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Match previews
- 3–4 minutesTags : Belgium, Flemming Schmid, Kevin De Bruyne, New Zealand, Preview, Romelu Lukaku, Rudi Garcia
Belgium need a win at BC Place after two straight group-stage draws
New Zealand host Belgium in World Cup Group Stage 3 at BC Place. The Red Devils need a win after drawing with Egypt and Iran. Full preview and prediction.
- 2–4 minutesTags : England, Panama, Preview, Thomas Christiansen, Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Christiansen’s back against the wall as England arrive at MetLife
Panama face England in World Cup Group Stage 3 at MetLife Stadium. Thomas Christiansen needs a response after a 0-1 loss to Croatia. Thomas Tuchel’s side drew 0-0 with Ghana.
- 2–4 minutesTags : Carlos Queiroz, Croatia, Ghana, Luka Modric, Preview, Thomas Partey, Zlatko Dalic
Croatia vs Ghana: riding a 1-0 win into a wide-open group finale
Croatia take on Ghana at Lincoln Financial Field in World Cup Group Stage 3, carrying momentum from their win over Panama. Full preview and key stats.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Cape Verde Islands, Lúcio Antunes, Preview, Roberto Mancini, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia regroup after Spain thrashing to face Cape Verde at NRG Stadium
Saudi Arabia take on Cape Verde Islands at NRG Stadium in World Cup Group Stage 3, five days after a 4-0 loss to Spain. Full preview, stats and prediction.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Egypt, Hossam Hassan, Iran, Mehdi Taremi, Mohamed Salah, Preview
Egypt vs Iran: Salah and Taremi meet in a World Cup group finale with everything still to play for
Egypt and Iran face off at Lumen Field in the World Cup Group Stage finale, with both sides needing points to advance. Preview, stats, and prediction.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Australia, Gustavo Alfaro, Mathew Leckie, Miguel Almirón , Paraguay, Preview, Tony Popovic
Australia seek knockout lifeline against desperate Paraguay
Australia beat the USA 2-0 six days ago. Now they face Paraguay in Group Stage – 3 at Levi’s Stadium with advancement on the line.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Didier Deschamps, Erling Haaland, France, Kylian Mbappé, Lars Lagerbäck, Martin Ødegaard, Norway, Preview
Haaland vs Mbappé: Norway and France collide at Gillette with both through
Norway and France meet in World Cup Group Stage 3 at Gillette Stadium, both sides riding wins heading into a match that could settle group seeding.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Mauricio Pochettino, Preview, Türkiye, Vincenzo Montella
Mauricio Pochettino’s World Cup audition reaches its biggest test yet
Mauricio Pochettino’s USA side carry six points and real momentum into Group Stage – 3 against Türkiye at SoFi Stadium. What does this match mean for his legacy?
- 3–5 minutesTags : Gareth Potter, Hajime Moriyasu, Japan, Preview, Sweden, Viktor Gyokeres
Japan ride 4-0 momentum into Group Stage finale against Sweden
Japan face Sweden in World Cup Group Stage 3 at AT&T Stadium. After thrashing Tunisia 4-0, Moriyasu’s side carry real momentum into a high-stakes finish.
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- 2–3 minutes
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 : Carlos Queiroz, Declan Rice, England, Ghana, Harry Kane, Review, Thomas Tuchel, World CupEngland 0-0 Ghana: 79% possession, zero goals as Three Lions waste World Cup chance
- 3–4 minutesTags : Colombia, Congo DR, Daniel Munoz, Nestor Lorenzo, Review, World Cup
Daniel Munoz’s late strike sends Colombia through at Congo DR’s expense
- 3–4 minutesTags : Ante Budimir, Croatia, Luka Modric, Panama, Review, World Cup, Zlatko Dalic
Budimir’s second-half header enough as Croatia beat Panama 1-0 at BMO Field
- 3–4 minutesTags : Cristiano Ronaldo, Fabio Cannavaro, Portugal, Review, Roberto Martinez, Uzbekistan, World Cup
Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal demolish Uzbekistan 5-0 at the World Cup
- 2–3 minutesTags : Algeria, Amine Gouiri, Jamal Sellami, Jordan, Nabil Benbouali, Review, Vladimir Petkovic, World Cup
Algeria fight back from a goal down to beat Jordan 2-1 at the 2026 World Cup
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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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