Kylian Mbappe (PTI Photo) France captain Kylian Mbappe has shared an emotional message with supporters following Les Bleus’ disappointing end to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, admitting that the pain of missing out on the trophy will stay with him despite his historic individual achievements.France’s title bid ended with a 2-0 semifinal defeat to…
The North American odyssey is over. Here are the stars who put their best foot forward.Pedro Porro (ESP, Defender) One of the tournament’s most attack-minded full-backs, Porro has balanced defensive discipline with constant overlapping runs. His accurate deliveries and relentless energy have given Spain width, while his recovery pace has helped neutralise dangerous wingers in…
Lionel Messi returned to his hometown of Rosario on Tuesday for a brief period of rest following Argentina’s heartbreaking defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with hundreds of supporters gathering before dawn in the hope of catching a glimpse of their captain.Messi’s private jet touched down near Rosario at 6:27 a.m….
Spain’s Cucurella and Rodri (Image: X) Spain defender Marc Cucurella lavished praise on captain Rodri after the midfielder was awarded the Golden Ball for his outstanding performances during Spain’s triumphant FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign.Rodri played a pivotal role in Spain’s march to their second World Cup title, dictating the tempo from midfield and serving…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his glittering career even before a ball was kicked in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, becoming the first player in history to captain his country in three World Cup finals.As Messi walked out to lead defending champions Argentina against…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal (AP Photo) Lamine Yamal added another remarkable milestone to his rapidly growing legacy even before kick-off in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, becoming the first player in football history to feature in both a UEFA European Championship final and a FIFA World Cup final as a teenager.The 19-year-old sensation took his…
NEW DELHI: The FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff between England and France entered the record books on Saturday as the teams produced a thrilling 10-goal contest.It was the first World Cup match in 64 years in which both teams scored four or more goals, since the Soviet Union and Colombia played out a 4-4…
England’s Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates scoring their sixth goal during the World Cup third-place playoff match between France and England.(AP Photo) Jude Bellingham has firmly written his name into the record books of English football. In a chaotic and breathtaking 10-goal thriller against France during Saturday’s World Cup third-place playoff, the 23-year-old midfielder produced a…
Hello and welcome to Day 38 of this sprawling World Cup.There is a hilarious scene in Yes, Minister when the Right Hoodwinked, sorry, Right Honourable Jim Hacker asks whether nuclear weapons are absolutely necessary. Surely, if push came to shove, the United States would protect Britain from Russia?A flabbergasted Sir Humphrey Appleby declares that Hacker…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi gestures to the fans at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi has taken sole control of the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot after another decisive performance carried Argentina into a…