With Brazil trailing for much of the game and with extra time looming, Gabriel Martinelli came through in a big, big way at the World Cup.

Erling Haaland has said he is waiting to see Wayne Rooney fulfill his promise of rowing down the River Mersey after Norway reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup.

As sports leagues and broadcasters around the world rethink how to reach digital audiences, Brazil's 2026 FIFA World Cup offers new evidence that streaming can expand the audience for premium live sports rather than simply shift viewers away from television.

Only two nations have won back-to-back World Cups, the last of which occurred in the 1960s. Brazil and Italy each secured two titles within three tournaments.

Neymar could announce his retirement following Brazil's exit from the 2026 World Cup, according to reports in Brazil.

Hulk's 10th minute strike was enough to seal a 1-0 win over Costa Rica for an off-colour Brazil. Brazil began preparations for their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 friendly win over Costa Rica in New Jersey on Saturday.

The home barber of Les Bleus ✂️ It’s one of the juiciest behind-the-scenes stories of this World Cup. Coco Fernandez, a barber in Boston used to cutting the hair of NBA stars, suddenly found himself becoming Les Bleus’ barber after receiving a mysterious WhatsApp message from an unknown number: “Can you cut KM’s hair tonight at 9:30 p.