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Kylian Mbappe recovered from a first-half penalty miss to score and assist as France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the Round of 16, securing a third successive FIFA World Cup semi-final berth and setting up a clash with Belgium or Spain

Football legend Sunil Chhetri has tipped France to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing their unmatched squad depth ahead of the quarter-final against Morocco. The match serves as a rematch of their 2022 semi-final clash

Former England striker Robbie Fowler has joined ZEE5’s FIFA World Cup expert panel. Highlighting the tournament's thrilling knockout phase, the Liverpool legend cited Norway's shock victory over Brazil as proof that global football's traditional power gap has closed

Justin Bieber will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show with Shakira, Madonna and BTS, alongside Burna Boy and others, supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to promote quality education while celebrating football, music and global unity

The Egyptian Football Association has filed a formal complaint to FIFA demanding the removal of referee François Letexier's crew from the World Cup, alleging structural bias toward Lionel Messi and Argentina following Egypt’s controversial 3-2 defeat

The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final lineup is locked after a dramatic Round of 16. Giants Brazil and Portugal crashed out, sealing emotional exits for Neymar and Ronaldo, while Messi’s Argentina survived a thrilling scare against Egypt

Switzerland reached the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1954 after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw. Ruben Vargas scored the decisive penalty as the Swiss set up a last-eight clash with Argentina.

Lionel Messi scored and assisted as Argentina fought back from 0-2 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Enzo Fernández's stoppage-time winner sealed a dramatic victory and sent the defending champions into the quarterfinals.

Colombia secured a 1-0 victory over Ghana to maintain their unbeaten run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and book the final place in the Round of 16. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal as Colombia set up a clash with Switzerland.

Egypt reached the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw, securing their first-ever knockout victory at the tournament. The Pharaohs will next face the winners of the Argentina-Cabo Verde match.

Football pundit Paul Masefield tips reigning champions Argentina to comfortably defeat tournament debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup Round of 32 clash, while praising the African side's defensive resilience and charting France as his overall tournament favorite

Unbeaten Colombia take on Ghana in their first-ever FIFA World Cup meeting, with both teams chasing a place in the Round of 16. Colombia topped Group K unbeaten, while Ghana qualified after finishing third in Group L.

Former champions Spain square off against Austria in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match in Los Angeles. Indian fans can catch the live action on the Zee5 app and Unite8 Sports TV channels

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has backed Portugal to defeat Croatia in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash in Toronto, asserting that despite a mixed group stage, Ronaldo's side possesses the elite quality to emerge as true contenders

The Netherlands and Morocco face off in a high-profile FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 clash, with a place in the last 16 at stake. Here's a preview of the contest, live streaming details, kick-off time, venue and the full squads

Four-time champions Germany face a defensively stubborn Paraguay side in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 knockout match at Foxborough, with live broadcast available in India on Zee5 and Unite8 Sports network channels

Lionel Messi made football history by becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches during Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan. Teammate Giuliano Simeone praised Messi's "special magic" as Argentina advanced to the round of 32

Canada and South Africa clash in a historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 knockout match at the Los Angeles Stadium. Jesse Marsch’s attacking outfit faces Bafana Bafana’s resilient defense for a spot in the Round of 16

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a stunning free-kick against Jordan, becoming the first player in history to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches and taking his record-breaking finals tally to 19 goals

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a stunning free-kick against Jordan, becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches. The goal seals a perfect group stage for Argentina and takes Messi's finals tally to 19