The 18-year-old was seen wearing a headband carrying the words "Ego Yamal", leaving fans wondering whether it was a hidden message or simply a fashion statement.

There were goals, drama and Lionel Messi magic. But one of the most unforgettable moments from Argentina's pulsating 3-2 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 victory over Cape Verde happened away from the cameras.

Iran's campaign ended in heartbreaking fashion after the side failed to win any of its three group-stage matches despite remaining unbeaten.

No country has conceded more international goals to Neymar than Japan. In fact, he has scored more against them than he has managed against Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador or the United States.

India scripted history at the 2026 World Rowing Cup III in Lucerne, Switzerland, with Lakshay and Ujiwal Kumar Singh clinching the country's maiden-ever gold medal at the prestigious event.

Jose Mourinho's brutally honest confession has quickly gone viral, offering a rare glimpse into the club-versus-country balancing act every elite manager faces.

As the final round of group matches concludes, 18 teams have already secured their place in the knockout rounds, while several others have seen their World Cup dreams come to an end.

Cristiano Ronaldo has finally opened up on the prospect of facing Lionel Messi and Argentina at the FIFA World Cup, and the Portugal captain appears more than ready for football's ultimate blockbuster.

Newly released body-camera footage has shed light on the arrest of former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier, revealing a tense and profanity-filled confrontation with police that nearly spiralled out of control.

Appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience alongside longtime coach Trevor Wittman, the newly crowned UFC lightweight champion dismissed calls for an immediate rematch with Topuria.

Lionel Messi arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with questions surrounding his age, his Inter Miami move, and whether he could still influence football's biggest stage. One game later, those questions looked a little premature

Two of the UFC's biggest stars, Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira, have been handed out medical suspensions following their bruising defeats at UFC Freedom 250, the historic event staged on the White House grounds in Washington DC.

For most footballers, becoming your country's all-time leading scorer would be enough to guarantee a place among the game's immortals. For Neymar, it came with a lingering question

Cristiano Ronaldo made his World Cup debut in 2006 and has since featured in 22 matches across five tournaments.

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, here's a look at the most explosive matches ever played on football's biggest stage.

The FIFA World Cup has produced iconic goals, stunning upsets, and moments of sporting brilliance. It has also produced some of the most disciplinary-heavy matches in international football history.

The FIFA World Cup's all-time goalscoring record has stood untouched for more than a decade. But when the 2026 tournament kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, two of football's biggest stars will have a chance to rewrite history