Twenty years after emerging as one of Portugal's brightest young talents at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo is still performing on football's biggest stage.
China rallied from behind to beat Germany 3-2, while host Türkiye defeated Belgium 3-0 in the second competition week of the 2026 Women's Volleyball Nations League on Wednesday.
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez defended his side's performance and rejected concerns over Cristiano Ronaldo's goal drought after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their World Cup Group K opener at Houston Stadium on Wednesday.
The stars shone brightly in the World Cup on Tuesday with three of the big hitters getting off to a flying start and setting the race for this World Cup's Golden Boot alight.
Ma Ning will become the first Chinese in 24 years to officiate a World Cup match as head referee when he takes charge of Ecuador's Group E match against Curacao on June 20 in Kansas City.
Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a subdued 90-minute performance as Portugal was held to a surprise 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their FIFA World Cup Group K opener at Houston Stadium on Wednesday.
Jordanians gathered early Wednesday to witness a landmark moment in the country's sporting history, as the national football team, known as the "Nashama", prepared for its first-ever appearance at the FIFA World Cup.
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said Lionel Messi still amazes his teammates after the captain scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria in their World Cup Group J opener on Tuesday.
"No more waiting," Norway striker Erling Haaland posted on X ahead of his team's World Cup clash against Iraq. It proved to be a promise kept on the pitch on Tuesday night at Boston Stadium.
Tunisia appointed Herve Renard as head coach through the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, following the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi after a disappointing start to the tournament.
Despite a sluggish first-half display, France found their rhythm after the break to beat Senegal 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I opener on Tuesday.
Norway claimed a 4-1 win over Iraq in their World Cup Group I opener on Tuesday, with star striker Erling Haaland scoring twice on his World Cup debut.
Cabo Verde claimed the first World Cup point in its history by holding Spain to a draw on Monday, while Saudi Arabia, Egypt and New Zealand also took points from more fancied opponents.