Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe Erling Haaland fired Norway in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup, but the striker was not let down. After scoring twice in Norway’s 3-2 win over Senegal on Tuesday, Haaland said the team should enjoy the moment rather than start talking about winning the tournament.The Manchester City striker now…
England’s Declan Rice speaks to the media during a news conference before the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Ghana in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) The England midfielder says he has been managing hamstring pain since Christmas as he opens the worst physical of a…
Algeria’s Amine Gouiri, front, celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal against Jordan. (AP Photo) Algeria held its own FIFA World Cup 2026 elimination hopes remain firmly alive with a spirited 2-1 comeback win over Jordan in a crucial Group J clash on Monday night, overturning an early deficit with two second-half goals.The victory, secured…
Norway players perform a rowing ritual during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo) Norway booked their place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey on Monday. After…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup Group K match against Congo. (AP Photo) Portugal coach Roberto MartÃnez refused to confirm whether Cristiano Ronaldo he will keep his starting position for Tuesday FIFA World Cup match against Uzbekistan, after the superstar’s underwhelming performance in the team’s opening match.“I can’t inform you about the starting…
Norway’s Erling Haaland, left, celebrates with David Moeller Wolfe after scoring his third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano) The Norwegian striker scored twice in a 3-2 win over Senegal to send his country…
Egypt players during a training session. (AP Photo) The preparations of Egypt for its decisive FIFA World Cup The Group G clash against Iran was disrupted after local security authorities rejected a request to allow the team to travel directly from Vancouver to Seattle, according to a Reuters report.The decision comes just days after Egypt…
Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé (AP Photos) The race for the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot roared into life as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all put in outstanding performances on a high-scoring day for the tournament’s elite strikers.Between them, the trio have already blown away the competition, combining for 13…
Lionel MessiArgentina’s record performance at the FIFA World Cup drew praise from former Barcelona team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who said the Argentina captain continues to do the things that separate him from everyone else.After Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday to become the top scorer in FIFA World Cup history, Ibrahimovic…
Lionel Messi insisted that he is not focused on his age and is only concerned about staying in shape after the rewrite FIFA World Cup the record books just two days before his 39th birthday.The Argentina captain scored twice in a 2-0 win over Austria in Texas, becoming the all-time leading scorer in men’s World…
Norway’s Erling Haaland (9) celebrates after scoring his third goal. (AP Photo) Erling Haaland continued his extraordinary scoring run with a brilliant brace as Norway booked their place in the Round of 32 with a thrilling 3-2 win over Senegal in Group I on Monday night.Making his first FIFA World Cup appearing since 1998, the…
Mbappé closes in on Messi’s World Cup record after reaching 16 goals in historic run / Image: AP The France captain scored twice against Iraq to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals, with just Lionel Messi now ahead of him on the all-time chartsKylian Mbappe’s 100th appearance for France was already…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) There is a term in sports called the commentary curse. No, that does not refer to football fans who have to listen to Bollywood…
As Lionel Messi continues to bask in his 2026 World Cup glory, Wayne Rooney’s 2012 tweet calling Messi a “joke” but the “best ever” has resurfaced, sparking conversations among fans. (Photo/IANS) Following Lionel Messi’s historic masterclass against Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an iconic 14-year-old post by England and Manchester United legend Wayne…
Lionel Messi became the top scorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring his 17th goal of the tournament in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday. The Argentina captain then added another goal in stoppage time to take his tally to 18.Messi reached the landmark in the 38th minute, just two days before his…
France’s Ousmane Dembele (7) celebrates with Kylian Mbappe (10) after scoring their third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) France secured their place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 win over Iraq…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be an exciting encounter, with a notable 25% increase in goal scores compared to the last tournament. (AP Photo) The ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 has turned into an absolute goal fest, treating world football fans to a historic scoring blitz. The tournament witnessed a 25 percent…
France’s Manu Kone (6) guards Iraq’s Ali Alhamadi (9) during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Kylian MbappéFrance’s first-half goal gave them the lead before dangerous lightning over Philadelphia forced players and supporters to seek shelter, creating the first weather-related suspension…
NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi added another remarkable milestone to his legendary career after scoring against Austria to become the highest scorer in the world. FIFA World Cup history and extend his scoring streak in consecutive World Cup games.The Argentina captain found the back of the net during the defending champions’ Group J clash in Dallas,…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) watches the screen during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) The Argentina captain’s miss in the ninth minute created a unique piece of FIFA World Cup history, adding to a statistical record that now…
France’s Kylian Mbappe applauds fans at the end of the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) France’s all-time goalscorer is expected to make his 100th international appearance against Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé also closing in on many…
Germany’s Nico Schlotterbeck (AP Photo) of Germany FIFA World Cup The campaign suffered a major setback with defender Nico Schlotterbeck ruled out for the rest of the tournament after suffering a serious ankle injury.The Borussia Dortmund centre-back picked up the injury during Germany’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, forcing manager Julian Nagelsmann to rethink his…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, second right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for a dramatic week as the expanded 48-team tournament enters the final phase of the group stage, with the race for places in the Round of 32 meeting from Monday onwards.After 10 days…
Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Kevin Pina’s historic free kick and Hélio Varela’s second-half equalizer earn Cape Verde a famous 2-2 draw against…
Iran’s goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand takes the field at the end of the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) The Iranian goalkeeper frustrated Belgium in a 0-0 draw in Los Angeles, but the story behind his performance stretches…
Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi Lamine Yamal marked his first World Cup start with a goal as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 on Sunday in Atlanta and recorded their first win of the tournament.The 18-year-old striker scored in the 11th minute, sliding in at the back to convert a low cross. The goal made him the…
Iran’s team’s handwritten note, left, and Belgium’s Alexis Saelemaekers, left, challenge Iran’s Ehsan Hajisafi during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo) Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves as Iran and Belgium played out a 0-0 draw FIFA World…
Uruguay’s four stars commemorate two Olympic football titles and two World Cup triumphs, all officially recognized as world championships / Image: AP Uruguay reached 2026 FIFA World Cup wearing one of the most distinctive badges in international football. While most supporters understand that the stars above a national team’s crest usually represent World Cup triumphs,…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) celebrates his goal with his teammate Mostafa Ziko (11). (AP Photo) Egypt created a historic milestone on Sunday night as they recorded their first World Cup win, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in a Group G clash at BC Place, Vancouver.Star forward Mohamed Salah Once again, he made the stage bigger, scoring…
Paraguay’s Damian Bobadilla (16) scores an own goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already produced eight own goals just 10 days into the tournament, the second highest total…