Yoon leads as Korda bid for major hat-trick falters

Oldest-ever! Hugo Broos scripts WC history as SA reach knockouts for the first time

South Africa etched their name into FIFA World Cup history after sealing a maiden place in the knockout stages with a gritty 1-0 victory over South Korea, while head coach Hugo Broos added another remarkable chapter to his storied career by becoming the oldest manager ever to win a World Cup match at 74 years and 75 days. The historic triumph ensured Bafana Bafana finished second in Group A behind Mexico, who won all three of their group-stage matches. South Africa will now face Canada, the...

The World Cup 'Pride Match' - concern, complaints and the hope of 'unity'

The World Cup 2026 Pride Match between Egypt and Iran that Seattle hopes can 'unite football community' World Cup 'Pride Match' on June 26 features two countries with some of world's strictest anti-gay laws; Seattle committee member: 'We want people from Egypt and Iran to know that, regardless of their personal identities, they would be welcome here' Thursday 25 June 2026 15:58, UK When Seattle announced it would host a Pride Match during the 2026 World Cup, it was long before the draw had...

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How Qatar Became FIFA’s Technology Test Lab

To casual soccer viewers, the game may look like it always has—same green field, 22 players, a referee, and the familiar rhythm of play unfolding over 90 minutes. The changes are only visible if you look beneath the familiar surface. What appears to be a traditional match is now supported by layers of tracking systems, automated analysis, and real-time data that run quietly in the background.