Fernandes backs Portugal to win first World Cup
Portugal may be among the favourites heading into the FIFA World Cup 2026, but one statistic still stands out: they have never won football’s biggest prize. For Bruno Fernandes, that history is exactly what this generation is determined to rewrite. The Manchester United midfielder believes Roberto Martinez’s side has both the quality and belief to […]
Iran anthem booed amid tense World Cup atmosphere in Los Angeles
Sections of the crowd at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles booed Iran’s national anthem during their World Cup opener, as political tension and protest activity surrounded one of the most emotionally charged fixtures of the tournament. Iran’s presence at the finals had already been overshadowed by a turbulent build-up, with wider geopolitical unrest and protests […]
FIFA clears VAR official Evans over gesture controversy
FIFA has ruled that there was “no evidence of breaches of the FIFA Disciplinary Code” after an investigation into a VAR official accused of making a hand gesture interpreted by some as a white supremacist symbol. The official, Australian referee Shaun Evans, was seen on broadcast footage during Germany’s World Cup opener against Curacao making […]
Iran’s Mohebi strikes late to salvage point against New Zealand
Iran and New Zealand delivered one of the most entertaining matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far, sharing a breathless 2-2 draw at Los Angeles Stadium in Group G after a game full of momentum swings, end-to-end attacks, and late drama. New Zealand striker Elijah Just lit up the first half with pace, […]
Araujo rescues Uruguay as Saudi Arabia miss historic win
Saudi Arabia came within touching distance of a famous FIFA World Cup 2026 victory, but Maxi Araujo’s late intervention ensured Uruguay escaped with a point in a dramatic Group H opener at Miami Stadium. The Green Falcons looked set to celebrate a major upset after Abdulelah Al Amri’s first-half strike gave them the lead, but […]
World Cup: Garcia praises Belgium resilience after Egypt scare
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia believes his team showed the character needed for a World Cup campaign after recovering from a difficult start to earn a point against Egypt in their Group G opener. The Pharaohs looked set to create history in Seattle after Emam Ashour scored his first international goal, putting Egypt ahead and threatening […]
