Messi shoots the ball during the match between Argentina and Cape Verde (Agency Image) India’s ex-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin he praised FIFA World Cup Debutants Cape Verde after their remarkable campaign came to an end with a narrow 3-2 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina in the Round of 32.Although the African nation dropped out of…
Fans slam Lionel Messi and Argentina after Cape Verde’s heroics in the World Cup. (Image via: X) Argentina escaped one of the biggest scares of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time in a dramatic Round of 32 clash. Lionel Messi scored another historic World Cup goal but the…
Colombia’s Jhon Arias (11) celebrates after scoring a goal (AP Photo) Jhon Arias’ first-time goal proved decisive as Colombia defeated Ghana 1-0 on Friday night to secure a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, where they will face Switzerland for a place in the quarter-finals.The South American side took control early…
Lionel Messi has made history once again by becoming the first footballer to score seven goals in two separate editions of the FIFA World Cup. (AP Photo) Only when you think Lionel Messi has conquered everything mountain football has to offer, the Argentine master invents a new peak. Hammering home a clinical 29th-minute strike against…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt coach raises Palestinian flag, dedicates historic R32 win to Palestinians Egypt coach Hossam Hassan paid an emotional tribute to the Palestinian people after leading his team to a landmark. FIFA World Cup success, raising the Palestinian flag moments after the Pharaohs secured a dramatic 32-run victory in Australia.Egypt booked their…
Defending champions Argentina faced a fierce challenge but managed to beat Cape Verde with a thrilling 3-2 extra-time win, earning their place in the last 16 of the World Cup. (AP Photo) Defending champions Argentina survived an almighty scare to secure a breathtaking 3-2 extra-time victory over debutants Cape Verde on Saturday, booking their place…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added another extraordinary chapter to his legendary career after becoming the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score in eight consecutive matches. The Argentina captain reached the unprecedented milestone during his side’s dramatic 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde, helping the defending champions book their place…
The team sheets are officially here at Miami Stadium, and both managers have thrown huge curveballs ahead of this 32-inning matchup! Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has completely flexed the depth of his squad, making nine radical changes to the side that wrapped up the group stage against Jordan. The headliner, however, is exactly what the…
Croatia’s Igor Matanovic (20) heads the ball during the 32nd World Cup soccer match between Portugal and Croatia (left), and Cristiano Ronaldo. (AP)_ Cristiano Ronaldo will play at least one more FIFA World Cup match for Portugal after his side edged past Croatia 2-1 in the round of 32, with technology playing a decisive role…
Cristiano Ronaldo (Image Via Instagram) Cristiano Ronaldo once again captured the attention of football fans around the world after the excitement of Portugal FIFA World Cup Round of 16 win over Croatia. The Portuguese captain shared a special moment from the team hotel. Where he celebrated with hundreds of supporters gathered outside. His video quickly…
The accumulation of Egypt FIFA World Cup The 32nd round match against Australia took an unexpected turn after a clash broke out between a member of the Egyptian delegation and a US police officer outside the team hotel in Dallas.The incident happened as the players met fans gathered outside the hotel for photos and autographs….
Julian Nagelsmann, Jurgen Klopp Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as head coach of Germany following the team’s shock exit from the FIFA World Cup, ending his tenure less than three years after taking charge.The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed Nagelsmann’s resignation on Friday, four days after Germany were eliminated by Paraguay in the round of 32…
Spain soccer team (via Getty Images) Spain continued their impressive 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Austria in the Round of 32. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, while Pedro Porro added another goal as Luis de la Fuente’s side booked their place in the round of 16 with another dominant performance.The…
Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez (7) during a World Cup match. (AP Photo) Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football following his country’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing the curtain down on one of the finest international careers in Algerian football history.The 35-year-old confirmed his decision after Algeria’s 2-0 defeat…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal gestures during the match against Austria in Inglewood. (AP Photo) Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal has added another remarkable milestone to his fast-growing career after becoming the youngest European player ever to record 10 wins at major international tournaments, eclipsing a record previously held by the France captain. Kylian Mbappe.The 18-year-old completed the…
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates (Screengrabs) Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated with Portugal fans outside the team hotel after helping his side secure a dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32.Portugal booked their place in the last 16 after Goncalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time winner in a thrilling contest that also featured…
Switzerland’s Dan Ndoye (11) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal. (AP Photo/PTI) Switzerland continued their impressive 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a clinical 2-0 win over Algeria on Thursday, sealing a place in the Round of 16.Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye ensured the Swiss comfortably booked their place in the last…
Lamine Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its decisive phase, with the 48-team field quickly whittling down to just 16 nations as the Round of 16 kicks off this weekend. Every knockout game now carries the weight of history, with one team’s dream ending and another moving one step closer…
Jordan Bos of Australia (5) (AP Photo) Australia’s Jordan Bos emerged as one of the surprise stars of the FIFA World Cupwith the flying full-back not only helping the Socceroos reach the knockout stage, but also outrunning some of football’s biggest speedsters, including Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland.The 23-year-old will be in the spotlight again…
South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail (right) celebrates taking a wicket. (AP Photo) South Africa spearhead pace Shabnim Ismail etched her name in the record books by becoming the first bowler to claim 50 wickets in Women’s T20 World Cup history during the semi-final against England at the Oval on Thursday.The landmark came in Ismail’s 38th Women’s…
Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos (9) is congratulated by Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia (AP Photo) A dramatic header from substitute Goncalo Ramos led Portugal to a 2-1 comeback win over Croatia at Toronto Stadium on Friday. The high-octane win secured Portugal a…
Spain’s impressive 3-0 win over Austria, highlighted by two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and a header from Pedro Porro, secured their place in the last 16 of the World Cup. (AP Photo) A clinical brace from Mikel Oyarzabal led a dominant Spain to an emphatic 3-0 win over Austria at the SoFi Stadium on Friday,…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Live: Portugal pull off remarkable comeback win to seal place in R16 It will be remembered as the night Toronto witnessed pure, unadulterated football theater. Portugal marched into the Round of 16 after coming out on top in a breathtaking 109-minute epic that pushed the limits of modern sporting drama. When…
In a historic moment, Spain saw young talents Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí become the first pair of teenagers to start a World Cup knockout match since the legendary Pelé and Altafini in 1958. (AP Photo) They made history before kickoff. So they went out and justified every word.Lamine Yamal was named Man of the…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring his opening goal. (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo he added another remarkable chapter to his glittering career by becoming the oldest goalscorer in the world. FIFA World Cup Knockout stage history as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic last-32 clash on Thursday.At 41 years and 147 days old,…
Justin Bieber may soon take half the time on the show FIFA World Cup the last thing!Weeks after the singer was spotted at the opening ceremony, reports circulating online suggest that the singer may headline the upcoming closing ceremony. According to TMZ, FIFA officials are negotiating with the pop star to join the star-studded lineup…
Captain Sciver-Brunt sees England reach the final with a 40-run win in South Africa. (ANI photo) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt produced a remarkable comeback innings after recovering from injury to lead her side into the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup with a 40-run victory over South Africa in the semi-final at the Oval…
Spain vs Austria Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Spain will look to justify their status as one of the favorites for the FIFA World Cup when they face Austria in the Round of 32 on Thursday, with a place in the last 16 at stake. Luis de la Fuente’s side won…