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'I'm back' - record-breaking Ronaldo answers critics
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo provides the perfect response to those that doubted him as he becomes the first player to score at six World Cups.
‘I’m back’: Ronaldo’s relief after double kickstarts Portugal World Cup push
<ul><li><p>41-year-old heavily criticised after DR Congo draw</p></li><li><p>‘It felt like I’d already retired from football,’ he adds</p></li></ul><p
Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother
France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group game following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation c
Steve Clarke warns Scotland of threat posed by returning Brazil ‘icon’ Neymar
<ul><li><p>Forward expected to return from injury in Group C finale</p></li><li><p>‘His qualities are without question … he’s a superstar’</p></li></u
Scotland have coping strategy for weather delays
Head coach Steve Clarke says Scotland have plans in place to deal with any weather delays that might affect their crucial World Cup match with Brazil
Mendes scores 'brilliant' second goal for Portugal
Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo trick the entire stadium to score a second goal for Portugal against Uzbekistan in their Group K match in the 2026 W
Portugal thrash Uzbekistan as Ronaldo scores twice to make history
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first player to score in six World Cups as his double helps Portugal thrash Uzbekistan.
Tell us your stories of Scotland's World Cup
Share your footage and you could be included in a BBC programme telling the story of Scotland's World Cup campaign from the fans' perspective.
Cristiano Ronaldo ends his goal drought as rampant Portugal outclass Uzbekistan
<p>Golden oldies fighting for the golden boot? Let us not get ahead of ourselves. But it will do Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego no harm that he is off the ma
Portugal v Uzbekistan: World Cup 2026 – live
<p>⚽ Kick-off: 12pm local/1pm EST/6pm BST/3am AEST<br>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026-comple
Iran's US entry terms changed for final group game
Iran's football team is being given extra time in the United States to prepare for their final World Cup group game, the US Department of Homeland Sec
Commentator stripped of Fifa credentials over Almiron rant
Fifa strip a commentator of his World Cup credentials after an on-air, expletive-laden rant against the organisation and match officials during Parag
Commentator loses World Cup credentials after calling Infantino and referee ‘thieves’
<ul><li><p>Jorge Chipi Vera launches TV rant after Almirón red card</p></li><li><p>Paraguay winger covered mouth in win over Turkey</p></li></ul><p>A
Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy
United States president Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
More than 300 drones seized at US World Cup sites
United States authorities seize more than 300 unauthorised drones at World Cup sites.
Donald Trump to present World Cup trophy to winners, says Gianni Infantino
<ul><li><p>Two men due to share trophy-presenting on 19 July</p></li><li><p>‘We are together all the time’, says Fifa president </p></li></ul><p>Donal
Department of Homeland Security will allow Iran to travel to US early for World Cup match
<ul><li><p>Iran will be allowed into US 48 hours before crucial game</p></li><li><p>Team Melli have complained about travel conditions</p></li></ul><p
‘Decisive’ Dembélé joins party but could group dominance hurt France?
<p>Norway will provide a tougher test for two-time world champions – and they are going to need it before knockouts</p><p>France will take on Norway i
Have World Cup changes made final group stage games unfair?
With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the i
World Cup 2026: Jordan fan dies in crowd crush; criticism of Ronaldo and Portugal ‘unfair’; England face Ghana – live
<p>⚽ All the latest news from day 13 of the tournament<br>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026-co
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