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Mbappe Redeems Miss, France Beat Morocco 2-0

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

Kylian Mbappe shrugged off a missed penalty to star as France beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston to clinch their spot in the semi-finals of the World Cup. The France captain won a penalty in the first half but after a lengthy delay before the kick, his tame effort was saved by Yassine Bounou.

Egypt Beat Australia on Penalties to Reach World Cup Last 16

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

Egypt are into the last 16 of the World Cup after beating Australia in a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Dallas. The game itself ended 1-1 after extra time but Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington both missed from the spot in the shootout while Egypt converted four consecutive spot-kicks against Mat…

Spain 3-0 Austria: Oyarzabal Stars as Spain Reach Last 16

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

Spain eased into the round of 16 of the World Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over Austria in Los Angeles. Spain had been frustrated to see Marc Cucurella's goal controversially disallowed for a foul on the goalkeeper but it was only a temporary reprieve for a spirited Austria side.

Reece James confident of World Cup return — Roundup

  • by Sports World Zone Staff

Plus: England face prospect of 24 hours' worth of flights if they make it all the way to World Cup final; South Korea manager Myung-Bo Hong reportedly quits after disappointing tournament; Robert Lewandowski to join Chicago Fire after leaving Barcelona Sunday 28 June 2026 22:51, UK The top stories…