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Lionel Messi has turned the 2026 World Cup group stage into a personal procession through the record books. Across Argentina's three Group J games, against Algeria, Austria and Jordan, the 39-year-old captain has broken or equalled a string…

As the clock ticked down on Saudi Arabia’s 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in Houston last Friday, the online backlash was already in full swing. Prince Abdul Rahman bin Musaid, a former Al-Hilal president with 6.7 million followers on X, did not…

The longest group stage in World Cup history has reached its conclusion, and the full round-of-32 line-up is now set. The 48-team tournament has been trimmed to 32, with the knockout bracket locked and a host of mouth-watering ties in…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 continued to deliver drama on Matchday 16, with several teams taking major steps toward the knockout stage. France and Senegal produced dominant displays, Belgium extended their winning run, Spain claimed a…

England's route through the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage has been anything but convincing, but Thomas Tuchel's side,who are already qualified for round of 32,  heading into Saturday's final Group L fixture against Panama. A win at New…

Senegal and Iraq meet at Toronto Stadium on Friday evening in a Group I encounter where both nations pursue points that could determine their knockout qualification fate. The Lions of Teranga arrive desperate to salvage their tournament…

Norway and France meet at Boston Stadium on Friday evening in a Group I fixture where both nations pursue the top spot following dominant performances throughout the group stage. Ståle Solbakken's side officially secured their knockout…

Few expected the final matchday in Group F to be this finely balanced. Japan and Sweden head to Dallas Stadium on Thursday knowing that one result could shape the rest of their World Cup journey. The Samurai Blue have put themselves in a…

The Netherlands head into their final Group F fixture knowing that ninety more minutes stand between them and top spot. Ronald Koeman's side take on an already-eliminated Tunisia at Kansas City Stadium on Thursday, aiming to cap an…

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…