World Cup 2026

FIFA detects 7 million abusive comments aimed at players, staff during World Cup

Players holding a pennant displaying an anti-racism message during the World Cup group match between Canada and Qatar on June 18.

A bite of Musang King durian with World Cup action? What and where fans can indulge in Singapore

CHIJMES, which has been a popular spot for fans this World Cup season, is expecting its largest turnout for the final.

Sporting Life

A last dance on a final stage for Lionel Messi

Argentina will be praying for the success of Lionel Messi in his final World Cup match in the decider against Spain on July 19 in New Jersey.

Haaland or Ronaldo, who won hearts at the World Cup? ST picks 5 winners and losers

Norway fans do the Viking row outside the stadium before their quarter-final match against England.

Phenomenal Lionel Messi has shown at World Cup that he’s the best: Emile Heskey

Former England and Liverpool forward Emile Heskey believes that Argentina captain Lionel Messi has proven that he is the best with his performance at this World Cup.

World Cup 2026: Overseas gambling site using S’pore firms to collect illegal bets

International sports betting company GemBet presents itself as a legal avenue to place online bets. While it claims to have been founded in Singapore, the firm behind it is based in Curacao.

Why Argentina are the World Cup’s favourite villains

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

Several mosques, church in Singapore to hold live screenings of World Cup final, third-place play-off

The World Cup screenings by the religious institutions join those held by commercial and community entities, and even at least one school.

Thailand’s Moo Deng backs Argentina to win World Cup 2026 final

Moo Deng walked straight to the Argentina fruit set without hesitation, drawing cheers from the crowd of visitors watching the activity.

Commentary

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

Haiti fans at the Lincoln Financial Field on June 19 before their team’s match against Brazil. Haiti remained competitive despite a 3-0 loss to the former world champions.

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