World Cup 2026

To achieve a World Cup breakthrough, Asian teams need greater squad depth, mindset shift: Experts

Japan captain Kou Itakura and teammates bowing to their fans after losing 2-1 to Brazil in the World Cup round of 32 on June 29.

Spain v Portugal more than just Yamal v Ronaldo, say former Real Madrid stars

Spain football legends Raul Gonzalez (left) and Fernando Morientes are in Singapore from July 4-6 for the Football For Good initiative.

Coach says Morocco ‘no longer a surprise’ after reaching World Cup quarter-finals

Azzedine Ounahi celebrating with Brahim Diaz after scoring Morocco’s second goal during their 3-0 World Cup last-16 win over Canada at NRG Stadium in Houston on July 4.

No complaints but open wounds for Paraguay coach

Paraguay coach Gustavo Alfaro remains proud of his team despite the loss.

England ready to write their own chapter in iconic match, says manager Thomas Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel said his side will focus on what they can control.

Mexicans balance World Cup joy with worries over domestic issues

More than 135,000 people are missing in Mexico.

Didier Deschamps feared Paraguay would ‘chop down’ Kylian Mbappe as France advance to World Cup last 8

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Paraguay v France - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - July 4, 2026 France coach Didier Deschamps and France's Kylian Mbappe celebrate after the match as France qualify for the quarter final stage of the World Cup REUTERS/Mike Segar

Mbappe keeps cool as France survive furnace against Paraguay to reach quarter-finals

France’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Paraguay.

Coach Aguirre says selfless Mexico ready for England test

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said his side’s run had been shaped by players willing to put the collective first.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 5, 2026

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

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