World Cup 2026
FIFA Men's World Cup — USA, Canada, Mexico.
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From Dublin building society to marking Messi: Pico Lopes leads Cape Verde's World Cup fairytale
Shamrock Rovers defender Pico Lopes, who once worked in a Blanchardstown building society after initially ignoring a LinkedIn invitation to join Cape Verde's squad, now faces Lionel Messi and Argentina in Miami after his side finished second in a group containing Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
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Snicko chip denies Croatia stoppage-time equaliser as Portugal survive World Cup scare
Josko Gvardiol's 103rd-minute goal was ruled out by VAR after ball-sensor technology detected a touch by Igor Matanovic in an offside position, sending Portugal through to face Spain in the round of 16.
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Nagelsmann quits Germany after World Cup exit as Klopp emerges as favourite to succeed him
Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down as Germany head coach following the national team's penalty shootout elimination by Paraguay at the World Cup. Jurgen Klopp, who was working as a pundit during the tournament, is now the frontrunner to take the role.
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Embolo and Ndoye fire Switzerland into last 16 to end 88-year World Cup wait
Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver to reach the World Cup 2026 last 16, with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye securing their first knockout-round victory since 1938. They will face Colombia or Ghana in the next round.
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Six goals and a transformation: Mbappé reconciled with French fans at the World Cup
Criticized throughout the season at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé has already scored six goals and provided two assists in four World Cup matches. His transformation, both in his leadership and defensive commitment, has prompted a forgiveness petition signed by several thousand fans.
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Akliouche calls PSG 'greatest club in the world' and welcomes their interest
While competing in the 2026 World Cup with France, AS Monaco midfielder Maghnes Akliouche acknowledged being flattered by Paris Saint-Germain's interest, describing them as the 'greatest club in the world', while insisting he remains focused on the tournament.
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Riolo tempers hype around Olise and Mbappé: "We haven't done anything yet"
After France's 3-0 victory over Sweden in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, the Mbappé-Olise duo has captured media attention. Journalist Daniel Riolo argues this enthusiasm is premature and calls for restraint.
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Ronaldo breaks two World Cup records as Portugal edge Croatia in stoppage-time thriller
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a 68th-minute penalty to become the oldest scorer in World Cup knockout history, before Gonçalo Ramos headed in a stoppage-time winner to send Portugal past Croatia 2-1, with a VAR chip-in-ball ruling denying Croatia a late equaliser.
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Ronaldo hails Modrić a 'legend of football' after Croatia's World Cup exit ends their rivalry
Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to Luka Modrić after Portugal's 2-1 round-of-32 victory over Croatia in Toronto, a result that is widely expected to bring the 40-year-old midfielder's international career to a close.
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Liverpool target 17-year-old World Cup star Mora as Bournemouth double deal nears completion
Liverpool are closing in on a double raid of Bournemouth while also tracking Club Tijuana winger Gilberto Mora, the 17-year-old who became the second youngest player to start a World Cup knockout match. Visa rules mean any move for the Mexican teenager would not happen until October at the earliest.
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Danny Murphy reveals Bob the Cat 'went feral' and died after Royal Mail van disappearance
BBC co-commentator Danny Murphy has closed the book on his viral World Cup anecdote, revealing that his lost cat Bob eventually returned home but could not be reintegrated and spent his final years living with a friend's parents in Preston.
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Hervé Renard in talks to replace Pape Thiaw after Senegal's World Cup exit
Eliminated by Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after leading 2-0 until the 85th minute, Senegal is considering parting ways with Pape Thiaw. The federation has reportedly already contacted Hervé Renard, whose wife is Senegalese.
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Rudi Garcia clarifies remarks on Senegal after racism controversy
Accused of racism after mentioning the « tactical control » of opposing teams late in the match, Belgian manager Rudi Garcia issued a statement to clarify that his words were not specifically aimed at African teams.
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Gvardiol's Disallowed Goal Eliminates Croatia and Triggers Dalic's Fury
Croatia lost 2-1 to Portugal in the World Cup round of 16 after a late equalizer by Gvardiol was ruled out by VAR for offside detected via ball sensor technology. Coach Zlatko Dalic called the refereeing "catastrophic."
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Marsch calls Morocco a "horrible nightmare" ahead of Round of 16 clash in Houston
Two days before facing Morocco in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Canadian manager Jesse Marsch admitted his fears about the Lions of the Atlas, while promising to "seize the chance" for his team.
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Ronaldo defers retirement call until after World Cup as 2030 appearance stays on the table
Cristiano Ronaldo refused to announce any decision on his international future after Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 to reach the World Cup Round of 16, saying he will decide once the tournament is over. Coach Roberto Martinez has backed the 39-year-old to compete at a record seventh World Cup in 2030.
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VAR denies Gvardiol's stoppage-time leveller to send Portugal past Croatia and into last 16
Portugal survived a dramatic late scare to beat Croatia 2-1 in Toronto, with VAR overturning Josko Gvardiol's 105th-minute goal for offside to seal their place in the World Cup last 16 against Spain.
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Microchip ball technology denies Croatia late equaliser and sends Portugal past to face Spain
A microchip embedded in the Adidas 'Trionda' match ball allowed VAR to use Snickometer technology to disallow Josko Gvardiol's 113th-minute equaliser, confirming Igor Matanovic had touched the ball before an offside position came into play. Portugal advance to the last 16 to face Spain.
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Ronaldo dons Jota's jersey as Portugal survive Croatia scare in stoppage time
Cristiano Ronaldo honoured the late Diogo Jota by wearing his No. 21 shirt after Portugal's comeback 2-1 win over Croatia in the World Cup round of 32, with Gonçalo Ramos sealing victory four minutes into stoppage time.
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Ronaldo nets first World Cup knockout goal but fumes at substitution as Portugal edge Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty to equalise for Portugal against Croatia but was visibly furious when Roberto Martinez replaced him in the 81st minute. Portugal held on to win 2-1 and advance to the last 16, where they face Spain.
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