Lamine Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered its decisive phase, with the 48-team field rapidly shrinking to just 16 nations as the Round of 16 gets underway this weekend. Every knockout match now carries the weight of history, with one team’s dream ending and another moving a step closer to…
Cristiano Ronaldo with Portugal teammate Bernardo Silva (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal national team paid an emotional tribute to their former teammate Diogo Jota after securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the World Cup round of 32 in Toronto on Thursday.After the final whistle, Ronaldo wore Jota’s No. 21 Portugal jersey…
Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos (9) is congratulated by Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a a goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia (AP Photo) A dramatic injury-time header from substitute Goncalo Ramos guided Portugal to a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Croatia at the Toronto Stadium on Friday. The high-octane…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo‘s extraordinary international career could be entering its final chapter, with his sister Katia Aveiro revealing that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the Portugal legend’s “last dance” in national colours.The emotional revelation came as Ronaldo continued to rewrite football history, inspiring Portugal to a dramatic 2-1 victory…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their opening goal. (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo added yet another remarkable chapter to his glittering career by becoming the oldest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup knockout-stage history as Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic Round of 32 clash on Thursday.At 41 years and 147 days old, the…
Portugal out to honour Diogo Jota one year after tragedy in Croatia World Cup clash (Agency Image) Portugal’s FIFA World Cup campaign enters its knockout phase with emotions running high, as Roberto Martinez’s side prepare to face Croatia in the Round of 32 on Thursday in Toronto.Beyond the pursuit of a place in the last…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) waves following the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Colombia secured top spot in Group K at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after battling Portugal to an entertaining 0-0 draw at Miami Stadium in Florida, with…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start for Portugal in their decisive final Group K fixture against Colombia as the two nations prepare to meet for the first time in…
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…
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (13) celebrates after the World Cup Group A football match between Czechia and Mexico in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo) Guillermo Ochoa has entered an exclusive list in FIFA World Cup history, becoming only the third player after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to be named in six…