England Make Flying Start to World Cup with Croatia Victory
epa13045365 Josip Sutalo of Croatia (L) in action against Harry Kane of England (R) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match England against Croatia, in Dallas, Texas, USA, 17 June 2026. EPA/JEFFREY MCWHORTER

England Make Flying Start to World Cup with Croatia Victory

England got their World Cup campaign off to a flying start with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia in their Group L opener at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

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Portugal Stumble to Draw Against DR Congo
epa13044734 Joao Neves (L) of Portugal celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match between Portugal and DR Congo, in Houston, Texas, USA, 17 June 2026. EPA/MIGUEL A. LOPES

Portugal Stumble to Draw Against DR Congo

Portugal's World Cup campaign got off to an underwhelming start as they were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their Group K opener at the NRG Stadium in Texas.

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Bernardo Silva Pens Two-Year Deal With Real Madrid
epa11972576 Portugal's national soccer team player Bernardo Silva attends a training session in Oeiras, Portugal, 18 March 2025. Portugal face Denmark in two UEFA Nations League playoff matches. EPA/RODRIGO ANTUNES

Bernardo Silva Pens Two-Year Deal With Real Madrid

Real Madrid have announced the signing of former Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer.

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Bafana Touch Down Safely In Georgia
epa13029489 South Africa head coach Hugo Broos (3 L) and coaching staff during a pitch inspection at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico, 09 June 2026. The South African team inspected the pitch one day before the 2026 World Cup opening match against host country Mexico. EPA/ISAAC ESQUIVEL

Bafana Touch Down Safely In Georgia

Bafana Bafana have arrived safely in Georgia ahead of their World Cup Group A clash against Czechia on Thursday evening.

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Fernandes: It’s Such An Honour To Play Next To Cristiano Ronaldo
epa11430907 Bruno Fernandes of Portugal (L) celebrates scoring the 3-0 with Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group F soccer match between Turkey and Portugal, in Dortmund, Germany, 22 June 2024. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

Fernandes: It’s Such An Honour To Play Next To Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal playmaker Bruno Fernandes has spoken of the privilege of sharing a dressing room with captain Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Martínez: Ronaldo’s Numbers Reflect His Importance
epa13039322 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during a training session of Portugal's national team at Garden District Park in Palm Beach, Florida, USA, 15 June 2026. EPA/MIGUEL A. LOPES

Martínez: Ronaldo’s Numbers Reflect His Importance

Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has hailed the influence of Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the striker's remarkable numbers are proof of the crucial role he continues to play for the Seleção.

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Scaloni: We Are Still Amazed by Messi
epa13042904 Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates scoring the 2-0 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Argentina against Algeria, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 16 June 2026. EPA/AMY KONTRAS

Scaloni: We Are Still Amazed by Messi

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says he is still in awe of Lionel Messi greatness after he scored a hat-trick in their World Cup opener against Algeria.

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Exciting teams named for Gqeberha double-header
Siya Kolisi during the 2026 International Rugby South Africa training at Johannesburg Stadium in South Africa on 11 June 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Exciting teams named for Gqeberha double-header

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick named quality teams for their opening matches of the season against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe on Saturday in Gqeberha, with the teams being led by Siya Kolisi and Vincent Tshituka.

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WATCH: Lionel Messi score hat-trick against Algeria
epa13042964 Lionel Messi of Argentina in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Argentina against Algeria, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 16 June 2026. EPA/AMY KONTRAS

WATCH: Lionel Messi score hat-trick against Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a stunning hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals at World Cup.

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Scaloni Highlights Messi’s Importance Ahead of WC Opener Against Algeria
epa12863292 Lionel Messi of Argentina reacts during the international friendly soccer match between Argentina and Zambia in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 31 March 2026. EPA/JUAN IGNACIO RONCORONI

Scaloni Highlights Messi’s Importance Ahead of WC Opener Against Algeria

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has spoken about the importance of star Lionel Messi ahead of their FIFA World Cup Group J opener against Algeria.

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