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Ghana’s Black Stars progressed to the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final Group L fixture at Philadelphia Stadium on Sunday morning.The result saw Ghana finish third in the group, with their earlier performances proving enough to secure a place in the knockout stages.##NAJAVA_MECA_9823515##The contest began at a subdued pace, with both sides struggling to create meaningful opportunities in a first half that lacked intensity. Croatia gradually assumed control of possession but found Ghana’s defence well-organised, while the Black Stars looked to threaten on the counterattack.The deadlock was eventually broken in the 31st minute when Petar Sucic was afforded too much space around 25 yards from goal. The Croatian midfielder took a touch before drilling a low strike into the bottom corner to give his side the lead.Thank you, Egypt, thank you, VAR: Senegal reach World Cup knockout phaseGhana responded with greater urgency and resto..

The Spaniards won the match but lost two players. Why? Because the Uruguayans beat them up. Referee Ismail Elfath allowed such rough play in Guadalajara that the South Americans took the kicking too far, literally turning the final round match of Group H into a combat sport.The consequences of the harsh tackles, which often went unpunished, are two heavy blows for the reigning European champions, as Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino have been sidelined. The Athletic Bilbao winger fared slightly better, but it was clear in the stadium corridors after the match that he was walking with difficulty and struggling to put weight on his left leg.🚨⚠️ Spain wingers Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino set for tests as both suffered injuries against Uruguay.Their partecipation to next games, now at risk. pic.twitter.com/N2iPg5NKxJ— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 27, 2026 The situation regarding the Crystal Palace member is far worse, as he suffered a fractured collarbone during the night between Fr..

First place in Group K will be decided early on Sunday morning at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, where a spectacular showdown awaits between Colombia and Portugal. The South Americans find themselves in a much better position ahead of this decisive final group stage match, as consecutive victories over Uzbekistan and DR Congo have propelled them to the top of the table.Nestor Lorenzo’s men are well aware that a draw is more than enough to maintain their leadership and book a round-of-16 date with one of the eight best third-placed teams. On the other hand, Portugal has no room for complacency in Miami Gardens, as they are still haunted by their opening-round draw against DR Congo.🚨 BREAKING: Portugal 🇵🇹 vs Colombia 🇨🇴 in Miami is officially the MOST in-demand game of the World Cup• 5M ticket requests in 24 hours 😳• Even coach Roberto Martínez had to secure tickets early for family• Resale prices hitting $6,000+ 💸• Reports say it’s the hottest… pic.twitter.com/uGuKaFadJo— Speedline (..

After a remarkable comeback from a deflating opening game loss to hosts Mexico, Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has expressed his confidence in South Africa’s ability to go beyond the Round of 32 in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBafana Bafana created history after finishing second in Group A to qualify for the Round of 32, a feat that marked the first time in history for the Southern African nation to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup.Veteran defender parts ways with APS Bomet after top-flight survival, eyes fresh challengeA 63rd-minute goal by 22-year-old Thapelo Maseko was all that the Hugo Broos-coached side needed to secure a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday, 25 June at the Estadio BBVA.With a Round of 32 clash against co-hosts Canada, who equally finished second in Group B, the former Bafana Bafana striker fancies the possibility of the team competing at least in the Round of 16.##NAJAVA_MECA_9823515##“They (South..

Mercedes driver George Russell claimed pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix, the eighth round of the 2026 Formula 1 season, despite Max Verstappen’s late off-track excursion in the closing moments of qualifying.The four-time world champion ran wide in the final sector of the Red Bull Ring just as the clock hit zero, while Russell was still approaching that section of the circuit. The Briton slowed under yellow flags and ultimately edged Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 0.236 seconds. After reviewing the incident, race control ruled that the Mercedes driver had slowed sufficiently, allowing him to retain pole position.GEORGE RUSSELL IS ON POLE IN AUSTRIA!! 🥇👏#F1 #AustrianGP pic.twitter.com/o4boUsIFQH— Formula 1 (@F1) June 27, 2026 Until the closing stages of qualifying, it was Kimi Antonelli who looked set to take pole in the second Mercedes after topping the timesheets throughout the weekend. In a surprising twist, Lewis Hamilton briefly went fastest for Ferrari despite championship l..