Cristiano Ronaldo was left visibly distraught on the Al-Nassr bench after a catastrophic late error from goalkeeper Bento denied the club their first Saudi Pro League title in seven years. The Portuguese superstar had been substituted late on against Al-Hilal and could only watch in horror as victory was snatched away in the dying seconds. … Read more
Every four years, the world stops. Offices empty. Bars fill up at 9 a.m. Nations hold their breath over a piece of leather and 22 men. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is upon us, with a historic 48 teams competing across Canada, Mexico and the United States for one trophy. Every team will dare to … Read more
Dutch veteran Dick Advocaat is coming back to take Curaçao to the World Cup and set a record as the oldest-ever coach in the tournament’s 96-year history. The 78-year-old Advocaat’s return three months after he resigned citing a family health issue was confirmed Tuesday by the Curaçao soccer federation, one day after Fred Rutten left … Read more
You aren’t limited to simply betting on the outright World Cup winner. You can actually bet on which group will win it all. Let’s check out the odds for the winning group at DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 13. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth and likely final World Cup will be the first for the Portugal great since he left Europe to play in Saudi Arabia The surprise move in late 2022 shocked many in the soccer world and prompted widespread doubts about whether his form would be affected by facing lower-level competition. But Ronaldo, who … Read more
Arsenal defender Ben White is out of contention for the World Cup after sustaining medial ligament damage. The Premier League leader confirmed the injury on Tuesday and said the England international would be out for the rest of the season. “Our medical team are now managing Ben’s recovery and rehabilitation program,” Arsenal said in a … Read more
Before he became a hero for an unlikely World Cup team that knocked out a historic powerhouse, Esmir Bajraktarević was a kid from a small Midwestern town. Bajraktarević, who picked up the nickname “Milwaukee Messi” along his journey, etched his name in lore back in March for Bosnia and Herzegovina by eliminating Italy from contention … Read more
Gio Reyna was just 19 years old when he boarded a plane from Germany to Doha just before the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He was expecting to play a major role on a United States squad filled with fellow youngsters who were talking the biggest stage in sports for the first time in … Read more
Veteran Qatar forward Sebastian Soria has a chance to become the oldest outfield player to appear at a World Cup after the 42-year-old was included Tuesday in the country’s preliminary squad for tournament. The Uruguay-born Soria was in a 34-player group selected by Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui, which must be cut to no more than … Read more
As much as modern World Cup squads are typically constructed using a forensic examination of data points collected over a four-year cycle combined with the gut feelings of experienced national team coaches and their staffs, the United States’ roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was always going to be different. USA boss Mauricio Pochettino … Read more