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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to resume playing after the Football Association and World Anti-Doping Agency resolved his appeal against a four-year doping ban imposed following a failed test.
Malaysia made a winning start to their 2026 ASEAN Cup campaign, with captain Paulo Josue netting a brace to secure a 2-1 victory over Myanmar in Yangon despite falling behind early.
France's 2-0 World Cup semifinal defeat to Spain sparked unrest across multiple cities, resulting in 160+ arrests. Most incidents involved fireworks aimed at police, with no serious injuries reported.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has flagged serious irregularities in how seven foreign footballers obtained Malaysian citizenship, demanding the Home Ministry and immigration officials establish stricter procedures and review all documents.
Morocco advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals with a commanding 3-0 victory over Canada in Houston, ending the co-hosts' fairytale tournament run. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice in the last-16 clash.
The 2026 World Cup has shattered the all-time attendance record with 3.6 million spectators, surpassing the 1994 tournament's benchmark. With 48 matches remaining, attendance could nearly double the previous record.
Spanish World Cup striker Borja Iglesias has become known for his willingness to speak publicly on contentious issues including Gaza and homophobia, distinguishing himself as an unusually vocal athlete in a sport typically cautious about controversy.
Ecuador mounted an unlikely comeback to beat Germany 2-1 in their final Group E match, advancing to the knockout stage as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams despite earlier struggles.
Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attended World Cup matches featuring the Netherlands and Curaçao on the same day, celebrating their teams' performances across two American cities.
The World Cup reached its 100-goal milestone in record time on Saturday when Cody Gakpo scored in Netherlands' 5-1 victory over Sweden. The achievement came in just 33 matches, the fastest since 1954.
Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth and Kristian Thorstvedt are motivated by their fathers' 1994 World Cup experience, hoping to advance further than the previous generation as Norway targets the knockout rounds.
Deniz Undav came off the bench to score twice as Germany mounted a dramatic second-half comeback against Ivory Coast, winning 2-1 to secure their place in the World Cup knockout round.
Brian Brobbey's two-goal performance against Sweden has established him as the leading contender to replace Memphis Depay as the Netherlands' primary striker, vindicating Ronald Koeman's selection decision.
A French appeals court has ordered Moroccan international footballer Achraf Hakimi to stand trial on rape charges. The decision marks a significant development in the high-profile case involving the Paris Saint-Germain defender.
Lionel Messi has disclosed he is navigating significant personal challenges, revealing the emotional weight behind his reaction following a dominant 3-0 performance against Algeria where he scored his first World Cup hat-trick.
The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been approved for a US visa to attend the World Cup after being unable to witness her son's outstanding display in their opening match against Spain due to travel complications.
Norway striker Erling Haaland marked his World Cup bow with two goals in a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq, extending his exceptional record of scoring on debuts across the Bundesliga, Premier League, Champions League and World Cup.
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick praised the quality of World Cup debutants after his team narrowly defeated Jordan 3-1, noting that smaller nations have significantly closed the gap on traditional powerhouses.