World Soccer news

• Your World Cup scouting: 'Cracking' Swiss forward or 'gifted' Hammer?

  01-07-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked you which players you have watched at the World Cup that you think would be a great fit at Sunderland.Here are some of your comments:Colin: Johan Manzambi looks a cracking player. Young, athletic, technically gifted and gets forward from midfield with real purpose. Exactly the sort of profile Sunderland have been targeting. Swiss international with huge potential – I'd love to see us make a move before his price goes through the roof.Stephen: Jordan Bos of Feyen
  
  Read more

• Huge VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's

  03-07-2026 06:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC commentator Steve Wilson called it "one of the biggest VAR decisions there has ever been".Trailing 2-1 to Portugal after a dramatic and chaotic second half, Croatia thought they had equalised when Josko Gvardiol tapped home from close range in the 13th minute of stoppage time.They celebrated wildly, while Cristiano Ronaldo, who had earlier scored his first ever World Cup knockout goal for his country, then been substituted, looked crestfallen on the bench.Extra time looked certain. Step forw
  
  Read more

• World Cup 2026: Switzerland advances to Round of 16 with 2-0 win over Algeria

  03-07-2026 06:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It will be Switzerland in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 win over Algeria on Thursday.It’s the fourth straight time the Swiss have reached the Round of 16, but they’re still looking for their first quarterfinal appearance since hosting the tournament in 1954. This time around will see them face the winner of Colombia and Ghana on Friday (9:30 p.m. ET, Fox).Thursday was a third straight win for Switzerland, which they had previously never done in the World Cup. The
  
  Read more

• Fuchs had no more to give says Newport chairman

  03-07-2026 06:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Christian Fuchs left Newport County last week after just seven months in charge [Getty Images]Christian Fuchs walked away from Newport County because he felt "he didn't have a lot to give", says chairman Huw Jenkins.The former Austria defender resigned as manager of the Exiles on 27 June after just seven months in charge of the League Two club.Fuchs himself has yet to explain his reasons for his departure, which came less than two months after he helped keep them in the Football League on the fi
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• How do penalty kicks work? Rules and examples from the 2026 World Cup

  03-07-2026 06:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With the 2026 World Cup knockout round well underway, things are starting to heat up from the penalty spot. In total, 13 penalty kicks have been attempted in the run of play at the tournament, and two of the Round of 32 games have gone to a dramatic penalty shootout.For fans who are new to soccer, or who might just need a little reminder, here are some of the basic rules and reasonings behind penalty kicks in the beautiful game.Why are penalty kicks given?A penalty kick (also called a penalty or
  
  Read more

• CR7 🆚​ Lamine, a blockbuster last-16 showdown

  03-07-2026 05:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  CR7 🆚​ Lamine, a blockbuster last-16 showdownPortugal and Spain will face each other in the Round of 16 in an Iberian Clásico that promises fireworks.
  Beyond the historical weight of both shirts, the spotlight will be on the showdown between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal. Youth 🆚​ Legend.Portugal has NEVER beaten Spain at a World Cup. In the South Africa 2010 Round of 16, La Roja won 1-0, while in Russia 2018 they played out a thrilling 3-3 draw.The m
  
  Read more

• Rate the players in Switzerland v Algeria

  03-07-2026 05:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]The World Cup match between Switzerland and Algeria - which you can follow here - is under way.You can rate both sets of players out of 10 below and come back 30 minutes after full-time to see the final ratings.World Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBCEverything you need to know about the World Cup
  
  Read more

• Johan Manzambi keeps up his sensational World Cup 🔥

  03-07-2026 05:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Johan Manzambi keeps up his sensational World Cup 🔥Fire.This Friday morning, Switzerland and Algeria face off in the Round of 32 of the World Cup in Vancouver, Canada.
  Switzerland took the lead quickly in the 10th minute thanks to a goal from Breel Embolo.The Stade Rennais striker was brilliantly set up by… Johan Manzambi, the 20-year-old Swiss gem, who is continuing his exceptional World Cup!The Freiburg attacking midfielder produced a dazzling solo run to set up his teammate, qu
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• 👀​ Unfair or rightly given? The controversy in Portugal's match

  03-07-2026 05:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀​ Unfair or rightly given? The controversy in Portugal's matchTechnology made its presence felt once again at the 2026 World Cup. The Croatians were pulling off a heroic effort and sending the match to extra time, but the referees had the final say. 
  Backed by the ball’s smart sensor and a VAR review, the officiating crew disallowed the goal for offside, sealing Portugal’s dramatic advancement and leaving the Croatians devastated. It’s not the first con
  
  Read more

• Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo, and a World Cup instant classic with historic stakes and tension

  03-07-2026 04:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ask almost any fan at Thursday's FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match in Toronto about the best player on their favored team and you're going to get descriptions of the highest admiration, words that will dare you to call out exaggeration.But don't you dare when it comes to Portuguese fans and Cristiano Ronaldo or Croatian supporters and Luka Modric.MORE — Portugal 2-1 Croatia recap and video highlightsNow note that Modric, 40, and Ronaldo, 41, had defied time just to participate in this tourn
  
  Read more

• Victorious Portugal pay emotional tribute to Jota

  03-07-2026 04:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal paid tribute to Diogo Jota after their World Cup win against Croatia [Getty Images]Portugal paid a touching tribute to Diogo Jota at the end of their remarkable World Cup victory against Croatia.It is a year since Jota, while a Liverpool player, died in a car accident in Spain, 11 days after marrying his long-term partner Rute Cardoso.His brother Andre Silva was also killed in the accident on 3 July 2025.At the end of Portugal's drama-filled 2-1 win to set up a last-16 tie against Spain
  
  Read more

• Ball don't lie: How the World Cup match ball helped deny Croatia a dramatic equalizer vs. Portugal

  03-07-2026 04:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  For a moment, Croatia seemed to do the impossible. In the Round of 32, Joško Gvardiol scored a stoppage-time equalizer to keep their game against Portugal alive.But the goal was called back after VAR review, sealing Portugal's 2-1 victory and ending Croatia's World Cup run in heartbreaking fashion. Notable, though, was the reason why VAR was able to overturn the goal: a microchip, embedded in the game ball, that confirmed the offside call.Before the goal, Ivan Perišić had sent
  
  Read more

• Ronaldo’s tears, Martinez’s choice and Modric’s ending: Inside Portugal v Croatia, a World Cup epic

  03-07-2026 04:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belatedly, Roberto Martinez was stirred out of his slumber. A manager who can look smilingly passive was facing the end: of Portugal’s World Cup, perhaps of his reign, too. Portugal’s perplexing first half had brought 69 per cent of possession and a lone shot on target.Then they trailed and Martinez showed a decisiveness he is often accused of lacking. A quadruple change altered the momentum, the World Cup. One of the arrivals, Goncalo Ramos, was to prove the man who did something ma
  
  Read more

• 🙏🏽 Portugal pays tribute on first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death +

  03-07-2026 04:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🙏🏽 Portugal pays tribute on first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death +It was already July 3 in Portugal when the Seleção das Quinas secured its place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16.At the end of the epic clash in Toronto, the celebration over qualification was paused for another tribute to Diogo Jota.The then-Liverpool forward and his brother André Silva died in a car accident on exactly a July 3, but last year. Cristiano Ronaldo was the one responsibl
  
  Read more

• 🚨 Switzerland and Algeria name starting XIs for last-32 clash

  03-07-2026 03:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Switzerland and Algeria name starting XIs for last-32 clashWe're more than halfway through the Round of 32 matches at this summer's World Cup, and we continue on this evening as Switzerland take on Algeria. 
  Ahead of the showdown in Vancouver, the two managers have named their starting lineups.Let's take a look at how they will set up. What do you make of the teams? 
  
  Read more

• Upset about the US red card in the World Cup? Domino’s is here to help you cope

  03-07-2026 03:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Domino’s is helping US soccer fans cope after striker Folarin Balogun got a red card in the World Cup. The US secured its second-ever World Cup knockout victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday. But the team had to finish the game without Balogun after getting a red card from the refs in the second half, frustrating fans. The good news is that the red card has activated a Domino's deal for pizza lovers. In May, Domino’s announced it was going to be there to “help sof
  
  Read more

• Portugal beat Croatia in chaotic finish to reach last 16

  03-07-2026 03:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FIFA World CupPortugal 2 - 1 Croatia FTGoncalo Ramos' goal was the second-latest scored for Portugal at a World Cup (after Silvestre Varela's goal - timed at 94 minutes 34 seconds - against the USA in 2014) [Getty Images]Goncalo Ramos grabbed a 94th-minute winner after Cristiano Ronaldo had scored his first goal in a World Cup knockout stage as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia and progress to the last 16.Second-half substitute Ramos rose above two Croatia defenders to head in from a sup
  
  Read more

• Why was Josko Gvardiol’s goal disallowed vs Portugal? Croatia fans throw bottles on pitch amid VAR controversy

  03-07-2026 03:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Croatia had their hearts broken by another contentious VAR decision at the 2026 World Cup after having a last-gasp equaliser chalked off against Portugal in the round of 32.Portugal thought they had the game won when Goncalo Ramos headed home in the 94th minute, making it 2-1 after Cristiano Ronaldo had cancelled out Ivan Perisic’s opener from the spot.Live reaction - VAR fury mars Portugal’s last-gasp win over Croatia in round of 32But Croatia kept coming deep into stoppage time and
  
  Read more

• Ramos sends Portugal into last 16 as VAR drama caps wild finish against Croatia

  03-07-2026 03:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gonçalo Ramos’s goal lifted Portugal over Croatia for a place in the World Cup last 16.Photograph: Jeenah Moon/ReutersRafael Leão dropped to his knees. His cross had just been flicked into the net by Gonçalo Ramos to take Portugal to the last 16 of the World Cup. Leão’s expression was not one of delight, but relief.Billed as the last dance for two footballing icons, it was Luka Modrić who, at the age of 40, had to leave what will surely be his final W
  
  Read more

• Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Enzo Maresca’s stars to clash in last-16 as Portugal defeat Croatia

  03-07-2026 03:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Enzo Maresca’s stars to clash in last-16 as Portugal defeat CroatiaRuben Dias and Portugal came from behind to record a hugely dramatic 2-1 win against Croatia despite an outstanding individual performance from Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic.Portugal booked their ticket into the World Cup round of 16 after completing a thrilling second-half comeback to eliminate Croatia. The encounter goes down in the history books for a legendary milestone, as Cristia
  
  Read more

• 🤯 Madness! After a frantic finish, Spain learn their last-16 rival 🎥

  03-07-2026 03:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🤯 Madness! After a frantic finish, Spain learn their last-16 rival 🎥The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered yet another game with an INSANE finish.Coming FROM BEHIND with a goal in the 93rd minute and a decisive VAR call in the 115th, Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 this Thursday (2).BMO Field in Toronto was the stage for Cristiano Ronaldo versus Modric.One of them would be saying goodbye to the World Cup.Fate decided it would be the Croatian midfielder.CR7 was in the spotlight after having
  
  Read more

• World Cup 2026: Gonçalo Ramos' 94th-minute goal gives Portugal 2-1 win after Croatia's late tying goal is overturned

  03-07-2026 03:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Cristiano Ronaldo off the field, Gonçalo Ramos sent Portugal to the World Cup Round of 16.Ramos' 94th-minute header off a cross from Rafael Leáo gave Portugal a 2-1 win over Croatia on Thursday night. Portugal will play Spain for a spot in the quarterfinals on Monday after Spain beat Austria.AN ABSOLUTELY CLUTCH GOAL FROM PORTUGAL 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/MXvdas9REL— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 3, 2026Croatia found the back of the net with the tying goal from
  
  Read more

• Watch as Ramos puts Portugal ahead against Croatia in stoppage time

  03-07-2026 02:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Portugal play Croatia in last 32 of World Cup in TorontoRamos gives Portugal lead with stoppage-time header from stunning Leao crossRonaldo subbed off in 81st minute after scoring equaliser from penalty spot"Take the name out of it, it is the right decision" - Stephen Warnock analysisWould you have taken Ronaldo off? Have your sayWinner will face Spain in next round Watch as Ramos puts Portugal ahead against Croatia in stoppage time
  
  Read more

• Cristiano Ronaldo breaks team-mate’s World Cup record with first-ever knockout goal

  03-07-2026 02:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first ever World Cup knockout-stage goal - while also breaking a team-mate’s record - to give Portugal a lifeline in their last-32 clash against Croatia.Trailing 1-0 after fellow veteran Ivan Perisic, 37, broke the deadlock in the second-half, Portugal were awarded a penalty by VAR after Nikola Vlasic brought down Renato Veiga during a corner.Follow Portugal vs Croatia LIVE!Ronaldo stepped up and slotted down the middle to beat Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livako
  
  Read more

• 🎥 Finally! Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 1st goal in cup knockouts

  03-07-2026 02:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Finally! Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 1st goal in cup knockoutsCristiano Ronaldo’s long search for his much-dreamed-of first goal in a FIFA World Cup knockout match is over.He got on the scoresheet against Croatia this Thursday (2).A goal that helped Portugal come from behind and set up a clash with Spain. 
  He had almost scored one earlier...After a first half with little excitement, Croatia came back better for the second half.And scored through Perisic (53'). It was the ve
  
  Read more

• 🎥 Finally! Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 1st cup knockout goal

  03-07-2026 02:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Finally! Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 1st cup knockout goalCristiano Ronaldo’s search for his long-awaited first goal in a FIFA World Cup knockout match is over. He got on the scoresheet against Croatia this Thursday (2), in a match currently underway in Canada. And it will determine Spain’s opponent in the round of 16. 
  He had almost scored one earlier...After a first half with little excitement, Croatia came back better for the second half.And scored throug
  
  Read more

• Cristiano Ronaldo finally ends World Cup knockout curse 💥

  03-07-2026 02:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo finally ends World Cup knockout curse 💥It only took him until he was 41-years-old, but Cristiano Ronaldo has finally broken his duck in the World Cup knockout rounds. The veteran superstar was ice cold when Portugal needed him to rescue them and pull level with Croatia this evening in Toronto.
  After Ivan Perišić put Croatia ahead in the second-half, Portugal were given the chance they desperately craved after being awarded a spot-kick before the se
  
  Read more

• Diogo Jota given touching World Cup tribute during Portugal national anthem

  03-07-2026 02:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A touching tribute was paid to Diogo Jota during the Portuguese national anthem before their World Cup last-32 clash with Croatia, on the first anniversary of his tragic death.A picture of Jota, a former Portugal international, appeared on the big screen at BMO Field in Toronto, flashing up to a cheer towards the end of Portugal’s national anthem "A Portuguesa".Follow Portugal vs Croatia LIVECristiano Ronaldo appeared emotional as the cameras came on to him at the end of the anthem, who pl
  
  Read more

• Official | Filipe Luis named AS Monaco manager

  03-07-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Filipe Luis named AS Monaco managerFilipe Luis has been named as the new manager of AS Monaco. The Brazilian has signed a X-year deal, as confirmed on Wednesday.Luis has succeeded Sébastien Pocognoli in the role. The Belgian had replaced Adi Hutter back in October 2025, but despite seeing out the season, Pocognoli could only lead the Principality club to a seventh-place finish in Ligue 1. As a result, the club fell short of their objective to qualify for the UEFA Cham
  
  Read more

• How ‘Country Roads’ became the USMNT’s perfect World Cup anthem

  03-07-2026 01:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The US national team has found an unexpected anthem in John Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads”, with jubilant players and tens of thousands of fans joining in a post-match singalong that has become a defining image of their World Cup campaign. Even coach Mauricio Pochettino, an Argentine native residing in Spain, embraced the tradition after Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, belting out the lyrics as he celebrated with his team.Bill Danoff, co-writer of "Country Ro
  
  Read more

Follow @WorldSoccerUSA on Twitter!