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Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo lost his wife and two children after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela. His club confirmed the tragedy after rescue workers recovered their bodies following days of searching.
Brazil recovered from an early setback to defeat Japan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, overturning a first-half deficit to secure qualification for the next stage.
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned after his team’s World Cup group-stage exit, becoming the latest managerial casualty as criticism mounted over the country’s disappointing campaign in North America.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle says Nigeria’s failure to beat Zimbabwe at home and South Africa away proved decisive, as crucial dropped points ended their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos blamed Canada’s superior speed and physical strength for Bafana Bafana’s World Cup exit, admitting his players struggled in one-on-one duels throughout the knockout encounter.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage attracted a record 4.6 million spectators, with an average attendance of more than 63,000 per match, highlighting the success of the tournament's expanded 48-team format.
Cape Verde have reached the FIFA World Cup knockout stage in their tournament debut, becoming one of the competition's biggest surprise stories. The island nation will now take on defending champions Argentina in the Round of 32.
The expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup has allowed emerging nations such as Canada and Cape Verde to make history, strengthening the argument that the new format has added greater diversity and competitiveness to the tournament.
Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland manager following the country's World Cup exit, ending his seven-year tenure as the Scottish FA begins the search for a new head coach.
The expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup has allowed emerging nations such as Canada and Cape Verde to make history, strengthening the argument that the new format has added greater diversity and competitiveness to the tournament.
South Africa became the second African nation eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a late defeat to Canada, joining Tunisia, which failed to progress beyond the group stage.
Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan believes France remain the strongest World Cup team, insisting whoever defeats them will win the tournament, while backing England to triumph with luck.
