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Why ‘Golden Goal’ is not a thing at 2026 FIFA World Cup, extra-time rules explained
Despite some people believing so, Golden Goal is not used at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and never has been. We have reached the knockout…
Fox’s $485m World Cup TV coverage is about to get a serious overhaul
Fox have been one of the main winners from this summer’s World Cup on home soil. For starters, they have pulled in record viewing figures…
Dallas Police welcome Norway by recreating iconic viral World Cup celebration
The Dallas Police Department gave the Norway national football team a hero’s welcome during the 2026 World Cup. The Norwegian players arrived at Dallas Fort…
Lionel Messi bottom of 618-strong list for key World Cup stat despite being leading goalscorer
Lionel Messi may be the greatest footballer of all time, but he isn’t perfect in everything. Messi is the World Cup’s top goal scorer with…
FIFA World Cup penalty shootout trend could give teams instant disadvantage in knockout stages
The 2026 World Cup knockout rounds are only a couple of days old, and they have already produced two penalty shootouts — Germany dumped out…
Paraguay president declares national holiday after shock World Cup win over Germany
Germany are out of the 2026 World Cup, beaten on penalties by a Paraguay side few had given a chance — and back home, the…
Erling Haaland breaks international football record during Norway 2-1 Cote d’Ivoire
Erling Haaland was the hero as Norway recorded a 2-1 win over the Ivory Coast in the World Cup Round of 32. The Manchester City…
Paraguay’s victory over Germany costs FIFA as $3bn target laid bare
Paraguay’s shootout victory over four-time champions Germany yesterday was the upset of the 2026 World Cup so far – and in a competitive field, too.…
Wrexham co-owner Rob Mac links with $644bn fund for latest sports investment
Wrexham’s Rob Mac is one of the sports investment world’s biggest names. The actor, writer and producer is now as well known as the co-owner…
