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The Guardian FootballMorocco win wild penalty shootout as Netherlands pay heavy price for misses
Morocco’s players set off in pursuit of Ismael Saibari and, once they had caught up, lost one another in a pile of exhilarated bodies. Maybe they are about to do it all again and make a heavy dent in the latter stages of a World Cup. This was certainly a huge hurdle cleared and there were echoes of 2022 when Yassine Bounou, hero against Spain back then , repelled the Netherlands’ fifth penalty. Crysencio Summerville had struck it straight at him, the latest error in a strange and wobbly shootout; Saibari showed rare mental clarity to accept the gift. Earlier on another bundle had engulfed Cody Gakpo. Football is a vessel for myriad thoughts and feelings so it was an intensely affecting moment when, after he had rammed his team into a 72nd-minute lead, the entire Dutch squad piled on to the pitch in joy. More than that, they had done so in support. Gakpo had elected to play despite the announcement that he and his partner had tragically lost their unborn son. He was tearful upon making his way back to the centre circle, pointing to the sky and being comforted by his teammate Denzel Dumfries. Continue reading...
BBC SportWorld Cup exit leaves South Korean football in crisis
After crashing out of the World Cup, BBC Sport investigates the rise and fall of South Korean football.
The Guardian FootballSouth Korea coach resigns after president condemns ‘incompetent people’ in World Cup exit
Korean president Lee lashes out and apologises to nation Son Heung-min omission against South Africa backfires Hong Myung-bo resigned on Sunday as South Korea’s head coach, a day after his side’s group-stage exit from the World Cup and after condemnation from the country’s president. The 57-year-old former captain, in his second stint as coach, oversaw an early World Cup departure for the second time to go with the failure in 2014. South Korea were expected to get out of a Group A that included the co-hosts Mexico as well as South Africa and Czechia. But they lost 1-0 against South Africa and Mexico , and finished on three points, their only success a 2-1 win against Czechia . Continue reading...
ESPNNetherlands' Gakpo shares loss of unborn son
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo's partner announced Saturday their unborn son had died during pregnancy.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?
From Algeria to Uzbekistan, we assess the standing of the 48 nations after the group stage of the tournament It took a little over an hour for Kylian Mbappé to find his groove. Irked by a poor refereeing decision, he scored twice in France’s opener against Senegal. Ably supported by a stunning cast, Mbappé will already have his sights on winning the competition. Michael Olise has shown his class throughout , while Ousmane Dembélé dazzled with a hat-trick against Norway . We’ll see if anyone can stop Didier Deschamps’ team. Continue reading...
BBC SportNew deal, new beginnings & a sudden exit - Clarke's Scotland timeline
BBC Scotland charts the trajectory of Steve Clarke's last month as Scotland head coach.
Detik SportPiala Dunia 2026: RD Kongo Lolos, Korea Tersingkir
Kemenangan atas Uzbekistan membawa RD Kongo lolos ke babak 32 besar Piala Dunia 2026. Hasil ini sekaligus juga memastikan Korea Selatan gagal ke fase knockout.
BBC SportGakpo asks for privacy after loss of unborn son
Noa van der Bij, the partner of Liverpool and Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo, announces the pair have lost their unborn son.
ESPNTartan Army's Time Out: How Scotland got stuck in ...
Scotland have never made the knockout rounds of a World Cup before, and they still haven't yet in 2026. But there remains a faintest of chances, which means a lot of waiting. And a lot of stress on traveling fans.
ESPNSouth Korea's shock Son Heung-Min gamble backfires...
South Korea fans were left stunned when Son was dropped. And after a shock 1-0 loss, the inquest will begin.
ESPNNo Bafana, no party! South Africa stun South Korea...
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ESPNS. Korea could exit WC after 'wrong' Son gamble
South Korea coach Hong Myung-Bo had jaws dropping when he chose to leave out captain Son Heung-Min from his first XI for Wednesday's Group A decider against South Africa -- the first time since 2010 that Son had not started a World Cup game.
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: car hits crowd in Mexico, Scotland face waiting game and more – live
⚽ Latest news from day 15 | Vehicle hits crowd in Mexico ⚽ World Cup Q&A: post your questions for our US team ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Taha Mauricio Pochettino’s US team are having a great time at home – but the last couple years haven’t been all that easy, writes Jeff Rueter. For more permutations chat, click below: Continue reading...
ESPNAguirre's pragmatic Mexico has its doubters, but i...
Don't let the 3-0 scoreline fool you -- Mexico's win over Czechia was as pragmatic as they come, which is just how head coach Javier Aguirre had planned it.
The Guardian FootballMaseko strike sends South Africa into first World Cup knockouts with win over South Korea
South Africa celebrated a first World Cup knockout berth with jubilant scenes on Wednesday after Thapelo Maseko’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory against South Korea, who still have a chance of advancing as one of the eight best third-placed teams . Maseko fired into the bottom corner in the 63rd minute to put South Africa – who will face the co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on Sunday – on four points behind the Group A winners, Mexico, who beat Czechia 3-0 . South Korea – who started with their talisman, Son Heung-min, on the bench – have three points. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballSouth Africa v South Korea: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽ Kick-off at 9pm ET/2am BST/11am AEST ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Group standings | Mail Beau South Korea is in red. South Africa is in yellow. The referees are in black, and Tello blows the whistle. I was worried for a bit that we’d start without a word from Peter Oh: “I’m looking forward to this clash of the Souths, and hoping that Oh Hyeon-gyu (no relation, unfortunately) has another ooh-aah moment. His winner against Czechia was oh so nice!” Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballSon mocked over military service and a drone shot down – will South Korea get chaotic World Cup back on track?
Hong Myung-bo’s squad has had to deal with issues off the pitch but a point against South Africa is enough to progress The tacos that Son Heung-min ate were reportedly of the Al Pastor and Arrachera variety. The former Tottenham forward was mobbed after taking an Uber from South Korea’s training camp, perhaps the most-talked about base at this World Cup tournament, to downtown Guadalajara. The crowds were another signal, if any were needed, of the forward’s global popularity, though the online advice was that he should have gone to a better restaurant. And he could do with better service too, as demonstrated by the 1-0 defeat against Mexico in the second game of Group A . The forward, who turns 34 before the quarter-final stage, was feeding off scraps as the Taegeuk Warriors played passively for a draw until a big error from Kim Seung-gyu – the goalkeeper was another taco muncher – gave the co‑hosts a goal from nowhere and a first place in the round of 32. For Korea, facing South Africa in the final game, a win would be great, a draw would be enough for second but defeat would mean either the lottery of third place or even a slip into fourth and guaranteed elimination. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballMerlin the duck unruffled after meeting president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum
Pet in a replica shirt is unofficial mascot of the World Cup Merlin’s owner, Karla Gómez, says it was ‘an honour’ Merlin, the pet duck in a mini Mexico shirt who has become a viral sensation and an unofficial mascot of the World Cup, met Mexico’s president on Monday. The duck waddled on to the stage at the start of Claudia Sheinbaum’s regular morning press conference, took a seat where ministers and officials are usually seen, and unfazed by the occasion, let out a few quacks. Continue reading...