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Moroccan defender Issa Diop, who previously insisted he would only represent France, faces an intriguing subplot in Thursday's World Cup quarter-final clash when he confronts French striker Kylian Mbappé in Boston.
Malaysian police dismantled a World Cup betting call centre in Kuala Lumpur's Brickfields district, apprehending 11 suspects including six South Korean nationals in a coordinated enforcement operation.
Penang police are intensifying their fight against illegal betting operations as the FIFA World Cup tournament enters its knockout stages. The force has already secured 31 arrests across the state.
Three Dutch footballers who missed penalties in Monday's World Cup shootout loss to Morocco have become targets of racist abuse on social media, prompting the Dutch FA to file formal complaints with authorities.
Scotland's World Cup campaign appears over following a 3-0 defeat to Brazil. Coach Steve Clarke blamed his team's defensive vulnerabilities, though Scotland technically retain slim knockout hopes as a third-placed team.
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The World Cup achieved its 100-goal milestone in just 33 matches—the fastest pace since 1954—after Cody Gakpo's strike in the Netherlands' commanding 5-1 victory over Sweden. Multiple factors explain the elevated scoring rate.
Ghana's World Cup campaign hinges on a Canadian court decision over midfielder Thomas Partey's entry, with coach Carlos Queiroz insisting his squad stands ready for Panama regardless of the outcome.