World Cup 2026

Published: 6 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Erling Haaland once again proved why he is regarded as one of football's most devastating forwards, leading Norway to a historic victory that has propelled the Scandinavian nation into uncharted territory and set up a blockbuster showdown with England. His commanding display has not only written another memorable chapter in Norway's football history but has also...

Published: 06 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The landscape of the current World Cup shifted dramatically following a high-level intervention by Donald Trump. The former United States President personally lobbied Fifa to overturn a controversial suspension. This specific ban had sidelined star striker Folarin Balogun after a heated red card incident. The American forward received that penalty during a tense match against Bosnia and Herzegovina...

Published: 06 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The history of Garrincha’s famous red card in the 1962 World Cup remains a storied legend. The Brazilian star was dismissed in the semifinals for lashing out at his opponent then. However, Fifa had no automatic one-match suspension rule in place during that specific period. A disciplinary committee convened the next day to determine his fate for the...

Published: 06 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. File it as England’s finest World Cup knockout phase victory since 1966. There have not been a huge number of them; only nine previously, each a gripping drama in its own right. Yet it was the context of this one that set it apart. England stepped into the mayhem of the Estadio Azteca, a venue that contains a...

Published: 06 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The footballing world remains in complete shock following an incredible result in the World Cup. Norway has officially eliminated Brazil to reach the quarter-finals for the very first time ever. It was a historic encounter that will be remembered for many generations by devoted football fans. Erling Haaland emerged as the ultimate hero by scoring a decisive late...

Published: 6 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The United States men's national team received an unexpected boost ahead of its FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium after FIFA overturned the immediate suspension of striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to take part in one of the country's biggest football matches in decades. The decision, announced just hours before kickoff, has sparked...

Published: 03 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Newcastle United executives are certainly working hard to complete a deal for Johan Manzambi. The secret about this talented forward is now completely out after a brilliant performance. The twenty-year-old Freiburg player systematically destroyed the Algerian defence throughout a busy afternoon. He provided a perfect assist for Breel Embolo to score the important opening goal today. Switzerland secured...

Published: 03 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Rafael Leão dropped to his knees as the stadium erupted around him. His sharp cross had just been flicked into the net by Gonçalo Ramos. This crucial goal finally secured Portugal a place in the World Cup knockout rounds. Leão’s expression was not one of pure joy but of immense, heavy relief. Billed as the last dance for...

Published: 02 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Maybe you are going to be the one who saves me today. Under the giant Victorian railway dome of Atlanta Stadium, England finally progressed. The Democratic Republic of Harry Kane reached the last sixteen round here. England played like a team terrified of their own feet all afternoon. They were one goal down to a very excellent DR...

Published: 02 July 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The United States players stood on the pitch with their hands resting on their heads. Weston McKennie displayed a look of pure disbelief across his face after the call. Mauricio Pochettino waved his arms toward the dark sky, appearing completely and totally incredulous. Folarin Balogun had just been sent off after a very unfortunate collision with Tarik Muharemović....