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Ma Ning was the first referee from China to take charge of a World Cup match in 24 years. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

China’s Ma Ning praised for his ‘masterful performance’ in first World Cup match

Zhou Fei and Fu Ming also officiated during the Group E match between Curacao and Ecuador, marking their debuts at the global showpiece.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Japan mark 1,000th game in history of the Fifa World Cup by thrashing Tunisia

Fifa World Cup 2026

Room’s astonishing, historic heroics earn Curacao World Cup point against Ecuador

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: Dutch hammer Sweden, Undav saves Germany

A five-star performance from the Netherlands consigns Sweden to a historic defeat, and Deniz Undav joins the race for the Golden Boot.

Deniz Undav scored twice after coming off the bench in the second half. Photo: dpa
Deniz Undav scored twice after coming off the bench in the second half. Photo: dpa
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Ex-Real Madrid star to give back to Hong Kong after career of highs, self-doubt

Former Spanish player Asier Illarramendi, the city’s Footballer of the Year, aims to tackle AFC Champions League Two with Kitchee, help kids.

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Fifa World Cup: Mexico boss calls ceasefire on mobile phone war

Javier Aguirre ‘more serene’ than when he led North Americans in finals, no longer ‘fighting with players’.

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Brazil cruise to victory against Haiti, Turkey exit after losing to Paraguay

Miguel Almiron sent off for remarks made with his hand covering his mouth, Haitians first team to be eliminated, Selecao move top of Group C.

Matheus Cunha of Brazil celebrates scoring against Haiti at the World Cup. Photo: Xinhua
Matheus Cunha of Brazil celebrates scoring against Haiti at the World Cup. Photo: Xinhua
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World Cup while you were sleeping: ‘selfish’ Ronaldo told to quit, US win, Scots lose

Partner of Portugal’s Joao Neves triggers social media backlash after Ronaldo comments, USA down Australia, Scotland beaten by Morocco.

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Iran to complain to Fifa over World Cup restrictions after request turned down

Iranian football federation says the team were denied permission to fly in from Mexico two days before the match against Belgium on Sunday.

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Fifa World Cup: Son draws blank as Mexico overcome South Korea to reach last 32

Luis Romo settles slow-burning contest as co-hosts win encounter that does little to calm fears surrounding Son Heung-min’s decline.

Son Heung-min thuds a shot into the midriff of Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel. Photo: AP Photo
Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: super subs, 3 red cards, joy of 6 for Canada

Canada make history with thrashing of Qatar, triple substitution fires Swiss to victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, South Africa stay alive.

Hat-trick hero Jonathan David celebrates scoring his first, and his side’s second, against Qatar. Photo: AP
Hat-trick hero Jonathan David celebrates scoring his first, and his side’s second, against Qatar. Photo: AP
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Chinese businessman beats rush to Vozinha’s door, puts hero’s mum on plane to US

Lin Jie has lived in Cape Verde for more than 20 years and is friends with the family of World Cup goalkeeper.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Australian former Wellington Phoenix boss lands Hong Kong club post

Lee Man appoint Giancarlo Italiano after three-month search for head coach; new man tasked with ‘enhancing competitiveness on and off pitch’.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup fever drives near US$1 billion betting frenzy among Chinese fans

Players pack out stores selling The Football Lottery tickets, but surprise results like Cabo Verde’s draw with Spain leave many disappointed.

Yoane Wissa scored DR Congo’s first goal at a World Cup in the 1-1 draw with Portugal. Photo: Getty Images
Fifa World Cup 2026

China fans mark World Cup ‘honour’ as Congo draw gives men unwanted points record

DR Congo’s draw with Portugal, and Uzbekistan’s goal against Colombia on Thursday leaves China men’s team in category of none.

Uzbekistan’s Abbosbek Fayzullaev scores his team’s first goal at a World Cup during their 3-1 Group K defeat at the hands of Colombia. Photo: AP
Uzbekistan’s Abbosbek Fayzullaev scores his team’s first goal at a World Cup during their 3-1 Group K defeat at the hands of Colombia. Photo: AP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: 70,000-strong wall of noise powers Colombia past Uzbekistan

White hot atmosphere at Azteca Stadium backdrop to 3-1 win for South Americans against World Cup newcomers.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup while you were sleeping: England win and Ronaldo ends Messi debate

Harry Kane equals Gary Lineker’s goals tally for England, DR Congo score first ever World Cup goal as Portugal labour to draw.

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Fifa hydration breaks spark backlash, blamed for killing momentum at World Cup

Some national team managers are seizing the opportunity to pass on in-game tactical instructions that would normally not be possible.

Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni gives instructions to his players as they take a hydration break during the match against Algeria at the World Cup. Photo: AFP
Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni gives instructions to his players as they take a hydration break during the match against Algeria at the World Cup. Photo: AFP
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Investment key to Uzbekistan progress, says ex-China boss ahead of World Cup debut

Former Italy defender Fabio Cannavaro leaves comparisons with old employers unsaid ahead of game against Colombia in Mexico City.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Messi hails ‘beautiful moment’ after equalling World Cup goals record

Argentina’s global superstar becomes oldest player to score tournament hat-trick as defending champions get off to a strong start in Group J.

Fifa World Cup 2026

South Korea players in World Cup media ban after Son criticism sparks backlash

Members of the country’s press were caught making disparaging remarks about Son Heung-min’s military record.

South Korea’s Son Heung-min was mocked by members of the media over his lack of military service. Photo: AFP
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World Cup while you were sleeping: Mbappe closes on scoring record, Haaland at double

Kylian Mbappe double gets France off to the perfect start, while Erling Haaland scores twice on his World Cup debut.

France’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side’s first goal against Senegal. Photo: Reuters
France’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side’s first goal against Senegal. Photo: Reuters
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World Cup, 5 things to know: Haaland’s first, Messi’s 200th, classic 2002 rematch

Champions Argentina and runners-up France finally join the fray, along with dark horse Norway and Austria, but potential for upsets is high.

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Viktor Gyokeres on role Hong Kong played in his Premier League, World Cup heroics

Swedish striker talks about his Arsenal debut at Kai Tak after big-money move from Sporting Lisbon, and opening his World Cup account.

Fifa World Cup 2026

New Zealand’s 2-goal hero at World Cup has Chinese mum, makes Motherwell history

Well-traveled Elijah Just has played more than 30 times for the All Whites and currently plies his trade in the Scottish league.

New Zealand’s Elijah Just scores his side’s opening goal against Iran at the World Cup. Photo: dpa
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