Belgium’s hopes of progressing from the FIFA World Cup group stage suffered a setback after a frustrating 0-0 draw against a determined Iran side in Los Angeles. Despite dominating possession and fielding stars such as Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, the Red Devils struggled to break down Iran’s...
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Lamine Yamal registered the first FIFA World Cup goal of his career on Sunday after finding the net in Spain’s Group H clash against Saudi Arabia at the 2026 tournament. The Barcelona winger opened the scoring in the 10th minute, turning home from close range after a move involving...
Germany booked a place in the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 2014 after coming from behind to beat Cote d’Ivoire 2-1 in Toronto. The Ivorians took the lead in the 30th minute when Franck Kessie finished from close range following a brilliant run by teenage...
Japan took a major step toward the World Cup knockout stage with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday. Ayase Ueda scored twice, while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito also found the net as the Blue Samurai delivered a commanding performance. Kamada opened the scoring just four minutes...
Inter Miami are closing in on the signing of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro after reaching an agreement that is now awaiting formal completion and official announcement. Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that a verbal agreement has been sealed between all parties, with the remaining formalities already resolved. The move will...
Ghana kicked off their World Cup Group L campaign with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto, thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Caleb Yirenkyi. The Black Stars struggled to create clear chances for much of the contest, while Panama looked the more threatening side in the opening...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s bid for a dream start to his record-equalling sixth FIFA World Cup appearance ended in disappointment as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday. Portugal took an early lead through Joao Neves, who headed home Pedro Neto’s cross in...
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and was named FIFA Man of the Match as Argentina kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Algeria on Tuesday night. The Argentina captain struck in the 17th, 60th and 76th minutes to hand the defending champions...
Kylian Mbappe became France’s all-time leading scorer on Tuesday as Les Bleus defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The France captain scored twice in the Group I clash to move to 58 international goals, surpassing Olivier Giroud’s previous record of 57. After...
Iranian winger Mehdi Torabi could face uncertainty over the remainder of his FIFA World Cup campaign after his United States visa expired following the national team’s opening match of the tournament. According to reports from Iran’s state-run media on Tuesday, Torabi was issued a single-entry visa by US authorities,...
Lewis Hamilton has written another major chapter in Formula One history after claiming his first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari in Barcelona. The win according to SuperSport makes Hamilton the first driver in Formula One history to record race victories for McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari, three of the sport’s...
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha delivered a standout performance against Spain on Monday, making seven saves in a spirited display at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The veteran shot-stopper was called into action repeatedly as Spain dominated possession and created chances, but Vozinha stood firm to keep the Europeans at...
Justin Gaethje dethroned Ilia Topuria on Sunday night to become the undisputed UFC Lightweight Champion in a landmark event that saw the White House host its first-ever professional sporting contest. According to Reuters, UFC Freedom 250 was staged on the South Lawn as part of activities marking the United...
Japan supporters once again earned global praise after cleaning up their section of the stadium following their 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday. Fans remained in the stands after the match, carefully collecting litter and placing it into blue plastic bags. According to 20-year-old...
AC Milan are on the verge of appointing Rúben Amorim as their new head coach after a verbal agreement was reached on a long-term deal, multiple reports confirm. The agreement runs until June 2028, with an option for an additional year, as Milan move quickly to secure a manager...
Marc Cucurella is set for a move to Real Madrid after a verbal agreement was reached for the Chelsea defender to join the Spanish giants following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that all parties involved, including the player, have agreed terms, paving the way...
Bernardo Silva is set to become a Real Madrid player after the Spanish giants moved quickly to complete a deal for the Portuguese midfielder. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that an agreement has been reached after new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho identified Silva as a priority signing during...
Arsenal’s dramatic 2-3 defeat to Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium has been voted the Premier League’s best match of the 2025/26 season by fans. The Premier League announced the result on its official X account on Thursday after supporters cast their votes for the standout game of the...
Alex Iwobi reached a major milestone in his international career on Wednesday night, earning his 100th cap for Nigeria as the Super Eagles suffered a 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an international friendly in Leiria. The Fulham midfielder became only the fourth player in Nigeria’s history to make 100...
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, a new analysis has recorded the Instagram follower counts of all 1,244 players across all 48 World Cup squads, revealing which players and nations command the greatest social media — and what that reach is worth in estimated commercial earnings per sponsored post. HIGHLIGHTS You can...