The Final Score

Traditional giants Germany and Netherlands were sent packing from the 2026 FIFA World Cup - succumbing to shootout defeats to Paraguay and Morocco respectively. Beyond the roulette element, was it the new age routine of 'stuttering' penalties that caused these upsets?

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Japan suffered late heartbreak as Brazil sent them packing in the round of 32 at the FIFA World cup. Australia are now the sole Asian representative remaining in the tournament, despite a record NINE Asian Nations qualifying. What does this say about the trajectory of Asian football? 

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With England still failing to impress - despite topping their group unbeaten - we wonder if it'll still be coming home? Speaking of failing to impress, Ronaldo flatters to deceive once again. Will CR7 eventually come good consistently at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

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A Singaporean photographer has made World Cup history, as his photo was picked up and shared by Cristiano Ronaldo. How and why? Tune in to find out!

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The footballers have shown up, and so have the fans! Dubbed the "the greatest show on Earth" due to its unparalleled global reach and intense, multi-nation cultural impact - The FIFA World Cup has brought stories of fandom and fervour to the fore. But which country has THE BEST fans? Our picks might surprise you!

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Ronaldo made history - becoming the FIRST player to score in SIX editions of the FIFA World Cup - grabbing two goals as Portugal smashed Uzbekistan 5-0. For England though, the hype train hit a speed bump as they drew 0-0 with Ghana. Is it still coming home?

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Lionel Messi became the outright top score in FIFA World Cup history - notching 2 goals against Austria to take his tournament tally to 18 goals in 6 editions. Undisputed GOAT? Surely...but don't tell Cristiano Ronaldo!

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Gianni Infantino is no surprise to bad headlines - but his extensive use of private jet travel during the ongoing FIFA World Cup has drawn criticism from environmental groups, who accuse football’s world governing body of ignoring climate concerns amid a heavily expanded tournament schedule. Plus, a puzzling rule change that has gone under the radar. What is it? Tune in to find out!

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Buoyed by home support and off to a winning start on MD1, can the Mauricio Pochettino led USA defy the odds to have a fairytale run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? The best historical United States men's performance in the tournament was a third-place finish at the inaugural tournament in 1930. In the modern era, the best performance was reaching the quarter-finals in 2002.

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Harry Kane bagged a brace as England beat Croatia 4-2 to get their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign off to a winning start. But no rejoice for Ronaldo who blanked in Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo - a day after his nemesis Lionel Messi stunned the world with a sublime hat-trick in Argentina's opener against Algeria.

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