Colombia, DR Congo name unchanged sides for Group K clash
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 23 : Colombia and DR Congo named unchanged sides for Monday's World Cup Group K clash after both teams opened their campaigns with positive results.
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Why Does 'Lumumba Vea,' DR Congo's 'Statue Man,' Stand The Whole Match?
DR Congo kicked off its World Cup campaign with one of the tournament's most memorable results so far: a 1-1 draw against Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal. But the team was missing one of its key members: Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, better known as "Lumumba Vea."
Ronaldo Is Back: 4 Takeaways From Portugal's Blowout Win vs. Uzbekistan At The World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo is the last major star to arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the legendary Portugal striker made an emphatic statement on Tuesday with two goals in a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium.
Ronaldo makes World Cup history with 2-goal effort in Portugal rout of Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal roll to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the World Cup on Tuesday in Houston, bouncing back after a disappointing performance in the team's opening match.
Coach Cannavaro takes responsibility for Uzbekistan's heavy defeat
HOUSTON, June 23 : Uzbekistan coach Fabio Cannavaro took responsibility for his side’s 5-0 World Cup Group K loss to Portugal on Tuesday, but insisted they were a team growing on the international stage and would be better for the bitter experience in Houston.
Portugal played with heads not hearts against Uzbekistan, coach says
HOUSTON, June 23 : Portugal played with their heads not their hearts in thumping Uzbekistan 5-0 on Tuesday with a performance that showed the players learned their lesson from a disappointing draw in their World Cup opener, coach Roberto Martinez said.
Ronaldo becomes first to score at six World Cups as Portugal hammer Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo turned in a vintage performance with two goals and delivered Portugal to their first win of this World Cup, a 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston.
Goals are being scored at a record pace at the World Cup, as the ball is one reason for the surge
GUADALAJARA, Mexico: It’s been goals galore so far at the World Cup. The tournament has been one of the highest-scoring in history so far and produced nearly 25% more scoring than the same span of games in the previous World Cup. One reason for the increase in scoring might be the ball that FIFA is using for this tournament. FIFA says the ball has been designed with deep seams to produce “optimal in-flight stability,” and players and coaches say it has been rocketing toward goalkeepers at a high velocity. There is also added grip to help striking and dribbling in wet or humid conditions. “This ball is as fast as a cannonball.