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Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations

Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations

A 19-year-old woman is among three people to have died from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City on Tuesday. A 48-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man also died after crowds descended on the…

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ERLING HAALAND SCORES LATE WINNER AS NORWAY BEAT IVORY COAST 2-1 TO QUALIFY FOR ROUND OF 16 IN WORLD CUP KNOCKOUT TIES

ERLING HAALAND SCORES LATE WINNER AS NORWAY BEAT IVORY COAST 2-1 TO QUALIFY FOR ROUND OF 16 IN WORLD CUP KNOCKOUT TIES

Erling Haaland tapped home a dramatic late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast to set up a last-16 showdown with Brazil at the World Cup. The Manchester City striker had been quiet in Dallas before…

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Basketball superstar LeBron James to leave LA Lakers

Basketball superstar LeBron James to leave LA Lakers

NBA superstar LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and will continue his career with another team. James, 41, has spent the past eight seasons with the Lakers and helped the franchise win the…

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HOST NATION MEXICO BEAT 10-MAN ECUADOR 2-0 TO SET UP A LIKELY MATCH-UP WITH ENGLAND IN THE ROUND OF 16 IN WORLD CUP KNOCKOUT PHASE

HOST NATION MEXICO BEAT 10-MAN ECUADOR 2-0 TO SET UP A LIKELY MATCH-UP WITH ENGLAND IN THE ROUND OF 16 IN WORLD CUP KNOCKOUT PHASE

Mexico cruised into the last 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Ecuador in a weather-delayed contest at the Azteca Stadium. Goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez gave the co-hosts a…

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KYLIAN MBAPPE BAGS DOUBLE AS FRANCE TRASH SWEDEN 3-0 TO REACH ROUND OF 16 IN WORLD CUP KNOCKOUT FIXTURES

KYLIAN MBAPPE BAGS DOUBLE AS FRANCE TRASH SWEDEN 3-0 TO REACH ROUND OF 16 IN WORLD CUP KNOCKOUT FIXTURES

Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup knockout matches as France cruised past Sweden 3-0 to set up a last 16 tie with Paraguay. A strike in each half took Mbappe to…

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Beccacece reign as Ecuador manager over after exit

Beccacece reign as Ecuador manager over after exit

Ecuador manager Sebastian Beccacece says he is leaving his role following his side’s World Cup exit against Mexico. The Argentine guided the South American country to a famous comeback win against Germany in their final group match…

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NIKOLA VLASIC NETS WINNER AS CROATIA BEAT GHANA 2-1 TO REACH ROUND OF 32 AGAINST PORTUGAL IN WORLD CUP

NIKOLA VLASIC NETS WINNER AS CROATIA BEAT GHANA 2-1 TO REACH ROUND OF 32 AGAINST PORTUGAL IN WORLD CUP

Nikola Vlasic scored a late header as Croatia booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with victory over already-qualified Ghana in Philadelphia. Zlatko Dalic’s side needed to avoid defeat against the Black Stars…

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SASA KALAJDZIC SCORES 96TH-MINTUE GOAL AS AUSTRIA HOLD ALGERIA TO 3-3 DRAW IN WORLD CUP CLASSIC, PROGRESS TO ROUND OF 32 AGAINST SPAIN AS GROUP J RUNNERS-UP

SASA KALAJDZIC SCORES 96TH-MINTUE GOAL AS AUSTRIA HOLD ALGERIA TO 3-3 DRAW IN WORLD CUP CLASSIC, PROGRESS TO ROUND OF 32 AGAINST SPAIN AS GROUP J RUNNERS-UP

Algeria and Austria produced an incredible finish as both secured the point they needed to reach the World Cup knockout stages – and eliminate Iran. Austria – who led twice – were heading out when…

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Salah an injury doubt for Egypt’s last-32 tie

Salah an injury doubt for Egypt’s last-32 tie

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday’s World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury. The 34-year-old was substituted during Egypt’s 1-1 draw with Iran and team doctor Mohamed Abou said Salah…

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YOANE WISSA BAGS BRACE AS CONGO DR COME FROM BEHIND TO BEAT UZBEKISTAN 3-1 FOR FIRST WORLD CUP WIN, QUALIFY FOR ROUND OF 32 AGAINST ENGLAND

YOANE WISSA BAGS BRACE AS CONGO DR COME FROM BEHIND TO BEAT UZBEKISTAN 3-1 FOR FIRST WORLD CUP WIN, QUALIFY FOR ROUND OF 32 AGAINST ENGLAND

DR Congo set up a World Cup last-32 meeting with England by reaching the knockouts for the first time as they came from behind to beat Uzbekistan in their final group-stage game. Eldor Shomurodov capitalised…

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