Mexico secured their first World Cup knockout victory in 40 years after seeing off Ecuador 2-0 at a raucous Estadio Azteca on Wednesday, 1 July, to book their place in the last 16 of the 2026 edition.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsTwo goals inside nine first-half minutes were enough for El Tri as they ended their knockout miseries in previous tournaments, securing their first victory in a World Cup elimination game, since beating Bulgaria 2-0 in the last 16 of their home 1986 World Cup.After an hour-delay due to thunderstorms and threat of lightning in the area, Mexico were off to a dream first half as in-form striker Julián Quiñones gave the hosts the lead in the 22nd minute, when he fed off a lovely ball on the left to smack home beyond Hernan Galindez.Mbappe at the double as stylish France ease way into World Cup last 16Talisman Raul Jimenez, would, in the 31st minute, add a brilliant second for the men in green, as they enjoyed an evening to remember, booking their pla..

Kylian Mbappe was twice on target for France as they eased their way into the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a comfortable 3-0 victory over Sweden at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Wednesday, 1 July.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMbappe, who with the goals tied Lionel Messi for the race to this edition’s Golden Boot, struck the net in either halves of a dominant performance from Les Bleus, who will now meet Paraguay in a last 16 matchup scheduled for Sunday, 5 July (0000 EAT) at Philadelphia Stadium.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827051##The Real Madrid star was first to open the scoring for the pre-tournament favorites as he curled a delightful finish just before halftime, before Bradley Barcola made it two shortly after the break.Having scored a leading ninth goal in the knockouts, Mbappe would not be stopped as he added a second in the 74th minute, feeding of an incisive pass from Michael Olise, who also shown in the game with two assists, to take his tally at this Wor..

OK, that escalated quickly. Although we told you that the next few days would provide us with more answers regarding Jurgen Klopp’s potential appointment as a new Die Mannschaft boss – it seems that it started to evolve much faster.Klopp is reportedly prepared to become Germany’s next head coach should the German Football Association (DFB) decide to part ways with Julian Nagelsmann in the aftermath of the country’s disappointing World Cup campaign.Julian refuses to step down, Klopp answers the most important questionAccording to Sky Sport Germany, the former Liverpool manager would be willing to accept the role if the DFB makes an official approach, instantly making him the leading candidate to succeed Nagelsmann should the federation opt for a managerial change.Germany’s future on the bench has become one of the biggest talking points following their stunning Round of 32 elimination to Paraguay on penalties – the latest setback in what has become a troubling run of World Cup disappoin..

Kenya is ready to make history by hosting the World Rafting World Cup Series for the first time, with the Kenya Rafting Federation (KRF) confirming that all key preparations have been completed ahead of the week-long championship in Sagana.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe event, scheduled for Sunday, 5 to Sunday, 12 July, is expected to attract athletes and officials from 35 countries, with teams from 19 nations set to battle it out on the white waters of River Sagana in one of the biggest rafting competitions ever staged on African soil.Kenya Rafting Federation National Treasurer Ibrahim Mbogo Mwangi expressed confidence that both the organisers and Team Kenya are fully prepared for the landmark event.##NAJAVA_MECA_9826977##”We are ready as Team Kenya, and even as officials, we have done our best to ensure everything is in place. We have a young team, and this competition presents a great opportunity for them to grow by competing against some of the best athletes in the..

Two moments of football magic coming from Amad Diallo for the entire 90+7 minutes are just not enough to reach the World Cup last-16! That’s something Ivory Coast and their fans should be aware of after their World Cup dream was put to bed on Tuesday night in Dallas.Norway are off to face Brazil in the Round of 16 following a 2-1 win secured by Erling Haaland’s late tap-in.Emerse Fae’s men fought bravely against the star-studded European favourites, and were minutes away from securing extra time against Haaland, Odegaard, Sorloth and others. Alas, the Manchester City striker had other plans, pushing his team to their first-ever WC 1/8-finals.It was not one of the nicest games we’ve seen at this tournament so far, but a few brilliant moves will definitely be remembered for a while. Like Antonio Nusa’s opener near the half-hour mark, which woke us up from a rather dull opening sequence. The player of Nigerian origin who represents Norway collected the ball on the left side of the box, mo..

LeBron James is set to wear a different jersey for the first time in nearly a decade after informing the Los Angeles Lakers that he will continue his career elsewhere next season.The NBA’s all-time leading scorer has decided to end his eight-year spell in Los Angeles as he prepares for a record-breaking 24th NBA season, although his next destination has yet to be determined. The 41-year-old, who turns 42 in December, is also still weighing up retirement, but sources say his desire to compete for another championship has ultimately driven his decision to leave the Lakers.Breaking: LeBron James will continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season and has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere, his agent told @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/3uYVROBrH1— ESPN (@espn) June 30, 2026 James closes the curtain on one of the most successful chapters of his legendary career. During his time in Los Angeles, he delivered the franchise’s 2020 NBA ..

The Government of Kenya (GoK) has once again embarked on yet another project geared towards the betterment of sports infrastructure in the country, with the construction of Ol Kalou Stadium in Nyandarua County taking shape.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to online photos shared by the Principal Secretary (PS) for the State Department of Sports, Elijah Mwangi, the facility is still at its initial stages of construction.Gor Mahia to gauge Kagame Cup readiness in friendly match against Rwandan giantsAs it stands, the foundational pillars that will be used to erect the terraces are almost complete and are now expected to pave the way for the construction of spectator stands, which will be built all around the facility.The stadium, which upon completion will have a seating capacity of 10,000 people, is expected to transform the sporting economy of Nyandarua County, as explained by PS Mwangi.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827002##“Designed to be a top sporting infrastructure, the facil..

Former Kenya Sevens winger Alvin Marube has embarked on a new chapter away from rugby after tying the knot with his long-time partner in Canada.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Impala Saracens speedster announced the joyous news on Tuesday, 30 June, through a collaborative Instagram post with his wife, sharing moments from their intimate wedding ceremony.How Ayimba influenced Collins Injera’s choice of boots throughout his careerThe wedding comes nearly three months after Marube revealed his engagement on Sunday, 5 April, with the couple now making their union official in a celebration attended by close friends and family.”Such a special, intimate, beautiful celebration. Thank you to our friends and family who consistently show up for us, even at the last minute. The future is brighter than the present,” the couple wrote in the joint Instagram post.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827071##The announcement has been warmly received within Kenya’s rugby fraternity, where Marube remain..

Harambee Stars midfielder Duke Abuya captained Young Africans (Yanga SC) to a commanding 3-0 victory over JKT Tanzania as the Jangwani-based giants clinched a record-extending 27th Tanzania Premier League title emphatically.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn a match played at the Major General Stadium, Yanga needed nothing short of victory to confirm their status as champions, with fierce rivals Simba SC breathing down their necks.Victor Wanyama reveals conditions for accepting Harambee Stars coaching jobThe defending champions wasted little time asserting their authority, breaking the deadlock in the eighth minute through Zambian striker Prince Dube. The forward collected the ball on the edge of the penalty area before curling a delightful effort beyond the reach of the JKT Tanzania goalkeeper to give Yanga an early advantage.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827038##Despite the early setback, JKT Tanzania gradually settled into the contest and mounted a spirited response.Their disciplined d..