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• Osaka Targets Sabalenka Revenge In Wimbledon Last 16

  04-07-2026 21:53 via completesports.com
  Naomi Osaka will seek revenge against world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a blockbuster Wimbledon last-16 showdown on Sunday. Sabalenka holds an active head-to-head advantage, having defeated the Japanese star in three consecutive meetings earlier in the year. Read Also:Wimbledon: Djokovic Gives Injury Update Ahead Safiullin Clash A coveted quarter-final spot at the All England [...]
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• Cape Verde Goalkeeper Now World’s Most Followed Goalkeeper on Instagram with Over 20m Followers

  04-07-2026 21:47 via completesports.com
  
  Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has skyrocketed to over 20 million Instagram followers. This was as a result of the 40-year-old’s breakout performances during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he helped the Blue Sharks reach the round of 16. Entering the tournament with just 50,000 followers, Vozinha gained over 18 million new fans overnight and [...]
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• Failure to vote out current NFF will lead to another World Cup miss – Report

  04-07-2026 21:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Tony Ubani‎The world has turned its eyes to the beautiful game of football as the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA World Cup continues to generate interests from USA, Mexico and Canada, the three countries co-hosting the expanded World Cup of 48 national teams.For billions of fans across the globe, the tournament represents the pinnacle of sporting competition — unity, passion, and fair play on the grandest stage.‎For Nigerians, the World Cup will always c
  
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• World Cup 2026: Morocco Secures Quarterfinal Spot After Comfortable 3-0 Win Against Canada

  04-07-2026 21:27 via completesports.com
  
  Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once, usnews.com reports. It’s Morocco’s second straight appearance in the quarterfinals after becoming the first African team to reach the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Morocco thrash Canada 3-0 to reach quarter-finals

  04-07-2026 21:20 via thesun.ng
  
  Morocco produced a dominant second-half display to defeat Canada 3-0 and book their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending the co-hosts’ impressive tournament run in the Round of 16.
  The Atlas Lions weathered an energetic start from Jesse Marsch’s side before taking complete control after the break, with Azzedine Ounahi delivering a match-winning performance.
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• Morocco rout Canada 3-0 to wake co-hosts from World Cup dream

  04-07-2026 21:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Canada became the first of the co-hosts to exit the World Cup as a clinical Morocco won 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals on Saturday in Houston.The 2022 semi-finalists Morocco will face title favourites France or Paraguay as the business end of the tournament in North America approaches.After a first half littered with more bookings than shots, midfielder Azzedine Ounahi fired the opener on 50 minutes.Canada — playing the biggest game in their footballing history – pushed for an
  
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• World Cup 2026: Eight Tunisian Players Test Positive For Banned Substance In Drugs Test

  04-07-2026 20:45 via completesports.com
  
  Eight players in Tunisia squad have tested positive for a banned substance during their drugs test at the World Cup, Metro reports. Tunisia are already out of the World Cup after finishing bottom of Group F following heavy defeats to Sweden, Japan and the Netherlands. The African nation also sacked head coach, Sabri Lamouchi, following [...]
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• 5 Most Memorable Super Eagles Matches At The FIFA World Cup

  04-07-2026 19:59 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Eagles may be missing from the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, but Nigeria’s rich World Cup history continues to command global respect. Across six appearances at football’s biggest tournament, the three-time African champions have produced unforgettable moments that remain etched in the memories of fans worldwide. From a dream debut against Bulgaria in [...]
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• U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Secure Narrow Victory Over Benin Republic

  04-07-2026 19:39 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Benin Republic in the first leg of their final qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, Ikenne, on Saturday, reports Completesports.com. The visitors made a dream start when Yenido Romaine Gandonou fired Benin into the lead in the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Egypt Will Fight Till The End Against Argentina –Shobeir

  04-07-2026 19:36 via completesports.com
  
  Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir says the Pharaohs are highly motivated to give their all and fight until the final whistle when they face Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16. The upcoming face-off against Lionel Messi’s Argentina follows a massive milestone for the Pharaohs, who reached the World Cup knockout rounds for [...]
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• Besiktas Agree Terms With Arsenal For Trossard Transfer

  04-07-2026 19:06 via completesports.com
  
  Turkish giants Besiktas have agreed a €20 million deal with Arsenal to sign Leandro Trossard, nowarsenal.com reports. The package consists of an €18 million fee plus €2 million in add-ons, though the transfer is not yet complete as personal terms and wages are still being finalised. Trossard has one year remaining on his Arsenal contract. [...]
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• World Cup: Vozinha reveals what Messi told him after Argentina, Cape Verde clash

  04-07-2026 18:35 via thesun.ng
  
  Cape Verde goalkeeper, Vozinha has revealed the message Lionel Messi gave him after Argentina’s hard-fought 3-2 Round of 32 win over the Blue Sharks in the ongoing World Cup.
  The 40-year-old goalie was at his best, making eight saves, as Cape Verde held the defending champions to a 1-1 draw in regulation time, after a 29th-minute opener from Messi.
  Lisandro Martínez put Argentina ahead again two minutes into extra time before Sidny Lopes Cabral restored parity in the 103rd minute.
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• Wimbledon defending champion Swiatek crashes out of tournament

  04-07-2026 17:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Reigning champion Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon in the third round on Saturday as an inspired Alexandra Eala created more history for the Philippines with a straight-sets victory on Centre Court.Eala edged a dramatic 84-minute first set before powering to a 7-6 (11/9), 6-2 victory over a stunned Swiatek on Centre Court to reach the last 16.“It’s difficult to describe. I’m in the second week of a Slam and it’s incredible for me,” said Eala.It is six-time G
  
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• I’m ready- Klopp opens up on next coaching job

  04-07-2026 16:49 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Liverpool manager, Jürgen Klopp, has confirmed he is ready to become Germany’s next head coach following the departure of Julian Nagelsmann.
  Nagelsmann stepped down from the role after Germany’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  Klopp is now expected to succeed him, declaring that he is prepared to return to management after his break from coaching.
  Speaking in New York while working as a pundit for Magenta TV, Klopp said: “Julian has stepped down a
  
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• Wimbledon: Djokovic Gives Injury Update Ahead Safiullin Clash

  04-07-2026 16:36 via completesports.com
  
  Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has dismissed injury fears ahead of his fourth-round clash against Roman Safiullin in the 2026 Wimbledon championship. During his hard-fought four-set victory over France’s Arthur Rinderknech, television cameras caught Djokovic repeatedly punching his legs during the third set. Read Also:Serena Doubtful For Wimbledon Doubles The strange behavior sparked fears of [...]
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• Former champion Rybakina crashes out at Wimbledon

  04-07-2026 16:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina suffered a shock third-round exit in a 7-6 (7/4), 6-1 defeat against Elise Mertens on Saturday.Rybakina was hoping to follow her Australian Open triumph in January by winning Wimbledon for the second time.But the world number two was unable to emulate her 2022 victory at the All England Club as Belgian 25th seed Mertens produced a major upset on Court One.Rybakina, 27, also endured a disappointing early departure from the recent French Open, losing to Yu
  
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• NNL: Wikki Tourists Name Bala Abubakar New Technical Adviser

  04-07-2026 15:48 via completesports.com
  
  Wikki Tourists have confirmed the appointment of Bala Abubakar as their new technical adviser ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. Abubakar succeeds Evans Ogenyi, who stepped down from the role following the club’s relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) last season. The experienced tactician has been handed the responsibility of [...]
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• Hosts Canada, Mexico and USA thrive in their World Cup

  04-07-2026 14:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Canada have already made World Cup history, while Mexico and the USA are also on course to beat their best ever runs in the tournament as home advantage has paid dividends.AFP Sports looks at how all three co-hosts have thrived while others have struggled with the sprawling tournament spread over three countries and 17 cities.MexicoSwept along by fanatical support in the stadiums and the streets, Mexico have already ended a 40-year wait to win a knockout game by beating Ecuador to make the last
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026: Team Nigeria Arrive in Aberdeen for Three-Week Training Camp

  04-07-2026 14:28 via completesports.com
  
  Team Nigeria Begin Final Preparations in Aberdeen Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Chef de Mission of Team Nigeria to the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Bukola Olopade, was on hand to receive Team Nigeria’s athletes and officials at the pre-Games training camp in Aberdeen, Scotland. The team will camp for 20 days before [...]
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• U-17 WWCQ: Busari Declares Flamingos Ready For Benin Republic Clash

  04-07-2026 14:23 via completesports.com
  
  Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has expressed confidence that his team will defeat neighbours Benin Republic and book their place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria will host the Young Amazons in the first leg of the final qualifying round tie at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, Ikenne on Saturday. The second [...]
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• CAF Opens Bidding Process For AFCON 2028, 2032, 2036

  04-07-2026 11:51 via completesports.com
  
  The Confederation of African Football ,CAF, has officially launched the bidding process for the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations , AFCON, inviting all its 54 Member Associations to compete for the right to host the continent’s biggest football tournament. CAF announced the decision in a statement published on its [...]
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• World Cup 2026: ‘Cape Verde Kicked The Crap Out Of Me’ –Messi

  04-07-2026 11:22 via completesports.com
  Following Argentina’s thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, Lionel Messi joked that his opponents demanded his jersey despite the rough physical treatment he endured during the match. Recall that the reigning champions were pushed to the limit by debutants Cape Verde, needing an own goal [...]
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• World Cup 2026: France Must Not Depend On Aggression To Beat Paraguay –Deschamps

  04-07-2026 10:57 via completesports.com
  
  France coach Didier Deschamps has warned his team to be wary of a tenacious Paraguay squad in today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match in Philadelphia. Deschamps warned his team against complacency, noting that Paraguay’s advancement to the knockout stages and their upset over Germany are no accident. Read Also:World Cup 2026: ‘Best [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Full fixtures, venues, dates of Round of 16

  04-07-2026 10:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  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.Argentina secured their place in the last 16 with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Cape Verde, while Colombia edged Ghana 1-0 to book their spot in the next round.Argentina will face Egypt on Tuesday, July 7, while Colombia are set to take on Switzerland.Co-hosts Canada will kick off the Round of 16 against Morocco on Saturday, July 4. Other fixtures include Paraguay v
  
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• World Cup 2026: ‘We Made 120 Million Egyptians Happy’ — Hassan

  04-07-2026 10:28 via completesports.com
  Egypt striker Haissem Hassan says the team is thrilled to have brought joy to millions of fans back home following their victory over Australia. Hossam Hassan’s side advanced to the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 after edging Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Playing their first-ever match in [...]
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• World Cup: Leading scorers revealed as Round of 16 kicks off

  04-07-2026 10:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Argentina skipper Lionel Messi continues to lead the goalscoring standings at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the tournament moves into the Round of 16.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.The Inter Miami star remains one goal clear of France forward Kylian Mbappé, who has scored six times in the competition.Norway striker Erling Haaland and England captain Harry Kane occupy the next spot on the scor
  
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• World Cup: ‘Small island with big dreams’ – Ibrahimovic hails Cape Verde after Argentina showdown

  04-07-2026 09:39 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Sweden striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hailed Cape Verde for their courage and ambition after the Blue Sharks pushed defending champions, Argentina to the limit in their Round of 32 clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  Argentina edged the encounter 3-2 in extra time after a 1-1 draw in regulation time late Friday at Miami Stadium.
  Argentina and Cape Verde locked horns on Friday night
  Cape Verde left the tournament with praise from across the football world after becoming the smallest nation
  
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• UK’s King Charles ‘hates football’ – Son reveals

  04-07-2026 09:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  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.The World Cup, rather than the wedding, was the main theme of the chat with Kelce and his co-host brother Jason Kelce, with the prince saying he would travel to the competition in the United States if England made it into the final.The prince is known as
  
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• Feels like ‘victory’ – Cape Verde celebrates heroic World Cup defeat

  04-07-2026 09:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Applause erupted, drums began to beat and car horns honked: Cape Verde’s narrow loss to Argentina was cause for celebration early Saturday in Praia as the Blue Sharks’ World Cup dream run came to a sad but brilliant end.The African archipelago of just over 500,000 people progressed to the knockout stages in their first ever World Cup after drawing with European champions Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in the group stage.However after an epic last-32 contest in Miami where Cape Verd
  
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• Salah says ‘had to do it’ after coolest of penalties in World Cup win

  04-07-2026 09:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday.The former Liverpool superstar and Egypt captain stepped up third in the shootout for his country and scored a “Panenka” as they beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 in Texas.Egypt, who won a World Cup knockout game for the first time, face Lionel Messi’s Argentina or Cape Verde next.The 34-year-o
  
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• England v Mexico World Cup game kickoff time unchanged – FIFA

  04-07-2026 09:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England’s World Cup last-16 match against Mexico will kick off at its originally scheduled time on Sunday following discussions over possibly bringing the start of the game forward due to storms, a source close to the arrangements said Friday.Reports in Britain and Mexico said earlier Friday that FIFA was planning to move the kick-off at the Estadio Azteca from 6:00pm local time to midday due to concerns over forecast storms and flooding in Mexico City on Sunday.However a source with know
  
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana’s Performance Was Below Average —Gyan

  04-07-2026 09:08 via completesports.com
  
  Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has delivered a candid assessment of Ghana’s performance following the team’s 1-0 defeat to Colombia, describing the display as below the expected standard and insisting the South Americans fully deserved their victory. Ghana’s hopes of advancing at the FIFA World Cup came to an end after Colombia capitalised on [...]
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• Colombia defeat Ghana 1-0 to reach World Cup last 16

  04-07-2026 08:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the 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.Now they can look forward to a meeting with Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday and a chance to reach the quarter-finals.Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey fizzed a shot just wide in the opening minute but that p
  
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• ‘We Dignify Our Country’ — Bubista Hails Cape Verde’s Historic World Cup Run

  04-07-2026 08:17 via completesports.com
  Cape Verde head coach Bubista has said they can be proud of their historic run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. The Blue Stars bowed out of the competition following a 3-2 defeat to defending champions Argentina in Miami. Blue Stars Put Up Brave Fight Argentina took the lead twice in the keenly [...]
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• World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Full fixtures, match dates revealed

  04-07-2026 07:57 via thesun.ng
  
  The fixtures and dates for the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been confirmed following the conclusion of the Round of 32 matches.
  The final two places in the last 16 were secured on Friday after Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in a thrilling encounter, while Colombia sealed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana to advance.
  With the Round of 32 now completed, the knockout stage will continue with eight Round of 16 fixtures featuring some of the tournament’s biggest contenders bat
  
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• World Cup: Colombia edge Ghana to reach Round of 16

  04-07-2026 07:07 via thesun.ng
  
  Colombia secured a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana in their Round of 32 clash.
  The South Americans struck early through Jhon Arias, who finished from close range in the 14th minute after an inviting cross from Luis Suárez, giving Colombia the lead they would ultimately protect until the final whistle.
  Despite dominating possession and creating several scoring opportunities, Colombia were unable to add to their advantage, with G
  
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• World Cup 2026: ‘Best Team Won The Game’ –Queiroz Reacts To Ghana’s Loss Vs Colombia

  04-07-2026 06:24 via completesports.com
  Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed immense pride in his team following their exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that Colombia ⁠beat ⁠Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup round of ⁠16, as Jhon Arias scored the only goal ⁠and set up a clash with Switzerland. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Ghana Bow [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana Bow Out After Slim Defeat To Colombia

  04-07-2026 06:01 via completesports.com
  The Black Stars of Ghana bowed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia at Kansas City Stadium. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal early in the contest as Colombia produced a composed and dominant display to book their place in the Round of 16. Ghana threatened inside [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Scores As Argentina Edge Cape Verde In Five-Goal Thriller

  04-07-2026 05:42 via completesports.com
  It was a thrilling and unforgettable FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 match as underdog Cape Verde narrowly lost, 3-2, to the reigning champion, Argentina, on Friday. Even in defeat, the performance by Cape Verde, a tiny island nation off the western coast of Africa, will stand as one of the most remarkable stories [...]
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• Nigeria fails to emulate Italy, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, South Korea, Scotland, others

  04-07-2026 04:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Jacob AjomIn 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.His announcement came a day after Sport Minister Andrea Abodi called on him to resign.Fo
  
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• Why Nigeria may miss next World Cup

  04-07-2026 04:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  *Failure to vote out NFF now will lead to another World Cup failure•⁠  ⁠We must rid NFF of scavengers who have nothing to offer – Odegbami*Football leaders resigned for qualification failure, not in Nigeria*Even finalists have sacked coaches, federations for first round defeats*Govt’s indifference raises concern in NigeriaBy Tony Ubani‎The world has turned its eyes to the beautiful game of football as the Federation of International Football Asssociation, F
  
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• Australia 1 – 1 (4-2 AP) Pharaohs makes Round of 16 history

  04-07-2026 03:37 via thesun.ng
  
  •Survives Socceroos scare
   
  The Socceroos have crashed out of the World Cup after a shattering loss to Egypt on penalties in Dallas on Saturday morning (AEST).
  After the scores were deadlocked at 1-1, Australia rode their luck in extra-time before the match was decided in a dramatic shootout.
  Veteran goalkeeper Mat Ryan was subbed on for the shootout and took the captain’s armband.
  But it was the stand-in skipper in Harry Souttar who faulted first, blazing the opening spot kick h
  
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• World Cup: Argentina survive Cape Verde scare after extra-time thriller

  04-07-2026 03:36 via thesun.ng
  
  Defending champions Argentina survived a major World Cup upset after edging spirited debutants Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in a gripping Round of 32 encounter at Miami Stadium on Friday night.
  Lionel Messi’s first-half strike appeared to have put Argentina on course for a routine victory, but Cape Verde twice fought back to force the South American giants to the brink before an unfortunate own goal from Diney Borges nine minutes from the end of extra time finally settled an unforgettab
  
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• Fans question Ronaldo’s Man of the Match award

  04-07-2026 03:35 via thesun.ng
  
  Most fans at the stadium in Toronto or watching on TV were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief. Cristiano Ronaldo was officially named the best player in the Portugal vs Croatia World Cup playoff clash.
  Commentators on the British TV channel BBC kept insisting that the coach should take the lacklustre legend off the pitch.
  Data and ratings from Flashscore, where the striker received an average score of 6.6, back them up.
  According to both, Ronaldo was among the worst players on the field. He on
  
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• … Why he wore Portugal’s No. 21 jersey

  04-07-2026 03:35 via thesun.ng
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to an impressive late comeback, defeating Croatia 2-1 to secure their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
  Beyond being a crucial match to keep Portugal‘s hopes alive of winning their first title, the game carried extra significance, coming just a day before the one-year anniversary of Diogo Jota’s passing.
  That’s why, after securing the win in stoppage time, Portugal’s players made their way to their fans to celebrate the victory
  
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• Vinicus equals rare World Cup goalscoring record

  04-07-2026 03:33 via thesun.ng
  
  Ascending to the realm of the soccering gods, Vinicius Junior has claimed a World Cup milestone previously conquered only by titans like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The 2026 tournament has already produced memorable individual displays, but few have generated as much excitement as his performances throughout the group stage.
  Brazil has relied heavily on Vinicius Jr. during the opening phase of the tournament, and the winger has responded with a series of match-winning performances. He ha
  
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• Why I called time on national team –Mahrez

  04-07-2026 03:31 via thesun.ng
  
  After Algeria’s World Cup exit, Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football.
  Switzerland rewrote history by winning a knockout match at the 2026 World Cup for the first time in 88 years, beating Algeria 2-0 on Friday morning.
  Mahrez, a five-time Premier League title winner, was subbed off in the second half with 20 minutes to go and revealed after the game that the defeat would also be his final appearance for the national team.
  “The goal was to progress, an
  
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• FIFA defends controversial VAR decision on hair flick

  04-07-2026 03:31 via thesun.ng
  
  FIFA have defended what is arguably the most controversial decision of the World Cup so far.
  Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol thought he had levelled the scores at 2-2 as fans went into frenzy in the clash between Croatia and Portugal on Friday morning.
  However, the goal was ruled out by waveform technology named Snicko which is inside the ball and allows precise data to be immediately sent to VAR in real time.
  The goal was ruled out because Croatia’s Mario Pašalić was s
  
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• Unusual facts … Unusual facts

  04-07-2026 03:30 via thesun.ng
  
  Mexico’s Triple Feat: Mexico made history as the first nation to host men’s World Cup matches in three different tournaments (1970, 1986, and 2026). The legendary Estadio Azteca became the only stadium globally to host three different World Cup editions.
  Extreme Climate Challenges: Due to the vast geographical and climatic differences spanning from the sweltering humidity of Miami to the high altitude and dry air of Monterrey, FIFA had to officially mandate 3-minute “hydration
  
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• Man Utd tips Ndidi to replace Casemiro

  04-07-2026 03:29 via thesun.ng
  
  Manchester United are considering a move for Super Eagles midfielder Wilfried Ndidi as a potential replacement for Casemiro ahead of the new season, Soccernet.ng reports.
  The Red Devils are planning for life after the experienced Brazilian, who left the club following the expiration of his contract at the end of last season.
  The 34-year-old arrived at Old Trafford in 2022 after a hugely successful spell at Real Madrid and quickly established himself as a key figure in United’s midfield. Du
  
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