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Ecuador supporters at the 2026 World Cup

Ecuador President Declares National Holiday After Reaching World Cup Knockouts

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Ecuador secured a 2-1 victory against Germany on Thursday to advance to the World Cup knockout stage for the second time in their... Read more
France head coach Didier Deschamps

France Aim to Honour Deschamps in World Cup Clash Against Norway

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: France booked their spot in the knock-out stage with consecutive victories over Senegal (3-1) and Iraq (3-0) Les Bleus require just... Read more
Australia and Paraguay players in a battle for the ball

Socceroos Clinch World Cup Knockout Berth with Stalemate Against Paraguay

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Australia progressed to the Round of 32 after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay The stalemate secured Paraguay a strong chance of advancement as... Read more
Alexander Isak in a battle for the ball with Japanese opponents

Japan and Sweden Reach Knockout Stage After 1-1 Stalemate in Dallas

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Japan and Sweden played to a 1-1 draw in Dallas, ensuring both teams progressed to the World Cup knockout rounds Daizen Maeda netted... Read more
Nicolas Pepe has just scored for Ivory Coast against Curacao

Pépé’s Brace Against Curaçao Secures Historic World Cup Knockout Berth for Ivory Coast

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Nicolas Pépé netted both goals as Ivory Coast defeated Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia The result saw Ivory Coast advance to the... Read more
Como attacking midfielder Nico Paz

Real Madrid Set to Activate €9m Clause to Bring Back Nico Páz from Como Ahead of 2026/27 Season

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Real Madrid have prepared to activate their €9m buyback clause for Nico Páz, returning him from Como before the 2026-27 campaign The... Read more
Martin Dubravka

Tottenham Sign Martin Dubravka to Bolster Goalkeeping Options

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Tottenham agreed a deal to sign Martin Dubravka on a free transfer following the expiration of his Burnley contract on 1 July The Slovakian... Read more
Christian Pulisic

Milan Stand Firm on Pulisic Retention Amid Major MLS Interest

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: New York City FC expressed interest in acquiring Christian Pulisic and offered a €10m-per-season contract over five years Multiple MLS clubs are... Read more
Guillermo Ochoa

Mexico Cruise Past Czech Republic to Top Group A

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: On their return to the World Cup after 20 years, the Czech Republic were eliminated following a 3-0 defeat to co-hosts Mexico... Read more
Morocco player celebrate after scoring against Haiti

Morocco Overcome Haiti in Six-Goal Thriller to Secure Knockout Berth and Extend Record Unbeaten Streak

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Morocco sealed a 4-2 victory over Haiti in Atlanta to claim second position in Group C Haiti equalled the World Cup record for... Read more
Canada and Switzerland players in a battle for the ball

Switzerland Prevail Over Canada in Vancouver to Secure Top Spot in Group B

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Switzerland clinched a 2-1 victory against hosts Canada in Vancouver to finish first in Group B of the FIFA World Cup Switzerland advanced... Read more
Salzburg's midfielder Mads Bidstrup

Lyon Secure Mads Bidstrup Signing from RB Salzburg in €10 Million Deal

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Lyon and RB Salzburg have agreed on a €10m transfer for Mads Bidstrup Bidstrup, aged 25, made 36 appearances for Salzburg in the 2025... Read more
FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Gianni Infantino Stands Firm on World Cup Hydration Breaks

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended mandatory three-minute hydration breaks at the World Cup after widespread criticism Fans regularly voiced displeasure, notably during England... Read more
Freshly appointed Strasbourg head coach Gary O'Neil

Gary O’Neil Leaves Strasbourg to Take Charge of Ipswich Town

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Gary O’Neil departed RC Strasbourg to take over at Ipswich Town Kieran McKenna, who achieved promotion to the Premier League with Ipswich Town... Read more
Daniel Munoz celebrates after scoring against DR Congo

Colombia Secure Place in Knock-Out Phase with Narrow 1-0 Win Over DR Congo

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Colombia edged DR Congo 1-0 in their first-ever encounter at Estadio Guadalajara Daniel Munoz scored the decisive goal in the 76th minute... Read more
Harry Kane during England's World Cup match against Ghana

England and Ghana Play Out Goalless Draw in Boston

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: England and Ghana played to a 0-0 draw in Boston, moving both sides closer to the FIFA World Cup knockout stages Neither team... Read more
Lucas Bergvall holding his head

Napoli Cast Eyes on Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall Amid Bundesliga Interest

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Napoli have made an initial approach regarding Lucas Bergvall, signalling early interest in the Swedish midfielder Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are further along... Read more
Argentina forward Julian Alvarez

Julian Alvarez Publicly Expresses Desire to Leave Atletico After Argentina Victory

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Julian Alvarez has informed Atletico Madrid of his desire to depart the Metropolitano Since joining in August 2024, Alvarez has scored 49 goals and... Read more
Algerian players celebrate after scoring against Jordan

Late Surge Helps Algeria to Dramatic Comeback Victory Over Jordan in World Cup Group J

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: Algeria overturned a one-goal deficit to defeat Jordan 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J at San Francisco Bay Area... Read more
Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring against Iraq

Mbappé Double and Dembélé Strike Propel France Past Iraq in Weather-Disrupted Clash

Written by Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev
Pavel Kateliev is a popular sport journalist, particularly in the fields of football, basketball, tennis, and hockey. He writes daily for Sportingpedia and his work has been translated into at least 20 languages and featured on renowned outlets such as BBC, Yahoo, MCN, Sun, and Evening News, in Italian, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Key Takeaways: France advanced to the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 win over Iraq Kylian Mbappé scored twice, reaching... Read more
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