Spain Defeats Portugal to Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals; Ronaldo's Final Match
Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Portugal to advance in the World Cup, marking Cristiano Ronaldo's last appearance in the tournament.
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Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Portugal to advance in the World Cup, marking Cristiano Ronaldo's last appearance in the tournament.
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South Asia’s football capital passionately supports Argentina’s Lionel Messi during the 2026 World Cup, with the city’s rich football culture on full display.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 6:58 AMworld
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals feature a key match between title favorites France and African champions Morocco, with injury concerns impacting both teams.
Al Jazeera | Jul 9, 2026, 7:05 AMworld
Egypt's World Cup journey ended in a contentious 3-2 loss to Argentina, sparking widespread support amid allegations of unfair officiating.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 11:54 PMworld
French footballer Kylian Mbappe responds to racist jabs from Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla following Paraguay’s loss to France in the World Cup round of 16.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 3:12 PMworld
French footballer Kylian Mbappe responds to racist comments from Paraguay’s Celeste Amarilla following their World Cup round of 16 match.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 2:56 PMworld
French footballer Kylian Mbappe responds to racist comments made by Paraguay’s Celeste Amarilla after France’s World Cup victory.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 2:28 PMworld
Despite Egypt's controversial exit, the team earned widespread praise from fans worldwide, while Argentina advanced to the quarter-finals following a remarkable comeback.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 9:43 AMworld
The legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo played his final World Cup match as Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Portugal.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 5:02 AMworld
Mikel Merino's injury-time goal sends Spain to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, eliminating Portugal and marking the final World Cup appearance for Cristiano Ronaldo.
France 24 English | Jul 7, 2026, 4:04 AMgeneral
Several iconic footballers of a generation played their final World Cup matches during the 2026 tournament.
NPR News | Jul 7, 2026, 2:21 AMworld
The Portuguese captain became the only player to score in six World Cups, concluding his FIFA World Cup journey in the round of 16 defeat against Spain.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 12:36 AMworld
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo admits his last World Cup ended with a narrow loss to Spain, while the USMNT's Folarin Balogun will be available after a red card suspension was overturned.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 10:33 PMworld
The highly anticipated last-16 match between Portugal and Spain takes place in Dallas, Texas, with Cristiano Ronaldo potentially playing his final World Cup game.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 5:49 PMpolitics
FIFA's decision to delay U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's suspension has sparked controversy, drawing criticism from Norway's coach and an appeal from Belgium's football association.
The Hill | Jul 6, 2026, 3:01 PMworld
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal faces Spain, powered by young star Lamine Yamal, in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match at Dallas Stadium.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 8:11 AMworld
FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension after a call from US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy and an appeal from Belgium's football federation.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 6, 2026, 7:57 AMworld
Cristiano Ronaldo, playing in his record sixth World Cup, refuses to confirm if 2026 will be his last, emphasizing he will retire on his own terms.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 3:44 AMworld
Kylian Mbappé’s two goals helped France secure a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the World Cup round of 32, tying Lionel Messi for the tournament’s top scorer and setting up a round of 16 match against Paraguay.
ABC Australia News | Jul 1, 2026, 1:23 AMworld
Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar secures his third consecutive Tour de France victory, matching the all-time record with five titles.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 8:35 AMgeneral
NFF President Lise Klaveness criticizes FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red card ban, alleging external political influence and calling for acknowledgment of an error.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 6:24 PMgeneral
The CDC worked behind the scenes across 11 U.S. cities to monitor and respond to health threats during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ensuring fan safety amid a surge in measles cases.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 12:02 AMgeneral
Texas Democrat Jasmine Crockett sparked widespread mockery after claiming during a congressional hearing that Argentina’s 'racist history' influenced World Cup fans to root against the team.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 7:31 PMgeneral
The final match held in East Rutherford, New Jersey, attracted nearly 39 million viewers in the US, surpassing previous soccer broadcast records.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 10:11 AMShowing 1-24 of 313 articles.