With his hat trick against Algeria, Lionel Messi broke Cristiano Ronaldo's record as the oldest player to ever score three goals in a same World Cup game.

With his brace against Iraq, Erling Haaland has now matched Lionel Messi's World Cup single-game feat but fell short of Cristiano Ronaldo's mark

With the tournament already underway and expectations rising around one of the strongest squads in international soccer, fresh reports suggest a significant decision regarding the future of the man leading the Selecao.

While Colombia focuses on its next challenge, Germany forward Deniz Undav has unexpectedly entered the spotlight after a stunning performance that altered a long-standing piece of World Cup history.

Despite helping Cristiano Ronaldo break his trophy drought at Al Nassr, Kingsley Coman will be missing the 2026 World Cup.

In a night that also brought comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo, the American captain produced another memorable performance on soccer’s biggest stage.

After an underwhelming performance in a recent friendly against Nigeria, questions emerged about his fitness, sharpness, and whether he can still influence the biggest matches at 41 years of age.

Guillermo Ochoa reflected on joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players in soccer history to make six World Cup rosters: "It's something difficult to imagine."

Lionel Messi's Argentina captured the No. 1 spot in the final FIFA rankings' update ahead of the 2026 World Cup, leaving fans wondering exactly where Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal lands heading into the tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr are already shaping the next chapter of their story, with a reported retirement timeline and long-term executive plan beginning to surface behind the scenes.

After Cristiano Ronaldo and Nuno Mendes got subbed off in the game against Nigeria, Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez addressed the workload management plan both stars had ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

David Trezeguet, world champions with France in 1998, backed up Portugal's chances in the 2026 World Cup, claiming that "Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win this kind of trophy."

The veteran forward enjoyed one of his most successful seasons in Saudi Arabia, helping Al-Nassr reach new heights while adding yet another remarkable achievement to an already overflowing collection of honors.

The Portuguese superstar has been closely linked with Almeria's recent rise, and the Spanish club now finds itself on the verge of achieving something significant off the pitch after a dramatic night in the La Liga promotion playoffs.

After shining in their most recent friendlies, Portugal face Nigeria in their final match before the 2026 World Cup. For this, fans are keeping a close eye on Cristiano Ronaldo’s status, as it is his last preparation before the long-awaited tournament.