Manuel Ugarte Dipastikan Cedera Lutut Parah
Bintang sepakbola Uruguay Manuel Ugarte bernasib pilu di Piala Dunia 2026. Uruguay dipastikan tersingkir di fase grup, Ugarte didera cedera lutut parah.
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Respons FIFA Usai Kapten Cape Verde Tersandung Kasus Pemerkosaan
Kapten Cape Verde, Ryan Mendes, tersandung kasus pemerkosaan di tengah penampilannya di Piala Dunia 2026. FIFA menyikapi masalah itu, begini responsnya.
Saudi Arabian Football Federation chief Yasser Al-Misehal resigns after World Cup group-stage exit
RIYADH: Yasser Al-Misehal resigned as president of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) on Monday, taking responsibility for the national team’s early exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026 and bringing an end to his seven-year tenure at the helm of Saudi football.
Cape Verde’s World Cup magic has Italy great Materazzi spellbound
MIAMI: Italy’s 2006 World Cup hero Marco Materazzi has been stunned by Cape Verde’s fairytale debut at the 2026 edition, calling the African nation the biggest surprise of the tournament. The Cape Verde islanders, one of the smallest nations ever to qualify for a World Cup, have enchanted fans with an unbeaten group stage run featuring three draws that saw them advance in second place behind former champions Spain and ahead of Uruguay. The team, led by inspirational goalkeeper Vozinha, have earned a dream match-up in last 32, with the African side set to play reigning champions Argentina in Miami on Friday. “Cape Verde is the big surprise at the moment. Now they have to play against the world champions,” Materazzi told Reuters. “So we will see. We are here in Miami and looking forward to watching the game. (They are the) underdog. But in 90 minutes in football, you never know what can happen.” The 52-year-old former defender was quick to acknowledge the mountain Cape Verde face against Lionel Messi’s Argentina, praising the 39-year-old great who continues to defy Father Time and tops the tournament’s scoring charts with six goals so far. “Argentina is much better than Cape Verde at the moment (and they have) one of the best ever players in history,” Materazzi added. “I love Messi when he plays and I’m looking forward to watching him in the game. (Playing at) 39 years old is not easy and he is still one of the best.”
World Cup's lighter whistle helps fuel faster, fiercer tournament
NEW YORK, June 28 : A more lenient refereeing style that allows officials to prioritise the flow of the game over minor contact has emerged as one of the defining features of the World Cup, as the tournament heads into the knockout phase.
Cape Verde's World Cup magic has Italy great Materazzi spellbound
MIAMI, June 28 : Italy's 2006 World Cup hero Marco Materazzi has been stunned by Cape Verde's fairytale debut at the 2026 edition, calling the African nation the biggest surprise of the tournament.
Uruguay's Ugarte suffers serious knee injury at World Cup
June 28 : Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte could be facing a long spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee ligament injury during their 1-0 World Cup defeat by Spain on Friday.
Argentina wary of 'tough' Cape Verde after cruising through group stage
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 28 : Argentina turned their attention to round-of-32 opponents Cape Verde after a dominant group stage, stressing the African side will pose a tough challenge despite suggestions their route to the later rounds could be straightforward.