OPINION - How World Cup 2026 proved football has remarkable ability to cure all ills So, was this a good World Cup? Evening Standard · Jul 22
World Cup 2030 (very early) power rankings: who will challenge Spain at top? The next men’s World Cup is still four years away, but we take a look at the teams with the firmest foundations who should be primed to contend The Guardian - US · Jul 22
Tango, Tattoos and Tuxedos: The 48 Best Quotes From the 2026 World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Neymar Jr, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel and many more were responsible for some of the best quotes of the summer. Sports Illustrated · Jul 22
Before Beckham and Ronaldo, there was Kevin Keegan – the footballer who invented the personal brand Anyone old enough to remember Kevin Keegan in his heyday as a player will also have etched on the memory his 1980 television advert for the aftershave and deodorant brand Brut. The Conversation · Jul 21
'Cheating for Messi': Cristiano Ronaldo Approves Explosive FIFA Corruption Video Cristiano Ronaldo's Instagram like on a viral 'cheating for Messi' clip has reignited accusations of FIFA corruption around Argentina's 2026 World Cup run, against a backdrop of old and new scandals. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
The Top 10 Moments From the 2026 World Cup—Ranked The road to Spain’s crowning moment brought some unforgettable World Cup memories. Sports Illustrated · Jul 21
Politics, Legends, Legacies: Five Takeaways From the 2026 World Cup The 2026 World Cup wrapped on July 19 at MetLife Stadium. Sports Illustrated · Jul 20
The World Cup 2026 Is Over But The Memes Aren’t—Here Are 100 That Captured This Year’s Chaos The tournament delivered excitement and drama from start to finish, and fans made sure none of it went unnoticed. Bored Panda · Jul 20
Fifa president Gianni Infantino set for fourth term – despite World Cup controversies As President Donald Trump presented the World Cup trophy to Spain at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the man in charge of world football’s governing body, Fifa, seemed untouched by the competition’s controversies. The Conversation · Jul 20
Photos of Lionel Messi at 6 World Cups from 2006 to today Lionel Messi’s World Cup career has spanned six tournaments, from his debut as an 18-year-old in Germany in 2006 to his latest appearance in 2026. The Argentina captain scored his first World Cup goal in 2006, led his country to the final in 2014, and completed his quest for soccer’s… The Independent UK · Jul 19
Fans rip Madonna, Bieber, BTS and Shakira World Cup halftime: ‘Look how they massacred my beautiful game’ The bizarre and eclectic show also featured surprise appearances from The Muppets, Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso and Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and Ronaldo The Independent UK · Jul 19
Fifa flies Portugal’s World Cup team on plane used for ICE deportations Aircraft that transported team to match is same one used to deport dozens of Venezuelans to Cecot mega-prison The Guardian - US · Jul 17
Ranking the 10 Greatest World Cup Matches of All Time These World Cup games have gone down in history as some of the greatest matches ever played. Sports Illustrated · Jul 16
Sports Illustrated · Jul 15 Kylian Mbappe’s World Cup Setback Echoes His Real Madrid Failures The France international once again fell short in a game where his team needed his best.
Dot Esports · Jul 15 Faker joins Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen as Esports Foundation Ambassador The South Korean Esports legend will lead T1 into the EWC next week.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15 ‘I root for underdogs’: football fans who don’t support their home country Not everyone supports the country where they were born or grew up. Sometimes fans are won over by a player, place, population or style of play
FourFourTwo · Jul 14 Michael Olise turns down at least £2 million every year so he can play in football boots that match his kit World Cup star Olise has caught the eye with his footwear in France’s run to the semi-finals
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14 World Cup and Ballon d’Or in reach as Harry Kane enters defining week of his career Harry Kane is driven by a sense of destiny but to be remembered as an all-time great outside England requires big-game performances
Sports Illustrated · Jul 13 The 10 Biggest Disappointments of the 2026 World Cup The tournament’s most notable disappointments range from off-field controversies to the performance of the USMNT’s supposed protagonist.
The Economic Times · Jul 13 Cristiano Ronaldo Mentality Quotes on Success, Hard Work and Passion: The Psychology Behind His Champion Mindset — If You Are a Real Fan, Don’t Miss This Quote of the day by Cristiano Ronaldo mentality extends far beyond football. His quotes about success, hard work, resilience, and passion reflect universal principles that can inspire people in every walk of life. His career demonstrates that talent opens doors, but discipline, perseverance, confidence, and continuous improvement determine how far…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 13 Lionel Messi: The stats behind the Argentinian great ahead of England showdown Messi will look to write the latest chapter of his spectacular World Cup story against England in Atlanta on Wednesday.
International Business Times UK · Jul 13 IShowSpeed's Bold Move: Argentina Kit as He Tries to Break (or Fuel) the Viral World Cup Curse Streamer IShowSpeed wore an Argentina jersey, breaking the viral 'Speed curse' as Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the World Cup quarter-final, ending the meme's streak of eliminations
Fortune · Jul 12 This former U.S. soccer player built a $20 billion-a-year company. Now, he says resilience matters more than talent—and points to Lionel Messi as proof Jim Kavanaugh, a former U.S. Olympian, says the habits that made him a top athlete also helped him build World Wide Technology, a multibillion-dollar firm.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 12 New Portugal Boss Jorge Jesus Addresses the Burning Cristiano Ronaldo Question Uncertainly looms over over the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s next steps with the national team.