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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Advocaat: We’ll Steal Some Points From Germany
epa12993421 Head coach Dick Advocaat (C) leads a training session of the Curacao national soccer team in Noordwijk, Netherlands, 25 May 2026. The team is preparing for the FIFA World Cup with a training camp. EPA/KOEN VAN WEEL

Advocaat: We’ll Steal Some Points From Germany

Curacao coach Dick Advocaat believes they can "steal some points" against Germany in their World Cup Group E opener.

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Brazil Forced To Settle For A Draw Against Morocco
epa13035551 Vinicius Junior (2-R, partially seen) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 1-1 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Brazil against Morocco, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, 13 June 2026. EPA/OLGA FEDOROVA

Brazil Forced To Settle For A Draw Against Morocco

Brazil were forced to share the spoils with Morocco after playing to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group C opener at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.

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Williams: Formation Wasn’t The Issue
Ronwen Williams of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 South Africa press conference and training at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 08 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Williams: Formation Wasn’t The Issue

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams believes South Africa's tactical approach against Mexico was based on thorough preparation and analysis.

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