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New Jersey Woman Shares Her Dad’s Elaborate World Cup Prep: ‘Don’t Sleep on the Stars and Stripes This Year’

Soccer fans only have once every four years to jump for joy for the FIFA World Cup. But a New Jersey dad’s preparation for the event is unlike any other, and his daughter, Alyssa Cronin (@alyssacronin13), shared his elaborate process on TikTok. “I’m like a World Cup maestro,” Cronin’s dad…

The Mary Sue · Jun 17

Who is the top all-time world cup goalscorer? – latest rankings

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are vying to become not just 2026 World Cup winners but also the greatest goalscorers in the history of the tournament. Here’s how they compare with others on the all-time list

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

The number of World Cups Ronaldo has played in as he matches Messi’s record

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The Independent UK · Jun 17

Portugal vs DR Congo prediction as Cristiano Ronaldo goes for broke in World Cup record books

Roberto Martinez’s Portugal kick off their World Cup 2026 campaign in Houston

FourFourTwo · Jun 17

Portugal vs DR Congo LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction

Portugal are heavily-fancied at this summer’s tournament

Evening Standard · Jun 17

France seal hard-earned win against Senegal, Messi scores hat-trick for Argentina

Tactical changes by Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps at half-time saw France seal a 3-1 win in their opening game against Senegal. Kylian Mbappé scored a brace, becoming the country's top goalscorer, with 58 goals to his name. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi helped Argentina shine with a hat-trick against Algeria –…

France 24 · Jun 17

Kalshi Signs Deal With Argentina Soccer for Messi's World Cup Run

Kalshi and Argentina announce a partnership deal that lasts throughout the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 17

Portugal v DR Congo LIVE: World Cup result as Cristiano Ronaldo frustrated by goalless performance in shock draw

Portugal 1-1 DR Congo: Ronaldo was frustrated on his record sixth World Cup start as the Africa side secured a hard-fought draw for their first ever World Cup point

The Independent UK · Jun 17

SI:AM | Lionel Messi Hat Trick Headlines an Especially Star-Studded World Cup Day

You might not see another single day with as much attacking excellence on display as we saw on Tuesday with Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scoring multiple goals.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 17

Football’s greatest showman shows Mbappé and Haaland who’s boss

In today’s Football Daily: The big guns join the party

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17