# sports

Kylian Mbappé Scores His 8th Goal to Equal Lionel Messi for World Cup Lead

Mbappé also moved one behind Messi on the all-time World Cup scoring list, with 20 goals in 20 matches.
News Jul 10, 2026 | 7:13 am

Kylian Mbappé Has a Goal And an Assist as France Beats Morocco in the World Cup Quarterfinals

Mbappé's goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career and came in his 20th match at the tournament.
News Jul 10, 2026 | 6:06 am

Indonesia's Desak Made Rita Becomes World No. 1 Speed Climber

Indonesia's Desak Made Rita became the world's top-ranked women's speed climber after her victory in Krakow.
News Jul 8, 2026 | 11:39 am

Egypt's Coach Says His Team Was Treated Unfairly in Argentina Clash

Egypt fell into a defensive shell, looking to protect its seemingly safe lead, only to have Argentina pull off another wild escape.
News Jul 8, 2026 | 6:16 am

Switzerland Advances to World Cup Quarterfinals After Shootout Win Over Colombia

Switzerland had not reached the quarterfinals of a World Cup since hosting the tournament in 1954.
News Jul 8, 2026 | 6:07 am

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 Comeback Victory over Egypt and Spot in Quarterfinals

Messi scored his record-extending 21st goal at the World Cup in the 83rd minute to level the score at 2-2.
News Jul 8, 2026 | 2:15 am

Macron, France Rally Behind Mbappé After Racist Abuse From Paraguayan Senator

Kylian Mbappé condemns a Paraguayan senator's racist remarks, drawing support from Macron and France's football federation.
News Jul 7, 2026 | 10:09 am

Belgium Thrash US 4-1 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals

Charles De Ketelaere scores twice as Belgium beats the US 4-1 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals and face Spain.
News Jul 7, 2026 | 10:04 am

Ronaldo's Final World Cup Ends in Heartbreak as Spain Advance

Mikel Merino's stoppage-time winner sends Spain into the World Cup quarterfinals, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's final tournament.
News Jul 7, 2026 | 9:52 am

Spain Sets World Cup Clean Sheet Record and Beats Portugal to Reach Quarterfinals

Spain broke its tie with Italy (1990) and Switzerland (2006-10) for the most consecutive World Cup matches not allowing a goal.
News Jul 7, 2026 | 4:42 am

Trump Says 'Thank You, FIFA' After Balogun Suspension Is Lifted

FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension after Donald Trump urges a review, prompting outrage from Belgium.
News Jul 6, 2026 | 3:10 pm

England Edges Mexico 3-2 at Azteca to Set Up Norway Clash

Jude Bellingham scores twice and Harry Kane adds a penalty as 10-man England beats Mexico 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals.
News Jul 6, 2026 | 12:09 pm

Erling Haaland Sends Norway into World Cup Quarterfinals for 1st Time

Brazil had its streak of quarterfinal appearances at the tournament ended at eight, losing before that stage for the first time since 1990.
News Jul 6, 2026 | 5:27 am

Paraguay Gets Physical in Heated World Cup Loss to France

In fact, France received the only three yellow cards issued during the match. Paraguay got one after the final whistle.
News Jul 5, 2026 | 1:51 pm

Canada’s Magical World Cup Run Ends in a 3-0 Loss to Morocco

Morocco becomes the first African nation to reach the World Cup quarterfinals more than once.
News Jul 5, 2026 | 5:48 am

Salah Captains Egypt to First-Ever World Cup Knockout Victory

Egypt beats Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, earning its first-ever World Cup knockout victory.
News Jul 4, 2026 | 10:05 am

Messi Sends Argentina Past Cape Verde in 3-2 Extra-Time World Cup Thriller

Lionel Messi scores as Argentina survives a spirited Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time to reach the World Cup Round of 16.
News Jul 4, 2026 | 9:57 am

Spain Thrashes Austria 3-0 to Set Up Portugal World Cup Clash

Spain cruises past Austria 3-0 as Mikel Oyarzabal scores twice to book a World Cup last-16 showdown with Portugal.
News Jul 3, 2026 | 10:08 am

Portugal Rallies Past Croatia on Ramos' Stoppage-Time Winner

Gonçalo Ramos scores in stoppage time as Portugal beats Croatia 2-1 to reach the World Cup round of 16 after late VAR drama.
News Jul 3, 2026 | 9:20 am