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Thailand halted Malaysia's unbeaten streak with a 2-0 victory at the Rajamangala Stadium, moving to the top of Group B on goal difference with six points, level with Malaysia but having played one fewer match.
Malaysia's football team bounced back from an early deficit to defeat Myanmar 2-1 in their opening Group B match of the 2026 ASEAN Cup, with captain Paulo Josue scoring a decisive brace to kickstart their campaign.
Spain's national football team returned to Madrid on Monday for celebrations following their World Cup triumph over Argentina. The squad was greeted by King Felipe VI and hundreds of thousands of supporters.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has articulated Malaysia's aspiration to host the FIFA World Cup, positioning the nation as a potential regional football powerhouse while the national team continues its climb in global rankings.
Malaysia's national football team defender V. Ruventhiran has appealed to supporters to return to stadiums for the upcoming 2026 Hyundai ASEAN Cup, emphasising national pride. Meanwhile, Penang FC midfielder Aliff Haiqal views his squad selection as a fresh start following a season hampered by injury.
Lionel Messi, at 39, continues to rewrite World Cup history with eight goals in this summer's tournament, level with Kylian Mbappé. The Argentine star seeks a second World Cup title and the elusive Golden Boot award.
Paris prosecutors are investigating comments made by a Paraguayan lawmaker regarding France football captain Kylian Mbappé. The probe marks an unusual intersection of international politics and sport.
A major Imperial College London study of 142 retired professional soccer players has uncovered structural changes in the brain yet found no signs of cognitive impairment, challenging assumptions about how repetitive head impacts affect dementia risk.
Jayden Adams, South African midfielder who featured in the 2024 FIFA World Cup, has died at age 25. The Confederation of African Football confirmed the death, with authorities investigating circumstances surrounding his passing.
Spain progressed to the World Cup semi-final after defeating Belgium 2-1 in Inglewood, California on Friday, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring the decisive goal in the 88th minute. They will face France near Dallas on Tuesday.
Spain advanced to the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Belgium, setting up a highly anticipated clash with tournament favourites France. Substitute Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal after Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens spilled the ball.
Cape Verde faces Argentina in a World Cup knockout match despite overwhelming odds, with the African nation's assistant coach expressing confidence in their ability to produce an upset and extend their remarkable tournament run.
Chinese social media users have heavily criticised Paraguay's aggressive tactics during their World Cup defeat to France, with many expressing frustration at referee Ilgiz Tantashev's management of the match.
England and Mexico contest a highly anticipated World Cup round-of-16 match at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday, with Norway facing Brazil in New Jersey as the battle for quarter-final places reaches a critical stage.
The United States clashes with Belgium in a World Cup round-of-16 encounter in Seattle, seeking to advance further than many pre-tournament expectations suggested, while Belgium's 'Golden Generation' faces potential elimination.
Morocco dispatched Canada 3-0 in the World Cup last 16, with Azzedine Ounahi netting twice as the North Africans advanced to the quarter-finals and ended the co-hosts' tournament run.
Brazil secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Japan in a World Cup knockout match on Monday, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a decisive goal deep into stoppage time in Houston to book a last-16 spot.
Reuters photographers stationed across 16 North American cities hosting the 2026 World Cup document how the tournament has transformed communities, united diverse fan bases, and revealed the sport's deep cultural significance across the continent.
Cape Verde's coach Bubista remains resolute ahead of a knockout tie against Argentina, insisting his side earned their place through merit and will pursue victory without abandoning their tactical identity.
Three Dutch footballers who missed penalties in Monday's World Cup loss to Morocco have become targets of racist abuse on social media, prompting the Dutch football association to file a formal report with authorities investigating online discrimination.
The 2026 World Cup has surpassed the 1994 tournament's attendance record of nearly 3.6 million fans, with 48 matches still remaining and stadiums running at over 99% capacity across 16 host cities.