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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Iran has called for a diplomatic solution after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected its Hormuz proposal, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was awaiting a definitive U.S. response through mediators.
A Russian guided aerial bomb has struck an apartment building in Kharkiv, injuring 22 people, including children, according to the city’s mayor. The strike follows a day of near-continuous Russian attacks across Ukraine that killed at least five people.
British police have arrested five men on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act after a major security incident was declared near RAF Fairford, a British air base used by U.S. air forces in Gloucestershire, England.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in Washington for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on bilateral ties and key regional and international developments, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.
Here's your AnewZ Daily Brief for 28 September 2026. These are the top stories making headlines in technology.
SpaceX’s next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday despite an unexpected engine shutdown, deploying 26 new Starlink satellites before ending its shortened test flight with a controlled touchdown in the Pacific.
EU defence ministers have stepped up talks on military readiness and long-term support for Ukraine, as pressure mounts on Europe to close critical defence gaps and strengthen its ability to respond to security threats.
China and the U.S. have unveiled a broader package of economic cooperation after President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, covering tariffs, agriculture, coal, finance, aviation and artificial intelligence.
The European Union is considering targeted accession roadmaps for Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro and Albania, offering clearer reform priorities and timelines as Brussels looks to speed up enlargement.
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