Victor Muñoz: When I learned that Liverpool wanted to sign me, it all felt so far away.
Liverpool's new signing Victor Muñoz gave an interview to Spanish media outlet elcorreo, discussing topics including his transfer and the World Cup. When asked if he could play the full 90 minutes against Portugal at 100% fitness, Muñoz replied, "One step at a time. My recovery process has been quite lengthy. I'm still gradually resuming training."
Sky Germany: Klopp wants Völler to stay and has personally informed him of this idea.
According to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, Klopp has personally informed Völler of his desire for him to remain as the German national team's sporting director. Plettenberg reports that Klopp wants Völler to continue in this role and has personally conveyed this idea to him.
Zhan Jun: Spain's key to victory lies in strategy; De la Fuente completely outmaneuvered Martinez in this aspect.
On July 7th, Beijing time, Zhan Jun stated in the 20th episode of Migu's "Zhan's Preview" that the key to Spain's victory lay in De la Fuente's strategy, which completely outmaneuvered Martinez. Zhan Jun: "The 'Double Clash,' Portugal vs. Spain. Spain eliminated Portugal thanks to Merino's last-minute goal. In this match, I think the key to Spain's victory..."
Moroccan Football Federation President: Respecting Yamal's choice, he will always be popular in Morocco.
Although he could have represented his father's native Morocco, Yamal ultimately chose to play for Spain. This decision sparked considerable discussion, and Moroccan Football Federation President Lekjah addressed the matter in an interview with Onze Mondial. The 18-year-old is one of the key figures in this Spanish team, which is considered a contender for the 2026 World Cup.
Su Xing commented on the world's apparent peace after Portugal's elimination: "I'm a football fan, I want to see things related to football."
On July 7th, Beijing time, Portugal was eliminated from the World Cup, and singer Su Xing posted on Weibo, "The world is finally at peace," sparking controversy. Su Xing recently released a video in response. In the video, Su Xing clarified that he meant "the football world is at peace," and explained his reasons for saying so.
Vidic: Yamal is like 'Little Messi,' he kept Nuno Mendes constantly on his toes.
According to Brnw, Vidic praised Yamal, saying the team played with both skill and fighting spirit. Vidic, who witnessed Yamal's duel with Nuno Mendes in the World Cup Round of 16 match between Spain and Portugal, spoke highly of Yamal. The Serbian player stated that it was the Barcelona winger who led to the early substitution of Paris Saint-Germain's left-back.
Belgium thrashed the United States 4-1; Lukaku imitated a "Trump dance" after scoring.
The United States suffered a humiliating 1-4 defeat to Belgium in the World Cup, resulting in their elimination from the tournament. Following the pre-match controversy surrounding Balogun's extended suspension, Lukaku, who scored Belgium's fourth goal in this match, celebrated by imitating the "Trump dance." Prior to the match, under pressure from Trump, FIFA overturned its decision to revoke Balogun's red card suspension, leading to widespread speculation and controversy.
Haaland: I never thought Norway could beat Brazil; seven goals in the World Cup is quite special.
On July 6th, Beijing time, Haaland scored twice, helping Norway defeat Brazil 2-1 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in the club's history. Haaland said, "I really can't believe it." "I never thought this would happen in my life. I dreamed of representing Norway in the World Cup, but to be honest, I never dreamed of beating Brazil." "I used to think some things were impossible."
The German Football Association president criticized FIFA: The Balogun incident cannot be left unresolved; it must be discussed further.
According to Kicker, although Balogun's clearance to play did not change the US team's eventual elimination, German Football Association President Bernd Neuendorf stated that the controversy surrounding FIFA's suspension of his red card ban cannot be simply shelved. Neuendorf, who also serves as UEFA's representative on the FIFA Council, told the German sports news agency:
World Cup 27th Preview: Pampas Eagles vs. Pharaohs, Chocolate vs. Coffee Beans
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Kahn mocked FIFA: "Remove Ballack's yellow card and we'll replay the final with Brazil."
According to Sport1, the controversy surrounding the rescission of US forward Flalin Balogun's red card in the World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium continues to rage in the football world. Although it failed to prevent the US loss to Belgium, there remains widespread outrage over the FIFA decision, which is allegedly influenced by US President Donald Trump. (Former German...)
Unai Simón went 609 minutes without conceding a goal, setting a new World Cup record of six consecutive clean sheets.
Spain has played five matches in the 2026 World Cup, with Unai Simón keeping five clean sheets. Adding to this the 0-0 draw in the Qatar World Cup, Spanish goalkeepers have now kept six consecutive World Cup clean sheets. Simón surpasses Walter Zenga and Iker Casillas; before this match in Dallas, they were the only two players to achieve this feat.
The Ballon d'Or's social media account paid tribute to Neymar: an artist of beautiful football.
The Ballon d'Or official social media account paid tribute to Neymar as he ended his career with the Brazilian national team. Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals in 130 appearances, won the 2013 Confederations Cup and the 2016 Olympic gold medal. He was hailed as a true artist of "beautiful football," always carrying the hopes of his nation with a smile on his face.
Tycsports: Argentina to make 3 changes to their starting lineup against Egypt.
According to Tycsports, Scaloni has finalized Argentina's starting lineup for the match against Egypt, making three changes. Argentina is preparing to face Egypt in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup. Scaloni has finalized the lineup and will make three changes. After a hard-fought victory against Cape Verde, Argentina will face Egypt in the Round of 16 to compete for...
Hoeneß: Mertesacker spent eight years at Arsenal, which proves he must have the ability.
According to Sport1, Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeneß is pushing for Per Mertesacker to take a position at the German Football Association. Hoeneß told Bild, "If you've been at Arsenal for eight years, it means you have ability, and that's exactly what we need right now." Hoeneß also said that the 41-year-old Mertesacker, as a former professional player, possesses "extensive international experience."
Opta: Cristiano Ronaldo has the same number of goals in the World Cup knockout stages as Maguire, both with 1 goal.
Opta posted on social media that Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire have the same number of goals in the knockout stages of the World Cup, both with one goal, making them equal.
Give it to me and I'll give it to you! Lukaku has scored from all three of his last shots in the World Cup.
In this morning's World Cup Round of 16 match, Belgium defeated the United States 4-1, with Lukaku scoring a goal as a substitute. According to statistics, Lukaku has scored from all three of his most recent shots in the World Cup, and he has become the first player in World Cup history to score three or more goals as a substitute. Lukaku's last three shots in the World Cup
Portuguese media listed seven reasons for Portugal's elimination: Ronaldo's high-handed attitude caused dissatisfaction among teammates.
Following Portugal's 0-1 defeat to Spain, ending their World Cup run in the Round of 16, the Portuguese newspaper A Bola published a commentary listing seven major blunders by head coach Roberto Martinez, the national team management, and the Portuguese Football Federation, questioning his personnel decisions and management practices. Roberto Martinez took over as head coach in early 2023, initially hailed as a strategist of international football.
Who will win this World Cup? Three favorites have emerged, with the last one increasingly favored.
With the expansion to 48 teams, the suspense is high! Let's take a look at the 6 teams most likely to win the championship this year, each with its own weaknesses.
The initial predictions are reversing: Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan are all heading home! The World Cup "group of death" is on the verge of collapse.
On June 30, 2026, three matches of the World Cup Round of 32 were played. With Germany's penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay and subsequent elimination, the Netherlands and Japan, who qualified as the top two teams in Group F, both lost to their respective opponents and failed to advance to the Round of 16. The teams that qualified from the highly anticipated "Group of Death" now face the embarrassing prospect of being completely eliminated.
Today's Japanese team has earned the respect of fans worldwide, and even the Brazilian team has shown them the utmost respect.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Round of 18 is nearing its end, and Japan's performance in Group C has indeed caused concern among many fans. Looking at the current standings, while Japan's overall strength is among the top in Asia, they have exposed many weaknesses when facing truly world-class teams. Group C, where Japan is located, is not without reason, being called the "Group of Death." Besides Japan, the other teams in Group C include Saudi Arabia, Australia, Bahrain, and Indonesia. Looking at the matches already completed, Japan lost 0-1 at home to Saudi Arabia and only managed a 1-1 draw away against Australia.
The World Cup off-field storm escalates: Five players embroiled in sexual assault allegations, pushing team governance to the forefront.
Red Star News published a report on Toutiao, outlining several cases of rape or sexual assault allegations involving participating players during this World Cup. OpenScore, respecting the presumption of innocence, has re-examined five case leads, considering the associated public opinion risks and impact on team governance.
Cristiano Ronaldo Has No Tattoos: Why One Detail Went Viral Again
A Toutiao video revived the story of Ronaldo's tattoo-free body, blood donation and long-term discipline. OpenScore turns the viral clip into an original football culture read.
Top 10 most valuable football stars of the 2026 World Cup! He's only 18 years old and worth 200 million euros!
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A quick overview | The all-time World Cup top scorers list has been updated, with Messi extending his record.
The latest World Cup all-time top scorers list is out! Messi continues to extend his lead; see the complete rankings at a glance.
The draw for the World Cup Round of 32 is out: the upper half is packed with strong teams, and Messi and Ronaldo will not face each other before the final.
The complete draw for the World Cup Round of 32 has been officially revealed! The upper half of the bracket has become a true "group of death," with several title favorites facing off early. The highly anticipated Messi vs. Ronaldo matchup has been marred by a disappointing result in the latest schedule…
Messi scored his 19th World Cup goal, becoming the first player in World Cup history to score in seven consecutive matches.
Messi has rewritten a World Cup record that had stood for many years. He did what no one else had done, and this record will likely remain unbroken for a long time.
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Latest pre-match news: Messi insists on playing! In Argentina's final match against Jordan, Messi may play to maintain his form for the first half.
Whether Messi will play in the final group stage match has become the biggest point of interest before the game. Although the team has the upper hand, the Argentine captain may still play half the match to prepare for the knockout stage. This game may be more noteworthy than the score.
More and more people are starting to pay attention here: the final round is a battle for first place! Portugal needs to beat Colombia; if they advance as the second-place team in their group, they won't face Argentina until the final.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were teammates at Paris Saint-Germain for a year, and their locker room relationship wasn't bad. Do you think that when Colombia plays Portugal in the final round, they might give their former teammates a chance to have a Messi-Ronaldo showdown? Or is the South American teams prioritizing their group ranking and determined to fight to the bitter end to make things difficult for Portugal?
World Cup knockout stage do-or-die battles: Brazil and France lead the pack, who will pull off an upset and break the champion's winning streak?
The knockout stage has officially begun, and every match is a do-or-die battle. Can the title favorites like Brazil and France continue their strong performance? Or will a dark horse break the champion's curse and pull off the biggest upset of this World Cup? The real answer may be far more unexpected than imagined.
Jordan vs Argentina Preview: One Match, Three OpenScore Angles
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World Cup 2026: These two can earn $50,000 after watching all 104 matches.
You think the biggest winner of the World Cup is only the champion? Actually, there are two ordinary viewers who may receive a reward of up to $50,000 after watching all 104 matches.
From an economic perspective, this is the most outrageous World Cup ever.
When football is not just football, but a business worth hundreds of billions of dollars, you will find that many seemingly "unreasonable" things in this World Cup can actually be explained by economics.
This moment is more noteworthy than the five goals: Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan! Cristiano Ronaldo breaks his goal drought with a brace, becoming the first player in six World Cups to score! Mendes and Leao also find the net.
Everyone expected Portugal to win, but few predicted a 5-0 victory! The match itself was more exciting than the score.
They thought they had it in the bag, but things changed: England drew 0-0 with Ghana, dashing their hopes of qualifying early!
A detail after the match is more noteworthy than the score.
The focus of the match wasn't the score, but rather Modric's achievement: Croatia 1-0 Panama, Modric reaching the milestone of 200 caps for the national team.
Facing Croatia, who are ranked more than 20 places higher in the world, Panama failed to earn their first point in World Cup history.
Pre-match predictions are in: The match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar may produce unexpected results!
In the World Cup group stage match on June 25, 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina, facing elimination, is expected to defeat the struggling and depleted Qatar team with their more potent attacking firepower, securing their first victory in this World Cup.
McAllister: Messi's performance is simply indescribable.
Argentine players Julian Álvarez and Alexis McAllister spoke about their amazement at the achievements of their teammate and record holder, Lionel Messi.
Norwegian fan Viking rowed a boat, but he refused to participate, sparking outrage. Even Haaland was rowing, but he remained motionless.
Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 in the World Cup, and the entire stadium was a sea of red, with fans rowing like Vikings in celebration. One fan, arms crossed and expressionless, became the center of attention. Even Haaland and Ødegaard joined in the celebrations; why did he stand out like this?
Curaçao draws with Ecuador: The 74th team to score in the World Cup is born.
A 0-0 draw saw Curaçao secure a valuable point in their first World Cup appearance, becoming the 74th national team in history to score in the World Cup. Goalkeeper Eloy Rom made a phenomenal 15 saves, just one shy of the single-match record, single-handedly preserving this glorious moment for the small Caribbean nation.
Curaçao's goalkeeper is legendary! They drew 0-0 with Ecuador.
Eloy Loum single-handedly held up the entire defense, helping Curaçao escape Ecuador's relentless attacks and ultimately earn their first-ever World Cup point. Ecuador, on the other hand, squandered numerous chances, plunging Group E into chaos.
Cape Verde's Stunning Spain Draw Triggers 'Intense' Media Storm
One draw against the world champions and suddenly everything matters. Cape Verde striker Garry Rodrigues admits the aftermath has been overwhelming—from Vozinha's mother's visa saga to non-stop social media buzz—but insists the team won't use it as an excuse ahead of Sunday's Uruguay clash.
Palmeiras Eyes Venezuelan Gem for Elite Academy
Sebastián Angulo passed his trials with flying colors at the Academia de Futebol. Now Palmeiras is closing in on a deal to bring the Venezuela U-17 international—who already faced their own youth talents in competition—into one of South America's most feared academies.
Czech Republic World Cup infighting: Too much training? Captain publicly questions training volume.
A muscle injury in training ended David Jurásek's World Cup before he could play it. Then captain Ladislav Krejčí said out loud what nobody in the dressing room wanted to: maybe they're training too hard. Now the Czechs have to beat Mexico at the Azteca just to stay alive.
The first-ever "covering mouth red card" in World Cup history has been officially issued!
Miguel Almiron has just become the first player in football history to be sent off for violating an extremely bizarre new rule: covering one's mouth during a confrontation will result in a dismissal. And what is the origin of this rule? It stems from a racial scandal at the Estádio da Luz, when Vinho, Mbappe, and another player covered their faces with their jerseys.
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