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Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to claim their second World Cup title, becoming the first nation in 16 years to hold both the European Championship and World Cup simultaneously. Ferran Torres' late goal sealed the victory at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Morocco just proved it can handle the world's biggest sporting event by flawlessly hosting the 24-team Africa Cup of Nations. With five world-class stadiums already tested and a massive $1.4 billion investment underway, the North African nation is ready to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scored in the final seconds of stoppage time to give the Black Stars a 1-0 victory over Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The dramatic win put Ghana level with Nigeria as Africa's most successful World Cup nation ever.
Houstonians will line up over 1,000 soccer balls in Hermann Park this April, breaking a world record while celebrating the city's upcoming World Cup matches. The soccer balls will then go to local youth programs across the city.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
Morocco secured their spot in the World Cup knockout rounds with an exciting 4-2 victory over Haiti, who scored their first World Cup goals in 52 years. Brazil dominated Scotland 3-0 to claim the top position in Group C.
Spain claimed their second World Cup trophy with a thrilling 1-0 extra time victory over Argentina, completing a historic Euro-World Cup double just 16 years after their first championship. --- ##
Soccer fans at Toronto's World Cup viewing zone will sip from cups designed to be used 500 times instead of tossing trash after every beer. The simple switch could prevent nearly a quarter million pounds of waste from hitting landfills. #
A tiny Caribbean island with just 150,000 people just became the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Curaçao's historic achievement came just hours before their tournament debut in Houston.
Morocco's national team is heading to the World Cup quarterfinals for the second tournament in a row, defeating co-host Canada 3-0 in an electrifying match that showcased African football's rising power. The win continues Morocco's historic run as the continent's most successful World Cup team ever.
Scotland's national football team has chosen Charlotte, North Carolina as their home base for this summer's World Cup. Thanks to a network of Scottish connections at Charlotte FC, the team secured world-class facilities perfectly positioned for their tournament matches. #
Nepal just broke a 12-year World Cup drought with a thrilling victory over Scotland in Mumbai, sparked by Dipendra Singh Airee's explosive half-century. The win marks only their third World Cup victory ever and proves their 2014 success wasn't a fluke.
Anthony Barry went from playing in England's lower leagues to coaching alongside Thomas Tuchel in a World Cup semi-final in just 11 years. The 40-year-old assistant coach now helps lead England's historic run toward their first men's World Cup final since 1966.
New Zealand's under-18 men's basketball team just punched their ticket to the 2027 World Cup with a thrilling bronze medal finish in India. The young Kiwis defeated Korea 102-97 to cap off an impressive tournament run that continues their nation's rising basketball success.
Eighteen-year-old Kerim Alajbegovic scored a stunning goal to help Bosnia and Herzegovina defeat Qatar 3-1, keeping their World Cup 2026 knockout dreams alive. The victory marked a breakthrough moment for Bosnia's youngest ever World Cup player in front of thousands of cheering fans in Seattle.
Soccer superstar Erling Haaland is leading Norway to its best World Cup performance ever, cementing his status as one of the world's greatest goalscorers. The Manchester City striker is finally giving his home country the international success fans have dreamed of for decades.
Marc Cucurella just became the first player ever to win both the FIFA Club World Cup and the FIFA World Cup in the same year. The Real Madrid defender achieved the historic double after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final.
Two North African nations made history at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, both reaching their first-ever World Cup semifinals and securing spots at the 2027 tournament in Brazil. The victories mark a breakthrough moment for women's soccer across the region.
Spain's 19-year-old soccer sensation Lamine Yamal will play in Sunday's World Cup final, a journey that started when scouts discovered him in a working-class neighborhood at age six. His rise from poverty to becoming one of the world's highest-paid players shows how talent and opportunity can transform lives.
World leaders and FIFA officials showered Mexico with compliments after the country successfully co-hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup, praising everything from fan enthusiasm to security operations. The Mexican national team's strong performance and warm hospitality left a lasting impression on teams and tourists from around the globe.
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