Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 to strengthen their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout hopes and rewrite national history. The 41-year-old became Portugals all-time leading World Cup goalscorer with 10 goals, surpassing Eusbios 60-year-old record, while also extending his own record as the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments.

On Wednesday, we have a major face-off in Group B between Switzerland and Canada. Unfortunately for Canada, it will be without promising young star Ismal Kone, who suffered a horrific leg injury in the Canadians' 6-0 beatdown of Qatar. It was a match that saw Jonathan David net a hat trick and Cyle Larin score his second goal of the World Cup. Switzerland also got back to its winning ways with a 4-1 domination of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was a much-needed result after the Swiss failed to see out the match against Qatar, allowing a late equalizer and dropping two points. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. This is probably the most interesting match of the day from a tactical standpoint. Canada has the goal differential edge over every team in the group, so realistically, it could play for one point by sitting in a low, compact block. But thats not really how Canada coach Jesse Marsch likes to play. He wants to keep a high line, press aggressively, and force mistakes. The question is whether he does that against one of Europes best teams. I dont think thats the right answer because of how dangerous this Switzerland team can be. Switzerland's opponents have scored in both of their matches. The Swiss conceded to Qatar, then gave up a goal while playing up a man against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Canada is playing at home, so it should have the crowd behind it. It will be up for this match, and it should be able to slip one past Switzerland, even if Switzerland is the more likely team to win. No matter how either side approaches this tactically, it feels almost hard not to back both teams to find the back of the net.

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NEW DELHI: England have made four changes to their playing XI for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson returning to the side. Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir have also been recalled, replacing James Rew, Jordan Cox, Matthew Fisher and Sonny Baker.The changes come after England's disappointing 253-run defeat in the second Test at The Oval, where a heavily altered lineup failed to chase down a target of 463. New Zealand's victory levelled the series at 1-1, setting up a winner-takes-all finale.Stokes and Atkinson missed the second Test after breaching the team's midnight curfew following England's win in the opening Test. The pair were present during an incident involving an ECB security staff member and a Saracens rugby player, which led to an investigation.However, a disciplinary hearing later cleared both players of any violent conduct. The ECB stated that Stokes was not involved in the altercation, while Atkinson was the victim of unprovoked attacks and did not retaliate. Both players did receive written warnings for breaking team conduct rules.Ahead of the Trent Bridge Test, England coach Brendon McCullum rejected speculation that his relationship with Stokes had become strained following the controversy."We talked about that this morning," McCullum said. "I said, 'do you know where this has come from, the conversations around our relationship over the last six months?' He said 'no, I have no idea as far as I'm concerned.'" englandcricket (@englandcricket) McCullum stressed that the two remain close and continue to work together effectively. "There is [are] going to be times where we discuss things and we debate things. We've always ended up making decisions together... Ben and I are tight."The coach also reminded players of the responsibility that comes with representing England, saying high standards on and off the field remain a key part of the team's culture.

Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm's decision to play while enjoying a lollipop during Monday night's game left a sour taste in manager Aaron Boone's mouth.

Latrell Mitchells contract value has come under question following the latest injury blow to the Rabbitohs superstar which will see him spend a further four weeks on the sideline.

Steve Clarke has challenged Scotland to take down Brazil for the first time with another iconic moment.

Argentinas passion for Lionel Messi has taken monumental form during the 2026 World Cup: A statue stands 26 meters tall in a remote town in Patagonia, and a mural signed by over 1,300 fans celebrates the captain who continues to inspire devotion across the country.A giant tribute to MessiA 26-meter-tall (85-foot) figure of Messi made of 70 tons of steel and iron towers over the outskirts of Cutral Co, a remote southern town in Patagonia. The player is kneeling, with the World Cup trophy he won in 2022 between his legs and one arm raised, as if greeting motorists traveling along Route 22.Even the strong Patagonian wind cannot topple this tribute, inaugurated on June 16 during Argentinas World Cup debut, when the team once again dazzled under Messi, who sealed the victory over Algeria after scoring three goals.Local authorities and the sculptor who designed it say it is the largest monument ever dedicated to the team captain, who turns 39 on Wednesday.He is Argentinas natural ambassador. For me, it was very important, not only as an artist but as an Argentine, Aldo Beroisa, 61, told The Associated Press.The sculptor has designed giant dinosaurs and monuments to his countrys independence heroes in Cutral Co, an oil-producing town that has never attracted nearly as much attention as other Patagonian communities surrounded by picturesque lakes and mountains.Now, the town is filling up with admirers who want to see the statue of the soccer player who has scored 18 goals since making his World Cup debut in 2006. He achieved the record as the tournaments top scorer this week, after netting both goals in Argentinas 2-0 victory over Austria.The statue, which took 18 months to complete, depicts Messi falling to his knees on the grass at Lusail Stadium in Qatar during the 2022 World Cup final after Gonzalo Montiel sealed Argentinas 4-2 shootout victory over France and crowned the country world champion.The statue also depicts the captain clutching Argentinas jersey with one hand and pointing to the sky with his index finger, as he often does when he scores a goal, in tribute to his late grandmother.A mural made by fansThere are many murals of Messi around the world. However, the one painted in the Buenos Aires suburb of Berazategui stands out: The players smiling face is surrounded by the names of hundreds of his admirers.The mural, which is about six meters wide and 5.5 meters high (20 by 18 feet), caught Messi's attention.Crazy ... thank you very much to all of you, to the people who supported it, who came by, and who keep coming by, Messi said in a video sent to the creators.Creator Leonel Garca, 32, is gracious when he talks about the making of the mural.This is a mural that I didnt make by myself. Beyond the fact that I painted it, it was made by more than 1,300 people, said Garca, recalling those who traveled to Berazategui from different towns to write down their names in the mural.The mural was painted in 18 days. Garca collaborated with Federico Merodo, the owner of the parking lot where the wall that served as the canvas was built.The hyperrealistic portrait posed a huge challenge, given that it depicts one of the most recognizable faces on the planet. The image is inspired by a gesture Messi made during a friendly match after Argentinas triumph in Qatar, when he appeared relaxed and seemed to be enjoying the game.Messi brings joy to the country. The times were living through in Argentina may not be very good for some people, but Messi unites everyone ... and the mural does that too, because people from everywhere come together here, from every social class and every political sector, Garca said.___Follow APs coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at https://apnews.com/hub/latin-america

Argentinas passion for Lionel Messi has taken monumental form during the 2026 World Cup: A statue stands 26 meters tall in a remote town in Patagonia, and a mural signed by over 1,300 fans celebrates the captain who continues to inspire devotion across the country.A giant tribute to MessiA 26-meter-tall (85-foot) figure of Messi made of 70 tons of steel and iron towers over the outskirts of Cutral Co, a remote southern town in Patagonia. The player is kneeling, with the World Cup trophy he won in 2022 between his legs and one arm raised, as if greeting motorists traveling along Route 22.Even the strong Patagonian wind cannot topple this tribute, inaugurated on June 16 during Argentinas World Cup debut, when the team once again dazzled under Messi, who sealed the victory over Algeria after scoring three goals.Local authorities and the sculptor who designed it say it is the largest monument ever dedicated to the team captain, who turns 39 on Wednesday.He is Argentinas natural ambassador. For me, it was very important, not only as an artist but as an Argentine, Aldo Beroisa, 61, told The Associated Press.The sculptor has designed giant dinosaurs and monuments to his countrys independence heroes in Cutral Co, an oil-producing town that has never attracted nearly as much attention as other Patagonian communities surrounded by picturesque lakes and mountains.Now, the town is filling up with admirers who want to see the statue of the soccer player who has scored 18 goals since making his World Cup debut in 2006. He achieved the record as the tournaments top scorer this week, after netting both goals in Argentinas 2-0 victory over Austria.The statue, which took 18 months to complete, depicts Messi falling to his knees on the grass at Lusail Stadium in Qatar during the 2022 World Cup final after Gonzalo Montiel sealed Argentinas 4-2 shootout victory over France and crowned the country world champion.The statue also depicts the captain clutching Argentinas jersey with one hand and pointing to the sky with his index finger, as he often does when he scores a goal, in tribute to his late grandmother.A mural made by fansThere are many murals of Messi around the world. However, the one painted in the Buenos Aires suburb of Berazategui stands out: The players smiling face is surrounded by the names of hundreds of his admirers.The mural, which is about six meters wide and 5.5 meters high (20 by 18 feet), caught Messi's attention.Crazy ... thank you very much to all of you, to the people who supported it, who came by, and who keep coming by, Messi said in a video sent to the creators.Creator Leonel Garca, 32, is gracious when he talks about the making of the mural.This is a mural that I didnt make by myself. Beyond the fact that I painted it, it was made by more than 1,300 people, said Garca, recalling those who traveled to Berazategui from different towns to write down their names in the mural.The mural was painted in 18 days. Garca collaborated with Federico Merodo, the owner of the parking lot where the wall that served as the canvas was built.The hyperrealistic portrait posed a huge challenge, given that it depicts one of the most recognizable faces on the planet. The image is inspired by a gesture Messi made during a friendly match after Argentinas triumph in Qatar, when he appeared relaxed and seemed to be enjoying the game.Messi brings joy to the country. The times were living through in Argentina may not be very good for some people, but Messi unites everyone ... and the mural does that too, because people from everywhere come together here, from every social class and every political sector, Garca said.___Follow APs coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at https://apnews.com/hub/latin-america

Romeo Beckham is stepping into the world of acting with his debut role in Forty Love, a gay tennis romance film.The 23-year-old, whose parents are football icon David and fashion mogul Victoria Beckham, will portray a magnetic rival opposite French star Paul Kircher, who plays tennis prodigy, Sacha Gallo.Fashion photographer Pierre-Ange Carlotti is making his directorial debut with the project, which is being produced by Hugo Slignac and Paco de Bary at Chi-Fou-Mi Productions.Studiocanal and Manna Studios are serving as co-producers on the film, with first-look images now released showing the young Beckham alongside his co-star.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe plot centres on Mr Kircher's character Sacha Gallo, a tennis star who has spent years preparing alongside his father to claim a prestigious title in Paris.His world is turned upside down when Romeo's charismatic newcomer enters the scene, forcing Sacha to question his understanding of rivalry, ambition and his own identity.The film's synopsis describes how the protagonist encounters "an opponent of an entirely different nature love. "A force as exhilarating as it is destabilising and far more dangerous than anything he has encountered on the court."The production has been characterised as possessing "a rare tenderness, melancholy and strength."Romeo has spent several years building a career in front of the camera as a model rather than an actor, working with prestigious fashion houses such as Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, whilst maintaining a long-standing relationship with Burberry.In October 2024, he walked in Demna's spring/summer 2025 Balenciaga presentation in Paris, followed by an appearance on the Versace runway at Milan Fashion Week the subsequent season.Chloe Marquet, head of international sales at Studiocanal, said: "Carlotti's singular visual language gives the film a real edge, while its exploration of desire, competition and identity will resonate with audiences worldwide."LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:Patrick Christys sends sweet Eamonn Holmes message ahead of GB News triumph at Tric AwardsLizzie Cundy explains exactly why she's proud of GB News on Tric Awards red carpetGB News WINS TRIC Awards again after outpouring of love for The People's ChannelProducer Hugo Slignac described the project as a "sensual, romantic and deeply moving romantic fable and coming-of-age story".Romeo's acting breakthrough comes amid continued scrutiny of the Beckham family, with reports of an ongoing rift between his older brother Brooklyn Beckham and parents David and Victoria Beckham.Reports of tension within the family first emerged around the time of Brooklyn's 2022 wedding to actress Nicola Peltz. Speculation intensified in recent years amid claims of strained relationships between Nicola and Victoria Beckham, which both women have previously downplayed. The situation has since reportedly widened to include other members of the family, with Brooklyn and Nicola said to have distanced themselves from David, Victoria and his siblings. Neither side has publicly detailed the full reasons behind the alleged fallout.The family feud has dominated headlines in recent months, with Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz reportedly distancing themselves from the wider Beckham clan.Just this week, reports claimed Brooklyn was left "furious" after David and Victoria included him in their Father's Day social media tributes despite allegedly asking not to feature in their online posts.Sources told The Sun that the eldest Beckham child felt his wishes had been ignored, further deepening tensions between the couple and the rest of the family.Neither Brooklyn nor Nicola publicly acknowledged the tributes, with reports suggesting the pair have had little contact with David, Victoria and their siblings in recent months.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter