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Why Ronaldo's aura limits Portugal while Messi liberates Argentina

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi had contrasting performances in the group stage.

Updated on Jul 1, 2026, 6:59 PM IST

FIFA referees' chairman backs VAR call that crushed Germany's WC dream

Jonathon Tah's goal was disqualified in the Germany vs Paraguay match.

Updated on Jul 2, 2026, 2:11 AM IST

Why England, Belgium and USA should survive the knockout minefield

England's Harry Kane, right, runs with teammates during training for the World Cup soccer tournament Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Kansas City

Updated on Jul 1, 2026, 6:31 PM IST

France's World Cup hero, not Kylian Mbappe, gets biggest Ballon d'Or push

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between France and Sweden

Updated on Jul 1, 2026, 6:19 PM IST

‘Disgraceful. What’s the point of VAR?': Didier Drogba goes ballistic

Didier Drogba criticised VAR for ignoring a penalty decision.

Published on Jul 1, 2026, 5:31 PM IST

‘Portugal are being held back because of Cristiano Ronaldo’: Ex-England star

Cristiano Ronaldo has been criticised for his performances in Portugal's group stage games.

Published on Jul 1, 2026, 4:29 PM IST

Lamine Yamal refuses to fear France, points to Spain's Euro triumph

Lamine Yamal is confident of winning the World Cup.

Updated on Jul 1, 2026, 2:58 PM IST

'Argentina players love Messi; it’s different with CR7': Ex-ENG footballer

Lionel Messi has been in terrific form this World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo is struggling at this point.

Updated on Jul 1, 2026, 1:40 PM IST

Kylian Mbappe snubs Lionel Messi record talk with one clear World Cup goal

Kylian Mbappe has scored six goals in this World Cup so far.

Updated on Jul 1, 2026, 12:30 PM IST

Kylian Mbappe is no longer chasing greatness; he's defining it at the World Cup

Kylian Mbappe is dominating the World Cup once again.

Updated on Jul 1, 2026, 12:33 PM IST

Why is Mexico vs Ecuador delayed and when will the Round of 32 match start?

The Round of 32 clash between Mexico and Ecuador has been delayed due to adverse weather conditions.

Updated on Jul 1, 2026, 7:33 AM IST

Is Mexico vs Ecuador suspended? Rain threat looms over round of 32 clash

Adverse weather could impact the highly anticipated Round of 32 clash between Mexico and Ecuador at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Published on Jul 1, 2026, 5:00 AM IST

Mbappe ties Lionel Messi in Golden Boot race, puts on showman-like performance

Kylian Mbappe scored a brace against Sweden

Updated on Jul 1, 2026, 4:44 AM IST

Haaland nets winner as Norway wins FIFA World Cup knockout game for 1st time

Erling Haaland #9 of Norway celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal.

Updated on Jul 1, 2026, 12:41 AM IST

Dutch coach Koeman expected to leave in wake of early World Cup elimination

Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the Netherlands and Morocco

Updated on Jun 30, 2026, 9:36 PM IST

Nagelsmann erupts after Germany's exit, calls disallowed goal a 'scandal'

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann reacts during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough

Updated on Jun 30, 2026, 6:18 PM IST

Jurgen Klopp reacts to Germany job speculation after shock World Cup exit

Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull and TV pundit, Jurgen Klopp

Updated on Jun 30, 2026, 5:02 PM IST

Cunha's five-word comeback buries Japan star who doubted Neymar, Brazil

Brazil's Matheus Cunha (9) celebrates after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston

Updated on Jun 30, 2026, 4:30 PM IST

The South American statement: How this WC has challenged Europe's narrative

Paraguay have qualified for round of 16.

Updated on Jun 30, 2026, 11:49 AM IST

Brazil escape, Germany and Netherlands fall as ‘Giants’ lose their aura in WC

Germany and the Netherlands have been eliminated from the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Updated on Jun 30, 2026, 11:20 AM IST

The unfinished rebuild: Why Germany remain stuck in the shadow of 2014

Germany suffered another World Cup heartbreak.

Updated on Jun 30, 2026, 10:12 AM IST

Zlatan's brutal verdict on Germany's World Cup collapse: ‘Hero or zero’

Germany are knocked out of World Cup 2026.

Updated on Jun 30, 2026, 7:40 AM IST

Ancelotti's gamble: How a half-time roll of the dice broke Japan's press

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti reacts

Published on Jun 30, 2026, 6:17 AM IST

FIFA World Cup betting: What happens if games go into extra time?

The Germany vs Paraguay Round of 32 game in the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Boston was the first of the tournament to go into extra time.

Updated on Jun 30, 2026, 4:48 AM IST

Martinelli saves Brazil from humiliation with last-gasp knockout winner vs Japan

Gabriel Martinelli celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match

Updated on Jun 30, 2026, 1:44 AM IST

Lionel Messi snubbed as FIFA names top World Cup group stage star

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Jordan and Argentina at Dallas Stadium

Updated on Jun 29, 2026, 8:09 PM IST

Ancelotti shuts down Japan's mind games, reveals Neymar's role in knockout game

Brazil's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti talks to his forward #10 Neymar during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match

Updated on Jun 29, 2026, 5:51 PM IST

Barcelona make Harry Kane enquiry as Bayern star shuts door for now: Report

Harry Kane for England.

Updated on Jun 29, 2026, 2:09 PM IST

Cabo Verde hit by off-field controversy as captain faces rape allegation

Ryan Mendes, the captain of Cabo Verde

Updated on Jun 29, 2026, 3:00 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2026: Football stars and the bodyguards protecting them

From stadium tunnels to public appearances, football icons like Messi and Ronaldo are accompanied by bodyguards who stay within arm's reach, prepared to react in an instant.

Published on Jun 29, 2026, 11:48 AM IST

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