Côte d’Ivoire into World Cup knockouts for first time as Pépé finishes off Curaçao
Côte d’Ivoire surviving the World Cup group stage for the first time, in the year of our football gods 2026, is one of those titbits that sounds like it shouldn’t…
Japan and Sweden both reach World Cup last 32 after Elanga’s strike seals draw
It was a result that served everybody but, even though the mutual convenience of a draw became evident rapidly, at least this game conjured up two moments to cherish. Japan…
Turkey v USA: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 7pm local/10pm EDT/3pm BST/12pm AEST⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Tables | And mail Beau⚽️ Follow live coverage of Paraguay v Australia as it happens Questions…
Netherlands power to win over Tunisia and set up last-32 meeting with Morocco
The Oranje bus had better get a move on. A comfortable victory over Tunisia after being sent on their way by a record-equalling 12th own goal of the tournament and…
UN agency pauses ship evacuations through strait of Hormuz after vessel struck
International Maritime Organization says safety guarantees must be confirmed before ships can move again A United Nations agency has paused the evacuation of ships through the strait of Hormuz after…
Rescue teams race to Venezuela amid fears thousands killed in earthquakes
US among countries sending help to search for survivors on north coast, where dozens of buildings flattened, as official death toll reaches 235 Rescue teams are racing to Venezuela’s shattered…
Can the Socceroos stop the nation? It would be 40 years in the making for SBS
The broadcaster has covered every World Cup since 1986, and all signs point to Australia’s match against Paraguay breaking records ⚽️ LIVE: Australia vs Paraguay – Socceroos World Cup game⚽️…
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy declares 40-day Russia blitz to ‘influence the aggressor state’
Ukrainian strikes continue to shut down Russian oil refineries and starve Crimea of gasoline and power; Belarus relay stations silenced. What we know on day 1,584 Continue reading…
Rembrandt painting was altered to erase turban from man’s head, restorers find
Exclusive: Unknown hand covered up artist’s depiction of diverse crowd during influx of refugees to Leiden in 1620s Layers of overpaint have been removed from a 17th-century painting, confirming that…
Australia news live: Sydney beaches closed for fourth day after shark sightings; new warning over fire ant threat to pets
Sharks were spotted at Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte beaches this morning. Follow today’s news live LIVE: Australia vs Paraguay – Socceroos World Cup game Get our breaking news email, free…