National Teams

Messi Says Goodbye to Argentina With a Goal, Two Assists and a 3-0 Win Over Benin
One last night in sky blue and white. Lionel Messi said goodbye to Argentina with two assists, a penalty for goal 126 and a 3-0 win over Benin, then told 85,000 fans at the Monumental to stand by this team when the hard times come.
By The Editorial Staff

Atlanta Delivers a Classic: Morocco and Haiti Trade Punches in Group C Thriller
Nobody told Haiti this was supposed to be a coronation. Morocco arrived needing a win to lock up the knockout rounds; Haiti arrived already eliminated, playing only for pride. On paper, a formality. On the pitch, anything but.
By Emmanuel Martinez

Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History: Only Player to Score in Six World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo scored against Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the only player in history to find the net in six different World Cup tournaments. Slug: /ronaldo-six-world-cups-scoring-record Keywords: Cristiano Ronaldo, World Cup 2026, Ronaldo record, six World Cups, Portugal, Ronaldo goals, Messi vs Ronaldo
By Emmanuel Martinez

Czechia 1-1 South Africa: Mokoena Penalty Rescues Bafana Bafana in Atlanta | World Cup 2026
Michal Sadilek gave Czechia the fastest goal of the 2026 World Cup, but Teboho Mokoena's penalty earned South Africa a hard-fought draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Full match recap inside.
By Yamil Lahut

Spain 0–0 Cabo Verde | Group H | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Atlanta Stadium
The blue sharks bite back. Luis de la Fuente’s Spain walked into Mercedes-Benz Stadium as European champions. They walked out with nothing. Cabo Verde, World Cup debutants representing a nation of just over 500,000 people held La Roja to a 0–0 draw in one of the most surprising results in the World Cup so far. Spain had 27 shots over 90 minutes and couldn’t break through a Cabo Verde side that was superbly organized from back to front. La Roja’s xG sat at 2.29. Cabo Verde’s? 0.3. The numbers...
By Emmanuel Martinez

Thomas Partey Denied Entry to Canada — Will Miss Ghana's World Cup Opener
Thomas Partey will not play in Ghana's first World Cup match. FIFA confirmed that Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana's team base camp in Boston to Canada for their first World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, as his visa application has been refused by the Canadian government.
By Emmanuel Martinez

Hwang In-beom Leads South Korea Comeback Win Over Czech Republic at 2026 World Cup
Hwang In-beom Leads South Korea Comeback Win Over Czech Republic at 2026 World Cup
By Emmanuel Martinez

El Tri Delivers: Mexico Opens the 2026 World Cup With a Statement
El Tri Delivers: Mexico Opens the 2026 World Cup With a Statement
By Emmanuel Martinez

The Last Time Mexico Opened a World Cup, the World Was a Completely Different Place.
The Last Time Mexico Opened a World Cup, the World Was a Completely Different Place.
By Emmanuel Martinez

Spain 3-1 Peru Recap: La Roja Arrive at the 2026 World Cup Ready to Dominate
La Roja wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a composed 3-1 victory over Peru at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, and honestly, it wasn't that close. This was a team that looked locked in, organized, and ready for the biggest stage in the world. Image: The Associated Press Image: The Associated Press La Roja wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a composed 3-1 victory over Peru at Estadio Cuauhtémoc, and honestly, it wasn't that close. This was a team that looked locked in, organized, and...
By Emmanuel Martinez

Mexico reveals first Liga MX call-ups ahead of 2026 World Cup
Mexico reveals first Liga MX call-ups ahead of 2026 World Cup
By Sergio Cano

USMNT Announces March Roster as New 2026 Kits are Unveiled
USMNT Announces March Roster as New 2026 Kits are Unveiled
By Yamil Lahut

Toluca confirms Marcel Ruiz knee injury after Concacaf match
Toluca confirms Marcel Ruiz knee injury after Concacaf match
By Sergio Cano

Marcel Ruiz leaves Toluca match injured and could affect Mexico call-ups
Marcel Ruiz leaves Toluca match injured and could affect Mexico call-ups
By Sergio Cano

Mexico cruise past Iceland in Querétaro friendly
Mexico cruise past Iceland in Querétaro friendly
By Sergio Cano

Portugal evaluates security on Mexico for their friendly to reopen Azteca Stadium
Portugal evaluates security on Mexico for their friendly to reopen Azteca Stadium
By Sergio Cano

Former Mexico International Ulises Dávila Found Guilty in Sports Betting Case After Sydney Court Ruling
Former Mexico International Ulises Dávila Found Guilty in Sports Betting Case After Sydney Court Ruling
By Emmanuel Martinez

Lionel Messi Addresses Canelo Álvarez Controversy and Denies Disrespect Toward Mexico After Qatar 2022 World Cup
Lionel Messi Addresses Canelo Álvarez Controversy and Denies Disrespect Toward Mexico After Qatar 2022 World Cup
By Emmanuel Martinez

Álvaro Fidalgo Now Eligible for Mexico, Awaits First Call-Up Under Javier Aguirre
Álvaro Fidalgo Now Eligible for Mexico, Awaits First Call-Up Under Javier Aguirre
By Sergio Cano

Mexico Confirms Final Warm-Up Matches Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Mexico Confirms Final Warm-Up Matches Ahead of 2026 World Cup
By Sergio Cano