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Evans on brink of world title after Saudi Arabian round cancelled

* Championship shrinks to 13 rounds from 14, FIA says * ⁠Evans leads teammate Pajari by 17 points before final rally in Sardinia * Welshman can become Britain's third champion LONDON: Elfyn Evans's chances of...

Elfyn Evans in action.

World Cup's smallest venue in Toronto ready for its grand finale

Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada.

Spain seek cutting edge against Austria in WC last 32

Algeria's defender Jaouen Hadja and Austria's midfielder Konrad Laimer fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Algeria and Austria at the Kansas City Stadium. — AFP

Fans fuel the knockout atmosphere

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US coach Pochettino cool on favourites tag against Bosnia after WC shocks

Folarin Balogun of the U.S. celebrates scoring their second goal with Weston McKennie. — Reuters

Belgium's golden generation face Senegal in last-chance saloon

Belgium's Koni De Winter. — Reuters

Mexico end knockout hoodoo with win over Ecuador

Mexico's players celebrate after the winning. — AFP

Haaland send Norway into last-16 Brazil clash

Norway's #09 Haaland (C) celebrates with teammates after second goal. — AFP

Fans bring the energy alive

Mexican football fans gather at the FIFA Fan Fest to watch a live broadcast of the 2026 FIFA World Cup football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at Parque Fundidora in Monterrey

Aguirre: Mexico must be near perfect as Ecuador test awaits

Mexico's head coach Javier Aguirre gstures. — AFP

Sweden eye France challenge

Sweden's Lucas Bergvall. — Reuters

Norway's Odegaard living the dream ahead of Ivory Coast clash

Norway's Erling Haaland. — Reuters

Brazil down Japan to reach last 16

Brazil's #22 Martinelli (L) celebrates with teammates. — AFP
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