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Courtois saves Belgium from Iran scare in scoreless draw
Belgium had the larger shot count, but a former Red Flames goalkeeper said Thibaut Courtois was the reason Rudi Garcia’s side avoided a damaging defeat
Salah sparks Egypt’s first World Cup win in comeback over New Zealand
Egypt overturned a halftime deficit in Vancouver, with Mohamed Salah’s second-half goal helping lift the team to the top of Group G
Lamine Yamal trails only Pelé after electric World Cup start
The 18-year-old scored in his first World Cup start for Spain, matching rare youth marks that put him just behind Pelé in the record book
Norway and Senegal set for pivotal Group 9 meeting
Norway can move closer to the knockout stage after opening with a 4-1 win over Iraq, while Senegal risk leaving their fate to the final day if they lose again
Neymar’s Brazil Recall Draws Criticism as Ancelotti Stands Firm
The injured forward has yet to play in the tournament, but Brazil’s coach and senior teammates continue to defend his place in the squad
French presenter absent from L’Équipe show after Doku comments draw backlash
France Pierron’s remarks about Jérémy Doku possibly leaving Belgium’s World Cup camp for his child’s birth prompted criticism and a statement from L’Équipe distancing itself from her views
Cape Verde keeper Vozinha gets family moment after viral World Cup heroics
After a standout display against Spain made the 39-year-old goalkeeper a global talking point, his mother received clearance to travel and watch him face Uruguay
Argentina’s Darío Herrera set to referee Iran-Belgium match
The experienced FIFA official has handled Superclásicos, Copa América games and a Copa Libertadores final, but his record also includes high-profile controversies
Lopetegui says Madibo had no intent after Qatar’s heavy Canada defeat
Qatar’s coach said two red cards changed the match in a 6-0 loss and called the next game against Bosnia and Herzegovina a decisive test
Luzu TV drops host and production team after false report on Messi’s father
Florencia Peña apologized to Lionel Messi’s family after saying on live television that his father may have died, a claim relatives quickly denied