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Radamel Falcao’s omission from Colombia’s preliminary roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup came as a surprise to fans and the media. However, head coach Néstor Lorenzo was…
Argentina cruised to a comfortable victory against Algeria with Lionel Messi stealing the headlines with yet another masterclass performance. The 38-year-old Argentine talisman netted a hat-trick, which saw…
Norway will go as far as Erling Haaland decides to take them in this World Cup. The lethal Manchester City striker led the Scandinavians to a resounding 4-1…
Kylian Mbappé is no longer just a superstar; he’s a history-maker. During France’s 3-1 victory over Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, the 27-year-old forward scored a spectacular…
The French national team struggled more than expected in its opening match, but when you have Kylian Mbappé on the field, history is always rewritten. After an unusually…
The 2026 World Cup is delivering plenty of excitement on the field, but for the Iranian national team, the world’s most important tournament has turned into a real…
The group stage of the 2026 World Cup continues its relentless march, and this Tuesday, June 16, the schedule treats us to a truly spectacular day of soccer.…
New Zealand pulled off one of the first upsets of Group G by earning a 2-2 draw against Iran at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The New Zealand…
Uruguay narrowly avoided a defeat that would have completely shaken up Group H of the World Cup. With a goal by Maxi Araújo ten minutes before the end,…
Romelu Lukaku’s mere presence on the field was enough to ignite the spark Belgium needed. Just seconds after coming on as a substitute, the powerful striker set up…
While the Mexican national team is putting the finishing touches on its preparations for its second World Cup match, scheduled for June 18 against South Korea, an unexpected…
The mighty Spanish side were unable to get past Cape Verde in their World Cup opener as the West African side put up a defensive masterclass to shut…
The first major upset of the 2026 World Cup came with the tournament’s first 0-0 draw, as Spain failed to convert its dominant possession of the ball into…
Spain will open its World Cup campaign today against Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Lamine Yamal’s fitness has been a big topic of discussion, but…
With a flawless performance led by a brace from Yasin Ayari, the Swedish national team proved it belongs among the elite of the 2026 World Cup by crushing…
A last-minute goal completely turned the tide in Philadelphia. Just when it looked like the match would end in a scoreless draw, Ivory Coast was rewarded for its…
Japan refused to give up. With the tenacity and resilience highlighted by their coach, Hajime Moriyasu, before the match, the Blue Samurai salvaged a 2-2 draw against the…
Houston, Texas — The German national team kicked off its 2026 World Cup campaign with a dominant display, thrashing first-time participant Curaçao 7-1 in group stage play, led…
