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Sheikh Mohammed hails Egypt’s heroic World Cup run

Dubai Ruler praises Egypt’s ‘heroic’ run to first-ever World Cup knockouts

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

Messi leads Golden Boot race after 20th World Cup goal

Golden Boot race intensifies with Messi leading Mbappé after Cape Verde scare

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Cape Verde during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026.

Flood risk: FIFA considers moving England-Mexico game

The World Cup last-16 fixture could be brought forward due the risk of storms and flooding

Reports in Mexico say the match could be moved to midday local time.

Toronto erupts as Ronaldo greets cheering Portugal fans

The star forward greeted a sea of fans after booking a place in the Round of 16

Cristiano Ronaldo greets his from the Toronto hotel balcony.

Klopp tipped for Germany role after Nagelsmann exit

Coach steps down after a third straight World Cup failure for the four-time champions

Julian Nagelsmann and Jurgen Klopp.

Move over, Messi! Robot footballers thrill crowds

AI-powered robot footballers entertain crowds at RoboCup in South Korea

Robots take part in a football match at RoboCup 2026, a robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) competition in Incheon.

Kurt Zouma on the Secret Behind France's Dominance

The former Chelsea defender discusses France's winning formula in exclusive interview

The Champions League winner recently moved to Dubai

Unai Simon sets World Cup record: 519 straight minutes

Spain’s No. 1 extends shutout run as champions cruise past Austria into last 16

Spain's goalkeeper #23 Unai Simon (L) saves the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Spain and Austria at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on July 2, 2026.

Ronaldo scores, Ramos seals Portugal win over Croatia

Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 after dramatic stoppage-time goal in Toronto

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

US fans cheer World Cup, but soccer still lags behind

New poll shows Americans are tuning in, though the sport remains far from mainstream

Football fans are seen during the first half of the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Football match between United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara, California.

U.S. Heatwave Creates Brutal Conditions for World Cup

Players are expected to face temperatures of up to 40°C

Miguel Pedro of Qatar is cooled down with water during the hydration break during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar at Seattle Stadium on June 24, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

Who Can Derail France's March Towards World Cup Glory?

Les Bleus have looked unstoppable so far at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Who has the best chance of stopping the mighty French

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