n a groundbreaking achievement, Yuto Nagatomo has made history as the first Asian footballer to play in five FIFA World Cups. At 39, the Japanese defender’s extraordinary career began in 2010, culminating in his appearance at the 2026 tournament. (Photo/ANI) Japanese football legend Yuto Nagatomo etched his name into the halls of absolute immortality, becoming…
As Lionel Messi continues to bask in his 2026 World Cup glory, Wayne Rooney’s 2012 tweet dubbing Messi a ‘joke’ yet the ‘best ever’ has resurfaced, stirring conversations among fans. (Photo/IANS) Following Lionel Messi’s historic masterclass against Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an iconic 14-year-old post by England and Manchester United legend Wayne…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be an exhilarating showdown, with a remarkable 25% increase in goal scores compared to the last tournament. (AP Photo) The ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup has transformed into an absolute goal festival, treating global football fans to a historic scoring blitz. The tournament is witnessing a…
Iran’s Mehdi Taremi, left, and Belgium’s Thomas Meunier fight for the ball (AP Photo) Iran etched their name into World Cup history and delivered a determined defensive display as they battled to a goalless draw against Belgium in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday (local time).The Iranian…
Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal. (AP Photo) Cape Verde have written a remarkable new chapter in World Cup history after becoming the first team on record (since 1966) to score their maiden FIFA World Cup goal from a direct free-kick, as their fairytale 2026 campaign continued with…
Paraguay’s Damian Bobadilla (16) scores an own goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already produced eight own goals just 10 days into the tournament, the second-highest total in…
Morocco’s Ismael Saibari, gestures to the crowd as he celebrates on the pitch after the end of the during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Morocco secured their first victory of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a…