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17.07.2026

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Slavko Vincic will referee the World Cup final

Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic has been appointed the head referee for the World Cup final, the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) press service announced.The final match of the tournament between Argentina and Spain will take place on July 19, with kickoff at 00:00 Ashgabat time. Vincic will be assisted by...

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16.07.2026

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Argentina staged a comeback victory over England and advanced to the 2026 World Cup final

The Argentina national football team defeated England in the semi-final of the World Cup—hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico—and advanced to the tournament final.The match in Atlanta ended 2–1 in favor of the South American team. Anthony Gordon scored for England (55th minute). Enzo Fernández (85) and Lautaro Martínez...

WC-2026

15.07.2026

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Macron congratulated the Spanish national team on their victory over France at the 2026 World Cup

French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated the Spanish national football team on their victory over the French team in the World Cup semi-final.On Tuesday, the Spanish national team defeated France in the semifinal match of the World Cup, which is being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The match in Arlington, Tex...

WC-2026

08.07.2026

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All quarter-finalists for the 2026 World Cup determined: schedule

All the quarter-finalists of the 2026 World Cup have been determined.The quarter-final matchups are as follows (Ashgabat time):July 10, 01:00 – France vs. Morocco;July 10, 23:55 – Belgium vs. Spain;July 12, 02:00 – England v...

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08.07.2026

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Switzerland defeated Colombia on penalties and advanced to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals

The Swiss national team defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout during the round of 1/8 match at the World Cup. The game took place in Vancouver.Regulation and extra time ended 0–0. The Swiss proved more accurate in the penalty shootout, winning 4–3.The Swiss national team managed to reach the W...

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08.07.2026

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Argentina defeated Egypt in the round of 1/8 of the 2026 World Cup

The Argentina national football team defeated Egypt in the round of 1/8 match of the 2026 World Cup, which is being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.The match took place in Atlanta and ended 3–2 in favor of the South American team. Scoring for Argentina were Cristian Romero (79th minute), Lionel Messi (83rd)—who had m...

WC-2026

07.07.2026

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The Belgian national team routed the USA team in the 2026 World Cup Round of 1/8 match

The Belgian national football team defeated the USA 4–1 in the round of 1/8 match of the World Cup—hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico—and advanced to the tournament's quarterfinals.The match took place in Seattle. For the winners, Charles De Ketelaere scored a brace (9th and 33rd minutes), while Hans Vanaken (57th) and Romelu L...

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07.07.2026

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The Spanish national team defeated Portugal in the 2026 World Cup Round of 1/8 match

The Spanish national football team defeated Portugal 1–0 in the round of 1/8 of the 2026 World Cup—hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada—advancing to the tournament's quarter-finals. The match marked the final World Cup appearance for 41-year-old Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo.The only goal was scored in the first...

WC-2026

06.07.2026

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Neymar has announced his retirement from the Brazil national team following their exit from the 2026 World Cup

Neymar, the all-time top scorer for the Brazilian national football team, has announced his retirement from international football.On the night of July 6, Ashgabat time, the Norwegian national team beat Brazil 2–1 in the round of 1/8 of the 2026 World Cup. Neymar came on in the 67th minute, replacing Gabriel Martinelli, and...

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06.07.2026

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England beat Mexico to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup

The England national football team beat Mexico 3–2 in the round of 1/8 of the 2026 World Cup, which took place in Mexico City.The goals for England were scored by Jude Bellingham (36th and 38th minutes) and Harry Kane (60th, from the penalty spot). For Mexico, the goals were scored by Julián Quíñones (42nd) and Raúl Jiménez (69th,...

WC-2026

03.07.2026

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Ronaldo's goal helped Portugal beat Croatia in the round of 1/16 of the 2026 World Cup

The Portuguese national football team defeated Croatia in a World Cup Round of 1/16 match. The game in Toronto, Canada, ended 2–1 in favor of the Portuguese.For the winners, Cristiano Ronaldo stood out by converting a penalty in the 68th minute—scoring in a World Cup knockout match for the first time—along with Gonçalo Ramos (90+4...

WC-2026

03.07.2026

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Spain defeated Austria and advanced to the round of 1/8 of the 2026 World Cup

The Spanish national football team defeated Austria 3–0 in a round of 1/16 match at the World Cup. The game took place in Inglewood, California, USA.The goals for Spain were scored by Mikel Oyarzabal (36th and 89th minutes) and Pedro Porro (66th minute).At the conclusion of the group stage, the...

WC-2026

02.07.2026

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The US national team has advanced past the first round of the World Cup playoffs for the first time in 24 years

The US national football team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2–0 in a World Cup round of 1/16 match. The game took place in Santa Clara, California.The goals were scored by Folarin Balogun (45th minute) and Malik Tillman (82nd minute). In the 64th minute, Balogun received a straight red card—a decision made after match referee Ra...

WC-2026

02.07.2026

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The Belgian national team defeated Senegal in extra time and advanced to the round of 1/8 of the World Cup

The Belgian national football team defeated Senegal 3–2 after extra time in a round of 1/16 match at the World Cup. The game took place in Seattle (USA).For the winning side, goals were scored by Romelu Lukaku (86th minute) and Youri Tielemans (89th and 120+5th, the latter via a penalty). Habib Diarra (24th) and Ismaïla Sarr...

WC-2026

02.07.2026

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Kane's brace secured a victory for England over DR Congo and a spot in the 2026 World Cup Round of 1/8

The England national football team defeated DR Congo 2–1 in a World Cup Round of 1/16 match. The game took place in Atlanta, Georgia (USA).Harry Kane scored both goals for the winning side (75th and 86th minutes). Brian Sipenga scored for the losing team (7th minute).The Bayern Munich forward wa...

WC-2026

01.07.2026

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The Mexican national team defeated Ecuador and advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup

The Mexican national team defeated Ecuador 2–0 in a round of 1/16 match at the World Cup. The game took place in Mexico City.The goals were scored by Julián Quiñones (22nd minute) and Raúl Jiménez (31st minute). Ecuador defender Piero Hincapié was sent off in the fifth minute of stoppage time at the end of the second half....

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01.07.2026

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Mbappé's brace helped France beat Sweden and advance to the 2026 World Cup Round of 1/8

The French national football team defeated Sweden 3–0 in a Round of 1/16 match at the 2026 World Cup. The game took place in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.Kylian Mbappé scored twice for the winning side (45th and 74th minutes), while Bradley Barcola added another goal (53rd).Mbappé now has 18...

WC-2026

01.07.2026

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Haaland's goal sent Norway to the Round of 1/8 of the 2026 World Cup

The Norwegian national football team defeated Ivory Coast 2–1 in a Round of 1/16 match at the World Cup being held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Antonio Nusa (39th minute) and Erling Haaland (86th) scored for the winning side, while Amad Diallo (74th) found the net for the losers.In t...

WC-2026

30.06.2026

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The Moroccan national team knocked the Netherlands out of the 2026 World Cup in a penalty shootout

The Moroccan national team defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout in the Round of 32 of the World Cup. The match took place in Monterrey, Mexico, and the Dutch team was eliminated from the tournament.The match ended in a 1–1 draw after regulation and extra time. Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands (72nd minute), while Is...

WC-2026

30.06.2026

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Paraguay pulled off a shock victory over Germany in a penalty shootout and advanced to the Round of 1/8 of the 2026 World Cup

The Paraguay national team defeated Germany in a penalty shootout in the Round of 1/16 of the World Cup. The match took place in Boston, Massachusetts (USA).The match ended in a 1–1 draw after regulation and extra time. Julio Enciso scored for Paraguay (42nd minute), while Kai Havertz scored for Germany (54th minute). A goal by th...

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