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W’Cup: Brazil Leave It Late to Edge Japan, Book Place in Last 16

June 29 (THEWILL) — Brazil needed a stoppage-time winner to overcome a spirited Japan side, claiming a dramatic 2-1 victory on Monday to secure their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The five-time world...

Canada’s Late Strike Breaks South Africa Hearts in Dramatic World Cup Clash

June 28 (THEWILL) — Canada snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory over South Africa with a stoppage-time winner on Sunday, punishing Bafana Bafana for their wastefulness in front of goal in a tense FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage encounter. For...

SAMKAY Athletes Impress At National Trials In Lagos

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June 28 (THEWILL) — Athletes of SAMKAY Athletics Club impressed, creating new Personal Bests at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games Trials, held at the Yabatech Sports Complex, Yaba, Lagos. A few of the athletes were fielded to represent Bayelsa State...

Historic DR Congo Roar Into Knockouts After Stunning Comeback Against Uzbekistan

June 28 (THEWILL) — DR Congo produced one of the greatest nights in their football history, overturning an early deficit to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1 and qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time. The Leopards suffered...

Modrić Inspires Croatia Past Ghana To Set Up Portugal Showdown

June 28 (THEWILL) — Croatia booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after edging Ghana 2-1 in a tense Group L decider, with veteran captain Luka Modrić once again proving age is no barrier to...

England Finish Perfectly As Bellingham, Kane Sink Panama To Seal Group L Supremacy

June 28 (THEWILL) — England completed an unbeaten march through Group L with a composed 2-0 victory over Panama, as Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane struck in the second half to send the Three Lions confidently into the FIFA...

Messi Comes Off Bench As Argentina Finish Perfect Group Campaign With Victory Over Jordan

June 28 (THEWILL) — Argentina completed a flawless Group J campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Jordan at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, as Lionel Messi came off the bench to seal another convincing...

Kalajdzic’s Last-Gasp Equaliser Rescues Austria In Six-Goal World Cup Thriller Against Algeria

June 28 (THEWILL) — Algeria and Austria produced one of the most unforgettable matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage after playing out a dramatic 3-3 draw in their final Group J fixture at Arrowhead Stadium in...

Colombia Top Group K As Portugal Hold Firm In Goalless Miami Stalemate

June 28 (THEWILL) — Colombia secured top spot in Group K after battling to a tense 0-0 draw with Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, as both nations progressed to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The contest...

Young Stars Redefining Modern Football @ 2026 FIFA W/Cup

June 28 (THEWILL) — Every FIFA World Cup edition produces a moment when the future arrives without warning. In 1958, a 17-year-old Pelé stunned the world in Sweden and changed football forever. Sixty years later, a teenage sensation known as...