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Portugal v Croatia: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Gavi makes interesting argument against Ronaldo critics

Barcelona star Gavi has offered a staunch defence of Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting that those who choose to write off the legendary forward are doing so from the outside. As Spain prepare for a heavyweight World Cup showdown against Portugal, the midfield engine believes the veteran remains a match-winning threat.

Ronaldo’s ‘last dance’? Simon doubts Ronaldo is playing his final World Cup

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon has warned his team about Cristiano Ronaldo's enduring threat ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash with Portugal. While admitting the veteran striker is no longer at his physical peak, Simon believes his goalscoring instincts remain unmatched and dismissed suggestions that this could be Ronaldo's final World Cup.

Portugal vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 preview

Comprehensive match preview of Portugal vs Spain at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this round of 16 clash in Texas.

World Cup Golden Boot standings: Mbappe pulls level with Messi

The 2026 World Cup is well underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long and winding road to be navigated as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

Argentina v Cabo Verde: Round of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

'Cape Verde won!' - Portugal star says Argentina result doesn't matter

Portugal defender Nelson Semedo has joined the global chorus of praise for Cape Verde following their dramatic World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina. Despite a heart-wrenching 3-2 defeat in extra time, the ex-Wolves full-back insists the island nation secured a moral victory that transcends the final scoreline.

'A robbery!' - Zlatan claims World Cup corruption over disallowed Croatia goal

A monumental VAR controversy overshadowed Portugal’s dramatic 2-1 World Cup knockout victory over Croatia, sparking furious allegations of corruption from Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The former striker, working as a media pundit, fiercely condemned the decision to disallow an injury-time Croatian equaliser, suggesting governing bodies engineered the outcome.