Harry Kane scored twice against Croatia, including a retaken penalty and a header, to reach 10 World Cup goals, matching Gary Lineker's 36-year-old England record. Kane achieved this milestone in his third World Cup, while Lineker set his record across 1986 and 1990.
Harry Kane credits Thomas Tuchel's half-time speech for inspiring England's 3-2 victory over Croatia in their 2026 World Cup opener. Despite Croatia equalizing twice, England dominated the second half after Tuchel's motivational talk, securing the win with goals from Kane, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, and Marcus Rashford.
England secured a 4-2 victory against Croatia at Dallas Stadium, overcoming a shaky first half with a dominant second-half performance. Jude Bellingham's energetic goal ignited the team, leading to a more free-flowing and spirited display.
England secured a thrilling 4-2 victory against Croatia at Dallas Stadium, overcoming a shaky first half with a dominant second-half performance. Jude Bellingham's energetic goal ignited the team, leading to a more free-flowing and spirited display.
Player ratings for England and Croatia's match. Key performances included Harry Kane (9) equalling England's World Cup finals scoring record and Dominik Livakovic (9) making crucial saves for Croatia. Several players received ratings of 8, including Elliot Anderson and Noni Madueke for England.
England started their World Cup campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia. Despite a shaky first half, England's second-half performance, highlighted by goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford, secured the win.
The U.S. Forest Service has surpassed its hiring targets for wildland firefighters this summer, with 11,550 seasonal staff ready. This comes as Western states face historically dry conditions and fast-moving wildfires, raising concerns among state officials about the impact of recent federal staff downsizing.
Manchester United and Tottenham are pursuing Crysencio Summerville. Chelsea is interested in Diogo Costa and Andrea Cambiaso. Real Madrid's pursuit of Julian Alvarez is questioned, with Michael Olise as a top target. Other rumours involve Marcus Rashford, Luka Vuskovic, Said El Mala, and Charlie Gray.
Yoane Wissa made history for DR Congo by scoring their first-ever World Cup goal against Portugal in Houston. The forward's header equalized a goal from Portugal's Joao Neves, marking a significant moment for the nation's return to the tournament after 52 years. Wissa's journey includes a remarkable recovery from a severe acid attack.
Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41 years and 132 days, became the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match for Portugal against DR Congo. He also joined Lionel Messi in playing in six World Cups, but failed to score in the 1-1 draw.
Nestory Irankunda's former club, Northern Wolves Soccer Club, celebrates his historic goal for Australia at the World Cup, marking him as the youngest Socceroo to score in the competition. The club and Irankunda's family recall his humble beginnings, highlighting the support they received and the inspiration he provides to young players.
O corpo de um homem de 22 anos, que se afogou em uma lagoa na comunidade de Olhos D’Água, em São João da Ponte, foi localizado pelo Corpo de Bombeiros nesta quarta-feira (17). Familiares suspeitaram da demora dele em retornar para casa.
Um homem de 79 anos foi preso em Natal por um homicídio cometido em 1984. Ele matou a tiros um goleiro de futebol após uma discussão em um bar e fugiu, permanecendo foragido por 42 anos.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will be reunited with his mother at the World Cup thanks to waived US visa fees, following intervention by US House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Cape Verde's star goalkeeper Vozinha's mother has been granted a US visa to attend her son's World Cup match in Miami, announced House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries. Ana Candida Evora will be reunited with her son after visa fees were waived.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) secured a historic draw against Portugal in their World Cup return, with Yoane Wissa scoring a leveller after João Neves's early goal. Despite Cristiano Ronaldo playing the full match, his contribution was minimal, and the DRC's defensive discipline secured the result.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) secured a historic draw against Portugal in their World Cup return, with Yoane Wissa scoring a leveller after João Neves's early goal. Despite Cristiano Ronaldo playing the full match, his contribution was minimal, and the DRC's defensive discipline secured the result.
Cristiano Ronaldo's record sixth World Cup began with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo, who secured their first-ever World Cup point. Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal, with Ronaldo largely peripheral.
Cristiano Ronaldo's record sixth World Cup began with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo, who secured their first-ever World Cup point. Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal, with Ronaldo largely ineffective.
Um policial civil de 61 anos, Gildate Goes, foi preso suspeito de matar dois colegas, Yago Gomes Pereira (33) e Denivaldo Jardel Lira Moraes (47), a tiros dentro de uma viatura em Delmiro Gouveia, Alagoas. O crime ocorreu na madrugada de 20 de maio, após uma diligência. A polícia aponta que o ato foi repentino, sem premeditação, e o suspeito apresentava falas desconexas.
Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in his record sixth World Cup appearance, scoring all three goals. The match, attended by 69,050 spectators at Kansas City Stadium, saw Messi equal Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goal record with 16 goals.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Russia's readiness for active joint work with ASEAN member states to strengthen their strategic partnership, benefiting security, well-being, and prosperity in the Eurasian region. The statement was made at a reception in Kazan during the Russia-ASEAN Summit, which marks 35 years of relations.
G7 leaders agreed to boost cooperation on critical minerals, aiming to reduce dependence on China. Plans include coordinated stockpiling, increased recycling, and a new platform with IEA support to secure supplies for defense, AI, EVs, and renewables.
Lionel Messi began his 2026 World Cup journey with a hat-trick against Algeria, bringing his career total to 16 goals and tying Miroslav Klose's record. Kylian Mbappé is close behind with 14 goals.
