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'Something clicked': rejected Aussie comes full circle

Cristian Volpato felt Australian football had told him he wasn't good enough as a teenager, but made a call to return ahead of the World Cup.

AAP

What are the penalty shoot-out rules at the World Cup 2026?

The matches in the round of 32 are the first games of the 2026 World Cup that could see penalty shoot-outs required to decide results

The Independent UK

Brazil Isn’t Living Up to the Standard That World Soccer Sets For It, But Who Cares?

Brazil came back to defeat Japan 2–1 and earn a place in the World Cup last 16.

Sports Illustrated

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Patient Brazil never lost belief in comeback win over Japan

HOUSTON, June 29 (Reuters) - ⁠Patience and ⁠a change of strategy at halftime were the secrets to Brazil’s last-gasp 2-1 victory over Japan in Houston on Monday that sealed a place in ‌the last 16 of the World Cup, according to coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Bangkok Post

I went inside FIFA's super-secret Technology Command Center for the World Cup — but sadly I can't really tell you too much about what I saw

The FIFA World Cup Technology Command Center was a tech nerd's dream - but you'll just have to believe me.

TechRadar

Who is Davide Ancelotti? The young coach aiming to help his dad Carlo take Brazil to World Cup glory

Davide Ancelotti is the son of legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti and is serving as his assistant during the World Cup . The 36-year-old previously served assistant to his father at a number of clubs including Bayern , Napoli , Everton , and Real Madrid . Ancelotti gained his first head…

The Independent UK

Deschamps hopes France’s ‘capacity for danger’ continues in Sweden World Cup test

The France head coach, whose side play Sweden in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Tuesday, said: ‘We’ve been labelled as favourites … we are confident’

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Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar invested extensively in soccer and infrastructure, yet both faced disappointing exits from the World Cup. This situation reveals that even large financial investments do not guarantee success on the field. As Saudi Arabia prepares for the 2034 World Cup, Qatar continues to strive…

The Economic Times

Is Neymar playing at World Cup 2026?

Will Brazil stalwart Neymar feature at the World Cup?

FourFourTwo

FIFA World Cup: Martinelli scores in 95th minute to break Japanese hearts, send Brazil into World Cup last 16

Gabriel Martinelli's dramatic 95th-minute strike secured Brazil a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan, propelling them into the World Cup last 16. After falling behind to Kaishu Sano's solo effort, veteran Casemiro equalized for the five-time champions. The win sets up a knockout clash against Ivory Coast or Norway, with Brazil…

The Economic Times

Paraguay beat Germany on penalties to reach last 16 of World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: José Canele scored the winning kick after Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade were among the Germany players to miss

The Guardian - UK

How the World Cup kickstarted Boston’s dating scene again: ‘It’s so refreshing’

One resident said she’s ‘not even attracted to American guys anymore’ after Scottish fans visited the city

The Independent UK

How do suspensions work in the knock-out rounds of World Cup 2026?

With 104 matches, the World Cup promises the most yellow and red cards ever – but how do the suspensions work now we are into the knockout stages?

FourFourTwo

Who is Zion Suzuki? The US-born Japanese goalkeeper trying to keep Brazil at bay at the World Cup

Japan faced five-time champions Brazil in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Monday. Zion Suzuki lined up in goal for Japan, and was tasked with keeping Carlo Ancelotti’s men at bay. Suzuki, 23, was born in Newark, New Jersey, to a Ghanaian father and a Japanese mother,…

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World Cup Extra Time Rules and How Penalty Shootouts Work

In the knockout stages of the World Cup, extra time and penalties are used to decide matches if they cannot be settled in regular time.

FourFourTwo

Germany vs Paraguay prediction: Deniz Undav can have the last laugh again

Can Paraguay upset the odds against Germany in the World Cup's round-of-32?

The Guardian - US

What hosting the World Cup means for Canadian soccer: ‘The stakes are absolutely massive’

Of the trio of World Cup hosts, only Canada is hosting the tournament for the first time – local soccer officials hope it can be transformative

The Guardian - US

The World Cup’s two competing realities: brilliant action and off-field injustices

All of the critiques of this tournament have proven valid and warranted, even as the action on the pitch has delighted

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SI:AM | Get Ready for the World Cup’s Best Week

The drama will be ratcheted up a notch with wall-to-wall knockout stage action.

The Guardian - US

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Brazil v Japan, TV channels & live stream Monday 29 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Monday 29 June, including kick-off times, TV channels and live stream options

The Independent UK

Tuesday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

France tackle Sweden as next step in the hunt for a third World Cup win.

Fortune

Companies turn the World Cup into a workplace culture play, loosening attendance rules and hosting office watch parties

Streaming watch parties from the conference room and buying drinks to work at the bar. Meet the bosses embracing the World Cup.

The Independent UK

David Beckham in Royal Box for opening day of Wimbledon

David Beckham is taking a break from the World Cup to attend the opening day of Wimbledon, sitting in the Royal Box on Centre Court

Medical Daily

Pennsylvania Has 83 Measles Cases, Including 49 in One County Near World Cup Host Philadelphia

Pennsylvania has 84 measles cases in 2026, with the outbreak's center 75 miles from World Cup host Philadelphia. Wastewater already shows measles signal near the city.

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