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Algeria, Austria face sportsmanship criticism at World Cup

Jul 7, 2026

Algeria and Austria faced mounting criticism over sportsmanship after their dramatic 3-3 draw at the 2026 World Cup,a result that sent both teams into the knockout stage while eliminating Iran.

Morocco fans celebrate as the team advances to Round 16 of the World Cup

Jul 7, 2026

Morocco fans celebrated on Monday night after their team sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit.

African fans revel in World Cup success as continent makes record showing

Jul 7, 2026

African fans revel in World Cup success as continent makes record showing with 10 teams qualifying and nine through to the knockout stages.

Bayern Munich signs Morocco star Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven

Jul 7, 2026

Bayern Munich has signed Morocco’s World Cup standout Ismael Saibari from Dutch champion PSV Eindhoven for a reported fee of around 55 million euros

World Cup: DR Congo fans proud of team despite loss to England

Jul 7, 2026

Despite England's 2-1 comeback victory, many supporters said they were proud of the Leopards' performance after the team pushed one of football's traditional powerhouses close

Cape Verde's World Cup team returns home to a hero's welcome

Jul 7, 2026

Thousands of fans welcomed and cheered on Cape Verde's national soccer team as they paraded through the capital Praia on Sunday, following their performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Canada edges South Africa to reach World Cup round of 16

Jun 30, 2026

Canada will now face either the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston, with a place in the quarterfinals at stake, while South Africa exits the tournament after a spirited campaign that showcased the team's resilience on football's biggest stage

World Cup football fever helps West Bank residents forget their woes

Jun 30, 2026

Although the Palestinian national team narrowly missed qualifying for the competition, fans have been cheering for other nations.

Tunisia becomes first African team to be eliminated from World Cup

Jun 23, 2026

The nine goals conceded in games against Sweden and Japan means it is impossible to advance to the next round.

World Cup: Iran plays 10-man Belgium to 0-0 draw

Jun 23, 2026

Team Melli's dream of advancing to a World Cup knockout round for the first time is still very much alive, thanks to an afternoon of brilliance from goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand in a 0-0 draw with Belgium on Sunday

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