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Sweden claimed a commanding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in Monterrey, Mexico, taking a significant step toward Group F progression. Gyökeres, Isak, Ayari and Svanberg found the net for Graham Potter's side, with Omar Rekik's consolation goal proving insufficient to salvage a point for the North African underdogs.
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Substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their Group E World Cup opener on Saturday, sealing a dramatic finish after a tight contest in which both sides created chances but failed to convert until the final moments.
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Netherlands and Japan ended their Group of Death encounter in a dramatic 2-2 draw after a thrilling spectacle in the second half. Daichi Kamada's stunning last-gasp header salvaged a point for the Samurai Blue, denying Oranje what appeared to be a crucial victory in a group where every point is precious.
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Iran's World Cup team touched down on American soil on Sunday, arriving at Los Angeles International Airport after a short flight from their base camp in Mexico. This is the first time in the cup's nearly 100-year history that a host nation receives a country it is at war with.
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The Netherlands and Japan played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in a decisive Group of Death encounter that leaves both teams' knockout ambitions hanging in the balance. Japan came from behind twice but ultimately had to settle for a late equaliser through Daichi Kamada's stoppage-time header, denying Oranje a decisive victory. Read our liveblog to see...
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Germany made a successful start to World Cup 2026 on Sunday, demolishing Curaçao 7-1 in Boston. The four-time world champions were clinical in their execution, with goals from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav. Despite the heavy defeat, Curaçao marked their historic World Cup debut with...
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Jalen Brunson scored 45 points as the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday to clinch their first NBA championship in 53 years. The Knicks sealed the best-of-seven NBA Finals 4-1, taking down French star Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on their home court to capture their first title since 1973.
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Scotland secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Haiti in their Group C opener at Boston's stadium. John McGinn struck early in the 28th minute after a chaotic scramble in the box, before Haiti mounted sustained pressure but lacked the clinical finishing to break down Scotland's resolute defence.
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Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in their Group C clash at MetLife stadium, the venue that will host World Cup final. Saibari's stunning lob gave Morocco an early lead, but Vinicius's superb finish dragged Brazil level before half-time, setting up a tense second half that saw both sides trade chances.
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Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 in their Group C opener at MetLife stadium. Saibari's early lob gave Morocco the lead, but Vinicius Junior's sublime finish levelled the match before half-time. Both sides traded chances in a tense second half, neither able to break the deadlock. Read our blog to see how the match unfolded.
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