The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who’s in and who’s out. Published On 21 Jun 202621 Jun 2026 | Updated: 2 hours agoUpdated: 2 hours ago The knockout bracket in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is starting to take shape. It begins with the round of…
In 2022, Egypt joined as a partner to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a political, economic, and security organisation of Eurasian states. As Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, prepares to host the 25th anniversary summit, the evidence shows something quiet but important has already been built not in declarations, but in intelligence centres, counterterrorism agreements, and billion-dollar deals….
DR Congo striker Yoane Wissa has described the emotions of helping the Leopards make history after scoring the goal that secured a 1-1 draw against Portugal in their opening FIFA World Cup match on Wednesday. The result marked a landmark moment for the Central Africans, who were making their first appearance at the global showpiece…
South Africa refused to let their FIFA World Cup dream fade away as a late Teboho Mokoena penalty earned Bafana Bafana a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta on Thursday, keeping their hopes of reaching the knockout stages firmly alive. Facing the prospect of a second consecutive defeat after their opening loss…
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo believes the Black Stars’ dramatic opening victory over Panama has given the team the confidence and belief needed to face the even greater challenges that lie ahead at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Bournemouth forward was one of Ghana’s standout performers as Carlos Queiroz’s side secured a dramatic 1-0 victory…
More than five decades after their last appearance on football’s biggest stage, DR Congo marked their return to the FIFA World Cup with a performance that sent a powerful message to the rest of the tournament. The Leopards refused to be intimidated by European giants Portugal, battling back from an early setback to earn a…
The opening round of matches at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered plenty of drama, surprise results and goals as all 48 teams began their campaigns across 12 groups. Several underdogs made headlines in the first week of the tournament, with debutant Cape Verde holding former champions Spain to a goalless draw, while Morocco…
For most nations, a first appearance at the FIFA World Cup is about gaining experience. For Cape Verde, it has already become about making history. The Blue Sharks announced themselves on football’s biggest stage with a courageous goalless draw against European champions Spain, producing one of the standout performances of the opening week of the…
Algeria’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment on Tuesday evening as Lionel Messi produced another unforgettable performance to guide defending champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory in their Group J opener in Kansas City. The scoreline may appear comfortable, but for large periods Algeria competed admirably against one of the tournament…
Senegal produced a performance full of courage, quality and ambition, but were ultimately punished by the ruthless efficiency of France as the Lions of Teranga suffered a 3-1 defeat in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match in New York on Tuesday. For long periods at the MetLife Stadium, Senegal looked every bit…
