England player ratings vs Croatia: Jude Bellingham's brilliance drives Three Lions to victory in World Cup opener while Harry Kane kickstarts Golden Boot bid with brac…

England made a winning start to the 2026 World Cup as they beat Croatia 4-2 in their Group L opener on Wednesday ...

Cristiano Ronaldo defends Portugal after disappointing World Cup result against DR Congo

Cristiano Ronaldo defended Portugal after a frustrating 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their 2026 World Cup opener. Despite ...

Harry Kane gets second chance from penalty spot before matching Gary Lineker's World Cup record as England take lead against Croatia

England captain Harry Kane equalled Gary Lineker's World Cup goal record after a controversial retaken penalty in a dramatic ...

Jonathan David must deliver, Alphonso Davies may return: Five keys to Canada vs Qatar

Canada's biggest World Cup match yet awaits. A win over Qatar would move them closer to the knockout rounds and potentially ...

Kylian Mbappe 'incredibly proud' after becoming France's all-time top scorer as forward aims to close Lionel Messi gap

Kylian Mbappe expresses immense pride after becoming France's all-time top scorer. With 58 goals, the Real Madrid star is now ...

Cristiano Ronaldo storms off the field alone while Portugal co-stars applaud fans after World Cup campaign begins with surprise result against DR Congo

Cristiano Ronaldo walked off alone after Portugal drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their 2026 World Cup opener in Houston while ...

'It's time to accept Lionel Messi is the best' - Ronaldo shuts down GOAT debate after hat-trick gets Argentina off to perfect World Cup start

Ronaldo Nazário shuts down the GOAT debate, declaring Lionel Messi the best ever after a historic hat-trick against Algeria ...

'The team need to score, not you' - Thierry Henry accuses Cristiano Ronaldo of getting in Bruno Fernandes' way in brutal analysis of Portugal icon's dismal display …

Thierry Henry criticises Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal's 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo, accusing the icon of ...

Early World Cup fixtures favour the underdogs

As the 2026 World Cup gains pace, matchday one has seen many underdogs avoid defeat. Will the trend continue in the second ...

Man City to battle Tottenham for Sandro Tonali signing despite Elliot Anderson transfer efforts

Manchester City are rivaling Tottenham for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali as they also pursue Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot ...

Thomas Partey to begin search for new club as Villarreal make decision on ex-Arsenal midfielder

Thomas Partey is set to leave Villarreal and become a free agent as the La Liga club opt not to renew the former Arsenal ...

South Africa star to miss rest of World Cup group stage with three-game ban following red card against Mexico

South Africa attacking midfielder Themba Zwane has been handed a harsh three-match ban by FIFA following his red card against ...