Antonin Panenka reflects on his revolutionary penalty kick that won the 1976 European Championship for Czechoslovakia against West Germany. The audacious chip down the middle, which humiliated goalkeeper Sepp Maier, has become a legendary move in football, with Panenka expressing pride and amusement at its continued use, though lamenting the lack of royalties.
Scotland contested penalty calls in their loss to Morocco. Canadian player Ismaël Koné vowed to return after a leg break. Former NFL star Marshawn Lynch photographed the US vs. Australia match. Morocco's Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape. Osito, a dog, became a viral sensation in Mexico City.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke believes his team were unlucky not to be awarded penalties during their 1-0 loss to Morocco. John McGinn and Scott McTominay appealed for spot-kicks, with McGinn stating a Moroccan defender "took me out". Clarke also suggested a Morocco player could have been red-carded.
Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco in the World Cup. Former referee Christina Unkel believes Scotland should have been awarded one of two second-half penalty claims, specifically for a foul on Scott McTominay. Head coach Steve Clarke also questioned decisions, favoring a potential penalty for John McGinn.
A consumer commission in Rohtak, Haryana, has ordered footwear brand Red Tape to refund Rs 10 for a carry bag and pay Rs 8,000 in compensation and litigation costs. The commission ruled that charging for the bag constituted a deficiency in service and an unfair trade practice.
Switzerland secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina at SoFi Stadium. Despite facing a resilient Bosnian side and a hostile crowd, Switzerland's late surge, ignited by Johan Manzambi's spectacular volley in the 74th minute, broke the deadlock. A red card for Bosnia further sealed their fate as Switzerland scored three more goals, including a late penalty by Granit Xhaka.
Johan Manzambi, a 20-year-old substitute, scored twice to lead Switzerland to a 3-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup match. Granit Xhaka added a penalty, securing Switzerland's first win of the tournament.
Johan Manzambi, a 20-year-old substitute, scored twice to lead Switzerland to a 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in their World Cup match. His performance, including a superb volley, turned a sterile contest into a decisive win, boosting Switzerland's World Cup hopes.
South Africa secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Czechia in Atlanta with a late penalty, keeping their World Cup hopes alive. Teboho Mokoena converted the spot-kick after Pavel Sulc's handball, canceling out Michal Sadilek's opener. The result means both teams can still advance.
South Africa secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Czechia in Atlanta with a late penalty, keeping their World Cup hopes alive. Teboho Mokoena converted the spot-kick after Pavel Sulc's handball, canceling out Michal Sadilek's opener. Both teams can still advance.
South Africa secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Czechia in the World Cup thanks to a late penalty converted by Teboho Mokoena. The result keeps South Africa's hopes of advancing alive, setting up a decisive final group match.
L'Afrique du Sud a obtenu son premier point dans la Coupe du Monde 2026 en faisant match nul 1-1 contre la Tchéquie grâce à un penalty tardif de Teboho Mokoena. Les deux équipes sont désormais derrière le Mexique et la Corée du Sud.
South Africa secured a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic at the World Cup thanks to a late penalty. Teboho Mokoena converted a spot-kick seven minutes from full-time after Pavel Sulc's handball, canceling out Michal Sadilek's early goal. Both teams now have one point in Group A.
South Africa secured a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic at the World Cup thanks to a late penalty. Teboho Mokoena converted a spot-kick seven minutes from full-time after Pavel Sulc's handball, canceling out Michal Sadilek's early goal. Both teams now have one point in Group A.
South Africa secured a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic at the World Cup thanks to a late penalty. Teboho Mokoena converted a spot-kick in the 83rd minute after Pavel Sulc's handball, canceling out Michal Sadilek's early goal. Both teams now have one point in Group A.
South Africa secured a crucial draw against Czechia with a late penalty, keeping their tournament hopes alive. Czechia, who dominated for long periods, squandered a lead, setting up a tense final group stage matches.
England began their World Cup campaign with a victory but displayed alarming defensive weaknesses. Despite a strong second-half reaction, the team conceded multiple goals, raising concerns about their ability to compete for the title.
Harry Kane scored twice against Croatia, including a retaken penalty and a header, to reach 10 World Cup goals, matching Gary Lineker's 36-year-old England record. Kane achieved this milestone in his third World Cup, while Lineker set his record across 1986 and 1990.
Harry Kane credits Thomas Tuchel's half-time speech for inspiring England's 3-2 victory over Croatia in their 2026 World Cup opener. Despite Croatia equalizing twice, England dominated the second half after Tuchel's motivational talk, securing the win with goals from Kane, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford.
England secured a 4-2 victory against Croatia at Dallas Stadium, overcoming a shaky first half with a dominant second-half performance. Jude Bellingham's energetic goal ignited the team, leading to a more free-flowing and spirited display.
England secured a thrilling 4-2 victory against Croatia at Dallas Stadium, overcoming a shaky first half with a dominant second-half performance. Jude Bellingham's energetic goal ignited the team, leading to a more free-flowing and spirited display.
England started their World Cup campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia. Despite a shaky first half, England's second-half performance, highlighted by goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford, secured the win.
Harry Kane revealed his stuttered penalty run-up was a tactic to draw out Croatia's goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, who was penalized for being off his line. Kane scored on the retake after his initial penalty was saved.
Harry Kane scored England's opening goal against Croatia from a penalty, but only after VAR intervention. The initial penalty was saved by Dominik Livakovic, but retaken because Livakovic was off his line. Additionally, Josko Gvardiol encroached into the area, impacting a potential rebound shot.
