Indian football will witness one of its biggest matches when the Blue Tigers take on five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in an international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on October 3.The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed the game on Thursday following reports in the Brazilian media over the past few…
Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a glittering international career spanning more than 16 years with the five-time FIFA World Cup champions.The 34-year-old announced his decision after helping Santos secure a 4-2 victory over Universidad Central de Venezuela in the Copa Sudamericana, ending…
Harry Styles has canceled his ‘Padem, Padem’ tour in Brazil. (Photo: Instagram) Harry Styles canceled a concert in São Paulo, Brazil, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, citing an undisclosed illness. The 32-year-old singer’s band changed fans of the ‘Together, Pamodzi’ tour, giving concertgoers who were not allowed to attend the show on Friday. Harry Styles…
Brazil’s Neymar (10) reacts (AP Photo) NeymarThe Brazilian’s international career came to an emotional end on Sunday as the Brazilian icon confirmed that he had played his last match for the national team following Brazil’s 2-1 defeat in Norway. FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The 34-year-old was overcome with emotion after the final whistle…
Erling Haaland’s second-half wonder propelled Norway to a historic 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win over Brazil. (AP Photo) Erling Haaland showed his world-class credentials on football’s biggest stage, scoring a second-half brace to guide Norway into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history with a stunning 2-1 win over five-time champions…
Brazil vs Norway live: Lineups are in! Ryerson returns to Norway; Martinelli replaces Paqueta The official team sheets are from New Jersey, and both managers have made a crucial change without force to the starting eleven due to injury. For Brazil, Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli enters the starting lineup to replace the injured midfield master…
Neymar Jr. / Image: Instagram @Neymarjr Brazil survived a major scare to book their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, defeating Japan 2-1 in a dramatic round of 32 encounter at Houston’s NRG Stadium on Monday, June 29. Despite the win, a notable absentee from the action was Neymar Jr. The…
In a thrilling World Cup round of 32 match, Gabriel Martinelli’s late heroics led Brazil to a sensational 2-1 win over Japan. (AP Photo) Super-sub Gabriel Martinelli emerged as Brazil’s saviour, scoring a breathtaking winner deep into stoppage time to script a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over a resilient Japan FIFA World Cup 32 matchup…
FIFA World Cup Live Updates: Japan’s unbeaten group stage builds confidence Japan reached the knockout rounds after an impressive unbeaten campaign in one of the tournament’s toughest groups. The Samurai Blue collected five points from three matches to secure qualification. They opened with a hard-earned 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in Dallas before producing one…
Hello and welcome to Offside: your daily summary and wait for the World Cup. The strangest thing about Day 18 was that it only had one game and it was one that would have made cricket fans feel like they were watching the first round of an ICC tournament if Cricket Canada hadn’t been busted…
Carlo Ancelotti describes Brazil’s KO mantra (Image: X) Five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil booked their place in the Round of 32 as Group winners with seven points and now face Japan in Houston. Ahead of the knockout tie, coach Carlo Ancelotti insisted his side must rely on “mind, heart and a clear idea” to…
A giant FIFA World Cup balloon (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the Round of 32. With Canada and South Africa starting the knockout stage, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the next phase of the tournament.So, who will be the favorites?BrazilThe most successful nation in FIFA World Cup history…
Lionel Messi added another FIFA World Cup career record after becoming the player with the most goals scored from outside the penalty area in the tournament’s history during Argentina’s 3-1 win over Jordan in their Group J final in Arlington.The Argentina captain scored with a free-kick in the 80th minute at AT&T Stadium on Saturday…
Vinicius Junior (AP Photo) The match was yet to reach the first hydration break. Brazil were already enjoying the gift of an early goal. In the 22nd minute, open goal scorer Vinicius Junior set up Scotland defender Jack Hendry and crossed for what looked to be Brazil’s second. The Scots looked dejected, but ready to…
Coach Carlo Ancelotti has urged Brazil fans not to get carried away after the team’s 3-0 win over Scotland at the FIFA World Cup, a match that also featured the return of Neymar and another strong performance from Vinícius Júnior.After opening their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco, Brazil followed it up with two…
France, Argentina and Norway reserve their seats The 2026 FIFA World Cup is inching closer to its knockout stage of 32, and as the tournament progresses, the list of qualified teams continues to expand. Fifteen days into the competition, 12 teams have already secured their places in the knockout rounds.Let’s take a look at the…
Brazil’s Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Florida, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Brazil secured top spot in Group C with an emphatic 3-0 win over Scotland at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami,…
Brazil and Scotland meet in a decisive Group C clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with knockout qualification, group positioning and a historic stage in Miami. Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil are currently top of the table with four points from their opening two games. The five-time world champions began their campaign with a 1-1 draw…