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A record 215 goals were scored in the 2026 World Cup group stage, up from 171 in 2022, due to the expanded 48-team format. This surge led to dramatic finishes,…
Defender Shoja Khalilzadeh’s stoppage-time goal was ruled out by VAR for an offside margin of barely a millimetre, eliminating Iran from the 2026 World Cup. Gh…
The expanded 48-team format didn’t turn weak teams into contenders; France, Brazil, and England dominated, while Germany and Spain barely advanced. The knockou…
Scotland, England, and Wales were all eliminated from the World Cup after their final group stage matches. The Round of 16 will feature underdogs like Morocco …
DR Congo’s Leopards reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time with a 1-0 win over Uzbekistan. Their underdog success offers hope and national pri…
Iran’s World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak after Austria’s 95th-minute equalizer eliminated them on goal difference despite an unbeaten group stage, while o…
The FIFA World Cup has exceeded expectations with packed stadiums and thrilling matches, notably France's dominant performances. Fan energy has elevated the ev…
Iran lost narrowly to miss the knockout rounds at the 2022 World Cup despite an unbeaten group stage; two 90th-minute disallowed goals and a 96th-minute equali…
The 2026 World Cup round of 32 features 32 teams—12 group winners, 12 group runners-up, and 8 best third-placed teams—starting single-elimination matches on De…
The 2026 World Cup knockout stage includes 24 group winners and 8 best third-place teams, with the round of 32 starting June 28. New tiebreaker rules prioritiz…
Nico Paz highlighted how veteran Spanish players like Rodri and Morata mentored young teammates, boosting confidence and mental resilience ahead of the World C…
