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/ 30 days ago

Does Cristiano Ronaldo dream to match Lionel Messi’s World Cup glory? The Portuguese star’s bold answer ahead of 2026 edition

Following Lionel Messi's victory in the 2022 World Cup, the 2026 tournament edition brings high expectations for Cristiano Ronaldo, presumed to be his last participation. However, when asked if winning this tournament is a dream, he delivers a bold answer, leaving his clear perspective.
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/ 34 days ago

U-17 World Cup kicks off in Qatar: Why it’s a crucial test ahead of the 2026 FIFA tournament in North America

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA will have the chance to monitor the U-17 tournament in Qatar — a key test event for what’s to come.
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/ 34 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi, final chapter: Al-Nassr star’s 2026 World Cup record quest could cement historic edge over Inter Miami ace

As their paths converge one last time on the world stage, one record could see Ronaldo stand alone, leaving Messi behind despite both preparing for their final hurrah.
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/ 35 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi together in Saudi Pro League? Saudis turned down historic dream partnership ahead of 2026 World Cup, reason revealed

As it turns out, the long-awaited reunion between soccer’s two greatest icons never materialized — and now, the real reason has come to light.
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/ 35 days ago

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo gear up for their last hurrah, but bizarre injury threatens 2026 World Cup dream for another global star

amid the excitement, one of Europe’s biggest stars now faces the unthinkable — his dream of featuring in the tournament may be slipping away after a devastating injury blow.
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/ 36 days ago

Vinicius’ future with Real Madrid in danger, warns France World Cup winner

Following El Clásico vs Barcelona, tension seems to be brewing between Vinicius and Xabi Alonso, casting doubt on his future at Real Madrid. After that, 1998 World Cup winner Christophe Dugarry weighed in, making a surprising prediction for the Brazilian star’s future.
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/ 37 days ago

Neymar receives key update from Santos president on his future ahead of 2026 World Cup

With his sights set on playing in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Brazil, Neymar is awaiting clarity on his future with Santos.
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/ 37 days ago

USMNT star Gio Reyna opens up on 2026 World Cup dreams after Mauricio Pochettino snub

After falling off the consideration of Mauricio Pochettino, Giovanni Reyna set huge expectations for his return tot he USMNT ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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/ 37 days ago

Christian Pulisic receives harsh criticism from a former USMNT player in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup

Although Christian Pulisic remains in top form, he keeps facing strong criticism. In this case, a former USMNT player recently voiced disapproval of the 27-year-old star, emphasizing an area for improvement as the 2026 World Cup approaches.
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/ 38 days ago

Lionel Messi reveals the criteria to decide whether he’ll play in the 2026 World Cup with Argentina

Lionel Messi put his presence in the 2026 World Cup in the air, revealing the criteria he'll use to make the decision to take part in the Argentina national team.
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/ 38 days ago

FIFA opens window for 2026 World Cup tickets with exclusive slots: When will the second phase of sales end?

FIFA has opened a new round of tickets for the 2026 World Cup, with some exclusive slots reserved for specific groups of fans.
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/ 39 days ago

Mbappe’s missing edge to win the Ballon d’Or, revealed by France World Cup winner Marcel Desailly

In just over a decade, Kylian Mbappe has emerged as one of the world's top players, despite not yet securing a Ballon d'Or. Marcel Desailly, a 1998 World Cup winner, discusses a key attribute the Real Madrid star needs to elevate to clinch the desired award.
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/ 42 days ago

World Cup 2030 sparks controversy over final match venue between Spain, Portugal, Morocco: “Impossible to explain”

The FIFA World Cup 2030 will be held primarily across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, but the venue for the final match has yet to be determined.
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/ 42 days ago

2002 World Cup winner Ricardo Kaka reveals his four favorite national teams to win the 2026 tournament

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, several national teams have already punched their tickets to the tournament. While others await confirmation, 2002 World Cup champion Ricardo Kaka has identified four frontrunners for the title, even though only two have qualified so far.
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/ 42 days ago

Brazil legend Kaká sends hopeful 2026 World Cup message to Neymar after Ancelotti snub

Neymar has been constantly snubbed by coach Carlo Ancelotti in the Brazil national team, but legend Kaká delivered a hopeful message to the star ahead of the 2026 World Cup.