FIFA WC: 'We still have a lot to prove,' says Mbappe after France reach semi-final

IANS | July 10, 2026 1:55 PM

Foxborough, July 10 (IANS) France’s leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history, Kylian Mbappe, heaped praise on his side's potential but accepted that they are still not the strongest team after he helped the two-time champions reach their third consecutive semi-final of the tournament with a 2-0 win over Morocco in the quarter-final on Friday.

FIFA WC: 'Whoever controls midfield will win Spain vs Belgium QF,' says Robin Singh

IANS | July 10, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Former India footballer Robin Singh believes the team that controls the midfield will have one foot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals when Spain take on Belgium in a blockbuster quarter-final, with the contest expected to be decided by the clash between Spain’s possession game and Belgium’s devastating counter-attacks.

FIFA WC: England defender Guehi doubtful for Norway game

IANS | July 10, 2026 11:07 AM

Miami, July 10 (IANS) England's Marc Guehi is doubtful for the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway, as the defender will be assessed on Friday to see if he is fit to play in Saturday's game. Meanwhile, Declan Rice is in a race to be fit after suffering from a sickness bug.

Paraguay's Olimpia unveil World Cup stadium plans

IANS | July 10, 2026 10:34 AM

Asuncion, July 9 (IANS) Paraguayan football club Olimpia has unveiled plans for a new 46,000-seat stadium that is expected to host one of the opening matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.