Group play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearing its end, and there weren’t many surprises as we head toward the knockout stage. But does that mean the favorites entering the tournament should remain the favorites ahead of the knockout stage? That’s what “First Things First’s” Nick Wright believes. As we’re nearly complete with … Read more
We’re two weeks into the Friendly Wager and one night away from Mexico officially winning Group A (-140) and cashing another ticket. Because the World Cup’s primary tiebreaker is head-to-head record, it’s impossible for South Korea to leap over El Tri. Rejoice. In case you missed it, there was another opportunity to bet Kylian Mbappé, … Read more
On Monday, the stars were on full display at the World Cup. Lionel Messi made history, while Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland also scored twice. Cristiano Ronaldo responded on Tuesday with a brace of his own. The 41-year-old star powered Portugal’s blowout win that headlined the match day. Here’s the best of match day 13 … Read more
Can the two GOATs meet? Lionel Messi is looking for his second World Cup title and his third appearance in a final of soccer’s biggest tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to reach his first ever final. Here’s how it can happen and where the potential clash could occur next summer. As winners of Group J, … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday by scoring two goals in Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan. 41-year-old Ronaldo made history in the sixth minute when João Cancelo crossed it to him, and he shot with his right foot to make it 1-0. He ran toward the … Read more
Portugal and Uzbekistan are set to face off in a historic 2026 FIFA World Cup matchup on June 23, 2026, at Houston Stadium on FOX. This marks the first-ever World Cup meeting between the established European powerhouse and the Central Asian debutants. Portugal opened its World Cup campaign with a disappointing 1-1 draw against DR … Read more
Portugal and Uzbekistan meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup second group stage match on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET from Houston Stadium. Portugal drew their opening match with DR Congo 1-1, with Joao Neves scoring for the Portuguese side. Uzbekistan lost their opener to Colombia 1-3, with Abbosbek Fayzullaev scoring Uzbekistan’s … Read more
Rúben Dias has insisted that the intense scrutiny focused on captain Cristiano Ronaldo is nothing out of the ordinary for the national team. The Manchester City center-back has called for unity within the squad after their disappointing opening World Cup draw, emphasizing that outside noise will not derail their ultimate tournament ambitions. Opening Stalemate Sparks … Read more
From ageless wonders to breakout stars, the first week of the World Cup provided some outstanding performances. We’re to highlight, position by position, players who deserve some recognition after each of the 48 teams in the tournament have played a game. Matteo’s Top Performers Going with a 4-4-2 formation, there are plenty of recognizable names … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has mostly filled his trophy case, but he is still chasing an unprecedented milestone of 1,000 official career goals in competitive football. While other legends of the game like Pelé and Romário claimed otherwise when adding in friendly matches, Ronaldo seeks to be the first to reach the mark through competitive professional matches. His … Read more