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Match previews
- 3–4 minutesTags : Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti, Matheus Cunha, Preview, Scotland, Steve Clarke, Vinícius Júnior
Brazil roll into Miami riding a 3-0 wave, but Scotland need points
Brazil vs Scotland, World Cup Group Stage 3 at Hard Rock Stadium: what each side needs and how they got here. Full preview and prediction.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Canada, Jesse Marsch, Jonathan David, Murat Yakin, Preview, Switzerland
Canada ride a six-goal wave into their World Cup showdown with Switzerland
Canada hammered Qatar 6-0 five days ago. Now Jesse Marsch’s side face Switzerland at BC Place in a Group Stage finale with knockout-round positioning on the line.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Colombia, Congo DR, James Rodriguez, Nestor Lorenzo, Preview, Sebastien Desabre
Colombia look to build on Uzbekistan win as Congo DR bring Portugal form to Guadalajara
Colombia and Congo DR meet in World Cup Group Stage – 2 at Estadio Akron, both sides seeking points after contrasting openers.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Bosnia & Herzegovina, Edin Dzeko, F. Hadzibegic, Julen Lopetegui, Preview, Qatar
Qatar and Bosnia meet at Lumen Field with nothing left to lose
Two eliminated sides square off at Lumen Field in World Cup Group Stage 3. Bosnia and Qatar play for pride after heavy defeats in round two.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Croatia, Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Panama, Preview, Thomas Christiansen, Zlatko Dalic
Panama vs Croatia: two teams chasing their first World Cup 2026 points
Panama host Croatia at BMO Field in World Cup 2026 Group Stage matchday 2. Both sides lost their openers and need a result to stay alive in the tournament.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Carlos Queiroz, England, Ghana, Preview, Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup test: England face Ghana at gillette stadium
Thomas Tuchel leads England into Group Stage – 2 against Ghana at Gillette Stadium, six days after a 4-2 win over Croatia raised genuine expectations.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Bernardo Silva, Bruno fernandes, Eldor Shomurodov, Fabio Cannavaro, Portugal, Preview, Roberto Martinez, Uzbekistan
Portugal need a response after Congo draw, Uzbekistan have little to lose
Portugal face Uzbekistan at NRG Stadium in World Cup Group Stage 2, looking to bounce back from a 1-1 draw vs Congo DR. Preview, stakes, and key battles.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Erling Haaland, Kalidou Koulibaly, Lars Lagerbäck, Martin Odegaard, Norway, Preview, Senegal
Norway vs Senegal: two winnable group stage games, two very different nights
Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in Group Stage – 1 but face a tougher test against Senegal, who lost to France. Both sides need points to stay in the 2026 World Cup picture.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Egypt, F. Schmid, Hossam Hassan, Mohamed Salah, New Zealand, Preview
New Zealand vs Egypt: two draws, one group, everything to play for at BC Place
New Zealand host Egypt at BC Place in World Cup Group Stage 2. Both sides drew their openers and need points to stay in contention for the round of 32.
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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
3–4 minutesTags : Ayase Ueda, Daichi Kamada, Hajime Moriyasu, Herve Renard, Japan, Review, Tunisia, World CupJapan rout Tunisia 4-0 as Ueda and Kamada put on a clinic at Estadio BBVA
- 3–5 minutesTags : Curaçao, Dick Advocaat, Ecuador, Eloy Room, Moises Caicedo, Review, Sebastian Beccacece, World Cup
Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao: 15 shots on goal, zero goals as Beccacece’s side waste a mountain of chances
- 3–5 minutesTags : Denzel Undav, Franck Kessie, Germany, Ivory Coast, Julian Nagelsmann, Review, World Cup
Undav double rescues Germany as Ivory Coast’s lead evaporates at BMO Field
- 3–4 minutesTags : Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo, Graham Potter, Netherlands, Review, Ronald Koeman, Sweden, World Cup
Brobbey and Gakpo run riot as Netherlands thrash Sweden 5-1 at the World Cup
- 3–5 minutesTags : Matías Galarza, Orlando Gill, Paraguay, Review, Türkiye, Vincenzo Montella, World Cup
Paraguay hold on with ten men to stun Türkiye 1-0 at Levi’s Stadium
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- 5–7 minutesTags : Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup, Joao Neves, Portugal, Rafael Leao, Vitinha
Portugal at the 2026 World Cup : Ronaldo’s last shot at the one prize missing
Portugal arrive at the 2026 World Cup as Nations League champions and genuine contenders, with Cristiano Ronaldo chasing the one trophy missing from his collection. Here is the squad, the key players, and…
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