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Portugal's most important World Cup figure may not be Cristiano Ronaldo

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 24:36 IST

Portugal's Nuno Mendes scores their second goal from a free kick

Brazil crush Scotland to finish top of Group C, Morocco survive Haiti scare

Vinicius scored twice for Brazil

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 24:28 IST

Switzerland steal top spot from Canada as Bosnia join them in Round of 32

Switzlerand topped Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 24:34 IST

Brazil vs Scotland Highlights: BRA qualify for Round of 32 as Group C winners

Brazil vs Scotland Highlights: Vinicius Jr scored twice for Brazil.

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 24:08 IST

Kai Havertz makes bold Germany WC claim after Arsenal's season of extremes

Kai Havertz for Germany during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 18:27 IST

Declan Rice, Reece James injury scare leaves England sweating

Declan Rice during the England vs Ghana match.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 17:37 IST

Gianni Infantino rejects commercial motive behind mandatory hydration breaks

Gianni Infantino has stressed that the Hydration breaks no commercial benefits to FIFA.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 16:04 IST

A keeper’s game: Asare, Mpasi shine under the bar

Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 16:00 IST

Ronaldo finds goals, voice, record and Portugal some hope

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan in Portugal’s 5-0 win. (Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jun 24, 2026 15:31 IST

As Asia rises, Indian fans confront a distant World Cup dream

Women wearing masks of Lionel Messi pose for a photograph as they celebrate his birthday in Kolkata on Wednesday. (AFP)

Published on Jun 24, 2026 15:26 IST

World Cup knockout race: 7 teams through, 5 out, and 36 nations still fighting

People walk past giant cut-outs of footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi amid the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, in Thiruvananthapuram

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 15:01 IST

Tuchel fires back after Harry Kane criticism: 'Does Argentina rely on Messi

Thomas Tuchel England Manager talks to Harry Kane #9 of England during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Ghana at Boston Stadium on June 23

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 13:16 IST

Ronaldo shouts 'Mbappe' and walks off after repeated Messi questioning

Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal beat Uzbekistan

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 11:35 IST

‘FIFA thinks Indian women may play WC before men’

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal against Uzbekistan in Group K of the World Cup in Houston on Tuesday. (AP)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 11:29 IST

Golden Boot race, goalkeeper heroes, Cape Verde dream define Round 2

Visitors to a mall pass by retail promotion related to the FIFA World Cup in Beijing, China, Wednesday, June 24

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 10:33 IST

The World Cup’s Other Hydration Break: A High-Speed Beer Run

FIFA insists the hydration breaks are a necessary measure for player safety in the heat.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 09:53 IST

Messi and Ronaldo complete 20-year World Cup circle with historic shared record

Two decades later, Messi and Ronaldo are still rewriting World Cup history together

Published on Jun 24, 2026 09:07 IST

Brazil's Neymar obsession could end in 2026 FIFA World Cup failure

Despite being injured, Neymar was still picked for the 2026 World Cup.

Published on Jun 24, 2026 08:45 IST

Suarez enchanted by Messi's World Cup brilliance: 'Words can't do him justice'

Luis Suarez pays glowing tribute to Lionel Messi's World Cup brilliance

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 07:48 IST

Lionel Messi tipped to play at FIFA World Cup, Argentina skipper drops update

Argentina's Lionel Messi has been backed to feature at the 2030 World Cup.

Published on Jun 24, 2026 07:14 IST

Messi’s magic and Scaloni’s masterplan: Jhingan breaks down Argentina dominance

Sandesh Jhingan talks about Argentina’s unstoppable World Cup charge.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 06:55 IST

FIFA World Cup: Colombia seal knockout berth with narrow victory over Congo

Colombia's Daniel Munoz celebrates after scoring against Congo.

Published on Jun 24, 2026 04:56 IST

Neymar returns to full fitness, available for Brazil's Scotland test

Neymar is set to feature against Scotland after recovering from an injury.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 04:45 IST

FIFA WC: Goalkeepers steal the show as Ghana hold England 0-0; Colombia qualify

England manager Thomas Tuchel reacts during their Group L match against Ghana at FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday. (Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Jun 24, 2026 04:30 IST

Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo's 'I'm back' message after brace

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup comeback sparks Zlatan's honest assessment

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 04:22 IST

FIFA World Cup: Ante Budimir scores as Croatia stay alive, Panama knocked out

Croatia's Ante Budimir celebrates after scoring against Panama.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 04:09 IST

Facing Messi would be ‘awesome’: Ronaldo on a potential clash vs Argentina

Cristiano Ronaldo was not interested in taking question regarding Lionel Messi.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 04:31 IST

Iran receives major travel relief from US before must-win FIFA World Cup match

Iran face Egypt in their final group stage game.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 03:08 IST

CR7 delivered, Bruno orchestrated, Martinez adapted and Portugal are contenders

Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes linked up to put Portugal's campaign back on track.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 05:19 IST

Djed Spence appears to snub Thomas Partey in awkward handshake moment

Ghana's Thomas Partey shakes hands with England players.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 01:36 IST

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