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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk can resume playing immediately after the Football Association and World Anti-Doping Agency resolved his appeal against a four-year doping suspension, which has now been lifted.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has voiced Malaysia's long-term ambition to become a FIFA World Cup host nation, hoping the national team will qualify to represent Southeast Asia in the prestigious tournament.
Ousmane Dembele netted a rapid-fire hat-trick as France defeated a weakened Norway 4-1 to finish atop World Cup Group I, with the winger claiming three goals in just 25 minutes during the first half.
Spanish striker Borja Iglesias has become known for his willingness to address contentious social issues including Gaza and homophobia, distinguishing himself through activism that extends far beyond the playing field.
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima watched their nation and Curaçao play World Cup matches on the same day, celebrating with both teams across two American cities.
Three Norwegian players—Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth, and Kristian Thorstvedt—are motivated by their fathers' participation in the 1994 World Cup, where Norway exited the group stage. The current generation has already impressed with a 4-1 win over Iraq.
India is weighing a Sports Passport framework that would permit overseas Indians and people of Indian origin to represent the nation in international competitions without acquiring full citizenship, potentially transforming Indian sports performance.
Brian Brobbey's two-goal performance in the Netherlands' 5-1 victory over Sweden has thrust the 24-year-old into contention as the primary attacker for Ronald Koeman's side, potentially succeeding veteran Memphis Depay.
Morocco secured a commanding 1-0 victory over Scotland at Foxborough on Friday, with Ismael Saibari's 71-second strike handing the North Africans control of Group C. The performance showcased Morocco's dominance throughout.
The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has secured a US visa to attend her son's World Cup matches after initially being unable to travel due to documentation barriers.
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Iran's World Cup manager Amir Ghalenoei has accused organisers of forcing his squad to leave the United States hours after their opening match against New Zealand, describing the team as the tournament's most repressed.