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The expanded 48-team format of the FIFA World Cup was met with plenty of initial scepticism, with traditionalists fearing it would dilute the tournament’s quality, producing too many lopsided contests. However, the opening phase of this historic event has completely flipped that script. Even giants like Spain and Portugal have been left frustrated,…
Belgium were held to a scoreless draw by Iran in a frustrating encounter Sunday that saw the Red Devils reduced to 10 men and facing the possibility of group-stage elimination for a second straight World Cup. A star-studded though ageing lineup including Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku was if anything fortunate to…
Just a week into the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the usual names are beginning to emerge. Kylian Mbappe is doing Kylian Mbappe things. Jude Bellingham continues to dominate headlines. Lionel Messi is still Lionel Messi. Yet quietly, perhaps the tournament’s most intriguing story is unfolding in midfield. Three players have arrived on…
Curacao better make some room for a new national hero. Eloy Room delivered for his tiny Caribbean nation one of the finest performances in World Cup history on Saturday night, making 15 saves against a relentless Ecuador attack and helping The Blue Wave earn its first-ever point with a 0-0 draw against La…
The official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Trionda, has reached space, with astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) conducting experiments to study football dynamics and ball performance in microgravity. Sharing images and details of the experiment, in a post on Instagram, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said…
Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player issued with a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth, getting sent off during a confrontation late in the first half against Turkey on Friday night. The infraction came during first-half stoppage time in the Group D match when Almiron and Mert…
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has fast become an unexpected highlight of this World Cup. At the age of 74, with thick silver hair and a seemingly permanent furrowed brow, the Belgian takes a no-nonsense approach to dealing with the media. Broos has shut down questions about Donald Trump, called out what he…
Last Updated:June 19, 2026, 6:35 PM IST Carlo Ancelotti’s reluctance to play Endrick has sparked a viral meme storm on X during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with fans joking about the teenager’s endless wait for minutes. Endrick and Carlo Ancelotti. (AFP) If you are following the 2026 FIFA World Cup on social media, a…
Ivory Coast striker Elye Placewho is under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has not been authorised to travel to Canada for his team’s next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said on Thursday. Ivory Coast faces Germany on Saturday in Toronto. The federation said Wahi, who is under investigation in…
From the time Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria in a FIFA World Cup match, all eyes were on a Group K match that was to happen between Portugal and DR Congo hours later. One man was at the centre of attention – Cristiano Ronaldo. Throughout their career, the two…