Cristiano Ronaldo

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Commentary

Did the expanded 48-team World Cup deliver? Yes, but let’s stop here

Haiti fans at the Lincoln Financial Field on June 19 before their team’s match against Brazil. Haiti remained competitive despite a 3-0 loss to the former world champions.

New Portugal coach Jorge Jesus would welcome back Cristiano Ronaldo

TOPSHOT - Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 6, 2026. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)

Portuguese star Kika Nazareth has no qualms idolising Lionel Messi

Portuguese women’s footballer Kika Nazareth hopes that her country can build on their maiden Women’s World Cup appearance in 2023.

Mexico name national team legend Rafael Marquez as new coach

(FILES) Mexico's head coach Javier Aguirre (R) and assistant coach Rafael Marquez (L) talk ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between the Czech Republic and Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 24, 2026. Mexico officially announced on July 8, 2026 the appointment of former defender Rafael Marquez as the new head coach of the national football team, a change that had been expected following the country’s elimination from the World Cup. ‘Kaiser’ Marquez, aged 47, was part of the coaching staff of the outgoing manager, Javier Aguirre. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP)

3 key takeaways from the World Cup round of 16

US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino scored an own goal with their intervention of US forward Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension.

Coach Luis de la Fuente sings Lamine Yamal’s praises as Spain reach World Cup quarter-finals

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Portugal v Spain - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - July 6, 2026 Spain coach Luis De La Fuente after the match as Spain qualify for the quarter finals of the World Cup REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

News analysis

For all his records, Cristiano Ronaldo could not crack the World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo (right) controls the ball against Spain’s Aymeric Laporte (left) and Alex Baena during the match on July 6.

Cristiano Ronaldo says his World Cup career is over but Portugal decision can wait

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch in tears on July 6 after Portugal are eliminated from the World Cup following their defeat by Spain.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 7, 2026

Mourners attending the funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, on July 6, 2026.

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