With the largest World Cup field in the history of the tournament, 32 of the 48 teams will be fighting for a spot in the knockout stage. 66.6% of nations will advance out of the group stage this summer, which is a massive upgrade from 50% in past World Cups. Because of this, sportsbooks have … Read more
INDYCAR is known for having diverse drivers from countries all across the globe. So, to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup — co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada — we choose the best INDYCAR driver from every country being represented in the momentous event. Obviously, not every country has had an INDYCAR driver, … Read more
With 48 teams competing and a grueling path through the knockout stage, reaching the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be an accomplishment in itself. Only four nations will survive the tournament’s first 100 matches and earn a spot in the final four, putting themselves within two victories of lifting the most coveted … Read more
In the world of global sports, mononyms — going by a single name — has become one of the more popular parts of the sport. Icons like Pelé, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Kaká don’t need a surname to identify themselves to the world. But while it looks like a calculated marketing strategy for modern brands, the … Read more
Portugal forward Rafael Leão was sent off for punching an opponent during a 2-0 win over Chile in a World Cup warm-up on Saturday. Leão got into a heated altercation with Chile defender Ivan Román after he felt he had been fouled by a different opponent. Leão was spotted throwing a punch and Román reacted … Read more
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has officially broken the all-time Premier League record for the most assists in a single season. The influential Portuguese midfielder secured his 21st assist of the campaign against Brighton on Sunday to move clear of Arsenal icon Thierry Henry and Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne in the history books. … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo’s brace in Al Nassr’s 4-1 victory over Damac on Thursday earned the Portuguese star his first Saudi Pro League title since making the move to the club in January 2023. Ronaldo has now won top-flight domestic league titles in four different countries across two continents: England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia. The triumph … Read more
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just a few weeks away, and I can’t wait to cover, watch and wager on this event. There will be more in the coming weeks, but here are a few bets I recently put in my … Read more
Atlético Madrid have sensationally joined the race to sign Manchester City icon Bernardo Silva as they search for a marquee replacement for Antoine Griezmann. The Portuguese playmaker is set to leave the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer, sparking a high-stakes scramble among Europe’s elite clubs. A marquee successor for Griezmann According to reports from … Read more
Portugal has never won a World Cup. For a country that has produced so much football talent, that fact has always stung. They’ve reached the semifinals, won a European Championship, and sent some of the most gifted players of their generation to every major tournament. But the one thing that would complete the story has … Read more