From Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-breaking night in Houston to England’s frustrating draw in Boston and Algeria’s comeback win in San Francisco, the FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered another packed day of action.
Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years with a standout performance as Portugal beat Uzbekistan in Houston, becoming the first player ever to score in six different World Cup tournaments.
The 41-year-old struck twice, opening the scoring with a close-range finish before adding a second just before half-time to take his World Cup tally to 10 goals and move ahead of Eusebio as Portugal’s all-time top scorer at the tournament.
Ronaldo also played a role in Portugal’s second goal, helping create space for Nuno Mendes’ free-kick, as Portugal added further goals through an own goal and Rafa Leao to seal a comfortable win.
England were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw against Ghana in Boston after a disjointed attacking performance left Thomas Tuchel’s side frustrated.
The Three Lions struggled to create chances, registering their first shot on target only after 57 minutes, as Ghana’s disciplined defensive shape and quick counter-attacks kept England in check.
Late pressure brought efforts from Bukayo Saka and Nico O’Reilly, while Marc Guehi saw a header cleared off the line, but England could not find a breakthrough and remain top of Group L ahead of their final group game against Panama.
Algeria came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 in San Francisco, keeping their qualification hopes alive while ending their opponents’ campaign.
Jordan led through Nizar Al Rashdan after a defensive error in the first half, but Algeria responded strongly after the break, with Nadhir Benbouali heading in an equaliser from a corner.
Amine Gouiri completed the turnaround late on, finishing from close range after another set-piece, as Algeria secured a crucial victory in Group play.
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At least 11 people have been killed and 19 injured in a fire at an orphanage on the outskirts of the Algerian capital, state media reported. The blaze broke out early on Thursday at the institution in the eastern suburbs of Algiers.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be targeted next week unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic waterway.
The death toll from the fire at a live music pub in Bangkok has climbed to 32 after two more victims died from their injuries, according to Thailand's Police Hospital.
Ukraine and Russia exchanged fresh attacks on Tuesday, with Kyiv targeting shipping and energy infrastructure inside Russia while Moscow launched another large-scale missile and drone assault on Ukrainian cities.
The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. The operation targeted command centres, air defence systems, missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance sites across multiple locations.
As the 2026 Fifa World Cup tournament draws to a close, there’s much to anticipate and yet so much to look back at.
Defending champions Argentina came from behind with two late goals to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday, booking their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final where they will face Spain.
Spain booked their place in the World Cup final with a composed 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday, ending the hopes of the tournament favourites and moving within one match of a second World Cup title.
Argentina and England will meet in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final after both sides came through gripping quarter-final ties that were settled in extra time.
South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams, who helped Bafana Bafana reach the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time, has died at the age of 25.
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