Ancelotti: Brazil Showing Signs of Knockout-Stage Readiness
epa13004851 Brazilian national soccer team coach Carlo Ancelotti speaks at a press conference at Granja Comary in Teresopolis, Brazil, 30 May 2026. Ancelotti guaranteed Neymar's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite his calf muscle injury and emphasized that the number 10 is "in good spirits" and "working very hard" to recover as soon as possible. EPA/Antonio Lacerda

Ancelotti: Brazil Showing Signs of Knockout-Stage Readiness

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti was pleased with his side's all-round display following their victory over Haiti at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

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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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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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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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Solbakken: Erling Haaland Will Have A Very Big Impact
epa12862247 Switzerland's Fabian Rieder, left, Switzerland's Remo Freuler, center, and Norway's Erling Haaland, right, fight for the ball, during a friendly soccer match between Norway and Switzerland at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, Norway, 31 March 2026. EPA/CYRIL ZINGARO

Solbakken: Erling Haaland Will Have A Very Big Impact

Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken is backing star striker Erling Haaland to make a decisive impact at the FIFA World Cup, describing him as the best goalscorer in the world.

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Deschamps Urges France to Stay Grounded Ahead of World Cup Opener
epa12859419 France’s Randal Kolo Muani (L) and manager Didier Deschamps (R) interact after the friendly soccer match between Colombia and France in Landover, Maryland, USA, 29 March 2026. EPA/WILL OLIVER

Deschamps Urges France to Stay Grounded Ahead of World Cup Opener

France head coach Didier Deschamps has urged his players to remain grounded ahead of their FIFA World Cup Group I opener on Tuesday.

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De La Fuente: Spain Lacked Freshness And Precision
epa13039493 Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente talks to his player Lamine Yamal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Spain vs Cabo Verde, in Atlanta, USA, 15 June 2026. EPA/RONALD WITTEK

De La Fuente: Spain Lacked Freshness And Precision

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente says there is no cause for concern, despite his side's frustrating goalless draw against Cape Verde.

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