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• World Cup: Everything to know about Japan vs Sweden match

  25-06-2026 13:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Japan and Sweden will face off in a crucial Group F encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both teams still in contention for a place in the Round of 32.
  The match comes at a pivotal stage of the group campaign, with qualification spots still up for grabs.
  Japan head into the contest needing a positive result to strengthen their chances of advancing, while Sweden is targeting a victory that could secure their place in the knockout phase.
  Japan opened their World Cup campaign with a dramatic
  
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• World Cup: Round of 32 fixtures confirmed after dramatic group-stage finale

  28-06-2026 09:27 via thesun.ng
  
  The line-up for the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been completed after an eventful end to the group stage, with 32 nations now set to begin the race for a place in the last 16.
  The final round of group matches produced several twists. Colombia finished top of Group K after holding Portugal to a goalless draw in Miami, while DR Congo secured a historic place in the knockout rounds with a remarkable comeback victory over Uzbekistan. Croatia also booked their place after edging Ghana t
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about South Africa vs Canada clash

  28-06-2026 09:23 via thesun.ng
  
  South Africa and Canada will battle for a place in the Round of 16 when they meet in the opening fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage.
  The Round of 32 encounter will be played at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) in Inglewood, California, with both countries seeking to reach the last 16 for the first time in their history.
  The winner will progress to face either Morocco or the Netherlands in the next round.
  Match details
  The match will be played on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Kick-off i
  
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• World Cup: Africa heads into knockout round with nine surviving teams [Full list]

  28-06-2026 09:23 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  African football has achieved a historic milestone at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, with nine of its 10 representatives progressing to the knockout stage after an impressive group-stage campaign.
  The continent recorded its best-ever performance at the tournament, as 90 per cent of its participating teams secured places in the last 32, underlining Africa’s growing strength on the global football stage.
  Algeria became the final African side to confirm qualification after battl
  
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• World Cup: Austria, Algeria survive dramatic six-goal thriller to reach last 32

  28-06-2026 08:30 via thesun.ng
  
  Austria and Algeria secured places in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 after playing out a dramatic 3-3 draw in Kansas City, with both teams advancing from Group J following a breathtaking finish that ended Iran’s hopes of progressing.
  The result confirmed Austria as Group J runners-up, while Algeria claimed the final qualification spot among the tournament’s eight best third-placed teams. The outcome also ensured Iran’s elimination despite the Asians remaining unbeaten throughou
  
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• Ghana Coach Queiroz Criticises Decision To Expand World Cup To 48 Teams

  28-06-2026 08:29 via completesports.com
  Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has criticized the decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams, saying it has devalued the qualification process and turned the tournament into something “vulgar and ordinary.” This is the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, with the previous 32-team format being in place since 1998. But the [...]
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• World Cup: Messi scores again as Argentina complete perfect group stage

  28-06-2026 08:20 via thesun.ng
  
  Lionel Messi added another milestone to his remarkable career as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 to finish the FIFA World Cup group stage with a flawless record and secure top spot in Group J.
  Already assured of qualification before kick-off, Argentina rested several regular starters, including Messi, who began the match on the bench. Even so, Lionel Scaloni’s side remained in control, with Giovani Lo Celso opening the scoring in the 19th minute after curling a superb free-kick into the top
  
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Makes History Again After Helping Argentina Over Jordan

  28-06-2026 08:03 via completesports.com
  
  Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven ​consecutive World Cup matches when he ‌netted for Argentina against Jordan in Dallas on Saturday, moving past Just Fontaine and Jairzinho, Reuters reports. Substitute ​Messi curled in a free kick ​from 25 metres in the 80th ⁠minute to make the score ​3-1. Messi’s hot streak [...]
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• World Cup 2026: He’s A Fantastic Player –Kane Hails Bellingham

  28-06-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has described Jude Bellingham as a fantastic player after his decisive goal and assist secured a 2-0 victory for England against Panama in their FIFA World Cup 2026 final group game. The result clinched top spot for the Three Lions in their group. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Japan Can Shock [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Germany Must Learn To Defend Well Against Paraguay –Kroos

  28-06-2026 07:43 via completesports.com
  
  Former Real Madrid star Toni Kroos has warned Germany to fix their glaring tactical and creative issues or face an immediate World Cup exit against Paraguay in the round of 32. Star playmakers Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz are currently out of top form, and Kroos stressed that the team will not last much longer [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Colombia Clash Will Be Difficult For Ghana — Queiroz

  28-06-2026 07:16 via completesports.com
  
  Black Stars of Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz is expecting a difficult test against Colombia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash, Completesports.com reports. The West Africans finished third in Group L after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Croatia on Saturday night. It was Ghana’s first defeat of the competition, having recorded [...]
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• Cape Verde breaks record as smallest nation to reach World Cup knockouts

  28-06-2026 05:14 via thesun.ng
  
  Fying all odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout stages of the competition.
  Their improbable run through the group stage, with a third straight World Cup draw, was completed with a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday night to advance in the tournament.
  out has been Vozinha, 40, who has embodied the grit of his nation.
  “We are small, but we have big hearts and we are fighters,” said the goalkeeper, who last season played for Chaves in Portugal’s s
  
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• Key facts about Ronaldo’s new boots: ‘Gold Scorpion’ Mercurial Superfly 11

  28-06-2026 05:11 via thesun.ng
  
  Portugal football icon Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted training while wearing special golden-coloured shoes ahead of his side’s final group-stage FIFA World Cup clash against Colombia, scheduled for Saturday. After a return-to-form brace against Uzbekistan, Cristiano will be aiming to make his presence felt even more on the Golden Boot charts by adding a few more goals to his name. Portugal are in second place in their group, with a win and a draw to their name, taking their tally to four po
  
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• Why Haaland, Odegaard did not play for Norway against France

  28-06-2026 05:10 via thesun.ng
  
  Norway boss Stale Solbakken said it was a no-brainer to rest Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard against France.
  Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick as a heavily-rotated Norway were trounced 4-1 in this, their final World Cup group stage match.
  Solbakken’s men had already qualified for the round of 32, though, and will face the Ivory Coast after finishing second in Group I.
  Haaland and Odegaard, Norway’s top goalscorer and captain, respectively, were among ten men dropped between Norwa
  
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• Iranian football team captain slams FIFA

  28-06-2026 05:08 via thesun.ng
  
  The captain of the Iranian National Football Team has criticized FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, over their handling of football’s biggest tournament, the World Cup, calling the treatment his team has been subjected to “unfair.”
  “It’s a disaster World Cup; a disaster,” Mehdi Taremi told reporters after a third group stage draw with Egypt early Saturday, lamenting that FIFA has been unable to solve the problems they have faced since the start of the t
  
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• Spain’s Pino may miss rest of World Cup

  28-06-2026 05:06 via thesun.ng
  
  Spain winger Yeremy Pino may miss the rest of the World Cup with a suspected broken collarbone.
  Pino was injured during the closing stages of Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Uruguay’ having fallen awkwardly on his left shoulder following a challenge.
  Despite appearing to be in considerable pain, the Crystal Palace player completed the match because Spain had already made all of their permitted substitutions.
  Head coach Luis de la Fuente, who had brought on Pino in the 66th minute, admitt
  
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• Salami raises 2026 MASA Marathon prize to N15m

  28-06-2026 05:03 via thesun.ng
  
  A fellow of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN), public policy scholar and community sports promoter, Dr. Muideen Adegboyega Salami (MASA), is setting his sights on a bigger and more competitive third edition of the MASA Isonyin Marathon as preparations gather momentum for the 2026 race.
  Organisers have announced a ₦15 million prize pool for the 2026 edition, making it one of the biggest prize purses for a privately organised road race in Nigeria and underscoring the grow
  
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• Dutch club tempts Ndidi

  28-06-2026 05:00 via thesun.ng
  
  Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been linked with a potential move to the Dutch Eredivisie, Soccernet.ng reports.
  Ndidi’s future has become a major talking point at Besiktas this summer. The 29-year-old midfielder, who arrived from Leicester City just last year, was initially expected to be a cornerstone of the club’s midfield for the foreseeable future.
  However, following a disappointing campaign last season, the club parted ways with manager Sergen Yalçın.
  His
  
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• Team Nigeria set up Commonwealth Games preparations camp in Aberdeen

  28-06-2026 04:59 via thesun.ng
  
  The National  Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed confidence in Team Nigeria’s athletics squad following the invitation of 29 athletes by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) as preparations intensify for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, BSNSports.com.ng reports.
  The athletes have joined representatives from other  sports at the national camp in Abuja, where they will continue preparations before departing for a three-week high-performance training camp in Aberdeen, Scotland,
  
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• Dignitaries, NFF pay final respects to Ex-Super Eagles coach, Onigbinde

  28-06-2026 04:57 via thesun.ng
  
  Top government officials, football administrators, traditional rulers, former international players and other prominent Nigerians on Friday gathered at Saint Stephen’s Cathedral, Modakeke, Osun State, to bid a final farewell to former Super Eagles coach and ex-Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Director, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde.
  The funeral service drew a distinguished gathering that included political leaders, academics, philanthropists, religious leaders, business executives, r
  
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• Western Naval Command holds route march to boost operational readiness, physical fitness

  28-06-2026 04:56 via thesun.ng
  
  The Western Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy on Saturday conducted its Second Quarter Route March in Lagos, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing the physical fitness, combat readiness and operational efficiency of personnel.
  The exercise, which began in the early hours of the day, drew more than 1,500 personnel from the Headquarters Western Naval Command, ships, establishments and other affiliated units under the Command.
  The participants marched through designated routes across Lagos befo
  
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• World Cup: Colombia deny Portugal top spot despite late VAR drama

  28-06-2026 04:17 via thesun.ng
  
  Colombia finished top of Group K after a pulsating 0-0 draw with Portugal in Miami, overcoming a dramatic late VAR decision that denied them victory but not first place in the standings.
  Both sides had already secured qualification for the Round of 32 before kick-off, but they served up one of the most entertaining goalless matches of the tournament as they battled for top spot. Colombia ended the group unbeaten, while Portugal progressed as runners-up.
  The South Americans nearly snatched all th
  
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• World Cup: DR Congo stun Uzbekistan to reach historic last 32

  28-06-2026 04:02 via thesun.ng
  
  FIFA World Cup knockout stage after fighting back to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta, earning their first-ever World Cup victory and booking a last-32 showdown with England.
  The Congolese, making only their second World Cup appearance and first since 1974, recovered from an early setback after Uzbekistan captain Eldor Shomurodov fired his side ahead in the 10th minute from Azizbek Mozgovoy’s assist.
  Despite dominating large spells of the contest, DR Congo struggled to convert their chance
  
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• Croatia book Round of 32 place with late win over Ghana

  28-06-2026 03:51 via thesun.ng
  
  Croatia secured their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after defeating already-qualified Ghana 2-1 in a hard-fought Group L encounter at Philadelphia Stadium on Saturday.
  Needing only a draw to guarantee qualification, Zlatko Dalić’s side instead claimed all three points thanks to a late winner from Nikola Vlašić, ensuring they finished second in the group behind England, who defeated Panama 2-0 in the other Group L fixture.
  Croatia dominated the opening half and de
  
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• World Cup: Kane breaks England record as Three Lions beat Panama 2-0

  28-06-2026 03:42 via thesun.ng
  
  England secured top spot in Group L after defeating Panama 2-0, with captain Harry Kane becoming the country’s highest-scoring player in FIFA World Cup history.
  After a frustrating first half in front of 80,663 fans at New York New Jersey Stadium, Jude Bellingham broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute, turning home Bukayo Saka’s corner to give Thomas Tuchel’s side the breakthrough they desperately needed.
  Five minutes later, Bellingham turned provider, delivering a pinpoint cros
  
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• Pele versus Messi, by Patrick Omorodion

  28-06-2026 03:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The debate on who is football’s greatest player ever resurfaced again at the ongoing 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States after Lionel Messi struck a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 defeat of Algeria in their opening match.His brace in the 2-0 defeat of Austria reinforced the belief by his fans that he is the G.O.A.T (greatest of all times).However, a Nigerian fan, Aniele John Ukpe disagrees. He reasoned that Messi may be greater than Pele in some aspects of football
  
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• World Cup 2026: It’s Disappointing –Thomas-Asante Reacts After Ghana’s Loss To Croatia

  28-06-2026 02:56 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana striker Brandon Thomas-Asante has expressed disappointment after the Black Stars lost 2-1 to Croatia in their final group match at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Ghana progressed to the Round of 32 of the tournament despite the loss to Croatia at Philadelphia Stadium on Sunday morning. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Ghana Lose To Croatia, [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana Lose To Croatia, Finish Third In Group L

  28-06-2026 01:17 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana’s Black Stars slipped to third place in Group L after a 2-1 defeat to Croatia at Philadelphia Stadium on Saturday, while England secured top spot with a 2-0 win over Panama in New Jersey. Derrick Luckassen scored his first goal for Ghana to cancel out Petar Sučić’s first-half opener, but Croatia struck late to [...]
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• Can Eric Chelle Lead The Super Eagles Of Nigeria Back To The FIFA World Cup

  28-06-2026 00:41 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria international, Abiodun Baruwa believes Eric Chelle will lead the Super Eagles to the 2030 World Cup provided Nigerians remain patient, united, and fully support the coach’s vision. The national team’s improved performances and pragmatic style has increased the level of confidence that Chelle has what it takes to guide Nigeria back to football’s [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Japan Can Shock Brazil –Minamino

  27-06-2026 22:56 via completesports.com
  
  Japan star Takumi Minamino has disclosed that the team can shock Brazil in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash in Houston by embracing an underdog mentality. The Samurai Blue are looking to replicate their historic 3-2 comeback victory against the Brazilians from an international friendly. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Norway Is Ready [...]
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