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Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: How Argentina and Portugal could face off at the World Cup – The Mirrorneed to knowLionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue to dominate the headlines, with the legendary duo potentially facing off at this summer’s World Cup after Argentina and Portugal reached the knockout stages.June 28, 2026, 09:39Updated June 28, 2026 11:07Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been fighting for nearly 20 years (Image: ISI Photos via Getty Images)Below we take a look at how Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could potentially face off at this summer’s World Cup…Soccer fans were dealt a small blow…

ZGHARTA, Lebanon (AP) — In the northern Lebanese town of Zgharta, Brazilian flags hung from balconies and stone alleyways as families prepared for Brazil’s Round of 32 FIFA World Cup match against Japan.Children wearing yellow jerseys played soccer in the streets, while cafés and public squares filled with supporters draped in green and yellow, reflecting a passion for Brazil that stretches across Lebanon.The connection between the two countries runs deep. Government estimates say between 7 million and 10 million Brazilians have Lebanese ancestry, more than Lebanon’s population of about 6 million. Juliana Dahdouh, 5, wearing a Brazil-themed hat, poses for…

Manchester United star Manuel Ugarte suffered a serious injury during the World Cup match between Uruguay and Spain.01:54, June 27, 2026Updated June 27, 2026, 05:30Manuel Ugarte sustains a serious injury while playing for Uruguay at the World Cup (Image: (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images))Manuel Ugarte will be carried off on a stretcher to represent Uruguay at the World Cup after suffering what appears to be a serious knee injury. The Manchester United star appeared to have injured his knee after being involved in a nasty challenge just before Spain took the lead.He was immediately carried off on a stretcher and…

Germany was furious after a controversial extra-time goal against Paraguay was disallowed by VAR. And the decision proved to be extremely divisive, with even Alan Shearer voicing his anger.BBC commentator Shearer slammed VAR’s decision as “pathetic” after Jonathan Tarr’s header was ruled out due to chalk. Germany’s Waldemar Anton was adjudged to have interfered with Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gil, and the Bayern Munich defender’s shot was ruled out.A corner kick was sent to the back post and Tarr hit a powerful header, but a second before that, Gil had grazed Anton and fallen to the ground. After reviewing the incident…

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Orlando Gil knew Paraguay was a big loser against Germany. world cup Knockout round opener.Hey, he himself was a little impressed.However, the 26-year-old goalkeeper, making his first World Cup appearance, helped La Albirroja defeat German great Manuel Neuer on penalties. Sending the four-time World Cup champion home.”It showed that we shouldn’t talk too soon,” Gil said after helping his 5-1 underdogs advance to the round of 16. “This proved that Paraguay are capable of achieving great things. That opportunity should have come sooner or later.”Gil, a massive 6ft 6in who plays for Argentinian club San Lorenzo,…

need to knowThe latest headlines from four World Cup games overnight, including Marcelo Bielsa’s new rant, Manuel Ugarte’s injury and the latest playing conditions for the last 32.June 27, 2026, 06:04Updated June 27, 2026, 06:17Uruguay’s Marcelo Bielsa was furious in his post-match interview after losing to Spain in the World Cup (Image: X)Here’s everything you need to know about what happened overnight at the World Cup, where seven teams were confirmed to advance to the knockout stages…Immediately after Uruguay’s World Cup exit, Marcelo Bielsa was furious. During one interview, he let out a pretty terrifying scream at a journalist asking…

Top Shot – Paraguay midfielder #19 Julio Enciso celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the 2026 World Cup Soccer Round of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium in Foxboro on June 29, 2026. (Photo: Odd ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images) (Image: AFP via Getty Images)Germany suffered a crushing defeat to Paraguay in a penalty shootout in the last 32, and was eliminated from the World Cup.Arsenal’s Kai Havertz and Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade were both dramatically removed from their spots after the match ended 1-1 after extra time.Paraguayan defender Jose Canale emerged as the hero, even though…

GUADALUPE, Mexico (AP) – Ismael Saibari scored the winning goal in the penalty shootout and Morocco put the Netherlands ahead in the early going. world cup After a 1-1 draw on Monday night, they were sent off after beating the Netherlands 3-2.After four rounds, the penalty shootout was tied at 2-all, with Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Benaud making a powerful save to deflect Crisencio Somerville’s shot with his left hand. Then Saibari sent the winner into the bottom left corner Goalkeeper Bert Verbruggen went the other way. The midfielder took off his shirt and let out a scream of joy as…

Michael Oliver refereed the second match of the World Cup group stage, between France and Norway, after retiring from refereeing one game due to injury.Kylian Mbappe points out what he wishes Michael Oliver had done (Image: Getty Images)Kylian Mbappé instructed Michael Oliver to pass the captain’s armband to Aurélien Choameny after being substituted during France’s 4-1 win over Norway. The incident comes just a week after the Real Madrid forward had a heated exchange with referee Alireza Fagani during the first group stage game against Senegal.Mbappe, 27, was less than enthusiastic about Premier League officials. After taking off his armband,…

Iranian players and staff are based in Mexico and are forced to fly to the United States on World Cup match days amid the conflict between the country and the United States.June 27, 2026, 10:57Updated June 27, 2026 11:15Amir Galenoei says Iran has been treated “very unfairly” (Image: Soobum Im/Getty Images)Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei told FIFA president Gianni Infantino to “stand up” against the United States, while captain Mehdi Taremi described the World Cup as a “disaster”. The Iranians have faced challenges on and off the pitch throughout the tournament and a failure to get a result on Saturday could…