Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing? Projected lineups for Portugal vs Chile in pre-World Cup 2026 international friendly

Today’s friendly against Chile at Estadio do Jamor in Oeiras may not carry competitive stakes, but it offers an important glimpse into how Roberto Martinez’s side is shaping up before heading to North America. With the 2026 World Cup just five days away, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are entering the final phase of their preparations. Today’s … 더 읽기

How to watch Belgium vs Tunisia match in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2026 International Friendly

Belgium will square off with Tunisia in a 2026 international friendly. Here’s how fans in the United States can watch the matchup live. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Belgium vs Tunisia on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Belgium vs Tunisia WHAT International Friendly WHEN 9:00am ET / … 더 읽기

Jordi Alba picks former Real Madrid player as his toughest rival at Barcelona, but it wasn’t Cristiano Ronaldo

Jordi Alba was asked to pick the toughest player he played against at Barcelona, but his Real Madrid answer was not Cristiano Ronaldo. Jordi Alba retired last year, but his career is closely tied to Barcelona. During his time there, El Clásico against Real Madrid featured plenty of talent, and he named the opponent who … 더 읽기

Christian Pulisic ends 2026 goal drought but receives sobering 2026 World Cup reminder from USMNT great Tim Howard: ‘He is not living on this planet’

The Milan forward finally ended a frustrating scoring drought, but even that positive moment was followed by a sobering reminder from former United States goalkeeper Tim Howard about the expectations that come with being the face of the national team. As the countdown to the 2026 World Cup enters its final days, Christian Pulisic finds himself … 더 읽기

2026 World Cup atmosphere could change forever after FIFA’s unprecedented stadium decision on iconic vuvuzelas and plastic water bottles

Just days before kickoff, FIFA has introduced a controversial stadium policy that is already generating strong reactions from supporters around the world. The 2026 World Cup is expected to be the biggest tournament in soccer history, bringing together 48 national teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. However, just days before kickoff, FIFA has introduced … 더 읽기

Lionel Scaloni gives encouraging injury update on Lionel Messi ahead of pre-World Cup friendlies

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has delivered a positive update regarding Lionel Messi’s fitness, revealing that the captain could feature in the upcoming warm-up matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The physical conditioning of Lionel Messi has undoubtedly been the primary concern for Lionel Scaloni and his coaching staff ahead of their 2026 World Cup … 더 읽기

Mbappe, Haaland and Lamine Yamal top World Cup player value ranking at $231m: Messi, Ronaldo far behind

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo rank well down the list of the most valuable players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal sitting at the top. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will play in their sixth FIFA World Cup this summer, a feat no other player has ever … 더 읽기

‘I would be happy if it were Messi’: Klose on Argentine star and Mbappe surpassing his World Cup scoring record

Germany legend Miroslav Klose has addressed the very real possibility of both Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe shattering his all-time World Cup goalscoring record. As Lionel Messi prepares for what will almost certainly be the final World Cup campaign of his legendary career, his primary mission is to defend the global crown Argentina won in … 더 읽기

Lamine Yamal wins La Liga Player of the Year award: How many times did Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo claim it?

La Liga named Lamine Yamal its Player of the Year, an honor previously won by both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Just as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated La Liga for years, this new era appears destined to belong to Lamine Yamal. The young Barcelona winger was named the league’s best player of the … 더 읽기

Germany fear losing Lennart Karl for the 2026 World Cup due to injury: Who could replace him?

Manager Julian Nagelsmann has sounded the alarm within the German camp following a potentially devastating training ground injury to Lennart Karl just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner, Germany are desperately looking to snap a 12-year tournament drought and capture their first global crown … 더 읽기