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July 4 (THEWILL) — Egypt etched their name into FIFA World Cup history on Friday after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a gripping 1-1 draw after extra time, securing a place in the Round of 16 for the...

July 1 (THEWILL) — Co-hosts Mexico booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a composed 2-0 victory over Ecuador on Tuesday, producing a clinical first-half performance at Estadio Azteca. Goals from Julián...

July 1 (THEWILL) — Kylian Mbappé delivered another masterclass as France swept aside Sweden 3-0 on Tuesday to secure a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will face Paraguay. The French captain...

June 30 (THEWILL) — Erling Haaland delivered once again as Norway claimed a historic 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, booking their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dramatic...

June 30 (THEWILL) — Morocco produced another unforgettable FIFA World Cup moment on Monday, defeating the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a dramatic 1-1 draw to secure a place in the Round of 16. Ismael Saibari converted the...

June 30 (THEWILL) — Paraguay pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, knocking out four-time champions Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout after an absorbing 1-1 draw at Gillette Stadium. Defender José...

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...

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...

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...

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...