Spain’s Lamine Yamal, right, embraces Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) (AP Photo) Spanish teenager Lamine Yamal shared a touching moment Cristiano Ronaldo after ending one of the greatest football World Cup careers on Monday. Moments after Spain sealed a dramatic 1-0 win over Portugal in the Round of 16, the 18-year-old was among the first players…
Belgium’s Youri Tielemans (8) reacts after Belgium won a World Cup Round of 16 soccer match against the United States in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Belgium produced a ruthless attack to defeat tournament co-hosts the United States 4-1 at Seattle Stadium, booking their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (AP Photo) France captain Kylian Mbappé has strongly criticized Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla after she posted a series of racist remarks on social media following Paraguay’s elimination by Paraguay. FIFA World Cup. Controversy erupted after France defeated Paraguay in the Round of 16 on Saturday, with Mbappé scoring the decisive penalty to…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo in tears after the World Cup Round of 16 defeat against rivals Spain. (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo wiped his eyes as the final whistle blew at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday night, cheering the fans in the stands for the last time in a World Cup shirt. Spain beat Portugal…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson) Cristiano Ronaldo said Portugal’s historic triumph at UEFA Euro 2016 had the same emotional value for him as his victory FIFA World Cupdespite the World Cup being widely regarded as football’s ultimate prize. The Portugal captain made the remarks following his country’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round…
Roberto Martinez, right, gives instructions to Cristiano Ronaldo. (AP Photo) Roberto Martinez has announced his departure as Portugal coach following the team’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending his three-and-a-half-year tenure. Portugal’s campaign came to an end after a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16 at the Dallas Stadium. Mikel…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldoit is remarkable FIFA World Cup The journey came to an emotional end on Monday as Portugal were knocked out by Spain in the Round of 16, bringing the curtain down on the legendary striker’s sixth and final appearance at football’s biggest tournament. The 41-year-old left the field visibly…
Spain’s Mikel Merino scores the opening goal as Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa (1) tries to stop him during the World Cup round of 16 match between Portugal and Spain. (AP Photo) A moment of sheer tactical brilliance in the dying moments of the match saw Spain break Portuguese hearts and book their place in the…
Spain’s defense set a World Cup milestone by recording six consecutive clean sheets, with goalkeeper Unai Simon boasting a remarkable 609-minute scoreless streak. (AP Photo) A top-class defensive wall and record-breaking goalkeeping have propelled Spain into the World Cup history books. By beating arch-rivals Portugal 1-0 in a high-altitude clash on Monday, La Roja broke…
Folarin Balogun of the United States warms up before the World Cup Round of 16 match between the United States and Belgium. (AP Photo) Star forward Folarin Balogun has been named in the United States’ starting lineup for Tuesday’s high-voltage World Cup 16 clash against Belgium, taking the field just hours after FIFA rejected an…
Zlatan Ibrahimović has faced criticism after supporting FIFA’s decision to let Folarin Balogun play against Belgium despite his red card suspension. Zlatan Ibrahimović has come under fire after publicly supporting FIFA’s controversial decision to suspend the one-match ban handed to United States forward Folarin Balogun, allowing him to face Belgium in the last 16 of…
Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha (1) and Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) compete during the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha could complete one of the most notable transfers of the summer following his outstanding performance…
England’s Jarell Quansah (26) leaves the field after receiving a red card during the U16 soccer match between Mexico and England (left); and Folarin Balogun (20) failed the Bosnian Tarik Muharemovic (4). British Member of Parliament Noah Law has urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to delay the suspension of England defender Jarell Quansah, arguing he…
Folarin Balogun (20) commits a foul on Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4). Balogun received a red card on the game, American President Donald Trump. (AP) FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday that he spoke with the US president Donald Trump on the suspension of Folarin Balogun’s red card, but told him that the case will…
Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump said he personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the red card and one-match suspension given to Team USA forward Folarin Balogun, a move that has sparked a major controversy at the FIFA World Cup, according to CNN.FIFA later…
Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) The President of the United States Donald Trump confirmed that he personally spoke to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the red card and one-match suspension given to Team USA forward Folarin Balogun during the FIFA World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The suspension was later…
An expert lip-reader reveals Thomas Tuchel’s heartbreak on 94 minutes during England’s dramatic win in Mexico: “I need to…” (Image via Getty) England manager Thomas Tuchel looked as tense as the fans during the final moments of England’s dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico at the FIFA World Cup. With England down to 10 men and…
Folarin Balogun (20) of the United States tackles Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4) during the World Cup 32 soccer match in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Balogun received a red card on the play. (AP Photo) Belgium have been allowed to appeal FIFA’s decision to suspend United States forward Folarin Balogun’s…
Erling Haaland (l), and the Indian U-17 team that played against Norway in 2016 Ten years ago, an Indian Under-17 team held Norway scoreless in the first half in a youth international game. On Sunday, one of the boys in that part of Norway, Erling Haaland, led his country into the quarter-finals of the FIFA…
Folarin Balogun (20) commits a foul on Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4). Balogun received a red card on the game, American President Donald Trump. (AP) Governing body of European football Uefa He criticized FIFA on Monday for allowing US striker Folarin Balogun to play in Tuesday’s (IST) FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium despite receiving…
Jude Bellingham’s touching gesture to Gilberto Mora England star Jude Bellingham produced one of the standout performances of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, but it was his touching post-match gesture towards Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora that captured the hearts of fans following the Three Lions’ dramatic 3-2 win at the Estadio Azteca.A…
Referee Raphael Claus of Brazil shows a red card to Folarin Balogun of the United States (AP Photo) Former FIFA president Joseph “Sepp” Blatter has publicly questioned football’s governing body after the controversial decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, warning that sport should never be influenced by political power.Blatter shared his views on…
England manager Thomas Tuchel reacts after the World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico. (AP Photo) England manager Thomas Tuchel has questioned FIFA’s decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, joking that the captain. Harry Kane he might have to call the president of the United States Donald Trump in an attempt to…
Harry Kane lost his voice after England’s World Cup win and struggled during his post-match interview. Harry Kane gave one of the most memorable post-match interviews of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after literally singing his voice out during England’s jubilant celebrations following their dramatic 3-2 round of 16 win over Mexico. Moments after helping…
Referee Raphael Claus shows a red card to Folarin Balogun (R) of the United States. (AP Photo) FIFA’s unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban has sparked fierce debate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing criticism from rival teams and coaches even as the United States welcomed the move ahead of their…
Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry paid tribute to Neymar after his international retirement, calling him a generational talent / Image: X Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry, who are currently working together as star pundits and analysts for FOX Sports during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, have paid tribute to Neymar following his decision to retire…
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti helps Brazil’s Vinicius Junior get up during the World Cup match between Brazil and Norway (AP Photo) Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti insisted his side’s shock exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup should be seen as the start of a new era rather than the end of a journey after the…
England’s Jordan Henderson is being treated by the training staff after an injury. (AP Photo) England is memorable FIFA World Cup The win over Mexico was overshadowed by a freak post-match injury to veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson, who was taken to hospital after suffering what manager Thomas Tuchel described as a “really nasty” wrist injury…
England’s Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England in Mexico City, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) Jude Bellingham engraved his name in the FIFA World Cup the record books after scoring the fastest third in the tournament’s…
Brazil’s Neymar (10) disputes with Norway goalkeeper Oerjan Nyland (1) (AP/PTI) Neymar shared a heated exchange with Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland after converting a late penalty during Brazil’s 2-1 defeat in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup, a moment that added extra drama to the five-time champions’ shock exit.Brazil’s hopes of lifting a…