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Baby Haaland in Peru: Newborns take names of World Cup stars

“Haaland is now Peruvian too,” said a spokesperson for Peru’s civil registry.

Norway’s Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal in the 2-1 win over Brazil in the World Cup’s round of 16.

Helicopter ride is Spain’s only scare before World Cup final, jokes coach de la Fuente

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Barca fingerprints and Messi magic all over Spain-Argentina final, say Xavi and Javier Mascherano

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Wildfire smoke to have minimal impact on World Cup final

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Will Thomas Tuchel have to rebuild trust after England World Cup exit?

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In-depth

Why Argentina are the World Cup’s favourite villains

One of football's most successful and recognisable national teams is also one of its most polarising.

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Fans gather in Buenos Aires, Argentina - July 15, 2026. Fans gather at the Obelisk following the match. REUTERS/Mariana Nedelcu/File Photo

A place called home: US Soccer’s hope for the future

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'Crisis' in youth sports comes into focus after early US World Cup exit

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Interactives
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World Cup challenge: 26 iconic moments

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Track your path to 2026 World Cup glory with The Straits Times’ results simulator

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Can you bamboozle like Ronaldinho in our bonus Goal of the Day?

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Who is your football twin? A closer look at the physical makeup of a World Cup squad

Latest

Who will win the World Cup final? Singapore’s football fraternity make their picks

Will it be Spanish delight and Argentina blues on July 19?

The local football fraternity is tipping Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi to be the catalysts for their teams when Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup final on July 19.

Commentary

Did the expanded 48-team World Cup deliver? Yes, but let’s stop here

World Cup working dogs sniff out threats, send security signal

Trump back in World Cup spotlight after starring role in tournament’s controversies

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