The prospect of facing World Cup record goalscorer Lionel Messi in a knockout game would strike fear into most defenders, but not Roberto Lopes, according to the Cape Verde defender's mother.
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Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.
Nigeria's High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.
Sources inside the Egypt camp say Mohamed Salah is winning his race to overcome a hamstring injury and play in Friday's last-32 game in Dallas.
The Amnesty report adds to evidence of atrocities in el-Fasher, which the UN says bore the hallmarks of genocide.
DR Congo's run at the 2026 World Cup comes 52 years on from both their disastrous debut at the finals and one of sport's greatest occasions held in Kinshasa.
The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.
Upstarts Cape Verde make history twice with their World Cup debut then reaching the knockout stages.
Upstarts Cape Verde make history twice with their World Cup debut then reaching the knockout stages.
People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.