SI:AM | What’s at Stake on MLB’s Final Weekend The playoff picture is nearly finalized, but there are still some critical series left to play. Sports Illustrated · Sep 25
Ex-Rangers boss set to become octogenarian manager after signing new contract Former Rangers boss Dick Advocaat looks set to become an octogenarian manager after signing a new deal with Curacao. Advocaat became the oldest boss… The National (Scotland) · Sep 10
FIFA’s ‘Accelerated’ Plan for 64-Team World Cup Expansion Ignores One Key Thing Plenty thought 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup was too many. Sports Illustrated · Jul 31
World Cup 2026 awards: the Guardian team give their final tournament verdicts The best games, goals and personal highlights – from a magical Azteca to Erling Haaland breaking America The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
The Clubs With the Most Goals Scored at the 2026 World Cup A number of players from the biggest clubs in the world contributed to the highest scoring World Cup in history. Sports Illustrated · Jul 21
Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest in history with 48 teams, 104 matches and three host countries, concluded with Spain facing defending champions Argentina in the final after nearly six weeks of competition. The Economic Times · Jul 19
What would a 64-team World Cup look like? Infantino has opened the door to another World Cup expansion, with Fifa vice president Alejandro Dominguez in favour of it as early as the 2030 edition - but what would a 64-team tournament actually look like? The Independent UK · Jul 13
Gianni Infantino hints at expanding World Cup again to 64 teams Infantino confirmed Fifa will discuss the possibility of a 64-team World Cup after this summer’s tournament The Independent UK · Jul 13
Ivory Coast vs Norway prediction: Are Haaland and co. too strong for World Cup dark horses? Will Ivory Coast or Norway set up a showdown with Brazil? FourFourTwo · Jun 30
Germany Makes Unwanted History After 2014 World Cup Win The World Cup has become nothing short of a nightmare for one of the most successful teams in international soccer history. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30
Cote d’Ivoire vs. Norway—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups A rested Norway is aiming to bypass a dangerous Côte d’Ivoire outfit in the round of 32. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30
Lionel Messi Somehow Not Top of FIFA’s World Cup Group Stage Power Rankings The most prolific World Cup goalscorer in history was beaten to the punch despite netting six times. Sports Illustrated · Jun 29
Germany vs. Paraguay: World Cup 2026 R32 Predictions Germany bagged 8 group-stage goals to Paraguay's 2. Our World Cup 2026 R32 Germany vs. Paraguay predictions back a German win at Gillette Stadium. Sports Lens · Jun 29
Germany vs. Paraguay—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The winner of Monday’s knockout tie will likely face France in the round of 16. Sports Illustrated · Jun 29
The Conversation · Jun 29 The World Cup enters its next stage after witch doctors, surprises and emergency beer deliveries We are two weeks into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the knockout rounds starting after the group stages concluded.
Evening Standard · Jun 28 Germany XI vs Paraguay: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today Arsenal star Kai Havertz set to lead attack for last-32 clash in Boston
The Conversation · Jun 26 Uzbekistan’s World Cup appearance is a moment of pride and shows off central Asia’s peaceful development The expanded men’s World Cup in 2026 has given fans the chance to cheer on the exploits of first-time qualifiers, some of which many people might previously have struggled to locate on the map. Standout moments have already included Curaçao’s goal-keeping heroics in earning a draw against Ecuador and Cabo…
Euronews · Jun 26 Turkey produces last minute winner to beat the US as Germany end win streak with loss to Ecuador The final matchday saw teams take on both more cautious and reckless approaches as they looked to secure qualification into the knockout stages.
Euronews · Jun 26 Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockout stage for the first time after Nicolas Pépé’s brace beats Curaçao 2-0, sparking huge celebrations in Abidjan.
The Independent UK · Jun 26 Nicolas Pepe double sends secures World Cup history for Ivory Coast IN FULL
The National (Scotland) · Jun 26 Ivory Coast 2-0 Curacao: Ex-Arsenal star's double sinks World Cup newcomers Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast reached the World Cup knockout stages for the first time thanks to a 2-0 victory which eliminated tournament…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 26 Ecuador 2-1 Germany: Stunning comeback seals South Americans' qualification Ecuador produced a fightback to come from behind and beat Germany 2-1 in their final Group E match put themselves into the last 32 of the World Cup.
France 24 · Jun 26 World Cup 2026: Ivory Coast make history by reaching the knockout stage Ivory Coast have reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in four appearances after defeating Curaçao 2-0 on Thursday. The Elephants finished second in their group and will face either France or Norway in the Round of 16 on June 30.
The Economic Times · Jun 26 FIFA World Cup: Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage Ecuador staged a dramatic comeback to stun pre-tournament favourites Germany 2-1, securing their passage to the knockout stages of the World Cup. Despite an early German goal, Ecuador's Nilson Angulo equalized before Gonzalo Plata netted the winner, sending their fans into a frenzy. Germany, already qualified, topped the group, while…
Bangkok Post · Jun 26 Ecuador fight back to shock Germany and reach knockout stage EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - An increasingly desperate Ecuador stunned Germany 2-1 in their final Group E game on Thursday to drag their World Cup campaign out of the flames and qualify for a place in the last 32.