Can Spain turn control into goals against Austria?

Spain march into their World Cup last 32 clash against Austria at the SoFi Stadium tonight on the back of an unbeaten run of 34 matches, a defence yet to be breached and an old question still nagging away – what happens when all that possession runs into a locked door?
2 July 2026, 20:51 PM

Daffodil crowned AMA Coffee Campus Futsal champion

Daffodil International University emerged champions after defeating Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology in the final of the AMA Coffee Campus Futsal 2026 tournament at the Mirpur Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in Dhaka on June 30.
2 July 2026, 18:21 PM

Former Swiss boss faces old side

The winners will face Colombia or Ghana in a last-16 clash.
2 July 2026, 16:00 PM

Spain must live up to high expectations: De la Fuente

"We're continuing to grow under pressure; I love that high expectations are placed on us," Spain coach Luis de la Fuente declared ahead of their Round of 32 encounter with Austria on Friday.
2 July 2026, 15:30 PM

'A result to celebrate': Bosnia boss says players should be proud of WC journey

Bosnia and Herzegovina coach Sergej Barbarez urged his players to celebrate their historic World Cup journey and keep their heads held high after their tournament ended with a 2-0 defeat to the co-hosts United States on Thursday.
2 July 2026, 15:00 PM

Ronaldo vs Modric: Two icons, one final World Cup dream

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in a World Cup as Portugal take on Croatia in Friday's last-32 clash.
2 July 2026, 14:25 PM

Triumph, tears and ecstasy: World Cup delivers absolute cinema

Relive the agony, the glory, and the moments that will live forever!
2 July 2026, 13:40 PM

Belgium coach salutes Tielemans after World Cup rescue act

Tielemans then held his nerve to convert a penalty in the 125th minute and send Belgium into the last 16.
2 July 2026, 12:43 PM

‘One of my favourite nights in England shirt’: Kane after DR Congo escape

Kane, who scored twice from his three shots on target, said he always tries to lead by example.
2 July 2026, 12:01 PM

'Balogun did not deserve red card'

Bosnia coach Sergej Barbarez said the decision, confirmed after a VAR review, was fair but Pochettino saw it differently.
2 July 2026, 11:21 AM

Majestic Olise pulling France's strings

Michael Olise’s character off the pitch is almost the complete opposite of the one dazzling the world in France’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.
2 July 2026, 10:30 AM

Portugal carry Jota’s memory into Croatia clash on anniversary of his death

Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva were killed in a car crash in northwestern Spain when their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames.
2 July 2026, 09:47 AM

Football is a cruel game: Senegal learn the harshest lesson

"Football is a cruel sport," Senegal coach Pape Thiaw remarked afterwards, his disappointment impossible to conceal.
2 July 2026, 09:15 AM

Kane saves England, Belgium break Senegal hearts as USA makes history

For Senegal, it was a cruel and painful ending.
2 July 2026, 08:45 AM

Ten-man USA beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to reach last 16

The U.S. won their first knockout match at a World Cup since their run to the 2002 quarter-finals.
2 July 2026, 08:09 AM

France in frightening flow

If they are still defined by pragmatism, that pragmatism comes from this France team’s togetherness, wrought in liquid gold.
2 July 2026, 06:00 AM

Belgium fight back to beat Senegal in thriller, reach last 16

Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday.
2 July 2026, 04:52 AM

Quiet Haaland might be Brazil's loudest warning

There were long spells in Dallas yesterday when Erling Haaland appeared to be little more than a spectator in Norway’s 2-1 Round of 32 win over Ivory Coast.
2 July 2026, 01:39 AM

Kane equals Fontaine in dramatic England escape

Harry Kane's place among the great World Cup goalscorers is no longer a matter of debate. It is now written into the history books.
2 July 2026, 01:13 AM

Tuchel says England never stopped believing

Brian Cipenga had fired the Congolese into a shock lead after seven minutes in Atlanta, but Harry Kane scored twice in the second half
2 July 2026, 01:07 AM