Football

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first men's player to score in five World Cups when he found the back of the net from the penalty spot against Ghana on Thursday evening. Portugal were 3-1...

Not in many decades have we seen such a shock in a World Cup game. In their fifth World Cup and their first since 2006, Saudi Arabia caused a proverbial earthquake by beating Argentina in...

Japan fell behind against Germany on Wednesday, with Ilkay Gundogan scoring from the penalty spot in the 33rd minute, but two substitutes turned it around for Moriyasu’s team, with Ritsu...

KHALIFA STADIUM, Qatar – The desire of the so-called weaker teams to move further up the field to win the ball in enemy territory has perhaps been one of the World Cup’s most remarkable...

Two former Arsenal strikers can now proudly boast to sit atop the all-time goalscoring charts for the France men’s team, but Thierry Henry may not be sitting pretty on his perch for much...

Australia and Tunisia are hungry to snatch a rare World Cup victory when they meet at Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday, knowing they could take a huge step toward the knockout stage. After...

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has described the Group C clash against Mexico as his nation’s “first World Cup final” as they look to bounce back from a shock opening defeat to...

For the World Cup match against the United States on Friday, England manager Gareth Southgate plans to start Harry Kane, who is healthy. In England's opening World Cup game against Iran,...

In a dramatic Group H match, Cristiano Ronaldo scored for the first time in five World Cups as his penalty saved Portugal from losing to Ghana 3-2. After leaving Manchester United by...

AHMED BIN ALI, Qatar – In a gripping Group F match, Belgium escapes a major shock while Canada fails to make pressure count. With the help of Michy Batshuayi's goal in the 44th minute,...