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Messi is rewriting World Cup history — six goals in three games, and now the first player ever to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches. Standing in Argentina's way is Cape Verde, a first-time…
Germany's World Cup 2026 campaign ended in a historic penalty shootout loss to Paraguay in Boston — and now the fallout has…
Switzerland made history in Vancouver — their 2-0 defeat of Algeria is their third successive World Cup win at a single…
Cabo Verde, making their World Cup debut, head into a round-of-32 clash against reigning champions Argentina with defiance rather…
Croatia thought they had snatched a last-gasp equaliser against Portugal — but an IMU sensor inside the match ball told a…
Argentina are the defending champions and heavy favourites — but Lionel Scaloni isn't buying the narrative. With Cabo Verde…
Portugal needed a 90+4 header from Goncalo Ramos to edge past Croatia 2-1 in Toronto — a match that also saw Cristiano Ronaldo,…
Spain ended a 16-year knockout drought at the World Cup with a commanding 3-0 win over Austria — but the bigger story is Unai…
Spain dismantled Austria 3-0 in Los Angeles to reach the World Cup last 16 for the first time since winning the trophy in 2010 —…
