The Three Lions of England roar once more at FIFA World Cup™

* Harry Kane made history heading home his 11th FIFA World Cup™ goal to overtake Gary Lineker as England’s leading goal scorer * As Colombia and Portugal match ends in a thrilling stalemate while Algeria and Austria experience a rollercoaster ride Maravi Express The group stage of the FIFA World Cup™ 2026 finished with a flourish as Lionel Messi extended his goalscoring record, Harry Kane made England history as Colombia and Portugal match ended in a thrilling stalemate with…

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DR Congo come from behind to set up England tie in FIFA World Cup™ 2026 Round of 32

* As Ghana fall to Croatia but remain alive in World Cup knockouts while South Africa also stand on the brink of another historic milestone at the FIFA World Cup™ Maravi Express Democratic Republic of the Congo completed a sensational comeback to secure progression to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup™ for the first time in their history, as a brace from Yoane Wissa and one from Fiston Mayele delivered a 3-1 win over eliminated Uzbekistan. After…

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Magic Messi strikes again in Argentina victory

* He came off the bench and lashed home an 80th-minute free-kick to net for the 7th successive FIFA World Cup™ game, setting the new record * He is now two strikes ahead of superstar quartet Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Vinicius Junior and Erling Haaland in Golden Boot race Maravi Express Lionel Messi was given just half an hour to make his mark in the last group match when Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 — and that was all he…

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England qualify for FIFA World Cup™ 2026 knockout stage before facing Panama

* Messi to start final Argentina group match on bench against Croatia tonight Maravi Express England’s place in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup™  2026 has been confirmed before they face Panama in their final group game this evening. The Three Lions sit on four points after two games — meaning they are at least guaranteed one of the eight third-placed qualification spots. Four other teams sit on four points —Sweden, Ecuador, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Paraguay…

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Cape Verde reach historic FIFA World Cup™ knockout stages

* With resolute draw against Saudi Arabia followed by Egypt, who advanced to the knockout stages after dramatic draw with Iran * As Senegal roared back into contention with thrilling five-goal victory over Iraq and await other results to determine 3rd-best placed team Maravi Express Cape Verde etched their name into the FIFA World Cup™ history books, securing a place in the knockout stages on debut after battling to a determined 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia in Houston. They…

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Tunisia bow out of FIFA World Cup™ 2026 with three defeats

* Beaten 3-1 by Netherlands in last group game following 0-4 in second match against Japan and 0-5 against Sweden * As Ecuador stunned already-qualified Germany with a 2-1 comeback win to qualify and dent Scotland’s Round of 32 hopes Maravi Express Tunisia’s FIFA World Cup™ 2026 campaign came to a disappointing conclusion after suffering a 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands in their final Group F match in Kansas City on Thursday evening. The result condemned the Carthage Eagles…

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Senegal handed blow as goalkeeper Edouard Mendy ruled out of final FIFA World Cup™ 2026 fixture against Iraq

* The former Chelsea goalkeeper produced great saves to deny Kristoffer Ajer and Martin Odegaard and keep Senegal in the game * However, after a mistake by defender Kalidou Koulibaly, Mendy was not able to deny Norway’s Erling Haaland Maravi Express Senegal will have to navigate their final FIFA World Cup™ 2026 Group I fixture against Iraq without their first-choice goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, who has been ruled out owing to an injury he sustained against Norway. The 34-year-old Saudi…

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Côte d’Ivoire one match away from history against Curaçao

* Three appearances; three eliminations in the first round. Côte d’Ivoire has been carrying this record like a collective wound since 2006 * Which neither the Didier Drogba generation, nor that of Yaya Touré, nor the talent of Max-Alain Gradel managed to get past this stage Maravi Express Tonight in Philadelphia, Côte d’Ivoire face Curaçao with a clear mission — not losing is enough to secure the first qualification in their history for the World Cup™ knockout stages. Three…

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South Africa, Morocco reach Round of 32 of FIFA World Cup™ 2026

* Bafana Bafana beat South Korea 1-0 while Morocco came from behind twice to shrug off Haiti 4-2 * The remaining African teams still in contention for the knockouts are Egypt, Ghana, Cape Verde, DR Congo, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal Maravi Express South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 while Morocco came from behind twice to shrug off Haiti 4-2 for both to qualify for the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup™ 2026. A second-half strike from…

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With one group matches remaining Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Cape Verde and DR Congo have all put themselves in contention Round of 32

* With Morocco being the standout performers having drawn  1-1 against Brazil before edging Scotland 1-0 to take control of Group C * While Algeria, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal remain alive as Ghana’s defensive masterclass earns vital World Cup™ point against England in 0-0 draw Maravi Express The expanded FIFA World Cup™ 2026 has opened the door to a potentially historic campaign for Africa, with as many as five teams still on course to reach the knockout…

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