Argentina v Austria: World Cup 2026 – live

From idol to opponent: Uzbekistan set for Ronaldo test

will be one of the main attractions when in their second Group K fixture at the . In the Central Asian country, the Portugal legend is a long-time idol for generations of football fans. In Uzbekistan’s bazaars – among the major hubs of daily life in

Who are ya? Behind the scenes of the official World Cup portrait photographs

Poses and backstage snaps showcase the players’ personalities and the mechanics of Fifa’s obligatory shoot Lionel Messi of Argentina stands rigidly in front of the camera. Marc Cucurella of Spain whips his hair and appears to boogie. Diego Moreira of

How do you stop Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane?

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Four of the most in-form strikers in world football will look to add to their red-hot starts to the World Cup this week

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Cristiano Ronaldo risks ruining his legacy if he continues to stymie Portugal by starting | Miguel Dantas

At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo’s problem is not his age. It is that nobody seems willing to tell him to his face what everyone else can see. In Portugal, patience for the legend has run dry.

Messi and Argentina ready to turn up the heat after fast World Cup start

It is the 40th anniversary of Diego Maradona’s exploits against England. The scene is set for Lionel Messi to imbue the date with fresh significance How do you build on perfection? It is the poser Argentina face before a match that, for all its prosa