FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026

World cup golden boot, golden ball and golden gloves. Photo: Collected

Beyond the World Cup trophy, a tight race for individual glory

With three players level on seven goals and the best-player debate still open, the World Cup's individual honours are taking on a story of their own

United States of America forward Folarin Balogun (20) before a Round of 32 match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup against Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, California, USA on 1 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

What is Article 27 of Fifa's Disciplinary Code that allows red-carded Balogun to play?

England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their third goal with Jude Bellingham against Mexico in the Fifa World Cup 2026 round of 16 at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico, 5 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

10-man England survive Mexico comeback to reach quarter-finals

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Cape Verde arrive home in Praia - Praia, Cape Verde - July 5, 2026 A drone view shows the Quebra Canela beach where Cape Verde fans gather with their national flags to welcome their players and celebrate their arrival from the United States. Photo: REUTERS/Danilson Sequeira

Obrigado! Heroes' welcome for Cape Verde squad on return from World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Belgium Press Conference - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, US - July 5, 2026 Belgium's Thibaut Courtois and coach Rudi Garcia during the press conference. Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Steven Bisig

Belgium's Garcia says FIFA decision on Balogun from 'April Fool's Day'

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Brazil v Norway - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - July 5, 2026 Brazil's Neymar Jr. looks dejected after the match as Brazil are eliminated from the World Cup. Photo: REUTERS/Mike Segar

Neymar calls time on Brazil career after shock World Cup exit to Norway

US President Donald Trump holds up a red card as he meets with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, US, August 28, 2018. Photo: REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo

Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium

Norway's Erling Haaland scores their first goal during the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Brazil at the New York New Jersey Stadium in New Jersey, US, on July 5, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Brilliant Haaland double ends Brazil's Hexa dream

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Haaland, Gabriel renew rivalry as Norway face Brazil in World Cup last 16

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England coach dismisses Viagra talk, focuses on altitude challenge ahead of Mexico clash

Norway striker Erling Haaland and Brazil winger Vinícius Júnior are set to headline their sides' Round of 16 showdown. Photo: Reuters

Brazil seek first-ever win over Norway to end long-standing hoodoo

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - England v DR Congo - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 1, 2026 England fans celebrate after the match.

What's in a song? The story behind the music playing at World Cup stadiums

A TV screen shows a FIFA World Cup 2026 match on CazeTV, a Brazilian YouTube channel, in Sao Paulo, Brazil July 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters

In soccer-crazy Brazil, streaming upstart pulls World Cup viewers from TV to YouTube