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Romano Schmid celebrates after scoring against Jordan

Austria Edge Past Debutants Jordan in Thrilling World Cup Return After 28-Year Absence

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: Austria secured a 3-1 victory over Jordan in their first FIFA World Cup appearance since 1990 Ali Olwan netted Jordan’s historic first... Read more
Erling Haaland with his typical celebration after scoring against Iraq

Haaland Brace Inspires Norway to 4-1 World Cup Triumph Against Iraq

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: Erling Haaland scored twice on his FIFA World Cup debut as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 at the Gillette Stadium Norway notched their largest... Read more
Como attacking midfielder Nico Paz

Nico Paz to Extend Como Spell as Mourinho Opts for Experience

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: Nico Paz is expected to continue at Como for the 2026-27 season as the club prepare for their maiden Champions League campaign Real... Read more
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim

Ruben Amorim Signs Two-Year Deal to Take Charge at Milan

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: Ruben Amorim has signed a two-year contract with Milan, valid until June 2028, with an option for an additional season Amorim will earn... Read more
Former Saudi Arabia head coach Herve Renard

Herve Renard Appointed by Tunisia After Heavy Defeat to Sweden in World Cup Opener

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: Tunisia dismissed Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss against Sweden in their opening World Cup fixture on Sunday in Monterrey Herve Renard has... Read more
New Zealand and Iran players in a battle for the ball

Iran Hold New Zealand to Pulsating 2-2 Draw in Group G Showdown

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: Iran twice battled back to level in a 2-2 stalemate against New Zealand in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G opener in... Read more
Egypt defenders trying to stop Romelu Lukaku

Egypt Denied Historic Win as Belgium Rescue Point in Seattle Showdown

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: Egypt shared the spoils with Belgium, drawing 1-1 in their Group G fixture at Seattle Stadium Emam Ashour opened the scoring for Egypt... Read more
Former Tunisia head coach Sabri Lamouchi

Tunisia Sacks Manager Lamouchi After Heavy World Cup Opening Defeat to Sweden

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: The Tunisian Football Federation reportedly dismissed Sabri Lamouchi following a 5-1 loss to Sweden in their World Cup opener Lamouchi’s tenure... Read more
Ismael Saibari

Bayern Munich Set to Secure Ismael Saibari from PSV

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: Bayern Munich have reached full agreement with PSV Eindhoven for the signing of Ismael Saibari Saibari, who scored against Brazil, will sign a contract... Read more
Morocco and Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi

Liverpool Scout Lille’s Bouaddi in Morocco’s Draw with Brazil

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: Liverpool representatives attended Morocco’s World Cup opener to observe Ayyoub Bouaddi’s performance against Brazil Lille aim to secure a significant transfer fee... Read more
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim

Rúben Amorim Awaits Final Approval to Take Milan Helm

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: Rúben Amorim is prepared to sign with Milan and is awaiting the club’s final consent, according to Fabrizio Romano The 41-year... Read more
Sweden players celebrate after scoring against Tunisia

Sweden Make Statement with Emphatic 5-1 Triumph over Tunisia in World Cup Opener

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: Sweden extended their unbeaten streak in tournament openers to five matches with a 5-1 victory over Tunisia in Monterrey Mattias Svanberg set a... Read more
Japan players have just scored against the Netherlands

Japan Twice Come from Behind to Hold Netherlands to Draw in World Cup Group F 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: Japan extended their unbeaten run to eight matches (W6, D2) with a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands The Netherlands surrendered the lead twice... Read more
John McGinn has just put Scotland ahead against Haiti

McGinn Fires Scotland to Historic World Cup Victory Over Haiti

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: Scotland secured a 1-0 win against Haiti in Massachusetts with John McGinn scoring in the first half Steve Clarke’s side achieved their... Read more
Qatar players celebrate after equalising in stoppage time against Switzerland

Qatar Score in Stoppage-Time Against Switzerland to Secure First Ever World Cup Point

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: Boualem Khoukhi netted a 94th-minute equaliser as Qatar drew 1-1 with Switzerland in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener This result marked... Read more
Giovanni Reyna passes the ball with the outside of his foot

USMNT Open World Cup Campaign with Historic Four-Goal Rout of 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: The United States recorded their largest ever World Cup victory with a 4-1 result against Paraguay Folarin Balogun netted twice in the first... Read more
Rangers FC manager Danny Rohl

RB Salzburg Target Rangers’ Danny Rohl for Managerial Role

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: RB Salzburg are reportedly in negotiations to appoint Rangers manager Danny Rohl Rohl, aged 37, led Rangers to title contention following his appointment last... Read more
Former Eintracht Frankfurt head coach Dino Toppmoller

Dino Toppmoller Set to Succeed Pierre Sage at RC Lens

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: RC Lens are set to appoint Dino Toppmoller as their new manager on a two-year contract Pierre Sage guided Lens to second place... Read more
Australia National Team head coach Tony Popovic

Popovic Extends Socceroos Contract Until 2027 Asian Cup Ahead of World Cup Opener

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: Tony Popovic agreed a contract extension on Thursday, carrying him through to the Asian Cup early next year Under Popovic, Australia have recorded 10... Read more
Canada NT

Canada Embrace Expectation as Marsch Prepares Side for Historic World Cup Opener

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: Canada will begin their home World Cup campaign later today against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium Alphonso Davies has been ruled out of... Read more
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