Colombia take top spot over Portugal after draw in battle of World Cup heavyweights | World Cup 2026

While wonderful and typical theatre, it was plainly ridiculous. “I’m back!” roared Cristiano Ronaldo, as if playing a key part in Portugal’s dismissal of Uzbekistan was in any way significant. Ronaldo toiled against DR Congo and was comfortably kept quiet here by Colombia. The stars have turned up at this World Cup. Ronaldo, though, still…

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World Cup 2026: Mohamed Salah a doubt for Egypt’s last-32 tie with hamstring injury

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday’s World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury. The 34-year-old was substituted during Egypt’s 1-1 draw with Iran and team doctor Mohamed Abou said Salah had complained of pain before scans later confirmed a hamstring strain. The statement from the Egyptian Football Association…

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BBC Audio | Global News Podcast

The Venezuelan government says 1,430 people are now known to have died following Wednesday’s twin earthquakes, and many thousands are still missing. More international search and rescue teams have arrived in the country to help with efforts to find survivors. A 72-hour window of opportunity that rescuers believe is the best chance of finding people…

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