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Twelve individuals, including a teenager, were detained by police in Johor Baru following a violent altercation at a restaurant in Taman Daya during a live World Cup final screening event.
FIFA has initiated a disciplinary investigation into Argentina following their World Cup final defeat to Spain, examining post-match incidents and potential breaches of tournament conduct regulations.
UN experts are calling for independent investigations into claims that authorities interfered with protests highlighting Mexico's crisis of missing persons during the World Cup tournament.
French authorities arrested more than 160 people in Paris and Lyon following disturbances that erupted after France's 2-0 World Cup semifinal defeat to Spain, with most incidents involving fireworks directed at police.
Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has formally apologised for a column by ex-Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy questioning whether France's soccer team contained actual French players, characterising the remarks as xenophobic and racist.
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Rob Dieperink, the Dutch referee dropped from FIFA's 2026 World Cup officiating panel following a police investigation in London, has died at age 38. No cause of death has been announced.
England survived a major World Cup scare in Atlanta as Harry Kane's late brace turned around a 1-0 deficit against the Democratic Republic of Congo, securing a 2-1 victory and a clash with Mexico in the knockout stages.
Argentina's defending World Cup champions survived another tense knockout encounter, rallying from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 with Messi orchestrating a stunning late comeback in Atlanta.
Three Netherlands players who missed penalties in their World Cup loss to Morocco have become targets of racist abuse on social media, prompting the Dutch football association to file reports with authorities.
Ousmane Dembele's three goals in the first half propelled France to a commanding 4-1 victory over Norway, securing top spot in Group I and positioning the tournament favourites for a potentially easier knockout route.
Australia qualified for the World Cup knockout stage with a 0-0 draw against Paraguay in Santa Clara, California. Coach Tony Popovic's side finished second in Group D and will face the runner-up from Group G.
Spanish World Cup forward Borja Iglesias has become known for his willingness to tackle controversial topics including Gaza and homophobia, earning him the nickname 'the alien of football' for his unconventional approach to activism.
Ecuador mounted a remarkable comeback to defeat already-qualified Germany 2-1 and secure their spot in the World Cup knockout round, ending a goal-scoring drought that had plagued their campaign.
France aims to finish first in their World Cup group against Norway on Friday, with assistant coach Guy Stephan citing logistical advantages of avoiding lengthy travel across the United States and challenging weather conditions.
A vehicle struck a crowd of Mexico football fans celebrating in Cabo San Lucas, injuring 17 people including the driver, who was arrested. The incident unfolded amid a World Cup victory celebration.
Uzbekistan coach Fabio Cannavaro has accepted personal responsibility for his team's devastating 5-0 World Cup loss to Portugal in Houston, despite insisting the debutants remain capable of recovery.
Penang authorities have netted 12 individuals and recovered nearly RM9,000 in a targeted crackdown against illegal online betting syndicates operating during the FIFA World Cup season.
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima completed a continental tour of World Cup venues, attending matches involving both the Netherlands and Curaçao, their Caribbean territory.
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The World Cup achieved its 100-goal milestone faster than any tournament since 1954, with Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo scoring the historic goal in a commanding 5-1 victory over Sweden on Saturday.
Three Norwegian players—Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth, and Kristian Thorstvedt—are competing at the World Cup following in their fathers' footsteps. The sons hope to advance further than their fathers' 1994 squad, which exited in the group stage.
Deniz Undav's two substitute goals powered Germany to a 2-1 comeback win over Ivory Coast, clinching a World Cup knockout berth. The striker now has nine goals in eight matches.
French World Cup supporters have been warned to avoid tampering with Philadelphia's iconic Rocky Balboa statue, as teams whose fans have dressed it in their colours have experienced unexpected sporting losses.
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi rallied behind captain Achraf Hakimi following his booing by spectators during a 1-0 World Cup win against Scotland, as the PSG defender confronts serious legal allegations in France.
Morocco secured a commanding 1-0 victory over Scotland with a goal after just 71 seconds, moving top of World Cup Group C with four points. Scotland faces Brazil next week in a crucial clash.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has commended the national football team for their character and resilience following the country's maiden World Cup finals victory, during a visit to their locker room after a teammate suffered a broken leg.
The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a US visa to attend the World Cup after being unable to watch her son's standout performance against Spain due to travel restrictions.
FIFA reported that more than one million fans attended the opening 16 matches of the World Cup in North America, with stadiums operating at 99.34% capacity. However, safety concerns about fan segregation have emerged.
Iran's World Cup manager has alleged his team was instructed to leave Los Angeles immediately following their opening match against New Zealand, rather than remaining overnight for rest and recovery as planned.
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway crushed Iraq 4-1 in their first World Cup match since 1998. The striker's clinical display highlighted Norway's attacking prowess in their comeback to the global tournament after a 28-year absence.
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi, who featured in the team's World Cup victory over Ecuador, was arrested in May during a French investigation into suspected match-fixing irregularities.
South Korea's national football team has withdrawn from voluntary media engagements after local reporters were caught mocking captain Son Heung-min's military service. The Korea Football Association condemned the remarks and pledged to protect the squad's wellbeing.