Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi reacts after missing a penalty kick during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Austria at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 22, 2026.

Messi sets unwanted World Cup penalty record

Penalties haunt Messi again, but he still stands alone atop World Cup scorers

Lionel Messi breaks historic World Cup scoring record

Argentine legend surpasses all-time mark on football’s biggest stage

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria at Dallas Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.

Iran's peace plea after goalless draw with Belgium

The Iranian team leave note in dressing room pleading for peace

Iran left a note in the dressing room following their draw to Belgium

Stephen Ward on Ireland career and UAE role

From playing in two European Championships to taking a lead role at a Dubai-based club

Another former Premier League footballer has committed his future to the UAE

Portugal star dismisses Ronaldo pass claims

Conceicao "He is here to help, just like any other player"

Conceicao has been vocal about Ronaldo in the pre match presser

Why Messi sees football differently from everyone

Sports psychologists explain the hidden mental skills shaping football's biggest moments

Talent matters. Fitness matters. Coaching matters. But according to one sports psychologist, there is a whole other game happening on the pitch that most of us never see, and it is happening entirely inside the players' heads.

Preview: Messi, Mbappe & Haaland in World Cup action

Three of the best players on the planet are back in World Cup action in back-to-back games

This is why we love the World Cup!

World Cup 2026 closing in on unwanted own goal record

Own goals pile up as 2026 tournament nears historic unwanted mark

Saudi Arabia's defender #03 Ali Lajami (R) and Saudi Arabia's defender #05 Hassan Al-Tambakti (L) fights for the ball with Spain's midfielder #06 Mikel Merino (C) during the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Spain and Saudi Arabia at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 21, 2026.

The History Behind Egypt's First World Cup Victory

How Egypt endured decades of disappointment on football's biggest stage

Egypt finally ends torrid World Cup winless run

Meet the lone female head doctor at the 2026 World Cup

The 36-year-old doctor is breaking barriers in a male-dominated field for Curacao

Meet Curacao’s history-making Dr Huurman.

Heat and drinks breaks help underdogs: Scaloni

Coach warns there are no easy games at this World Cup ahead of their match vs Austria

Head coach Lionel Scaloni of Argentina speaks to the media during the press conference ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Austria at Dallas Stadium on June 21, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.

Egypt make history with 3-1 win over New Zealand

Mohamed Salah and Trezeguet inspire Pharaohs to a 3-1 triumph

Mohamed Salahof Egypt celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match against New Zealand at BC Place Vancouver on June 21, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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