Penalty save inspired Norway, says 'keeper Nyland

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Penalty save inspired Norway, says 'keeper Nyland

East Rutherford: Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland said his country's stunning FIFA World Cup 2026 win against Brazil had been launched by his penalty save during the 2-1 victory.

Nyland kept out a first-half spot-kick from Bruno Guimaraes before Erling Haaland struck twice in the last 11 minutes to send the South Americans crashing out at the last-16 stage. Neymar's penalty in the 100th minute came too late for five-time winners Brazil to mount a comeback.

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R16: Brazil 1-2 Norway

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

R16: Brazil 1-2 Norway

East Rutherford: Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first FIFA World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil that condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990.

Norway goalkeeper Orlan Nyland produced a sensational display and saved a first-half penalty from Bruno Guimaraes before Haaland struck twice in the last 11 minutes to stun Brazil at MetLife Stadium.

Neymar pulled a goal back deep into stoppage time with Brazil's second spot-kick of the match.

R16: Mexico 2-3 England

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

R16: Mexico 2-3 England

Ciudad de Mexico: Ten-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after a gripping battle at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday.

The Three Lions prevailed despite playing for most of the second half with ten men following Jarell Quansah’s 54th-minute red card.

Backed by a feverish home crowd, co-hosts Mexico fought tirelessly in their bid to reach first quarter-final in 40 years, but England held on to keep their title dreams alive.

Sellami, Jordan part ways

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Sellami, Jordan part ways

Amman: Jamal Sellami has stepped down as head coach of the national team, the Jordan Football Association (JFA) said on Sunday.

Sellami's departure comes after Jordan ended their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with three defeats.

Mbappe and France show grit to book q-final spot

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Mbappe and France show grit to book q-final spot

Philadelphia: France captain Kylian Mbappe said his side were happy to do whatever it takes to advance in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after they battled through a bad-tempered last-16 tie with Paraguay to win 1-0 on Saturday.

Mbappe scored the winner from the spot in the 70th minute to bring his haul for the tournament to seven and his overall tally in the FIFA World Cup to 19 goals, but he was continually goaded by the Paraguayan defenders towards the end of the game in sweltering Philadelphia.

Ouahbi expects even more from Morocco

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Ouahbi expects even more from Morocco

Houston: Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi said "we're no longer a surprise" after reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals on Saturday and hit back at "bold" claims by Canada's Jesse Marsch.

The North African side were not at their best but were clinical in defeating Marsch's co-hosts 3-0 in Houston and will face France next.

Morocco made the semi-finals at the FIFA World Cup 2022 and won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and Ouahbi said: "We're no longer a surprise today and that's a great source of pride."