Colombia reach World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with win over Ghana
Kansas City, July 4 (SANA) Colombia qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after defeating Ghana 1-0…
Argentina advances to World Cup Round 16 with a 3-2 win over Cape Verde
Miami, July 4 (SANA) – Argentina qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after a hard-fought 3-2…
Egypt qualifies for World Cup Round16 After beating Australia
Dallas, July 4 (SANA) Egypt advanced to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after beating Australia 4-2 in a…
Syria defeat Iraq to advance in Asian World Cup qualifiers
Amman, July 3 (SANA) Syria’s men’s basketball team secured a place in the second round of the Asian qualifiers for…
Switzerland defeat Algeria to reach World Cup Round of 16
Vancouver, July 3 (SANA) Switzerland secured a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-0 victory…
Portugal edge Croatia to reach World Cup Round of 16
Toronto, July 3 (SANA) Portugal booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a dramatic 2-1…
Syrian referee Alissar Baddour targets World Cup refereeing after historic AFC final
Damascus, July 2 (SANA) Syrian referee Alissar Baddour has said she aspires to reach the FIFA World Cup refereeing stage in…
England comes from behind to beat DR Congo, reach World Cup last 16
Atlanta, July 2 (SANA) England rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 on Wednesday…
United States beats Bosnia and Herzegovina to reach World Cup last 16
San Francisco, July 2 (SANA) The United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday to advance to the Round…
Belgium rallies from two goals down to beat Senegal, reach World Cup last 16
Seattle, July 2 (SANA) Belgium came from two goals down to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time on Wednesday, securing…
Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach FIFA World Cup Round of 16
Mexico City, July 1 (SANA) Mexico advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a…
France beat Sweden 3-0 to reach FIFA World Cup Round of 16
Washington, July 1 (SANA) France advanced to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Sweden…
Norway eliminate Côte d’Ivoire to reach World Cup last 16
Washington, June.30 (SANA) Norway secured its seat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16 after defeating Côte d'Ivoire 2-1…
Morocco edge Netherlands on penalties to book World Cup last-16 spot
Mexico City, June 30 (SANA) Morocco booked their place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after…
Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Foxborough, Massachusetts, June 30 (SANA) Paraguay advanced to the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Germany…
Brazil snatch dramatic victory over Japan to reach World Cup last 16
Houston, June. 30 (SANA) Brazil booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 with a dramatic…
Canada reaches World Cup round of 16 for first time with late win over South Africa
Washington, June 29 (SANA) Canada reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 for the first time in its…
Argentina, Austria and Algeria advance to World Cup round of 32
Washington, June 28 (SANA) Argentina, Austria and Algeria secured places in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World…
Croatia beats Ghana 2-1 to finish second in World Cup Group L
Washington, June 28 (SANA) Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia to finish second in…
DR Congo joins Colombia and Portugal in World Cup round of 32
Washington, June 28 (SANA) DR Congo secured a place in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
Egypt draws with Iran to reach Round 32 alongside Belgium in World Cup
Seattle, June 27 (SANA)- Egypt drew 1-1 with Iran early Saturday in Seattle, the United States, in the third and…
France tops Group I as Iraq leaves World Cup
Washington, June 27 (SANA) France secured top spot in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 4-1…
Ecuador, Germany and Ivory Coast advance to World Cup Round of 32
Washington, June 26 (SANA) Ecuador came from behind to defeat Germany 2-1 on Thursday and secure a place in the…
U.S. advances to World Cup Round of 32 despite 3-2 loss to Türkiye
Los Angeles, June 26 (SANA) Türkiye scored a stoppage-time winner to beat the United States 3-2 on Thursday, but the…
Morocco joins Brazil in World Cup knockout stage
Washington, June 25 (SANA) Morocco secured a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 with a 4-2 victory…
Mexico, South Africa reach World Cup round of 32
Mexico City, June 25 (SANA) Mexico advanced to the FIFA World Cup round of 32 as Group A winners after…
England, Ghana settle for draw in World Cup Group L clash
Washington, June 24 (SANA) England and Ghana played out a 0-0 draw in their Group L match at the 2026…
Syria rises to 83rd in FIFA rankings after Haiti drops four places
Damascus, June 24 (SANA) Syria moved up one place to 83rd in the latest FIFA world rankings with 1,283.05 points…
Colombia books place in World Cup Round of 32 with win over DR Congo
Mexico City, June 24 (SANA) Colombia secured a place in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal rout Uzbekistan 5-0 at World Cup
Houston, June 24 (SANA) Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal moved closer to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA…
Budimir strike keeps Croatia’s World Cup hopes alive with win over Panama
Toronto, June 24 (SANA) Croatia revived its hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after…
Mbappé scores twice as France beats Iraq to reach World Cup knockout stage
Philadelphia, June 23 (SANA) Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France defeated Iraq 3-0 on Monday to secure a place in…
Haaland scores twice as Norway joins France in World Cup knockout stage
Washington, June 23 (SANA) Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway secured a place in the Round of 32 of the…
Algeria keeps World Cup hopes alive with comeback win over Jordan
California, June 23 (SANA) Algeria came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 on Monday and keep its hopes of reaching…
Messi scores twice as Argentina beat Austria, extends World Cup scoring record
Washington, June 23 (SANA) Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 on Monday to move closer to the…
Germany’s Schlotterbeck ruled out of World Cup with ankle injury
Boston, June 22 (SANA) Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck will miss the remainder of the FIFA World Cup after suffering ankle…
Cape Verde and Uruguay share 2–2 draw in World Cup Group H clash
Miami, June 22 (SANA) Cape Verde and Uruguay played out a 2–2 draw on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in…
Belgium and Iran play out goalless draw in World Cup Group G
Washington, June 22 (SANA) Belgium and Iran shared a 0–0 draw on Sunday in their Group G clash at the…
Egypt come from behind to beat New Zealand 3–1 in World Cup Group stage
Vancouver, June 22 (SANA) Egypt produced a second-half comeback to defeat New Zealand 3–1 on Sunday in Vancouver, Canada, in…
Spain beats Saudi Arabia 4-0 at World Cup Group H clash
Atlanta, U.S. June 21 (SANA) Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 on Sunday in their second Group H match of the…
Belgium faces Iran in crucial World Cup match in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, June 21 (SANA) The Belgian national football team will face its Iranian counterpart at 10:00 PM tonight, Sunday,…
Japan beats Tunisia 4–0 in 1,000th match in World Cup history
Mexico City, June 21 (SANA) Japan secured a dominant 4–0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday at Monterrey Guadalupe Stadium, Mexico…
Curaçao earns historic first World Cup point after goalless draw with Ecuador
Kansas City, June 21 (SANA) Curaçao claimed the first World Cup point in its history after holding Ecuador to a…
Germany edges Ivory Coast to secure Round of 32 spot at 2026 World Cup
Ottawa, June 21 (SANA) Germany qualified for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup after a narrow 2–1…
Netherlands thrash Sweden 5-1 to top Group F in World Cup 2026
Houston, June 20 (SANA) The Netherlands cruised past Sweden 5-1 on Saturday in Houston, Texas, in the second round of Group…
Paraguay beats Türkiye 1–0 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Washington, June 20 (SANA)- Paraguay beat Türkiye1-0 in the match that took place Saturday morning at Levi's Stadium in the…
U.S. beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round
Washington, June 20 (SANA) The U.S. national team dominated Friday's match against Australia, winning 2-0, for the second round of…
Canada secures historic World Cup win against Qatar
Ottawa, June 19 (SANA) The Canadian national football team achieved its first victory in the history of its World Cup…
Mexico become first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup Round of 32
Mexico City, June 19 (SANA) Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the Round of 32 at…
‘They Took My Leg, Not My Dream’: Gaza bodybuilder determined to rebuild his life
Occupied Jerusalem, June 18 (SANA) Before the war, Mahmoud Jamal Abu Mazkour spent his days in the gym, training with…
Portugal held by DR Congo in 1-1 draw at World Cup 2026
Houston, June 18 (SANA) Portugal was held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in its opening Group K match…
Colombia beats Uzbekistan 3-1 in World Cup Group K opener
Mexico City, June 18 (SANA) Colombia opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in…
Ghana beats Panama 1-0 with stoppage-time winner in World Cup opener
Toronto, June 18 (SANA) Ghana secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama after a stoppage-time goal in their opening Group…
Austria beats Jordan 3-1 in World Cup Group J opener
San Francisco, June 17 (SANA) Austria secured a 3-1 victory over Jordan in their opening Group J match of the…
Haaland double powers Norway past Iraq in World Cup opener
Washington, June 17 (SANA) Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 4-1…
Argentina defeat Algeria 3-0 in Group J opener at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Washington, June 17 (SANA) Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 late Tuesday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, in the opening round of…
Arab match officials feature prominently at 2026 World Cup across North America
Capitals, June 16, 2026 (SANA) Arab referees, assistant referees and video match officials are serving in officiating roles at the…
Egypt draws with Belgium in World Cup Group G opener
Washington, June 16 (SANA) Egypt and Belgium shared the points after a 1-1 draw in their opening Group G match…
Saudi Arabia draws with Uruguay in World Cup opener
Washington, June 16 (SANA) Saudi Arabia and Uruguay played out a 1-1 draw in their opening Group H match of…
Al-Ahli Aleppo defeats Al-Hurriya and regains Syrian Premier League lead
Aleppo, June 15 (SANA) Al-Ahli Aleppo returned to the top of the Syrian Premier League standings after edging city rival…
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in Group F at 2026 World Cup in Mexico
Mexico City, June 15, (SANA) Sweden launched its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in dominant fashion, defeating Tunisia 5-1 in…
Australia opens World Cup campaign with 2-0 win over Türkiye
Vancouver, Canada, June 14 (SANA) Australia began its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Türkiye in…
Morocco earns 1-1 draw with Brazil in World Cup Group C Opener
Washington, June 14 (SANA) Morocco held Brazil to a 1-1 draw on Saturday in the teams' opening Group C match…
The U.S. dazzles in its World Cup opener, dominating Paraguay 4-1
Washington, June 13 ( SANA) In the first 2026 FIFA World Cup match to be held on U.S. soil in…
Mexico opens World Cup with 2–0 win over South Africa in tournament curtain-raiser
Mexico City, June 12 (SANA) Mexico began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a comfortable 2–0 victory over South…
Mexico launches 2026 World Cup with dazzling opening ceremony
Mexico City, June 12 (SANA) The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially got underway in Mexico City late Thursday with a…
Al-Wahda beats al-Shabibeh to extend lead in Syrian Basketball League Final Six
Damascus, June 11 (SANA) Al-Wahda strengthened its grip on top spot in the Syrian Men's Basketball League Final Six with…
Mexico City Stadium prepares to make history by hosting 2026 World Cup opening match
Mexico City, June.10 (SANA) The historic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City prepares to make history in world football tomorrow, Thursday,…
Ahli Aleppo and Al-Nawair claim victories in Syrian Basketball Final 6
Aleppo/Hama, June 10 (SANA) Ahli Aleppo secured a 78-75 victory over Al-Fidaa of Homs in the Syrian Men’s Basketball Final…
Olise scores hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland in World Cup warm-up
Lille, June 9 (SANA) Michael Olise scored a hat-trick to lead France national football team to a 3-1 victory over…
Messi could return against Iceland as Argentina receive fitness boost
Buenos Aires, June 8 (SANA) Argentina captain Lionel Messi could feature in Tuesday's friendly against Iceland after recovering from fatigue…
Al-Wahda rallies past Ahli Aleppo 94-87 in Final Six basketball clash
Damascus, June 7 (SANA) Al-Wahda came from behind to defeat Ahli Aleppo 94-87 on Saturday in one of the standout…
Al-Wahda extends winning streak with victory over Al-Nawair in Final Six
Hama, June 4 (SANA) Al-Wahda extended its winning streak in the Syrian Men's Basketball League Final Six with an 83-79…
FIFA approves new VAR powers and anti-time-wasting rules for 2026 World Cup
Geneva, June 3 (SANA) FIFA has confirmed a series of rule changes for the 2026 World Cup, including expanded powers…
Ahli Aleppo beat al-Shabibeh in Syrian Basketball League Final 6
Aleppo, June 3 (SANA) Ahli Aleppo defeated al-Shabibeh 94-84 in the Final 6 stage of the Syrian Men’s Basketball League…
Al-Wahda signs Bosnian center Elmedin Kikanović to strengthen basketball squad
Damascus, June 2 (SANA) Al-Wahda Club has officially announced the signing of Bosnian center Elmedin Kikanović to its men’s first…
Hutteen beats Al-Jaish 2-1 in Syrian Premier League
Latakia, June 2 (SANA) Hutteen defeated Al-Jaish 2-1 on Monday in the final match of Round 25 of the Syrian…
Ahli Aleppo sign American guard Zach Lofton for Syrian league title run
Aleppo, June 1 (SANA) Ahli Aleppo announced the signing of American guard Zach Lofton as part of efforts to strengthen…
Kvaratskhelia named UEFA Champions League Player of the Season
Zürich, June 1 (SANA) Georgian international Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named UEFA Champions League Player of the Season after helping Paris…
Al-Wahda secures Final 4 berth with win over al-Karama
Damascus, May 31 (SANA) Al-Wahda secured a place in the Final 4 of the Syrian Men's Basketball League with a…
Ahli Aleppo extends lead at top of Syrian Premier League with 5-0 win
Damascus, May 31 (SANA) Ahli Aleppo strengthened its grip on the Syrian Football Premier League summit with a 5-0 victory…
PSG beat Arsenal in penalty shootout to win back-to-back Champions League title
Budapest, May.30 (SANA) Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties to win their second consecutive Champions League title after a…
Ireland beat Qatar 1-0 in World Cup warm-up
Dublin, May 29 (SANA) Ireland defeated Qatar 1-0 in an international friendly on Thursday as the 2026 World Cup-bound Gulf…
Syria drawn with Uzbekistan, India in AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifying group
Kuala Lumpur, May 28 (SANA) Syria was drawn alongside Uzbekistan, India and Bangladesh in Group B of the AFC U20…
Neymar injury scare clouds Brazil’s World Cup preparations
Brasilia, May 28 (SANA) Neymar missed Brazil’s first training session ahead of the World Cup on Wednesday to undergo medical…
New York, New Jersey investigate FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticket pricing
Washington, May 28 (SANA) Authorities in New York and New Jersey have launched an investigation into FIFA’s ticketing practices for…
Messi expected to be fit for World Cup despite minor injury
Washington, May 27 (SANA) Lionel Messi is expected to remain in Argentina’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite…
