Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel says he is filled with pride after successfully stepping into the role of the nation’s first-choice goalkeeper. Speaking ahead of the Swiss team’s crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 showdown against Algeria in Vancouver, the 28-year-old reflected on how his tournament experience four years ago in Qatar fundamentally shaped … Read more
Winning Royal team Squatting from left: Ronal Edirimanne, Pasindu Epa, Kumuthulu Goonathilake, Navindu Liyanage, Savain Karunasiri, Hirun Lindula, and Sulaiman Shihar Standing from left: Ruvi Perera, Akash Dashendra, Geesath Bathisa, Vice Captain Lithum Karunasiri, Advisory Member Sasanka Gunuwardana, Teacher in Charge G.S.Prabath Gallage, Coach Damith Panditharatne Captain Aathif Faleel, Yusuf Shihar, Haazim Dhailamy, Rumal Jayasinghe, … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a significant milestone by scoring his inaugural goal in the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup, converting a penalty against Croatia during the Round of 32 in the 2026 tournament. This goal marked the end of a two-decade wait for a knockout stage goal in World Cup history. In the 68th … Read more
Portugal face Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on Friday morning, with a place in the last 16 against Spain at stake after Luis de la Fuente’s side eliminated Austria earlier in the day. Two of Europe’s most experienced international teams meet in Toronto, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric leading … Read more
Portugal defeated Croatia. (Photo- GETTY) Portugal vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA World Cup 2026: In the breath-taking round of 32 match, Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 and entered the pre-quarter final i.e. round of 16. In this tough match played in Toronto, a tough competition was seen between the two teams. At the same … Read more
The hair, Marc Cucurella says, is sacred. But he promises he will go bald if Spain lifts the World Cup. But when the moment arrives, the larrikin in him could deny, “Did I say that really?” He had made the promise before. A Barcelona product, as recently as April, he claimed he would rather chop … Read more
It took until stoppage time, but Goncalo Ramos rose highest to break Croatian hearts. His header gave Portugal a 2-1 win in Toronto, a place in the Round of 16, and an Iberian showdown with Spain. For Luka Modric, it was the final act of a World Cup career. Portugal had threatened from the start. … Read more
Lamine Yamal spoke about the happiness his success brings to his family after Spain’s commanding 3-0 victory over Austria in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on July 3. The 18-year-old winger, whose younger half-brother Keyne was seen enthusiastically supporting Spain during the match, highlighted that nothing means more to him than seeing his … Read more
In a heartbreaking result, Croatia bowed out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Friday after losing to Portugal in the Round of 32 tie at Toronto Stadium. For the bulk of the contest, Croatia were in front as Portugal displayed a listless performance, and the former further ramped up the pressure by scoring the … Read more
Portugal football team superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scripted history by becoming the oldest player to score a goal in a FIFA World Cup knockout match. It was the first-ever goal in a FIFA World Cup knockout game for Ronaldo as he converted a penalty against Croatia during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash … Read more