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Morocco seized control of World Cup Group C after dismantling Scotland 1-0 in Foxborough, with Ismael Saibari scoring the tournament's fastest goal after just 71 seconds. The emphatic performance positions the North Africans as genuine contenders.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has lauded the national football team's character following the country's maiden World Cup finals victory, visiting the squad after an injury setback.
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Malaysia's police force has arrested 58 people suspected of running illegal gambling operations linked to the World Cup. The nationwide crackdown targeted underground betting syndicates operating across multiple states, with officers recovering cash and betting records.
The Ivory Coast Football Federation has prevented forward Elye Wahi from travelling to Canada for a World Cup qualifier against Germany, following his involvement in a Ligue 1 match-fixing investigation.
The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a US visa to watch her son compete in the World Cup, following his emotional disclosure that she missed his outstanding performance against Spain due to travel complications.
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Iran's World Cup manager has accused organisers of treating his team as the 'most repressed' at the tournament, claiming they were ordered to leave Los Angeles immediately after their opening match against New Zealand.
Erling Haaland announced his World Cup arrival in decisive fashion, netting twice in Norway's commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq. The prolific striker continues a remarkable streak of scoring debuts across Europe's elite competitions.
Ghana's government has initiated legal proceedings in Canadian federal court to reverse Ottawa's decision to deny World Cup travel documentation to footballer Thomas Partey, who is currently defending rape allegations in British courts.
Austria secured a 3-1 victory over World Cup debutants Jordan in Santa Clara, but coach Ralf Rangnick acknowledged the Middle Eastern side's strong display, highlighting how smaller nations have significantly improved in recent years.
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi was detained in May during a French investigation into match-fixing allegations. The player featured in his nation's World Cup victory over Ecuador on Sunday.
South Korea's national football team has suspended voluntary media engagements following remarks by domestic journalists who mocked captain Son Heung-min's military service obligations, triggering a formal rebuke from the Korean Football Association.