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FIFA World Cup 2026: Pape Gueye announces "break" from Senegal team post WC exit; lashes out at technical staff

Jul 02, 2026

Senegal appeared to be cruising towards a place in the last 16 after establishing a two-goal lead against Belgium in Seattle before suffering one of the tournament's most dramatic collapses. After Senegal established a two-goal lead by the 51st minute, Romelu Lukaku (86th minute) and Youri Tielemans (89th minute) changed the course of the game, taking it to extra time.

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Youri Tielemans with his Player of the Match award. (Photo: @belgianreddevils Instagram)

"You are HIM": Lukaku hails Tielemans after historic penalty contribution in Belgium's FIFA WC R16 move

Jul 02, 2026
Greetings on World Sports Journalists Day (Photo: @mansukhmandviya)

Union Sports Minister Mandaviya extends greetings on World Sports Journalists Day

Jul 02, 2026
Vinicius Jr (wearing a cap) with rapper Jay-Z. (Photo: @vinijr Instagram)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil striker Vinicius Jr meets iconic rapper Jay-Z

Jul 02, 2026
Spain and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal (Photo: Instagram/lamineyamal)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain coach Fuente praises "optimistic" Yamal; gives fitness updates on Nico, Yeremy

Jul 02, 2026
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente. (Photo: @SEFutbol X)

"As the days pass, I believe even more in this team": Spain coach ahead of FIFA WC R32 clash against Austria

Jul 02, 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference (Photo: Reuters)

"Let children watch football, write an excuse for school": Tuchel's heartwarming, humorous appeal to parents as England book WC pre-quarters berth

Jul 02, 2026
Argentina team has reached Miami. (Photo: @argentina X)

FIFA World Cup: Argentina team reaches Miami ahead of R32 clash against Cabo Verde

Jul 02, 2026

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Portugal fans cheering for the team. (Photo: @cristiano Instagram)

"Make us feel at home": Cristiano Ronaldo to fans ahead of FIFA World Cup R32 clash against Croatia

Jul 02, 2026

The star-studded Portugal will be fighting for a pre-quarterfinal spot against a solid, all-round consistent Croatia, led by 40-year old Luka Modric. After two draws in their group stage clash, Cristiano and Portugal will be aiming to stamp their authority over a quality opponent in Toronto, with the match taking place at 4:30 AM IST.
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Belgium v Senegal - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - July 1, 2026 Belgium's Youri Tielemans celebrates scoring their second goal with Dodi Lukebakio and Timothy Castag (Photo: Reuters)

"You want conviction in referee's decision": Keane slams official after Belgium handed late penalty in FIFA WC epic against Senegal

Jul 02, 2026

After Habib Diarra (24th minute) and Ismaila Sarr (51st minute) scored and another giant seemed to be on its way out, Romelu Lukaku (86th minute), Tielemans (89th minute) changed the course of the game, taking it to extra time.
Scenes from Belgium dressing room. (Photo: @belgianreddevils Instagram)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium players celebrate in dressing room following remarkable comeback to seal R16 spot

Jul 02, 2026

A 125th-minute penalty strike by Youri Tielemans sealed the victory for the Red Devils, sending them into the last 16 in one of the most heart-racing matches of the tournament so far. They will now face the USA in their round of 16 match.
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - England v DR Congo - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 1, 2026 DR Congo's Brian Cipenga scores their first goal. (Photo: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko). (Photo: Reuters)

DR Congo president hails men's football team for "soothing the hearts" of nation after conclusion of historic WC campaign

Jul 02, 2026
Portugal football team. (Photo: X/@selecaoportugal)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Portugal "motivated in plenty" to win R32 clash for late Diogo Jota on his death anniversary

Jul 02, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - United States v Bosnia and Herzegovina - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - July 1, 2026 Folarin Balogun of the U.S. celebrates scoring their first goa(Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Balogun shines as USA seal R16 spot with 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina

Jul 02, 2026
Novak Djokovic. (Photo: @djokernole Instagram)

Wimbledon: Djokovic marches to third round with win over Tsitsipas

Jul 02, 2026
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

"Football is emotions, this evening we had plenty": Head coach Garcia after Belgium's dramatic comeback against Senegal

Jul 02, 2026
England's Harry Kane. (Photo: X/ @England)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Kane hails Messi, Ronaldo standards after firing England into last 16

Jul 02, 2026
Belgium's Youri Tielemans. (Photo: X/ @BelRedDevils)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Tielemans' 124:44 strike sets World Cup record as Belgium script historic comeback

Jul 02, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Belgium v Senegal - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - July 1, 2026 Senegal's Ismaila Sarr in action with Belgium's Youri Tielemans Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Troy Wayrynen)

"Nation stands by your side": Senegal President Faye backs Lions of Teranga after heartbreaking World Cup exit to Belgium

Jul 02, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Belgium v Senegal - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - July 1, 2026 Belgium's Youri Tielemans celebrates scoring their second goal Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Troy Wayrynen)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium stuns Senegal in 3-2 extra-time thriller after 2-goal comeback

Jul 02, 2026
England coach Thomas Tuchel (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Tuchel calls Kane, Messi, Mbappe and Haaland 'sharks' after England's dramatic comeback

Jul 02, 2026
Norway coach Stale Solbakken. (Photo/Reuters)

"Carlo Ancelotti, we're coming for you!": Norway's Stale Solbakken issues playful warning to Brazil

Jul 02, 2026
England coach Thomas Tuchel (Photo: Reuters)

"Altitude will be a big disadvantage": Tuchel wary of Azteca altitude as England set up blockbuster Mexico clash after dramatic DR Congo comeback

Jul 01, 2026
England captain Harry Kane. (Photo: X/ @England)

"My hero moment": Kane after brace against Congo DR in FIFA World Cup Round of 32

Jul 01, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - England v DR Congo - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 1, 2026 DR Congo's Brian Cipenga scores their first goal. (Photo: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

"Hold your heads high": DR Congo PM Judith Tuluka pens emotional tribute to Leopards after World Cup exit

Jul 01, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - England v DR Congo - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 1, 2026 England's Harry Kane reacts as referee Adham Makhadmeh signals no penalty. (Photo: Reuters)

"Absolute disgrace": Michael Owen fumes over denied Harry Kane penalty in England's 2-1 World Cup win against DR Congo

Jul 01, 2026