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Haaland’s Late Double Sends Norway Past Brazil Into Historic World Cup Quarter-Finals

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July 06, (THEWILL) — Erling Haaland scored twice in the closing stages as Norway produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 on Sunday to secure a historic place...
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Mbappe Fires France Into World Cup Quarter-Finals After Narrow Win Over Paraguay

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July 05, (THEWILL) — Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty sent France into the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday as Didier Deschamps' side ground out a tense 1-0 victory over a resilient Paraguay at Lincoln Financial Field. The...
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Colombia End Ghana’s World Cup Dream, Advance To Round Of 16

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July 4 (THEWILL) — Ghana's hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 were dashed on Saturday, as Colombia secured a narrow 1-0 victory in Kansas City, ending the Black Stars' impressive campaign and reducing Africa's representation...
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Argentina Survive Cape Verde Scare to Book Round of 16 Clash With Egypt

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July 4 (THEWILL) — Defending champions Argentina were pushed to the limit before edging spirited African debutants Cape Verde 3-2 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 32 encounter to secure their place in the last 16. Argentina entered...
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Mexico Beat Ecuador To Keep Co-Hosts’ World Cup Dream Alive

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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...
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France Cruise Past Sweden As Mbappé Brace Secures Last-16 Spot

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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...
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Algeria Keep World Cup Dream Alive With Comeback Victory Over Jordan

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June 23, (THEWILL) — Algeria revived their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Jordan in Group J, securing their first World Cup win in 12 years. Jordan struck first and looked on course...
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Mbappé Equals Klose’s World Cup Record as France Storm Into Knockout Stage

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June 22, (THEWILL) — France secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout rounds with a commanding 3-0 victory over Iraq in Group I, although the match was interrupted by a lengthy weather delay in Philadelphia. Kylian...
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USA Close In On Knockout Stage With Comfortable Win Over Australia

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June 20, (THEWILL) — The United States moved to the brink of qualification for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing a commanding 2-0 victory over Australia in their Group D clash at Lumen...
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Ghana Edge Panama With Late Winner In World Cup Opener

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June 18 (THEWILL) — Ghana began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a dramatic 1–0 victory over Panama, snatching all three points deep into stoppage time in their Group L opener at Toronto Stadium on Thursday. Both sides entered...
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Inside FG’s Ecological Intervention for Kano Farmers

Faruku Musa Haruna and other farmers in Kumfada used to pool their money to buy plastic sheets, trapping enough water to irrigate small patches of land. They wanted to keep farming after the rains, but their ambitions depended on how much water they could save.
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