Cristiano Ronaldo posted an emotional "Portugal Sempre" message after Portugal's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended with a Round of 16 loss to Spain. This was the 41-year-old captain's final World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo silenced critics by scoring twice against Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. Portugal won the match 5-0.
Lionel Messi scored a historic hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria at the FIFA World Cup 2026. An off-field viral video shows Messi interacting with a young fan who taught him a new goal celebration dance.
Manuel Neuer, 40, became Germany's oldest player at a major tournament during their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Curaçao. Germany won 7-1, with Neuer marking his return after a brief retirement and injuries to other keepers.
Tim Ream became the oldest USMNT player at a World Cup and the first to benefit from the 'mistaken identity' rule change, where a yellow card was overturned and issued to an opponent for simulation.
Scotland's World Cup squad numbers have been revealed, with veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon set to become the oldest player at the tournament. Angus Gunn has been handed the number one jersey.
Angel Mateos Gonzalez, a 70-year-old former miner, will become the oldest player to appear in an official Spanish football match when he plays for CD Colunga against Praviano in the fifth-tier Tercera Federacion. The Asturian club called it a tribute to a man who dedicated his life to work and football, originally retiring from competitive play at age 43.
