England’s Jude Bellingham gets off the bus at the hotel where England will stay in Mexico City ahead of its World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo) England were welcomed by boos from local fans after arriving in Mexico City ahead of their FIFA World Cup round…
Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral (13) reacts to a loss during the World Cup round of 32 football match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo/Agencies) Argentina survived one of the biggest scares of the FIFA World Cup to beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time on Friday and book a place…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) battles with Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte (14) and Ryan Mendes (20) during the World Cup round of 32 football match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi admitted Argentina have “many” areas to improve after the defending champions survived a major…
Vozinha meets Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has revealed the heartfelt message he received from Lionel Messi after his side’s courageous performance against Argentina at the FIFA World Cup.Despite losing 3-2 after extra time, World Cup debutants Cape Verde earned widespread praise for pushing defending champions Argentina to the limit. Goalkeeper Vozinha…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) battles with Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte (14) and Ryan Mendes (20) during the World Cup round of 32 match between Argentina and Cape Verde (AP Photo/George Walker IV) Argentina captain Lionel Messi joked about the rough treatment he received during his side’s dramatic 3-2 win over Cape Verde in the FIFA…
Messi shoots the ball during the match between Argentina and Cape Verde (Agency Image) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has showered praise on FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo Verde after their remarkable campaign came to an end with a narrow 3-2 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina in the Round of 32.Although the African nation…
Colombia’s Jhon Arias (11) celebrates after scoring goal (AP Photo) Jhon Arias’ first-half goal proved decisive as Colombia defeated Ghana 1-0 on Friday night to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, where they will face Switzerland for a spot in the quarter-finals.The South American side took control early despite…
Lionel Messi has made history once again by becoming the first footballer to score seven goals across two distinct FIFA World Cup editions.(AP Photo) Just when you think Lionel Messi has conquered every mountain football has to offer, the Argentine maestro invents a new peak. By hammering home a clinical 29th-minute strike against a resilient…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt head coach raises Palestinian flag, dedicates historic R32 win to Palestinians Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan paid an emotional tribute to the Palestinian people after guiding his team to a landmark FIFA World Cup achievement, raising the Palestinian flag moments after the Pharaohs secured a dramatic Round of 32 victory…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his legendary career after becoming the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score in eight consecutive matches. The Argentina captain reached the unprecedented milestone during his side’s dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, helping the defending champions book their…