Will Cristiano Ronaldo finally win the World Cup? Ronaldo, now 41, is gearing up for what's set to be his final World Cup appearance. And it could be Portugal's best ever shot at lifting the trophy. Euronews · Jun 17
Germany vs Cote d'Ivoire World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks Germany vs Ivory Coast meet at BMO Field on June 20, 2026, both unbeaten in Group E. Germany's 7-1 opener makes them the pick at -180. Sports Lens · Jun 17
Can Golden Generation 2.0 Lead England to World Cup Glory? The Three Lions’ latest group of young talent and veteran stars has fans asking if football really is coming home this summer. But history suggests it’s much more complicated. Sports Illustrated · Jun 17
Colorado State Football Wins vs. Top Programs in West Colorado Buffaloes football has recorded the most wins (69) and played the most games (93) against Colorado State. SuperWest Sports · Jun 17
Watch: Cash, power, and politics—inside Gianni Infantino’s World Cup empire A massive revolt is brewing for football’s most powerful man. For many, it would be a career game changer. But will it be for Infantino? Euronews · Jun 17
TV tonight: it’s England v Croatia! Bring on the football fever If you’re not going to be glued to the big match, Kirstie and Phil can provide some distraction. Plus: an utterly lovely Paul Mescal movie The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
The one World Cup fashion rule that Victoria Beckham never broke IN FOCUS: As England gears up for its first match of the 2026 World Cup, outfit inspiration is once again being sourced from the blueprint for 2006 football fashion: VB. Lydia Spencer-Elliott breaks down the longevity of her looks The Independent UK · Jun 17
Lionel Messi Net Worth: How the Argentina legend amassed his fortune as he reaches 200 international appearances Lionel Messi achieved his 200th international appearance for Argentina, joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Bader Al-Mutawa as one of football's most-capped players. His legendary career, marked by numerous accolades and a FIFA World Cup triumph, has also propelled him to billionaire status with significant earnings from contracts, endorsements, and diverse business… The Economic Times · Jun 17
Scots have most pride in their national football team compared with England and Wales SCOTS are the most likely to say they take pride in their men’s national team at 61 compared with 50 in England and 47 in Wales, a poll suggests The National (Scotland) · Jun 17
How Old Is Lionel Messi? Inside His Legendary Career as He Chases One Final World Cup Chapter Lionel Messi leads Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, potentially marking his final international chapter. His enduring influence and Argentina's dominance define modern football history. International Business Times UK · Jun 17
FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina is skilfully defending its title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever Argentina's football champions are back on the World Cup stage. Dedicated fans have traveled thousands of miles, some by bicycle, to support their team. Many are spending significant amounts of money to witness the matches. Lionel Messi, a legendary player, is a major draw for global fans. The Economic Times · Jun 17
Meet Luca Zidane: His Height, Age, Father and the Emotional Reason He Represents Algeria Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine Zidane, becomes Algeria's starting goalkeeper at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting his unique international choice and family heritage. International Business Times UK · Jun 17
Most goals in World Cup: Who is the highest goal scorer in the FIFA world cup? Who is the highest goal scorer in the FIFA world cup? Lionel Messi has equaled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals after a hat-trick in the 2026 tournament. The Argentina captain also became the first male footballer to appear in six World Cups. Messi's achievement marks a significant… The Economic Times · Jun 17
Argentina’s Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record with hat-trick in defeat of Algeria Lionel Messi piled up the records as he scored all three goals for Argentina in their 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria on Tuesday, becoming the first player to feature in six World Cups and matching former Germany striker Miroslav Klose's tally of 16 goals on football's biggest stage. France 24 · Jun 17
The Economic Times · Jun 17 FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo club, becomes 2nd player to score in 5 World Cups Lionel Messi achieved his 200th international appearance for Argentina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria. At 38, he joins an elite group of footballers with such longevity. Messi's illustrious career includes a World Cup title, multiple Copa América triumphs, and numerous World Cup records, solidifying his status…
The Guardian - US · Jun 17 Georgia runoff: Republican voters choose Trump-backed conservative to face Jon Ossoff Representative Mike Collins defeats former college football coach Derek Dooley, while Rick Jackson selected as governor pick
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17 Tuchel may be unburdened by English baggage but he is no longer an outsider England’s ‘footballaholic’ head coach may not be motivated by a fan’s passion but he is more than just a gun for hire
The Times of India · Jun 17 "The procedures are getting to his brain": Clavicular thrashed online after claiming IShowSpeed gave Cristiano Ronaldo a career Streamer Clavicular sparked backlash after claiming he only knows Cristiano Ronaldo because of IShowSpeed and suggesting Speed “gave” the football icon a career. The comments quickly went viral, prompting strong reactions from fans. Many argued that Ronaldo was already one of the most famous athletes in history long before Speed…
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Trump’s Miami golf club raises prices as World Cup is held at nearby stadium Trump’s Miami-area golf resort has called itself ‘the ultimate championship-caliber sanctuary for football enthusiasts’
France 24 · Jun 17 World Cup 2026: Haaland double powers Norway to winning start against Iraq Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway got their campaign off to a flying start with a 4-1 over a valiant Iraqi side, who were playing on football's biggest stage for the first time in 40 years.
The Independent UK · Jun 16 World Cup 2026: England fans warned not to delay A&E visits just because the football’s on Analysis of A&E attendance data during Euro 2024 found there were just under 17,000 fewer attendances than expected during England matches across the tournament
Evening Standard · Jun 16 Women and children in abusive settings face ‘more sinister’ World Cup kick-off Research shows incidents of domestic violence rise around major football tournaments, jumping by 38% when England lose and by 26% when they win.
The Economic Times · Jun 16 World Cup 2026: Visa expired after just one game for Iran Footballer Mehdi Torabi who is linked to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-IRGC, attended pro-government rallies in Tehran after US-Israel strikes Iran national team are commuting from their tournament base in the Mexican border city of Tijuana for their three World Cup group-stage matches, the first two in Los Angeles and the third in Seattle.
International Business Times UK · Jun 16 10 Photos of Vozinha, the Goalkeeper Who Went From 50,000 to Nearly 10 Million Instagram Followers After Stunning Spain Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's stunning World Cup debut against Spain catapulted him to global fame, amassing over 8 million Instagram followers and highlighting his journey to football stardom.
The Independent UK · Jun 16 Why England are finally ready to deliver on their World Cup destiny Having overhauled their infrastructure and invested heavily in the national team, England are now prepared to challenge for major honours, so will 2026 be their time?