Portugal

World Cup 2026 preview: Last port of call for Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo went from almost being aborted due to poverty to become a global football icon winning loads of trophies with various clubs and his national team.

France tipped to win World Cup by S’pore’s football fraternity; Kylian Mbappe the pick for Golden Boot

In a poll conducted by The Straits Times among 100 figures from the local football scene, France emerged the leading contender to win the World Cup.

Why France are favourites to reclaim the crown at the 2026 World Cup

France's Rayan Cherki celebrates with captain Kylian Mbappe after scoring the opening goal during the international friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino happy with US response despite 2-1 loss to Germany

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06:

Antonee Robinson #5 of United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Mexico City chases world record for largest Mexican wave ahead of World Cup

People participate in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest “Mexican wave” along Reforma Avenue as part of activities ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico, June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Luis Cortes

Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses out

Zimbabwe's Foreign Minister Amon Murwira and his delegation celebrate after winning a seat as a non-premanent member of the UN Security Council on June 3, 2026.

Bologna appoint Tedesco as manager on two-year deal

Soccer Football - Super Lig - Fenerbahce v Besiktas - Sukru Saracoglu Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey - April 5, 2026 Fenerbahce coach Domenico Tedesco reacts REUTERS/Murad Sezer

Portugal carry hot streak and baggage into Ronaldo's sixth World Cup

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Mexico v Portugal - Estadio Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico - March 28, 2026 Portugal coach Roberto Martinez reacts REUTERS/Henry Romero

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez: ‘No one should doubt’ Cristiano Ronaldo could play 2030 World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo is the leading men’s international goalscorer with 143 strikes. With 25 of those coming in 30 games under Roberto Martinez, the Portugal coach insists that he is being selected for the 2026 World Cup on merit rather than because of his status.

Rublev staves off Borges challenge to reach French Open last 16

Russia's Andrey Rublev celebrates winning his third round match against Portugal's Nuno Borges, Tennis, French Open, Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 29, 2026. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

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