Lionel Messi and Argentina reached the 2026 World Cup final but a 1-0 defeat to Spain dashed any hopes of consecutive titles. But the GOAT delivered plenty of moments for the Albiceleste even if it fell short of becoming just the third nation to win back-to-back titles. Argentina’s Best Moments 2026 FIFA World Cup™ 🇦🇷 … Read more
England fell short of winning its first World Cup title since 1966 but did finish in third place in 2026 – its highest finish since its sole title. With Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham leading the way, the Three Lions were able to reach the semifinals for only the fourth time at the tournament. This … Read more
France entered the 2026 World Cup as one of the favorites to lift the trophy after two consecutive appearances in the final (including the 2018 victory). The quest fell short of Kylian Mbappé and Co. as Les Bleus reached the semifinals where it lost to eventual champions Spain. In the bronze final, it lost once … Read more
FIFA president Gianni Infantino plans to privatise the World Cup, with UEFA furious about the plans. According to an explosive report from The Times’ Chief Sports Reporter, Martyn Ziegler, FIFA are to sell stakes in the World Cup to private backers, with talks having opened with investors close to the Trump administration. The proposal has … Read more
More than three weeks have passed since the U.S. men’s national team crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a resounding 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16, and for USA greats Clint Dempsey and Jozy Altidore, the lopsided defeat still stings. “I haven’t even watched the game back,” Altidore, the … Read more
Manchester City have confirmed that midfielder Rodri has undergone successful minor surgery to address an ongoing back issue following Spain’s World Cup triumph. The club have also stated that Rodri is only facing a “short” recovery process, allaying any fears he could be sidelined for a significant period. City Confirm Rodri Surgery The Etihad Stadium … Read more
Soccer’s law-making panel clarified its guidance to referees which confirmed Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off in the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina. Embolo’s second yellow card, after a video review for simulating being fouled, changed the momentum of the game in the 72nd minute soon after Switzerland tied the score … Read more
In Brazil’s journey to a sixth World Cup title under first-year coach Carlo Ancelotti, their trip fell short in the round of 16. Brazil currently has five World Cup trophies all-time, and a sixth would’ve extended its record mark. Brazil dominated their group after two wins and a draw, which earned them first in Group … Read more
Paraguay shocked the world by upsetting Germany and earning a spot in the last 16, before eventually going down to France in a 1-0 defeat thanks to a Kylian Mbappé penalty. Paraguay had an incredibly resilient tournament, especially after starting with a horrendous 4-1 defeat to the United States. They responded immediately by winning their … Read more
Ghana found its way into the round of 32 as one of the eight best third-place teams, finishing on four points thanks to a stoppage-time winner against Panama and a stingy defensive performance that led to a goal-less draw against England. Ghana’s Best Moments 2026 FIFA World Cup™ 🇬🇭 A late goal against Croatia kept … Read more