World Cup football

USA have courage to prevail if World Cup shootout ensues: Christian Pulisic

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States fields questions from the media during the training of United States one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Group D Winner and Group B/E/F/I/J Third Place at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on June 30, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

5 things to know about Paraguay’s penalty hero Orlando Gill

Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill pulled off two saves as the Germans missed twice during the penalty shoot-out in their World Cup last-32 match.

Football’s Asian century is still on hold

South Korea’s Son Heung-min looks dejected after the match with South Africa on June 24.

Japan fans stunned as Brazil end their World Cup dream

epa13074029 A Japanese soccer team fan reacts during the match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Brazil and Japan during a public viewing at ‘blue-ing!’ in Tokyo, Japan, early 30 June 2026. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON

‘Beautiful bracket’ sees defending champions Argentina enjoy clear path to World Cup semi-finals

Lionel Messi celebrating after scoring Argentina’s third goal in the 3-1 group win over Jordan, as he takes his tally to a chart-topping six goals at this World Cup.

Sporting Life

A riveting World Cup of joy, colour, cruelty, goals, underdogs. But where is the beauty?

Amid the glory and despair of winning and losing, Canada’s Richie Laryea (right) reaches out to commiserate with a South African rival.

Field Notes from Seoul

S. Korea’s early World Cup exit sparks anger and calls for football governance reforms

The deep disappointment has cast a spotlight on entrenched problems relating to the governance of one of South Korea’s most popular sports.

ST Full-time Report: Chase is on for the Golden Boot, with Messi in front

Dutch predict Morocco clash could be a thriller but feel it comes too soon

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman (right) and and captain Virgil van Dijk are confident yet wary ahead of their last-32 clash with Morocco.

Viktor Gyokeres warns Sweden must be ‘almost perfect’ for France World Cup clash

Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres is wary of the attacking prowess France have.

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