Maycon Cardozo targets 2030 World Cup with Brazil after Bayern Munich breakthrough
Bayern Munich academy graduate Maycon Cardozo has outlined his ambition to represent Brazil at the 2030 World Cup following his senior debut under Vincent Kompany.
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FIFA to confirm Morocco 2030 host cities as £17bn World Cup investment sparks debate
FIFA is expected to designate Morocco’s 2030 World Cup host cities at the end of 2026, as the kingdom grapples with a multi-billion pound infrastructure bill and questions over long-term legacy.
Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host 2030 World Cup with South American centenary matches
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will feature matches in six countries across three continents, with Morocco, Portugal and Spain as principal hosts and special centenary fixtures in South America.
Portugal beat Croatia in World Cup thriller to reach quarter-finals
Gonçalo Ramos headed an injury-time winner as Portugal defeated Croatia to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals. Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty in the dramatic Round of 16 tie.
Portugal 0-1 Spain Analysis: Merino’s 91st-Minute Strike, Lamine’s Pressure and Ronaldo’s Final Exit
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in Arlington to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals against Belgium. Substitute Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in the 91st minute, finishing a move involving Ferran Torres just six minutes after entering the pitch. The tight Iberian derby saw Diogo Costa produce multiple saves for Portugal and Unai Simón deny Cristiano Ronaldo, but Spain’s patient possession under Luis de la Fuente ultimately broke through late, ending Ronaldo’s World Cup career and eliminating Portugal after their Group K second-place finish and Round-of-32 win over Croatia.
Merino’s late strike ends Ronaldo’s World Cup career as Spain beat Portugal
Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time to send Spain past Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career at age 41. The midfielder’s winner sets up a quarter-final clash against either the United States or Belgium in Los Angeles.
Merino’s 91st-minute strike sends Spain past Portugal into World Cup quarter-finals
Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late winner as Spain eliminated Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal from the World Cup Round of 16 in Arlington, Texas.
Ronaldo confirms World Cup exit after Portugal lose to Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed his World Cup career is over after Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in Dallas, insisting he leaves ‘with a clear conscience’ following a 23-year international career.
Canada exit World Cup as visiting nations capture host cities’ imagination
Canada co-hosted the World Cup but their last-16 elimination in Houston highlighted a disconnect between subdued home support and the fervent passion displayed by fans of Portugal, Egypt and Morocco.
De la Fuente: Spain have ‘best midfield in the world’ ahead of Portugal clash
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has declared his side possess the best midfield in the world as they prepare for a World Cup last-16 tie against Portugal in Dallas.