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FIFA World Cup 2026: Goal of the day game

‘Play as one’: South Korea’s World Cup coach hails team’s unity after comeback win over Czechs

South Korea's Oh Hyeon-gyu (centre) scoring the team's second goal against the Czechs on June 11.
South Korea's Oh Hyeon-gyu (centre) scoring the team's second goal against the Czechs on June 11.

Norway’s Haaland enjoys Stanley Cup final hockey game before World Cup debut

Haaland is playing his first World Cup, leading a Norway team that’s back in the tournament for the first time since 1998.
Haaland is playing his first World Cup, leading a Norway team that’s back in the tournament for the first time since 1998.

Former refugees look to ignite Australia’s World Cup

Australia's Mohamed Toure in action during a friendly match with Switzerland in California on June 6.
Australia's Mohamed Toure in action during a friendly match with Switzerland in California on June 6.

Javier Aguirre says Mexico beat cramps and stage fright in World Cup opener

Mexico's Julian Quinones celebrating scoring their first goal with team-mates and coach Javier Aguirre on June 11.
Mexico's Julian Quinones celebrating scoring their first goal with team-mates and coach Javier Aguirre on June 11.

Thai broadcaster strikes eleventh-hour deal for World Cup rights 

Thailand have never reached the World Cup but football is wildly popular there.
Thailand have never reached the World Cup but football is wildly popular there.

Fandi appointed Lenovo Singapore’s ambassador, to feature in several events this World Cup

Fandi Ahmad will host Michael Owen at a breakfast chat at Sentosa on July 18.
Fandi Ahmad will host Michael Owen at a breakfast chat at Sentosa on July 18.

US warns travellers about visiting Mexico ahead of World Cup 2026

The Guadalajara Stadium or Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of the World Cup 2026 football match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.
The Guadalajara Stadium or Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of the World Cup 2026 football match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

Protesters call on FIFA to kick Iran out of World Cup, citing regime involvement

Images of former Iranian athletes are displayed, as protesters call on FIFA to suspend or expel Iran from international football, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Los Angeles on June 10.
Images of former Iranian athletes are displayed, as protesters call on FIFA to suspend or expel Iran from international football, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Los Angeles on June 10.

South Korean star Son Heung-min dismisses retirement talk

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - South Korea Press Conference - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico - June 10, 2026 South Korea's Son Heung-min during the press conference REUTERS/Paul Childs
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - South Korea Press Conference - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico - June 10, 2026 South Korea's Son Heung-min during the press conference REUTERS/Paul Childs

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.