Belgium on Path to Set Up a Clash With USMNT in Round of 16

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Belgium on Path to Set Up a Clash With USMNT in Round of 16

Belgium reached the Round of 32 by beating New Zealand 5-1, topping Group G on goal difference ahead of Egypt. Projection models make South Korea their likeliest next opponent. If Belgium win that tie and USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina, the two sides would meet in the Round of 16 next week at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.

By Nischay Rathore

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How Lionel Messi's Argentina Can Help Iran Qualify for Round of 32

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How Lionel Messi's Argentina Can Help Iran Qualify for Round of 32

Iran drew Egypt 1-1 and finished Group G third on three points, 0 GD and three goals after VAR erased a 93rd-minute winner. Team Melli advance if one remaining third-place side ends worse. Argentina beating Algeria would do it. Group I stumbles could help, while Ghana beating Croatia and Panama not thrashing England also keeps Iran ahead.

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Bayern Munich Extends Coca-Cola Partnership Past 50 Years

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Bayern Munich Extends Coca-Cola Partnership Past 50 Years

Bayern Munich’s long-running Coca-Cola partnership is set to pass the half-century mark after the club agreed a new five-year deal. Coca-Cola will remain the exclusive non-alcoholic beverage supplier at Allianz Arena, with fan engagement campaigns expanding across the men’s and women’s teams. The renewal also brings Powerade into Bayern’s commercial portfolio as a new sports hydration partner.

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Florian Wirtz’s Childhood Letter Reveals Fandom for Neymar Jr.

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Florian Wirtz’s Childhood Letter Reveals Fandom for Neymar Jr.

A letter Wirtz wrote at 12 is now displayed at the German Football Museum, offering a sweet glimpse into his childhood ambitions. Dated May 28, 2015, it describes school, friends, PE, English and football joy. The standout line comes at the end, where Wirtz says he hopes to become a footballer like his “biggest idol: Neymar Jr.”

By Nischay Rathore

2026 World Cup Celebration Helps Lost Dog Reunite With Family

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2026 World Cup Celebration Helps Lost Dog Reunite With Family

Mexico’s 3-0 win over Czechia led to an unexpected reunion in Mexico City after a fan celebrating on a live broadcast picked up a small lost dog. The clip spread online, revealing the dog had been missing for a month. Her owner recognized her through the video and was finally able to bring her safely back home.

By Nischay Rathore

Uruguay Planned for Quarterfinals, Finished Third in Group H and Missed Knockouts Again

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Uruguay Planned for Quarterfinals, Finished Third in Group H and Missed Knockouts Again

Uruguay entered with quarterfinals as the benchmark after association president Ignacio Alonso said they must act like a top-10 nation and hired Marcelo Bielsa to deliver it. Instead, Bielsa’s side finished third in Group H with two draws and a 1-0 Spain loss, behind Spain and Cabo Verde. They miss the knockouts for a second straight qualified tournament.

By Nischay Rathore

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