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Erling Haaland celebrating a goal during Norway's 4-1 victory over Iraq in the World Cup.
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Norway defeats Iraq 4-1 in World Cup Group I

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Norway opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Foxborough. Erling Haaland scored twice in the first half to give his side control. A late own goal sealed the result after Iraq had briefly equalised.

France will look to secure a spot in the World Cup knockout stages when they take on Iraq in Philadelphia. A victory would guarantee progression for the 2018 champions.

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Ghana and Panama will begin their World Cup 2026 campaigns against each other in Toronto on Wednesday night. Both teams aim to secure an early advantage in Group L. A victory could position either side well for the knockout stages.

JS Kabylie played out a 0-0 draw against Al Ahly in their CAF Champions League group stage match but were eliminated from the competition. The result at Hocine Aït Ahmed Stadium was insufficient to keep their qualification hopes alive, as AS FAR's victory elsewhere sealed their fate. Despite a strong performance from the home side, they could not find a breakthrough.

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Matchday 5 of the 2025-2026 Caf Champions League group stage begins on February 6, with several teams eyeing quarter-final spots. Key fixtures include MC Alger hosting Al Hilal in Group C, amid tight standings across all groups. Broadcasts are available on beIN Sports and Super Sports.

Morocco began the defense of Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-0 win over Comoros in the tournament's opening match on December 21, 2025, in Rabat. Mali and Zambia played to a 1-1 draw the following day in Casablanca, setting the stage for further group stage action across Morocco's host cities. The 24-team competition runs until January 18, 2026, featuring stars like Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took place on December 5 in Washington D.C., assigning 48 teams to 12 groups for the expanded tournament across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. President Donald Trump received FIFA's inaugural Peace Prize during the ceremony, amid controversy over its timing and legitimacy. The full schedule, featuring 104 matches from June 11 to July 19, highlights key fixtures like USA vs. Paraguay in Los Angeles.

 

 

 

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