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Fifa World Cup 2026
Vozinha, Haaland named in World Cup dream team, but no place for Kane, Yamal
Fans voted for Cabo Verde’s hero goalkeeper but left out golden gloves winner Unai Simon, World Cup winner Lamine Yamal.
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Fifa
Missing the World Cup? Relief is on the way next July with Women’s World Cup
22 Jul 2026 - 8:00AM
Fifa
China’s World Cup frenzy: 70 billion views, 83.3 billion yuan in lottery sales
21 Jul 2026 - 10:39PM
Fifa
Spain return home for massive parade, with World Cup and all-conquering identity
Winning team, who are greeted in Madrid by almost two million people including royals and prime minister, are apex of a now-dominant system.
21 Jul 2026 - 4:06PM
Spain players on buses during the World Cup victory parade through the streets of Madrid on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026
Spain leapfrog Argentina in Fifa rankings after World Cup win, Norway biggest climber
France and England remained No 3 and No 4, while Tunisia dropped 12 places after being the only African nation to miss out on the knockouts.
21 Jul 2026 - 10:49AM
English Premier League
Kevin Keegan, ex-Liverpool, England star and Newcastle manager, dies aged 75
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner, regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, was diagnosed with stage four cancer in January.
21 Jul 2026 - 12:57AM
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More teams, bigger format but same result: key takeaways from 2026 Fifa World Cup
Despite fears beforehand over how fans would be treated and how the hosts would fare, there were thrills aplenty and some fairy-tale stories.
21 Jul 2026 - 11:38AM
Spain celebrate on the podium during the awards ceremony after they beat Argentina 1-0 on Sunday to win the 2026 Fifa World Cup in New Jersey. Photo: Xinhua
Stephen Chow Sing-chi
Kung Fu Soccer, new film by Hong Kong’s Stephen Chow, goes offside in South Korea
Comedy described as a gender-swapped spin-off of the actor-director’s 2001 classic, Shaolin Soccer, has sparked controversy among Koreans.
21 Jul 2026 - 4:23AM
Fifa
Spain’s World Cup win sparks surge in flight searches as Argentina face backlash
Data from mainland travel agency shows a sharp rise in inquiries for flights to Spain as losing fans deal with their side’s actions.
20 Jul 2026 - 5:32PM
Fifa World Cup 2026
France’s Kylian Mbappe wins second World Cup Golden Boot, Spain sweep other awards
Midfielder Rodri collected the Golden Ball, goalkeeper Unai Simon won Golden Glove and defender Pau Cubarsi claimed Best Young Player.
20 Jul 2026 - 10:58AM
Fifa World Cup 2026
Emotional Spain boss praises side’s ‘team first’ approach after World Cup win
Luis de la Fuente becomes oldest coach to guide a team to win World Cup. Spain now unbeaten in 38 matches across all competitions.
20 Jul 2026 - 9:37AM
Spain coach Luis De La Fuente lifts the World Cup trophy alongside his players. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026
Spain beat 10-man Argentina to win one-sided World Cup final
Ferran Torres scores only goal of a game in which defending champions did not create a chance in more than 90 minutes.
20 Jul 2026 - 11:58AM
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BTS, Madonna and the Muppets light up Fifa World Cup half-time show
The star-packed, Super Bowl-style extravaganza during the match between Spain and Argentina also featured a tribute to football icon Pele.
20 Jul 2026 - 11:47AM
Fifa World Cup 2026
Trump and Infantino set to face red-card protest at Fifa World Cup final
The US president and Fifa boss have faced criticism after US striker Folarin Balogun had his ban lifted despite receiving a red card.
20 Jul 2026 - 11:55AM
Fifa
Fifa World Cup final: what factors favour Argentina, what factors favour Spain
Looking beyond Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, what are the strengths that help title holders Argentina and European champions Spain?
19 Jul 2026 - 9:30PM
Spain's Lamine Yamal (left) and Argentina's Lionel Messi are their teams' obvious main weapons for the final in New Jersey on Sunday, but both sides have several other trump cards. Photo: TNS
Fifa World Cup 2026
Tuchel claims England should be proud of World Cup bronze, Deschamps bows out
Third place is England’s best finish at a World Cup since 1966. Deschamps leaves France after 14 years in charge.
19 Jul 2026 - 12:51PM
Fifa World Cup 2026
Mbappe overtakes Messi as World Cup’s top scorer, England win 10-goal thriller
Kylian Mbappe scores twice to take lead in race for golden boot and become highest scorer in tournament history. Saka bags hat-trick.
19 Jul 2026 - 7:39AM
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Fifa World Cup 2026
Messi pulls ahead of Yamal in Ballon d’Or race, with all to play for at World Cup
Bookies, prediction markets make Lionel Messi favourite to claim trophy despite 39-year-old playing in a second-tier domestic competition.
18 Jul 2026 - 9:00PM
Lionel Messi’s performances at the World Cup have made him favourite to win a record ninth Ballon d’Or. Photo: dpa
Fifa World Cup 2026
Trump quips about US-China World Cup bid, praises Infantino over red card reversal
US president hailed the tournament as the ‘most successful sporting event perhaps in the history of the world’ at a reception in New York.
18 Jul 2026 - 3:43PM
Fifa
2 stars and a bathtub: when World Cup leading men Messi and Yamal first met
The two superstars face each other for the first time on the pitch in the final, but they share an incredible backstory from 19 years ago.
18 Jul 2026 - 8:00AM
Fifa World Cup 2026
Adidas, Lenovo among companies in China giving workers a World Cup final holiday
Chinese tech firms NetEase and 37 Interactive Entertainment are allowing employees to enjoy a half-day off on Monday morning.
17 Jul 2026 - 6:30PM
Hong Myung-bo
South Korean football reform group led by Park Ji-sung, Ryu Seung-min criticised
Head of local body, who supports outgoing KFA president Chung Mong-gyu, attacks ex-national footballers, Olympic table tennis champion.
17 Jul 2026 - 4:26PM
Chung Mong-gyu (right) and former national team head coach Hong Myung-bo (left) received plenty of criticism after South Korea's dismal World Cup performance. Photo: Korea Times
Fifa
True team, strong defence, unbeatable coach: why Spain are in the World Cup final
European champions Spain face South American champions Argentina in Sunday’s final, and there are three key reasons for their strong run.
17 Jul 2026 - 8:00AM
Fifa World Cup 2026
While you were sleeping: England blow it, Argentina march into World Cup final
Three Lions facing another four years of hurt after throwing away semi-final lead. Defending champions to take on Spain in historic final.
16 Jul 2026 - 7:01AM
Fifa World Cup 2026
Fifa World Cup: Tuchel tactics leave England wondering what might have been
Argentina come from behind again, but England boss Thomas Tuchel will face plenty of questions in coming days after his side’s defeat.
16 Jul 2026 - 12:22PM
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