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Mexican goalkeeper icon Jorge Campos, 58, captured global attention at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a new Nike collection and heartwarming ambassador work. The retired athlete proved legends never fade—they just find new ways to inspire.
Lionel Messi dedicated Argentina's dramatic 2-1 World Cup semifinal comeback against England to the late Diego Maradona, calling the victory "a gift" for the football legend. The 39-year-old captain set up both goals as defending champions Argentina secured their second consecutive World Cup final appearance.
Egypt's national soccer team pulled off a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Australia to advance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Pharaohs made history, securing their spot in the Round of 16 with clinical precision from the penalty spot.
Thapelo Maseko's 63rd-minute goal gave South Africa a crucial 1-0 victory over South Korea in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match. The win moves Bafana Bafana into second place and keeps their knockout-stage dreams alive.
Ghana's Black Stars frustrated England to a 0-0 draw in Boston, staying unbeaten at the 2026 World Cup. The underdog team dominated defensively while England controlled possession but couldn't find the net.
Mohamed Salah scored the game-winning goal as Egypt secured their first World Cup victory in history, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in a stunning second-half comeback. The historic win puts the Pharaohs on track to advance from Group G at the 2026 tournament.
Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand delivered a masterclass performance, making crucial saves to secure a hard-fought draw against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup. Despite playing with a one-man advantage for nearly 30 minutes, Iran's defensive resilience kept Belgium scoreless in front of over 70,000 fans.
Paraguay scored the World Cup's fastest goal in 65 seconds and held on with 10 players to beat Turkey 1-0, a gutsy win that handed the United States first place in Group D. The victory showed heart can triumph over numbers when a team refuses to quit.
Canada dominated Qatar 6-0 to secure their first World Cup victory in history, ending a tournament drought spanning decades. The win catapults Les Rouges to the top of Group B at the 2026 World Cup.
Caleb Yirenkyi scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time to give Ghana a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their 2026 World Cup opener in Toronto. The stunning late goal crowned a tense match and put Ghana at the top of their group.
Underdogs DR Congo earned their first-ever World Cup point with a gutsy 1-1 draw against Portugal, erasing memories of their disastrous 1974 debut. The team ranked 46th in the world held their own against Cristiano Ronaldo and one of soccer's powerhouses.
FIFA has officially recognized Morocco's transformation from underdogs to world football powerhouse ahead of their 2026 World Cup clash with Brazil. The Atlas Lions have earned respect through results, including their historic 2022 semifinal run and their first-ever victory over Brazil in 2023.