Former center-back Dan Eggen, who played for Norway when they defeated Brazil at the 1998 World Cup, believes Erling Haaland is currently on par with, or even surpasses, legendary striker Ronaldo Nazario.

How runners allocate their 2,000 calories of stored glycogen in the first 10km will determine if they have enough energy to accelerate or "hit the wall" in the final 10km.

Paraguayan fans burned an effigy of Kylian Mbappe during the traditional San Juan festival, following their national team's loss to France in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

Four years after their historic run to the semifinals, the Morocco national team is forging a new identity, characterized by a ball-possession and assertive playing style under coach Mohamed Ouahbi.

In an interview with Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport, former coach Fabio Capello stated that Lionel Messi is the greatest among the great players, while also assessing other strikers shining at the 2026 World Cup.

Former defender Gary Neville rates England as favorites against Norway, but warns Erling Haaland could be a game-changer in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has intensified pressure on FIFA, declaring it "cannot remain silent" about referee decisions in their round of 16 World Cup 2026 loss to Argentina.

Remembering steps, marking gear locations, and practicing reflexes beforehand help athletes shorten transition times in the two-discipline event.

According to former star Rivaldo, no words can describe what Lionel Messi achieved in Argentina's 3-2 victory over Egypt in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

According to coach Lionel Scaloni, 39-year-old forward Lionel Messi demonstrated true leadership qualities by bouncing back after a missed penalty, continuing to fight, and inspiring Argentina to a comeback victory against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup.

Striker Folarin Balogun proactively met with coach Rudi Garcia to discuss FIFA's suspension postponement, after the US lost to Belgium 1-4 in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

Argentina's 3-2 comeback win against Egypt in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 was overshadowed by a series of contentious decisions from French referee Francois Letexier.

Members of the Egyptian national team are upset, claiming referees showed bias that helped Argentina secure a 3-2 comeback win in the World Cup 2026 round of 16.

Thousands of fans in Hanoi stayed up all night to cheer for Lionel Messi and his teammates during their comeback victory against Egypt in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16.

Lionel Messi becomes the first player to miss two penalties in a single World Cup tournament after failing to beat goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir in Argentina's round of 16 match against Egypt.

Superstars Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah are set to start in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 match.

Playing the entire match and taking two shots on target against Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo, in his forties, concluded his final World Cup game imperfectly.

Coach Lionel Scaloni hopes Argentina reaches this year's World Cup final and faces Spain, to make up for the canceled intercontinental Super Cup match.

Former Vietnam national team coach Park Hang-seo has decided to step down as vice president of the Korea Football Association following the national team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup.

Midfielder Bruno Fernandes dismisses the notion that his, Vitinha's, and Joao Neves's underperformance led to Portugal's defeat against Spain in the World Cup 2026 round of 16.

Following their round of 16 victory over Portugal, Spain is now considered the team with the highest probability of winning the 2026 World Cup.