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Lionel Messi and football’s ageless wonders can excel into their 40s

Lionel Messi leads the way for veteran strikers at World Cup. They have different styles, but all have shown their worth

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham: How Fifa’s bewildering World Cup award has distorted reality

By allowing public vote to decide player of the match awards, Fifa has again leaned into the cult of celebrity with predictable consequences

The Independent UK · Jul 4

Portugal XI vs Spain: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

Cristiano Ronaldo could be playing in his final game on football’s biggest stage

Evening Standard · Jul 4

Ranking All 16 Teams Left in the 2026 World Cup

Some of the pre-tournament favorites have seen their chances take a hit ahead of the round of 16.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 4

FIFA World Cup 2026 Brackets: Check the full round of 16 schedule in IST & US time. Download match fixtures here

FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 fixtures IST Time: Argentina narrowly advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, setting up a clash with Egypt. The knockout stage has already delivered thrilling upsets, including Belgium's dramatic comeback against Senegal and Portugal's victory powered by Cristiano Ronaldo. Spain…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Cape Verde threaten shock for the ages before Argentina break hearts in World Cup classic

Argentina are into the last 16 of the World Cup but only after a 3-2 extra-time win over a magnificent Cape Verde side

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4

The Players With the Most Goals at a Single World Cup Tournament

The World Cup is littered with legendary goalscoring campaigns over the last century.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 3

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE: Champions snatch dramatic extra-time win in World Cup classic

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (aet): Diney own goal from Romero header saved the reigning world champions deep into extra-time against the ultimate minnows

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Did he say 'Bismillah'? Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty whisper ignites global debate

Superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo’s whisper broadcast live around the world before the decisive penalty against Croatia sparked a global debate over whether it was an Arabic-inspired sacred invocation or his own pre-Saudi encouragement routine in Portuguese.

Euronews · Jul 3

Ange Postecoglou finally seals management return after World Cup punditry role

Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has been out of work since October

FourFourTwo · Jul 3