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Vancouver: Switzerland booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw in regulation and extra time. The hard-fought Round of 16 victory sets up a mouthwatering last-eight clash with defending champions Argentina. Swiss captain Granit Xhaka, Zeki Amdouni, Cédric Itten and Rubín Vargas all converted their penalties in the shootout. For Colombia, Juan Quintero, Jhon Arias Campaz and Luis Díaz found the net, but Davinson Sánchez and Juan Camilo “Cucho” Hernández failed to convert, allowing Switzerland to…

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Atlanta: Lionel Messi overcame the disappointment of a missed penalty by scoring a crucial equaliser as defending champions Argentina produced a remarkable late comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, sealing a place in the quarter-finals. Trailing 2-0 with just over 10 minutes remaining, Argentina scored three goals in the final 13 minutes to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Defender Cristian Romero sparked the revival in the 79th minute before Messi levelled the score six minutes from full time. Midfielder Enzo…

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New Jersey: An emotional era has drawn to a tragic close as Neymar Jr. has announced his retirement from international football. The defining moment came instantly following Brazil’s shocking 2-1 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 in New Jersey. The 34-year-old superstar brought down the curtain on a legendary 16-year career with the Selecao, stating simply that his journey with the national team had reached its ultimate end. The knockout blow was delivered by a late Erling Haaland brace that stunned the five-time world champions,…

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New Delhi: As the FIFA World Cup enters its decisive knockout stages, football has once again captured the imagination of Delhi. Across the city, fans are staying up late to watch matches, gathering in cafés and homes, and engaging in spirited debates over tactics, refereeing decisions, and standout performances. Social media timelines are flooded with discussions about the tournament, reflecting the deep passion that international football continues to inspire in the capital. Yet amid the excitement surrounding the world’s biggest football event, a quieter story remains largely overlooked—the gradual fading…

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Dallas | An era in international football came to a close as Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that Portugal’s Round of 16 defeat to Spain marked his final appearance at the FIFA World Cup. Following Portugal’s exit from the tournament at Dallas Stadium, the 41-year-old football icon announced that he would not return for another World Cup, bringing the curtain down on one of the most remarkable tournament careers in football history. For nearly two decades, Ronaldo has been one of the defining faces of the World Cup, inspiring generations of fans with…

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Washington: Spain’s World Cup campaign has advanced to the quarterfinal stage following a dramatic stoppage-time victory over Portugal, a result that simultaneously brings down the curtain on Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary international run. The decisive moment came in the 91st minute when Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino found the back of the net, breaking a tense deadlock in a match defined by gritty defending and squandered opportunities from both sides. For Merino, the late strike carried a deep personal resonance, coming right at the beginning of the annual San Fermin celebrations in…

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New York: In one of the most stunning upsets in modern football history, Norway defeated five-time champions Brazil 2-1 at the New Jersey Stadium in New York on Monday, knocking the football giants out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and securing their first-ever spot in the quarter-finals. Brazil holds the unique distinction of being the only nation to feature in all 23 editions of the tournament, making this Round of 16 exit its first at this stage since a bitter defeat to arch-rivals Argentina in 1990. While talismanic striker…

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Mexico: England booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals with a dramatic 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico in an enthralling Round of 16 encounter at Mexico Stadium on Monday. A brilliant first-half brace from Jude Bellingham and a crucial second-half penalty from captain Harry Kane proved decisive as the Three Lions survived a spirited Mexican comeback to advance to the last eight. England will now face Norway national football team in the quarter-finals on July 11 in Miami. Bellingham Sets the Tone Mexico began brightly, controlling possession…

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Washington: Belgium produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the FIFA World Cup 2026, recovering from a two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time and secure a place in the Round of 16 on Thursday. Midfielder Youri Tielemans emerged as the hero for Belgium, scoring the equalizer late in regulation time before converting a decisive penalty in the final moments of extra time to complete a remarkable turnaround. Senegal appeared to be on course for a famous victory after dominating large portions of the match and building a…

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Atlanta: England captain Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes as the Three Lions staged a remarkable comeback to defeat a spirited Congo side 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, securing a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Trailing 1-0 for 75 minutes and facing the prospect of a shock elimination, England relied on the experience and leadership of Kane to overturn the deficit and keep their World Cup campaign alive. Tournament debutants Congo stunned England early when Bryan Sipenza opened the scoring. Collecting…

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