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Luzia Aires

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A journalist with a passion for sports—specifically soccer and Clube de Regatas do Flamengo—and interests that span far more topics than she can possibly keep up with. Here, she writes about the endless possibilities for making the world a little bit better.

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Raphinha after being substituted during the Brazil vs. Haiti match (Photo: Jewel SAMAD / AFP)
Injuries

Raphinha ruled out for Brazil vs. Japan, focuses on recovery in the U.S.

Raphinha focuses on recovery in the U.S. and will miss the Brazil national team’s decisive match against Japan. The Brazil national team‘s journey in the World Cup faces a moment of concern with the news that forward Raphinha will not travel with the squad to Houston for the clash against Japan. The player, a key […]

Nico Williams (L) concerns Spain after reporting muscle pain (Photo: Alfredo Estrella / AFP)
Injuries

Injury Alert for Spain’s Squad Ahead of World Cup Knockout Stage

Spain has raised a maximum alert level for the remainder of the World Cup after confirming physical problems for two of its key offensive players immediately after qualifying. The Spanish national team secured its spot in the knockout stage convincingly, but the triumph over Uruguay last Friday (26) came at a high cost. Head coach […]

Uruguay midfielder Giorgian De Arrascaeta (No. 10) and Uruguay defender Guillermo Varela (No. 13) react after the match against Spain in Group H of the 2026 World Cup, at Guadalajara Stadium, in Zapopan (Photo: Ulises Ruiz / Afp)
Brazilian Team

Uruguay Eliminated from World Cup; Flamengo’s Arrascaeta and Palmeiras’ Piquerez Benched

Uruguay suffered a humiliating elimination from the 2026 World Cup, and what’s most infuriating is the lack of playing time for stars like Arrascaeta and Piquerez, from Flamengo and Palmeiras, who didn’t even step onto the field. The 2026 World Cup witnessed a bittersweet end for the Uruguayan national team, which said goodbye to the […]

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Senegal celebrates victory over Iraq with fans; among the third-placed teams guaranteed a spot in the knockout stage, the Africans have the weakest record – Kevin Sousa – June 26, 2026/Imagn Images via Reuters
Brazilian Team

2026 World Cup: Five Third-Place Knockout Spots Secured, Battle Continues

The 2026 World Cup is taking on dramatic dimensions: five of the eight third-place knockout berths have already been claimed, with Sweden and Ecuador leading the race, and Uruguay out. The highly anticipated 2026 World Cup, set to revolutionize the format with 48 national teams, is already demonstrating how fierce the competition will be. With […]

Taremi is embraced by an Iran national team teammate during a training session. The captain complained about FIFA after their World Cup elimination. Credit: Guillermo Arias / AFP
Brazilian Team

Taremi Criticizes FIFA for Disastrous Logistics; Iran Leaves Protest Letter in Locker Room

In an outcry of indignation, captain Mehdi Taremi attacks FIFA over disastrous logistics, and the Iran national team leaves an emotional letter of protest, transforming defeat into a test of character. The World Cup is a stage for passions and dramas, and the Iran delegation has become the epicenter of a controversy that transcends the […]

Khalilzadeh celebrates Iran's goal, which was later disallowed by VAR. Credit: Reuters
Libertadores EN

From Euphoria to Frustration: Iran’s Winning Goal Disallowed by VAR in Stoppage Time

The Iranian World Cup dream suffered a major blow after a dramatic VAR disallowance, postponing their historic pursuit of the knockout stage in an electrifying end to the match. The early hours of Saturday were a true test for Iranian fans’ hearts. In a tense match against Egypt, valid for Group G of the World […]

Alisson clears a threat from Scotland during a World Cup group stage match against the Brazil national team in Miami. Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF
Brazilian Team

Brazil Achieves 50 World Cup Clean Sheets

Brazil national team solidifies its World Cup dominance with a historic mark of 50 clean sheets. The Brazil national team has once again etched its name in World Cup history. In the last group stage match against Scotland in Miami, the team led by Tite reached the impressive milestone of 50 clean sheets in the […]

Cape Verde celebrates spot in World Cup second round — Photo: Reuters/Troy Taormina
Brazilian Team

Cape Verde makes history as smallest nation to reach World Cup knockout stage

Cape Verde rewrites World Cup history, becoming the smallest nation to reach the knockout stage. An inspiring feat of grit and passion. The world of football witnessed an extraordinary achievement in the 2026 World Cup. The Cape Verde national team, affectionately known as the Blue Sharks, has etched its name in the tournament’s annals by […]

Arrascaeta did not play for Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Alex Slitz/Getty Images
Libertadores EN

Uruguay’s elimination frustrates Arrascaeta’s 2026 World Cup debut

Uruguay’s early elimination in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup ended the dream of Arrascaeta, who did not play a single minute in the tournament. Uruguay’s campaign in the World Cup 2026 came to a melancholy end this Friday, the 26th, in Guadalajara. A 1-0 defeat to Spain sealed the exit of ‘La […]

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