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July 2026

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Gabriel Martinelli celebrates a goal for the Brazil national team during a World Cup match. Photo: Reproduction / CNN Brasil
Brazilian Team

Ancelotti explains decision to start Martinelli against Norway

The Brazil national team takes the field this Sunday against Norway in the Round of 16, with Gabriel Martinelli earning a starting spot and the mission to lead the Brazilian attack. Expectations for Sunday’s (5) Round of 16 clash at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey have intensified. Following a dramatic qualification against Japan, the Brazil […]

World Cup: Brazil confirms starting lineup with Martinelli replacing Paquetá. Credit: Michael Regan – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
Brazilian Team

Brazil Starts Martinelli for Paquetá in Hunt for First-Ever Win Against Norway

The Brazil national team is preparing for one of the most decisive matches of its 2026 World Cup campaign. This Sunday, MetLife Stadium will host an epic battle in the Round of 16 against a formidable Norway, kicking off at 5 PM BRT (Brasília Time). A game that, beyond securing progression in the World Cup, […]

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Incident where Balogun, of the United States, received a red card after a foul on Tarik Muharemović, of Bosnia — Photo: MICHAEL STEELE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
International

Belgian Federation Protests FIFA After Balogun Suspension Annulled for Decisive Clash

The controversial clearance of forward Folarin Balogun for the 2026 World Cup round of 16 has sparked outrage in Belgium and put FIFA‘s transparency in question. Tensions are rising behind the scenes at the 2026 World Cup. On the eve of the decisive clash between Belgium and the United States, scheduled for this Monday, the […]

Cristiano Ronaldo at a press conference — Photo: Paul ELLIS / AFP
Brazilian Team

Cristiano Ronaldo Bids Farewell to World Cups After 2026 Edition

End of an era: Cristiano Ronaldo announces World Cup retirement after 2026, but will continue with Portugal. The atmosphere was one of anticipation, but the press conference prior to the decisive clash between Portugal and Spain in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup brought news that is reverberating throughout the football world. […]

National Guard soldiers at a crime scene where a body was found in Celaya, an industrial city in central Mexico, on February 10, 2026 (Alejandro Cegarra/The New York Times)
International

Mexican Cartels Attempt to Control Youth Soccer Leagues Amid Escalating Violence

In Celaya, Mexico, young athletes’ dreams are threatened by the brutal influence of cartels, which are turning soccer fields into territories of violence, extortion, and criminal recruitment. In the heart of Celaya, a city marked by Mexico‘s chronic industrial violence, soccer has ceased to be just a sport and has become a frontline. While the […]

Brazil and Norway: Lineups, Kick-off Times, and Where to Watch
Brazilian Team

Brazil and Norway: Lineups, Kick-off Times, and Where to Watch

Brazil has faced Norway four times in history and carries an uncomfortable taboo: they have never beaten the Norwegians. The probable lineup for Brazil to face Norway in the World Cup Round of 16 is: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, and Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, and Danilo Santos (Gabriel Martinelli); Rayan, Matheus Cunha, and […]

Credit: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF
Brazilian Team

Brazil and Norway Battle for World Cup Quarterfinal Spot This Sunday

Brazil seeks first victory against Norway and quarterfinal spot in 2026 World Cup. The Brazil national team is preparing for a significant challenge this Sunday, July 5, in the 2026 World Cup. In a decisive Round of 16 clash, Brazil faces Norway at New York/New Jersey Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 5 PM (Brasília time). […]

Flamengo starter Pedro in action against River Plate, nearly scoring. Photo: GILVAN DE SOUZA/FLAMENGO
International

Flamengo and River Plate draw 2-2 in Portugal after lively first half and key returns

In an electrifying friendly in Portugal, Flamengo and River Plate played to a 2-2 draw, featuring key returns and showcasing the Rubro-Negro fighting spirit. The Brazilian football mid-season break took Flamengo to Portugal for a series of high-profile friendlies, and the first challenge did not disappoint. In a match filled with excitement and momentum swings […]

Photo: Nelson Terme / CBF / CP
Brazilian Team

Brazil aims to overcome Norway and end winless streak against Europeans in World Cup knockout stage

Brazil seeks to break historical taboo against Norway and end winless streak against Europeans in World Cup knockout matches. The Brazil national team‘s journey in pursuit of the long-coveted sixth title takes on an even more dramatic tone this Sunday. Alongside qualification for the World Cup quarterfinals, the Canarinho squad carries the possibility of erasing […]

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