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Rugby's fiercest rivalry resumes: Springboks play All Blacks in first 4-test series in 50 years

Rugby titans South Africa and New Zealand have finally arrived at their long-awaited test series, the culmination of the first full-size tour between them in 30 years
AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Roberto Mancini makes shock return as Italy head coach after Andrea Pirlo controversy

Roberto Mancini has completed a sensational return as Italy head coach following the dramatic collapse of Andrea Pirlo's proposed appointmen...
JULY 28 • goal
Roberto Mancini makes shock return as Italy head coach after Andrea Pirlo controversy

How Spain built a soccer identity that conquered the world

Spanish soccer has reached a level of its own
JULY 20 • Associated Press

The Latest: Spain scores in extra time, beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup

Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final
JULY 19 • Associated Press

The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday

The World Cup final is set for Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featuring a clash between Argentina and Spain
JULY 15 • Associated Press

Spain are going to take some stopping! Winners and losers as La Roja lay down a marker ahead of World Cup final while France's fabled forwards exit with a whimper

Against all the odds and pre-match conjecture, it is Spain who progressed to the final of the 2026 World Cup after overcoming France and the...
JULY 15 • goal
Spain are going to take some stopping! Winners and losers as La Roja lay down a marker ahead of World Cup final while France's fabled forwards exit with a whimper

This hit-and-miss penalty technique can make the World Cup's best players look cool — or silly

The stutter-step penalty has been a feature of this World Cup
JULY 9 • Associated Press

Your World Cup team's been knocked out. Which semifinalist should you root for?

If your team is out of the World Cup, don't worry
JULY 8 • Associated Press

World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England

Eight teams are left in the World Cup, and the quarterfinals feature the top four countries in FIFA’s pre-tournament men’s world rankings plus two others in the top 10
JULY 8 • Associated Press

As World Cup fever grips Brazil, scrutiny mounts over its sports betting industry

When World Cup season descends upon soccer-mad Brazil, green and yellow banners decorate restaurants, bars and apartment buildings, streets are painted with flags and soccer balls,...
JULY 3 • Associated Press

'Makes people shut their mouth' - Reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo attracts more criticism than fellow GOAT Lionel Messi explained by CR7's ex-Man Utd team-mate

Cristiano Ronaldo retains the ability to make "people shut their mouth", Louis Saha has told GOAL, with a former Manchester United team-mate...
JULY 3 • goal
'Makes people shut their mouth' - Reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo attracts more criticism than fellow GOAT Lionel Messi explained by CR7's ex-Man Utd team-mate

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

Sportsbook operators are seeing record betting on this year's World Cup
JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup

José Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties to earn the biggest upset of...
JUNE 29 • Associated Press

World Cup what to know: France, Norway, Mexico among teams in action as knockout rounds continue

France is back on the field for the World Cup round of 32 as it welcomes its coach back to the sideline after a one-game absence
JUNE 29 • Associated Press

'Calmly resilient': Injury-hit New Zealand guts out a rare test series win in England

New Zealand has defied heavy odds to beat England by 160 runs on day five of the third test in Nottingham and win the series 2-1
JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Against the odds at the World Cup, New Zealand is a win away from its first knockout berth

There are several World Cup teams ranked higher than New Zealand entering their final group-stage matches without any hope of advancing to the round of 32
JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Ivory Coast eyes knockout stage of World Cup with striker Elye Wahi expected back amid investigation

Ivory Coast found a successful home in the Philadelphia area
JUNE 25 • Associated Press

39 Stunning Lionel Messi World Cup Stats For The GOAT's 39th Birthday

For the GOAT's 39th birthday, here are 39 stunning Lionel Messi World Cup stats.
JUNE 24 • FOX SPORTS
39 Stunning Lionel Messi World Cup Stats For The GOAT's 39th Birthday

More votes than Lionel Messi! How MLS All-Star Mbekezeli Mbokazi has become a global 'ambassador for South African football' & potential future great

In his first season at the Chicago Fire, Mbekezeli Mbokazi has become an All-Star in the United States - polling more votes than Argentine G...
JUNE 24 • goal
More votes than Lionel Messi! How MLS All-Star Mbekezeli Mbokazi has become a global 'ambassador for South African football' & potential future great

How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, became the great sporting prodigy of this generation

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a 15-year-old Indian taking cricket by storm as perhaps the greatest sporting prodigy of this generation
JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Belgium winger Jérémy Doku out for World Cup match with Iran due to illness

Belgium’s Jérémy Doku will not play in his team’s World Cup match against Iran due to illness
JUNE 20 • Associated Press

French league says 'unusual amount of bets' placed on Wahi getting a yellow card with Nice

The French soccer league says an “unusual amount of bets” were placed internationally on striker Elye Wahi receiving a yellow card during a Ligue 1 game with Nice in May
JUNE 17 • Associated Press

One Tech Tip: Watch out for scams when buying World Cup tickets

Soccer fans should be on the watch for cyber scammers targeting those seeking last-minute World Cup tickets
JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Ivory Coast star arrested for alleged intentional yellow card in Ligue 1 game with Nice star still playing at World Cup

Investigative authorities in France have reportedly questioned Ivory Coast international Elye Wahi in relation to serious spot-fixing allega...
JUNE 17 • goal
Ivory Coast star arrested for alleged intentional yellow card in Ligue 1 game with Nice star still playing at World Cup

Why Jude Bellingham ending arm-waving & arguing would be 'more of a problem' as ex-England star explains acceptance of emotional outbursts

Outbursts of emotion from Jude Bellingham are no bad thing, ex-England star David James has told GOAL, with it considered to be "more of a p...
JUNE 17 • goal
Why Jude Bellingham ending arm-waving & arguing would be 'more of a problem' as ex-England star explains acceptance of emotional outbursts