Martinez Takes Responsibility as Portugal Squander Lead Against Congo
Roberto Martinez refused to hide behind excuses after Portugal were held to a draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo, a result that exposed a fundamental tactical flaw in the European side's
Brazil Held by Morocco in Group C Opener at MetLife Stadium
Brazil were unable to deliver the commanding performance many had anticipated, drawing 1-1 with Morocco in their Group C opener at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Ismael Saibari gave
Messi Silences Injury Doubters With Ruthless Hat Trick Against Algeria
Any notion that Lionel Messi might be a diminished force at this World Cup was buried emphatically on Tuesday night at Kansas City. The Argentine captain, who had been nursing a hamstring problem
DR Congo End 52-Year World Cup Exile With Hard-Fought Victory Over Jamaica
The Democratic Republic of Congo are going to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A narrow 1-0 extra-time victory over Jamaica in the FIFA Inter-confederation playoff - tense, grinding, and ultimately historic
Danilo Backs Brazil's Structure, Hails Endrick and Eyes Haiti Test
Brazil right-back Danilo used a press conference at The Ridge hotel in New Jersey on Wednesday to deliver a wide-ranging and candid assessment of the Canarinho's World Cup campaign - praising the
Cal Raleigh Returns to Seattle Mariners Lineup Tuesday After Oblique Injury
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is set to return to the active roster on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, ending an absence that began on May 14 when he was placed on the injured list with
Messi, Mbappé and Haaland Deliver a World Cup Night to Remember
Day seven of the World Cup delivered everything a football fan could ask for: a Lionel Messi hat trick, a record-breaking Kylian Mbappé, and an emphatic Erling Haaland debut. The tournament is
Neymar Returns to Pitch Training as Brazil Monitor Calf Recovery
Neymar stepped onto the training pitch with the Brazilian national team on Tuesday for the first time since the squad assembled for the World Cup, marking a cautious but meaningful milestone in his
Henry Challenges Vinicius Man of the Match Award After Brazil's Draw With Morocco
Thierry Henry has added his voice to a debate that surfaced after Morocco and Brazil played out a 1-1 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage fixture, questioning the decision to name Vinicius
Neymar's World Cup Fitness Crisis Puts Ancelotti Under Mounting Pressure
Carlo Ancelotti's decision to include Neymar in Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad has swiftly transformed from a bold statement of faith into one of the tournament's most uncomfortable subplots. The