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Ronaldo and teammates take part in a training session in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Photo: AFP

Ronaldo eyes historic sixth World Cup scoring feat as Portugal begin campaign against DR Congo

The 41-year-old forward arrives at the World Cup after several of the tournament's biggest stars made an immediate impact.

Croatia captain Luka Modric and head coach Zlatko Dalic attend a press conference ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match against England at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on 16 June 2026. Photo: Reuters

Croatia's Dalic warns team of Kane threat before England opener

Lionel Messi is seen wiping his tears with his shirt ​after scoring Argentina's first goal against Algeria on 16 June 2026. Photo: AFP

Messi says his tears after first goal were caused by personal 'difficult days'

Photo: Reuters

Messi shatters four World Cup records in single match against Algeria

Twenty years apart, one celebration of greatness — Lionel Messi celebrates his first World Cup goal in 2006 (left) and his record-equalling strike in 2026 (right). Photo: TBS Collage

Twenty years, one date, one legend: Messi goes from first WC goal to all-time record

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Fifa World Cup 2026: Smallest countries by population

Cape Verde got a point against Spain on their FIFA World Cup debut. Photo: Reuters

US State Department says working to help Cabo Verde keeper Vozinha's mother attend World Cup

Kylian Mbappe takes a shot during France's 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening Group I match of the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, scoring twice to launch Les Bleus' bid for a third world title. Photo: Collected.

Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal

Fifa World Cup 2026 - Group J - Austria v Jordan - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, US - 16 June 2026- Jordan's Yazan Al Arab scores Austria's second with an own goal. Photo: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Austria triumph on World Cup return with 3-1 win over Jordan

Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first, says Martinez

Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first, says Martinez

Photo: Collected

Neymar back in training with Brazil at World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, US, on 16 June 2026. Photo: Reuters

Goal machines Messi, Haaland and Mbappe give their teams perfect starts

Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic reacts after the match in FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, US, 16 June 2026. Photo: Reuters

Algeria coach says errors helped Messi score hat-trick to tie World Cup record