Portugal’s grip on their World Cup meeting with Uzbekistan survived a sudden VAR scare after Aziz Ganiev’s fierce strike was wiped off for a foul in the buildup. For a…

Lionel Messi’s World Cup story found another late twist against Austria. Already the leading goalscorer in men’s World Cup history after his first-half strike, Messi scored again deep into added…

One of the strangest sights of the 2026 World Cup has nothing to do with tactics, refereeing or goal celebrations. It is appearing on the back of players’ legs: carefully…

Lionel Messi had already missed the moment once. Twelve minutes into Argentina’s World Cup meeting with Austria, the chance to pass Miroslav Klose from the penalty spot drifted wide. For…

Lionel Messi’s pursuit of another place in football history continues today as Argentina face Austria in a crucial Group J match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While fans are…

Spain’s answer to a nervous World Cup start came from two players whose careers already tell very different stories. Lamine Yamal, the record-breaking Barcelona teenager who became a global name…

Ayase Ueda gave Japan’s landmark World Cup night a sharper edge with the kind of finish that has defined his rise in Europe. The Feyenoord striker scored Japan’s second goal…

Daichi Kamada has quickly become Japan’s most decisive World Cup problem-solver. After rescuing a point with a late equaliser against the Netherlands, the Crystal Palace midfielder struck again against Tunisia,…