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Norway MPs cheer football team with rowing chant

Lawmakers turn parliament into a stadium as they back Norway's World Cup campaign

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Norway's parliament breaks out in rowing chant to support football team

Morocco star Hakimi to stand trial for rape: Court

Hakimi denies wrongdoing as 2023 rape allegation heads to criminal court

Morocco captain awaits trial date, says he is eager to present his defence

DOFA: Helping shape the future of UAE football

Check out how DOFA provides a pathway to success for young players across the region

Inside DOFA: The competition helping shape the future of UAE football

Nora Fatehi shares heartfelt note after World Cup act

The dancer reflects on performing in Toronto with her family and friends in the audience

Nora Fatehi performs at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto.

Switzerland thump Bosnia 4-1

Bosnia on brink after heavy defeat, South Africa and Czechs still in hunt

Canada's Jonathan David (10) celebrates after scoring their second goal during the World Cup Group B soccer match between Canada and Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Sarpreet Singh embraces Indian roots on World Cup stage

The Kiwi midfielder made history for India on the FIFA World Cup stage

Sarpreet Singh of New Zealand is proud of his Indian background

Three UAE-based stars in Uzbekistan's World Cup squad

From Sharjah to Dibba, UAE league stars are playing key roles for Uzbekistan

Three of Cannavaro's 26-man selection play their club football right here, across the UAE Pro League and Division One.

FIFA cracks down on hate speech, deletes 388,000 posts

FIFA says 30 million harmful posts identified in wider push against hate speech

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal leaves the field of play after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match against Congo at Houston Stadium on June 17, 2026 in Houston, Texas.

Colombia sink Uzbekistan 3-1 to go top of Group K

The Bayern Munich forward scored and set up another in a 3-1 Group K win in Mexico City

Colombia's Luis Diaz (7), left, scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match against Uzbekistan in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

FIFA's hydration breaks come under scrutiny

Experts say elite athletes remain vulnerable to heat stress and want stronger safeguards

The big screen displays the hydration break during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between Ghana and Panama at Toronto Stadium on June 17, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario.

Oman unveils FIFA World Cup silver commemorative coin

5,000 have been minted for local and international markets

Oman will issue a silver commemorative coin marking the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The big names have delivered - Can Ronaldo do the same?

Mbappe, Haaland and Messi have all showed up at the World Cup, Ronaldo must do the same

Can Ronaldo put himself amongst football's biggest stars with a huge performance against DR Congo?

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