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Mbappe overtakes Messi in FIFA’s latest Golden Boot standings – The Sun Nigeria
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (376+ words) 12 July 2026 5:53 pm WAT France captain Kylian Mbappe has moved ahead of Argentina’s Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after FIFA released its latest top scorers’ standings ahead of the semi-finals. Both players…...
Everything you need to know about Golden Boot race
15+ hour, 52+ min ago (448+ words) 12 July 2026 4:09 am WAT The final stages: The quarter-finals of the World Cup are almost complete as the tournament reaches its conclusion. Only a small group of elite nations remain in contention to lift the trophy. A tight race: Furthermore, the…...
World Cup: Newly discovered marine species named after Cape Verde's Vozinha – The Sun Nigeria
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (513+ words) 10 July 2026 11:18 pm WAT Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has received an extraordinary honour after a newly discovered marine species was named after him in recognition of his remarkable performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The new species of marine mollusc, a…...
World Cup: Belgium can shock Spain despite underdog tag — Garcia – The Sun Nigeria
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (552+ words) 10 July 2026 9:16 am WAT Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia says his players are unfazed by predictions that Spain will eliminate them in Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final, insisting the Red Devils have the quality to pull off one of the tournament’s…...
World Cup: Everything to know about Spain vs Belgium quarter-final match – The Sun Nigeria
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (711+ words) 10 July 2026 8:43 am WAT Spain and Belgium will lock horns in one of the biggest matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals today, Friday. The two European heavyweights meet at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, with a coveted place in…...
Collina defends decisions in Argentina win over Egypt
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (508+ words) 10 July 2026 2:08 am WAT FIFA refereeing Chief Pierluigi Collina defended the officiating in Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, dismissing allegations of bias and saying match officials operated with complete independence. In an interview published on inside....
Egypt coach says team were 'cheated' in World Cup exit against Argentina – The Sun Nigeria
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (586+ words) 08 July 2026 6:22 am WAT Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has claimed his team were “cheated” out of a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after surrendering a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Argentina in a dramatic Round of 16 clash on Tuesday....
Scaloni wants Spain vs. Argentina final
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (386+ words) Wednesday, July 8, 2026 08 July 2026 12:24 am WAT Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has revealed he wants to face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Both sides have several hurdles to cross before a potential final in New Jersey on July 19, but the…...
Mbappe hits back at racist abuse from Paraguayan senator after World Cup win – The Sun Nigeria
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (373+ words) 07 July 2026 6:33 am WAT France captain Kylian Mbappe has strongly condemned racist remarks made by a Paraguayan senator following his country’s victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the lawmaker as “despicable” and unworthy of…...
World Cup: Late Merino strike sends Spain into quarter-finals – The Sun Nigeria
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (423+ words) Tuesday, July 7, 2026 06 July 2026 10:25 pm WAT Spain snatched the quarter-final ticket at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after substitute Mikel Merino struck deep into stoppage time to secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal in a tense Round of 16 clash at Dallas Stadium…...