Erling Haaland is embracing Norway’s underdog status ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal against England. Despite scoring seven goals and helping Norway stun Brazil, Haaland insists their chances of winning the tournament remain “really low” and believes all the pressure is on England to advance.
Haaland admitted Norway’s historic run has exceeded even his expectations and said the team is focused on enjoying the moment while attempting to pull off another major upset.
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Ousmane Dembélé has now scored 5 goals in his last 5 World Cup matches. He’s on an unbelievable run. 🔥🇫🇷
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20 World Cup goals. 20 World Cup matches.
Kylian Mbappé is averaging one goal per World Cup game. An astonishing record from one of football’s greatest big-game performers.
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20 World Cup goals. 20 World Cup matches.
Kylian Mbappé is averaging one goal per World Cup game. An astonishing record from one of football’s greatest big-game performers. 🇫🇷
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The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is reportedly at the center of major investigations in both the United States and Argentina over allegations of money laundering, fraud, and tax evasion.
In the U.S., the FBI and federal prosecutors are reportedly examining whether hundreds of millions of dollars linked to the AFA were funneled through a Florida-based company and the U.S. financial system. Meanwhile, Argentine authorities have carried out raids on AFA headquarters, the national team’s training complex in Ezeiza, and at least 17 professional clubs as part of a separate investigation into an alleged $560 million tax evasion and money laundering scheme.
Prosecutors have also reportedly requested the arrests of AFA President Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia and Treasurer Pablo Toviggino while investigating suspicious loans, sponsorship agreements, and other financial transactions. The expanding investigations have cast significant uncertainty over the federation as the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues.
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Switzerland defeat Colombia in a dramatic penalty shootout to book their place in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, their first appearance in the last eight since 1954.
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The Egyptian winger blasted the officiating, saying:
“The referee was unfair. The ruling is unjust, with clear and obvious oppression.”
“He wasted the effort of an entire country. From the start of the match, he was against us.”
“It was a rigged match. God is my reckoning, and He is the best defender.”
ZICO also apologized to the Egyptian supporters, adding:
“We apologize to the Egyptian fans. We didn’t know how to do this… But by the referee’s hand, the championship is rigged.”
He concluded by saying:
“Congratulations to Argentina on the World Cup.”
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LEGO and Telemundo bring World Cup fever to Rockefeller Center with a massive fan village in New York City.
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Belgium are in front! 🇧🇪 Charles De Ketelaere opens the scoring to make it 1-0 against the United States.
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Portugal’s dream ends with a 1-0 defeat to Spain, and Ronaldo leaves the pitch visibly emotional in what could be his final FIFA World Cup match. One of the greatest to ever play the game.
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Cristiano Ronaldo was overcome with emotion after Portugal’s heartbreaking defeat to Spain. If this truly was his final FIFA World Cup appearance, it marks the end of one of the greatest international careers the game has ever seen. ❤️🇵🇹
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Spain survive Portugal and move on. 🇪🇸🔥 A 1-0 victory sends La Roja into the World Cup quarterfinals.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s perspective is bigger than football. ❤️
Regardless of how his World Cup journey ends, Ronaldo says his faith, gratitude, and sense of purpose aren’t defined by trophies. It’s a reminder that while titles and records are celebrated, they don’t determine a person’s worth.
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