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Hwang In-beom - the no-drama K-Star who scripted Korea's comeback win
June 12, 2026 7:34 pm
The 29-year-old had once taken a transfer to Vancouver Whitecaps so that the transfer fee could help his community club earn more money to compete with powerful, loaded chaebol-backed Korean clubs
Economist who correctly predicted last 3 FIFA World Cup winners picks surprise champion for 2026
June 12, 2026 5:46 pm
Joachim Klement successfully predicted Germany’s triumph in 2014, France’s victory in 2018, and Argentina’s title-winning run in 2022.
Why was Tunisia's Hannibal Mejbri compared to David Beckham?
June 12, 2026 5:42 pm
Rated highly by Manchester United's former first team development chief Nicky Butt, the midfield playmaker known for high intensity technical football was celebrated with a palace-themed stage and fireworks when he opted to play for Tunisia, leaving France
Mexican fans toss South Korean supporter in air; video goes viral: ‘This is what the World Cup is about’
June 12, 2026 5:22 pm
This edition of the FIFA World Cup features 48 teams, three host nations, and a record 104 matches. Yet alongside the football, headlines have been dominated by reports of strict immigration enforcement in the United States.
Curacao - blue curacao mixer, FIFA debut and a teetotaler coach in Dick Advocaat
June 12, 2026 4:14 pm
The first time you heard the name Curacao was probably a cocktail mixer. Second is the newest team at the Football World Cup, managed by a non-liqueur drinking Dick Advocaat
Woman kisses South Korean reporter on Live TV during FIFA World Cup: ‘Imagine a guy doing this to a female’
June 12, 2026 2:10 pm
The video shows the South Korean reporter visibly surprised as the woman grabbed his arm during the broadcast, then kissed him on the cheek and hugged him.
World Cup opener referee who England branded a 'cheat' hands out 3 red cards
June 12, 2026 4:49 pm
England fans edited his Wikipedia page in 2022 after their defeat to France. Last night FIFA gave Wilton Sampaio the Mexico vs South Africa game — and he made history twice over.
Peru Police dress up as World Cup mascots to arrest suspected drug dealer
June 12, 2026 1:07 pm
The alleged drug dealer, who happens to be a die-hard football fan, fell to the trap as the police arrested him after a brief chase
Scottish fans arrive in Boston, say 'ran out of beer' on flight and wake locals with bagpipes
June 12, 2026 12:50 pm
With Scotland returning to the World Cup after a gap of 28 years, thousands of fans have already landed in the USA, with many still awaiting visa clearance
Arsenal's Champions League miss - start of a Brazilian backline World Cup bond
June 12, 2026 11:46 am
His PSG teammates had rushed to celebrate their second title, but Marquinhos had gone straight to Brazil buddy Gabriel who missed for Arsenal, and told him he remained 'the best centre back in the world' while consoling him
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