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Joao Cancelo has defended Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar amid criticism at the 2026 World Cup, insisting their achievements, talent and contributions to football speak for themselves.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to score in six different FIFA World Cups after netting for Portugal against Uzbekistan at the 2026 tournament in North America.
Thierry Henry has praised Lionel Messi after another record-breaking performance at the World Cup, saying the Argentina captain does not chase records because they naturally follow him.
Lionel Messi set four new FIFA World Cup records after scoring twice in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria, helping the defending champions qualify for the knockout stage.
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 to secure qualification for the World Cup knockout stage, while Senegal’s hopes now depend on their final group match.
Algeria rallied from a goal down to defeat Jordan 2-1 in Group J, boosting their chances of reaching the knockout stage while ending Jordan’s World Cup campaign.
Didier Deschamps will rotate three starting positions to bring more dynamic verticality into the squad against a defensive opponent.
FIFA requires a strict, uniform three-minute stoppage near the 22nd and 67th minutes of all 104 matches, regardless of actual weather conditions or if the venue is a climate-controlled indoor stadium.
Japan secured a historic World Cup victory after defeating Tunisia, with Ayase Ueda scoring twice as the Asian side advanced while the North Africans exited the tournament without a win.
Former Portugal international Bruno Alves has defended Cristiano Ronaldo against criticism, saying only those who have achieved more in football should question the Al-Nassr forward’s impact and legacy.
Egypt became the fourth African nation to win a match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating New Zealand 3-1 in their Group G encounter.
Abia State's upcoming aviation facility was upgraded from a basic federal airstrip to a full-fledged international airport following a direct intervention by Governor Alex Otti.
