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- 3–5 minutesTags : Bruno fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Hierro, Lamine Yamal, Portugal, Preview, Roberto Martinez, Spain
Spain vs Portugal: who survives the World Cup’s best Round of 16 clash
Spain and Portugal meet in the World Cup Round of 16 on July 6. Both sides arrive in form, here is what is at stake and how they got here.
- 3–4 minutesTags : England, Javier Aguirre, Mexico, Preview, Thomas Tuchel
Mexico’s perfect run meets England’s Kane at the World Cup last 16
Mexico enter the World Cup Round of 16 unbeaten after a 2-0 win over Ecuador. England and Harry Kane stand in the way at Estadio Banorte.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti, Erling Haaland, Lars Lagerbäck, Norway, Preview, Vinícius Júnior
Haaland vs ancelotti’s Brazil: Norway dare to dream in the round of 16
Norway and Erling Haaland face five-time world champions Brazil in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16. Here’s what’s at stake and how both sides arrived.
- 4–6 minutesTags : Didier Deschamps, France, Gustavo Alfaro, Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Paraguay, Preview
France carry five-game winning streak into Paraguay Round of 16 test
France vs Paraguay, World Cup Round of 16 at Lincoln Financial Field. Can Mbappé and a red-hot Les Bleus keep rolling against a Paraguay side that held Germany?
- 3–5 minutesTags : Carlos Queiroz, Colombia, Ghana, Nestor Lorenzo, Preview, Thomas Partey
Colombia vs Ghana: two group-stage survivors meet in Kansas City with nothing to lose
Colombia and Ghana clash in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 at Arrowhead Stadium. Here is what is at stake and how both sides got here.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Achraf Hakimi, Alphonso Davies, Canada, Jesse Marsch, Morocco, Preview, Vahid Halilhodžić
Morocco vs Canada: Atlas Lions look to go deeper after Netherlands draw
Canada and Morocco meet in the World Cup Round of 16 at NRG Stadium on July 4. Here’s what’s at stake and how both teams arrived.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Argentina, Cape Verde Islands, Lionel Messi, Lionel Scaloni, Lúcio Antunes, Preview
Argentina vs Cape Verde Islands: Messi’s 6-goal run meets a team that hasn’t lost yet
Argentina enter the World Cup Round of 32 at Hard Rock Stadium after a 3-1 win over Jordan, facing a Cape Verde side that went unbeaten through the group stage.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Australia, Egypt, Hossam Hassan, Mohamed Salah, Preview, Tony Popovic
Salah leads Egypt into uncharted territory against Australia at AT&T Stadium
Egypt and Australia meet in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 at AT&T Stadium. Mohamed Salah leads the Pharaohs in a fixture with no prior head-to-head history.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Algeria, Amine Gouiri, Murat Yakin, Preview, Riyad Mahrez, Switzerland, Vladimir Petkovic
Algeria’s 3-3 draw sets up a fascinating Round of 32 test against Switzerland
Algeria come into their World Cup Round of 32 clash with Switzerland off a chaotic 3-3 draw with Austria. Here’s what’s at stake at BC Place.
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Manchester United retro jersey: the 5 most iconic shirts ever
In recent seasons, Cristiano Ronaldo has redefined what it means to wear the Manchester United jersey. From record-breaking goal hauls to silverware-defining…
- 2–3 minutes
Real Madrid retro jersey: the 5 most iconic shirts ever
In recent seasons, Real Madrid have redefined what it means to wear the famous white shirt. From Champions League triumphs to record-breaking La Liga…
- 8–12 minutes
FC Barcelona jersey 2015: where to buy and iconic versions
In recent seasons, Messi has redefined what it means to wear the Barcelona jersey. From record-breaking goal hauls to silverware-defining moments, the **fc…
- 7–10 minutes
Barcelona pink jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
Few colors have caused as much debate in Catalan football as the **barcelona pink jersey**. For a club whose identity is sewn into the blue-and-claret stripes,…
- 7–10 minutes
Cristiano Ronaldo jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
No footballer in the modern era has shifted more replica shirts than Cristiano Ronaldo. Nike valued his lifetime endorsement at a reported $1 billion in 2016…
- 6–9 minutes
Dembele PSG jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
Ousmane Dembélé arrived in Paris from Barcelona in August 2023 for a reported €50 million fee (per Transfermarkt), walking into a club halfway through a…
- 7–10 minutes
PSG Messi jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
For two seasons, the strangest sight in football was Lionel Messi wearing the colors of Paris Saint-Germain. The August 2021 transfer that no one saw coming…
- 7–11 minutes
Messi jersey Argentina: where to buy and iconic versions
For more than a decade, the **Argentina jersey of Lionel Messi** carried a tragic story. Three lost finals between 2014 and 2016. A brief retirement that…
- 8–11 minutes
Ronaldo 2008 jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
The 2007-08 Manchester United home shirt is the most important jersey of Cristiano Ronaldo’s club career. This is the kit of his **first Ballon d’Or**. The kit…
- 7–10 minutes
Portugal Ronaldo jersey: where to buy and iconic versions
Cristiano Ronaldo has worn the maroon shirt of Portugal for more than two decades. He made his debut on August 20, 2003 against Kazakhstan as an 18-year-old…
Match reviews
3–5 minutesTags : Algeria, Breel Embolo, Dan Ndoye, Murat Yakin, Review, Switzerland, Vladimir Petkovic, World CupEmbolo and Ndoye put Switzerland into the last 16 as Algeria offer little at BC Place
- 3–5 minutesTags : Cristiano Ronaldo, Croatia, Goncalo Ramos, Ivan Perisic, Portugal, Review, Roberto Martinez, World Cup
Ronaldo penalty and late Ramos goal send Portugal past Croatia at BMO Field
- 3–5 minutesTags : Austria, Luis de la Fuente, Mikel Oyarzabal, Pedro Porro, Ralf Rangnick, Review, Spain, World Cup
Oyarzabal’s double powers Spain past Austria 3-0 at SoFi Stadium
- 4–5 minutesTags : Bosnia & Herzegovina, Folarin Balogun, Malik Tillman, Mauricio Pochettino, Review, USA, World Cup
Balogun scores, then sees red as USA beat Bosnia 2-0 at Levi’s Stadium
- 3–5 minutesTags : Congo DR, England, FIFA World Cup, Harry Kane, Review, Thomas Tuchel
Kane double rescues England after Congo DR’s early shock at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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- 5–7 minutesTags : Argentina, FIFA World Cup, Italy, Spain
The biggest refereeing scandals in World cup part 2
Since its inception in 1930, the FIFA World Cup has been the stage for football’s greatest triumphs—but also for controversies that have sometimes overshadowed the game itself. Before the arrival of modern technology,…
- 5–7 minutesTags : Argentina, England, FIFA World Cup, France, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Ousmane Dembélé
The favorites to win the 2026 World Cup after the group stage
France stand alone at the top of the 2026 World Cup odds board after a flawless group stage, but Argentina, Spain and England are all within striking distance. Here is an honest look…
- 5–7 minutesTags : Brian Brobbey, Desire doue, FIFA World Cup, Nico Williams
The four pairs of brothers playing for different nations at the 2026 World Cup
A look at the four sets of siblings who lined up on opposite sides at the 2026 World Cup, from the Williams brothers in Ghana and Spain to the history makers Brian Brobbey…
- 4–7 minutesTags : Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi, Major League Soccer
How the 2026 World Cup will reshape MLS forever
The 2026 World Cup landed in MLS backyards, and the league is treating it as a launchpad rather than a six week party. Here is how the tournament could change American soccer for…
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