Expert articles on FIFA World Cup history, 2026 tournament preview, squads, tactics, records, rankings, and official broadcast guides.
Cristiano Ronaldo's proud World Cup farewell at 41 — 3 goals, Man of the Match vs Uzbekistan, Croatia rescue and Round of 8 run. Portugal's top scorer, six World Cups and an enduring legacy.
Harry Kane ranks among the top forwards at World Cup 2026 with 6 goals — brace vs DR Congo, penalty vs Mexico, 13 career WC goals. England face Haaland's Norway in the quarter-finals.
Erling Haaland shares the Golden Boot lead on 7 goals — late brace eliminated Brazil at MetLife. Norway face England and Harry Kane in the quarter-finals.
Ousmane Dembélé is among the top offensive names at World Cup 2026 — hat-trick vs Haiti, 5 goals total including vs Morocco before France's semi-final exit vs Spain.
Vinícius Júnior is the best-placed Brazilian in World Cup 2026 rankings with 4 goals — brace vs Scotland before Norway eliminated Brazil at MetLife.
World Cup 2026 Round of 8 results from July 6 — Spain 1-0 Portugal, Belgium 4-1 USA. Merino stoppage-time winner in Arlington and De Ketelaere brace in Seattle set up Spain vs Belgium in the quarter-finals.
Portugal 0–1 Spain. Scorers: Spain: Mikel Merino 90+1'. Merino stoppage-time strike sends Spain past Portugal in Iberian Round of 8 clash. Full match report, Round of 8 bracket update.
USA 1–4 Belgium. Scorers: USA: Malik Tillman 31'; Belgium: Charles De Ketelaere 9', Charles De Ketelaere 33', Hans Vanaken 57', Romelu Lukaku 90+3'. De Ketelaere brace and Lukaku late strike send Belgium past USA in Seattle. Full match report, Round of 8 bracket update.
Cristiano Ronaldo career guide — 830+ goals, 5 Ballon d'Or, Real Madrid & Portugal records, all 6 World Cups, club-by-club stats tables and his final World Cup 2026 run.