Ronaldo at the double as Portugal demolish Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston
Cristiano Ronaldo ended a ten-match scoring drought in major tournaments with two first-half goals as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 to seize control of World Cup Group K.
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Trump to present World Cup trophy at final, Infantino confirms
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy at the final on 19 July at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Iran granted early US entry for decisive World Cup clash with Egypt
The United States Department of Homeland Security will allow Iran to enter the country 48 hours before their crucial World Cup match against Egypt in Seattle, easing travel restrictions that the team had criticised as severely disruptive.
Semenyo Prepares to Face England After Journey From Non-League Reject to World Cup
Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo will represent Ghana against England at the World Cup, completing a remarkable rise from rejected academy hopeful to international football.
Mbappé Brace Guides France Past Iraq After Storm Delay in Philadelphia
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France defeated Iraq in a World Cup group stage match interrupted by a two-hour storm delay in Philadelphia. The victory moves the French captain level with Miroslav Klose on the all-time scoring charts.
Tuchel criticises World Cup hydration breaks ahead of Ghana clash
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has criticised mandatory hydration breaks at the World Cup, arguing they disrupt the momentum and identity of matches. The Three Lions face Ghana in Boston on Tuesday.
Milan and Como join race for €30m-rated Benfica winger Schjelderup
Milan and Como have registered serious interest in Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup, joining Liverpool, Tottenham and Atlético Madrid in monitoring the Norway international.
Jordan 1-2 Algeria Analysis: Mahrez’s Delivery and Petković’s Substitutes Saved the Campaign
Algeria came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 in Group J through second-half goals from substitutes Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri, with Riyad Mahrez’s set-piece delivery proving decisive as Jamal Sellami’s compact Jordan side tired after protecting Nizar Al-Rashdan’s first-half opener.
Norway 3-2 Senegal Analysis: Haaland’s Second Double Sent Norway Through but Exposed the Risk
Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 in a tense Group I encounter to secure their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, with Erling Haaland scoring twice after Marcus Pedersen’s opener to reach four goals in two matches.
France 3-0 Iraq Analysis: Mbappé’s 100th-Cap Double Survived the Storm and Secured Qualification
France defeated Iraq 3-0 in Group I despite a severe thunderstorm causing a nearly two-hour halftime delay, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice on his 100th international appearance and Ousmane Dembélé adding a third to secure Les Bleus’ place in the Round of 32, leaving Iraq winless and facing elimination.