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Match previews
- 3–4 minutesTags : Achraf Hakimi, Cody Gakpo, Morocco, Netherlands, Preview, Ronald Koeman, Vahid Halilhodžić
Netherlands carry Tunisia momentum into Round of 32 against Morocco
Netherlands meet Morocco in the World Cup Round of 32. Both sides arrive in form, here is what is at stake and what to watch.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Erling Haaland, I. Kamara, Ivory Coast, L. Lagerbäck, Martin Ødegaard, Norway, Preview
Ivory Coast eye historic knockout bow as Norway battle France hangover
Ivory Coast meet Norway in the World Cup Round of 32 on June 30. Stakes, form, key battles and a prediction for this knockout tie.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Florian Wirtz, Germany, Gustavo Alfaro, Jamal Musiala, Miguel Almirón , Paraguay, Preview
Germany vs Paraguay: bouncing back at the World Cup Round of 32
Germany enter the Round of 32 after a 2-1 group stage loss to Ecuador. Can they regroup against a Paraguay side that scraped through on goal difference?
- 3–4 minutesTags : Ecuador, Edson Alvarez, Javier Aguirre, Mexico, Moises Caicedo, Preview, Sebastian Beccacece
Mexico vs Ecuador: a World Cup round of 32 with contrasting momentum
Mexico thrashed Czechia 3-0 in the group stage. Ecuador beat Germany 2-1. Their World Cup round of 32 meeting on July 1 carries serious knockout weight.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Congo DR, England, Preview, Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel’s England face their first real knockout test
England head into the World Cup Round of 32 on the back of a 2-0 win over Panama. Thomas Tuchel’s tactical choices will define how far this squad can go.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Belgium, Kevin De Bruyne, Preview, Robbie Garcia, Romelu Lukaku, Senegal
Belgium ride 5-1 momentum into Round of 32 clash with Senegal
Belgium meet Senegal in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 at Lumen Field. Here is what is at stake and how both sides got here.
- 3–4 minutesTags : Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti, Hajime Moriyasu, Japan, Preview, Raphinha, Vinícius Júnior
Brazil vs Japan: Vinicius and the selecao look to keep rolling in the round of 32
Brazil enter the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 riding a 3-0 win over Scotland. Japan, unbeaten in group play, stand in the way. Here’s what’s at stake.
- 3–5 minutesTags : Didier Deschamps, France, Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Preview, Sweden, Viktor Gyokeres
France vs Sweden: Dembélé’s hat-trick sets up a Round of 32 test
Ousmane Dembélé’s first-half hat-trick powered France to a 4-1 win over Norway. Now Les Bleus face an inconsistent Sweden in the World Cup Round of 32.
- 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.
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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 : A. Guler, K. Ayhan, Mauricio Pochettino, Review, Türkiye, USA, World CupTürkiye 3-2 USA: late Ayhan goal ends host nation’s World Cup group stage
- 3–5 minutesTags : Algeria, Austria, FIFA World Cup, Marcel Sabitzer, Marko Arnautovic, Review, Riyad Mahrez
Mahrez double rescues Algeria but Austria grab late leveler in six-goal thriller
- 3–4 minutesTags : Colombia, Diogo Costa, James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz, Portugal, Review, Roberto Martinez, World Cup
Colombia 0-0 Portugal: six saves from Diogo Costa rescue a point at Hard Rock Stadium
- 3–4 minutesTags : Australia, G. Alfaro, O. Gill, Paraguay, Review, T. Popovic, World Cup
Paraguay and Australia play out goalless draw at Levi’s Stadium
- 3–5 minutesTags : Alex Baena, Luis de la Fuente, Marcelo Bielsa, Review, Spain, Uruguay, World Cup
Baena’s first-half strike enough as Spain see off Uruguay at the Akron
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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…
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