Messi has broken Maradona’s record and taken the lead in the 2026 World Cup scoring charts
Lionel Messi was one of the key players in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match, in which Argentina came back from 0–2 down to beat Egypt. The forward set several historic records at the World Cup.
Russia’s return to the Olympics: will the flag and national anthem be permitted following the IOC’s decision?
Міжнародний олімпійський комітет тимчасово відновив членство Олімпійського комітету Росії, але це не означає автоматичного повернення російського прапора, гімну чи національної збірної на Олімпіаду-2028. Остаточні умови участі російських спортсменів у Іграх у Лос-Анджелесі МОК поки не визначив.
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup
The Swiss national team became the last side to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. The match against Colombia was decided by a penalty shoot-out.
Argentina snatched victory over Egypt following a comeback and progressed to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup
The Argentina national team were trailing Egypt by two goals, but managed to turn the match around and secure their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. The reigning world champions scored the decisive goal in stoppage time.
The first quarter-finalists for the 2026 World Cup have been decided
Following the round of 16 matches at the 2026 World Cup, the first teams to progress in the competition have been confirmed. The matches in this stage of the tournament are taking place from 4 to 7 July.
Belgium secured a convincing victory over the USA and progressed to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup
The Belgian national team beat the USA 4–1 in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Following this defeat, the last of the host nations to remain in the tournament was eliminated.
Spain beat Portugal in stoppage time to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup
Spain narrowly beat Portugal in their round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup. The match was decided by a goal from Mikel Merino in the first minute of second-half stoppage time.
England beat Mexico despite being a man down and progressed to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup
England beat Mexico 3–2 in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Jude Bellingham’s brace helped Thomas Tuchel’s side reach the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Norway caused a sensation by knocking Brazil out and reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup for the first time
The Norwegian national team secured a victory over Brazil in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Erling Haaland was the hero of the match, scoring a brace to take his team through to the quarter-finals.
France beat Paraguay to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup
The French national team have become the latest side to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. In their round of 16 match, Didier Deschamps’ side beat Paraguay by the narrowest of margins, 1–0.
Messi set new 2026 World Cup records and led Argentina into the round of 16
In the round of 32 match against Cape Verde, Lionel Messi opened the scoring, helped the Argentina national team progress to the next round and set several new World Cup records
The route to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final has been decided
The play-off stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is currently underway. Following the conclusion of the group stage, the full knockout draw has been finalised, along with the teams’ paths to the final
