WASHINGTON – Cristiano Ronaldo made a rare appearance in the United States on Tuesday as he attended a White House state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump in honour of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The 40-year-old forward, who signed a two-year contract extension with Al Nassr in June, was seated near the front of the…

CURAÇAO, Willemstad – Curaçao became the smallest nation ever to reach a FIFA World Cup on Tuesday after a 0-0 draw with Jamaica secured top spot in Group B and capped an unbeaten Concacaf qualifying campaign for the Caribbean side. Curaçao, with a population of just over 156,000, surpassed Iceland’s previous record from 2018 and advanced to their…

SEVILLE, Spain – Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria sealed the remaining automatic European berths for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday as the continent’s qualifying campaign came to an end. Spain finished top of Group E despite being held to a 2-2 draw at home to Turkey, extending their unbeaten run in competitive matches to 31 —…

MANCHESTER, England – Scotland captain Andrew Robertson said he struggled to contain his emotions in the hours before his side’s decisive 4-2 win over Denmark on Tuesday, a result that confirmed the country’s place at the 2026 World Cup for the first time in 28 years. The Liverpool full-back, 31, revealed that the achievement was tempered by…

A commanding attacking display, led by a hat-trick from captain Harry Wilson, propelled Wales to a decisive 7-1 victory over North Macedonia on Tuesday. The win at the Cardiff City Stadium ensures Wales will have home advantage in the upcoming World Cup qualification play-off round. Needing a victory to finish second in Group J, Craig Bellamy’s…

Sweden concluded a historically disappointing FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-1 draw against Slovenia at the Friends Arena on Tuesday. The result confirms the first winless qualifying cycle in the nation's history, a stark contrast to Slovenia's own finish after they had already been eliminated. The point, secured by a late equalizer,…

Spain secured its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, though the celebration was tempered by a frustrating 2-2 draw with a determined Turkey. The result extends Spain's unbeaten run in competitive matches to 31 games, equaling a record set by Italy, but the performance was far from straightforward for the world's top-ranked team. Needing…

Scotland ended their 26-year wait for a FIFA World Cup finals appearance in the most dramatic fashion possible, scoring two stoppage-time goals to secure a 4-2 victory over Denmark at a euphoric Hampden Park on Tuesday. The win seals automatic qualification for next year's tournament, while Denmark are consigned to the play-offs. The historic…

Bulgaria secured their first victory of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying cycle on Tuesday, defeating Georgia 2-1 at the National Stadium Vasil Levski. The win, orchestrated by two assists from Zdravko Dimitrov, ensures the one-time World Cup semi-finalists avoid their first winless qualifying campaign in 72 years. Despite both teams being…

Saudi Arabia and Algeria square off in a friendly that honestly doesn’t feel like “just a friendly.” Both teams are using this game to test new ideas, new players, and maybe settle a few arguments about who’s progressing better on the international stage. Expect intensity, fast transitions, and probably a few surprises in the lineups. Form…