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Match previews
- 3–4 minutesTags : Didier Deschamps, France, Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Preview, Sweden, Viktor Gyokeres
France vs Sweden: Mbappé and a 4-1 statement set up a Round of 32 test
France enter the World Cup Round of 32 on the back of a 4-1 win over Norway. Sweden, inconsistent in the group stage, stand in their way.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti, Hajime Moriyasu, Japan, Preview, Vinícius Júnior
Brazil vs Japan: Vinicius and the Selecao aim to keep their World Cup run alive
Brazil face Japan in the World Cup Round of 32 on June 29, riding a 3-0 win over Scotland. Here is what is at stake and what to watch.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Alphonso Davies, Canada, Jesse Marsch, Jonathan David, Molefi Ntseki, Preview, South Africa
South Africa ride World Cup knockout high against Canada at SoFi
South Africa enter the World Cup Round of 32 off a 1-0 win vs South Korea. Canada arrive at SoFi Stadium four days after losing to Switzerland. Preview.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Algeria, Austria, Preview, Ralf Rangnick, Riyad Mahrez, Vladimir Petkovic
Algeria vs Austria: two teams with everything still to play for at the World Cup
Algeria and Austria meet at Arrowhead Stadium in World Cup Group Stage 3, both chasing a spot in the round of 32. Full preview, stats, and prediction.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Argentina, Jordan, Lionel Messi, Lionel Scaloni, Preview, Velimir Borkelmans
Argentina vs Jordan: Messi leads a perfect group stage run into the round of 32
Argentina close out Group Stage play against a winless Jordan side at AT&T Stadium. Messi leads all scorers with 5 goals as Scaloni’s side look to finish flawless.
- 3–5 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.
- 3–4 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.
- 3–4 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.
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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 : Belgium, Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard, New Zealand, Review, Rudi Garcia, World CupTrossard’s brace sparks Belgium rout as New Zealand crumble 5-1
- 3–5 minutesTags : Amir Ghalenoei, Egypt, Hossam Hassan, Iran, Mahmoud Saber, Ramin Rezaeian, Review, World Cup
Egypt and Iran share the spoils at Lumen Field, both exit the World Cup
- 3–5 minutesTags : Didier Deschamps, France, Norway, Ousmane Dembélé, Review, Stale Solbakken, World Cup
Dembele hat-trick powers France to 4-1 win over Norway at Gillette Stadium
- 3–4 minutesTags : Graham Arnold, Iraq, Ismaila Sarr, P. Gueye, Review, Senegal, World Cup
Senegal demolish Iraq 5-0 as P. Gueye’s double powers a group stage statement
- 3–4 minutesTags : Curaçao, Emerse Fae, Ivory Coast, Nicolas Pépé, Review, World Cup
Nicolas Pépé’s brace carries Ivory Coast past Curaçao 2-0 at the World Cup
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- 5–7 minutesTags : Cristiano Ronaldo, FIFA World Cup, Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo at 41, the oldest goalscorer at the 2026 World Cup
Houston gave it away before the ball even moved. When Cristiano Ronaldo jogged out to warm up at NRG Stadium, the crowd treated him less like a player and more like a farewell…
- 5–7 minutesTags : Christian Pulišić, FIFA World Cup, Folarin Balogun, Mauricio Pochettino, United States
How Mauricio Pochettino transformed the USMNT in 12 months
Mauricio Pochettino inherited a U.S. team in crisis and turned it into a Group D winner at the 2026 World Cup. Here is how the rebuild happened.
- 5–7 minutesTags : Cape Verde Islands, FIFA World Cup, Vozinha
How Cape Verde became the smallest nation to ever reach the World Cup knockout stage
Cape Verde just became the smallest nation by population to ever reach a men’s World Cup knockout round. Here is how an island of 525,000 people turned into the story of the 2026…
- 5–8 minutesTags : Argentina, FIFA World Cup
Argentina 1978: When the World Cup Served Jorge Videla’s Dictatorship
On June 25, 1978, Argentina won the first World Cup in its history by defeating the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental. In the stands, tens of thousands of…
The Football Encyclopedia: Global Database, Statistics and Standings
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