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Germany may already have their place in the World Cup knockout rounds secured, but Julian Nagelsmann's side have little intention of easing off when they meet Ecuador in their final Group E fixture at New York/New Jersey Stadium on…

Ivory Coast and Curacao lock horns in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E fixture at Philadelphia Stadium on Thursday, with qualification to the Round of 32 hanging in the balance. While the Elephants know victory will almost certainly…

Another exciting day of action unfolded at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Matchday 14 delivered plenty of goals, entertaining contests, and important results. Brazil continued their strong run, Morocco came out on top in a thrilling encounter,…

Morocco will look to secure their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages when they face Haiti in their final Group C fixture at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday. The Atlas Lions sit in a strong position after collecting four points…

Brazil and Scotland meet in a fascinating Group C encounter at Miami Stadium on Wednesday night, with both nations knowing a positive result could secure their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages. The five-time world champions…

Brazil will look to strengthen their position in Group C when they face Scotland at Miami Stadium on Matchday 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. With the knockout stage drawing closer, the five-time world champions enter the contest as clear…

Ronaldo Inspires Portugal’s Five-Star Victory Over Uzbekistan Portugal delivered one of the most dominant performances of Matchday 13, defeating Uzbekistan 5-0 in a statement victory at Houston Stadium. After dropping points against DR…

I should have been more careful. When, last week, I decided to rank eight favourites to win the tournament, it seemed like a straightforward task. But it is not anymore. Ranking eight teams, all perched at the topmost position in eight…

On 17 June 2006, in Frankfurt, a 21-year-old wearing the number 17 shirt stepped up to take a penalty for Portugal against Iran. He was wearing 17 because Luis Figo — Portugal's captain, their most decorated player, the man whose shoes he…

Day 11 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 produced 13 goals across four matches, with Lionel Messi once again dominating the headlines as Argentina defeated Austria. France continued their impressive form with a convincing victory over Iraq, Norway…