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…
England’s Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the World Cup 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) Harry Kane’s match-winner against DR Congo did much more than save England’s World Cup campaign. In the space of 11 unforgettable seconds at Atlanta’s…
Ecuador’s Willian Pacho, right, challenges Mexico’s Gilberto Mora for the ball. (AP Photo) Teenage prodigy Gilberto Mora carved his name FIFA World Cup history after becoming the second-youngest player to start a World Cup match as Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a knockout victory with a commanding 2-0 win over Ecuador in the Round…
Brazil’s Neymar (10) celebrates after the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Florida, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Neymar marked his long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup by achieving two of the most exclusive goals in Brazilian football history during Brazil’s 3-0 win over Scotland….