WORLD CUP

Four-time champions Germany sensationally crashed out of the World Cup despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica in their last Group E match on Thursday, tumbling out at the first hurdle for the second consecutive time.

Dusan Vlahovic reacted angrily after reports emerged that the Juventus striker is having an affair with Serbia teammate Predrag Rajkovic's wife.

Brazilian OnlyFans model Daiane Tomazoni has promised Brazil football supporters free 18+ content for every goal tite's men score at the World Cup in Qatar.

Protests have erupted in and out of Iran in the past several months following the death of Mahsa Amini while in custody of the country's morality police.

The Supreme Committee is covering up after a Qatari official responsible for delivering the World Cup revealed that 400-500 migrant workers had died.

Spectators have previously been warned against wearing LGBTQIA+ symbols during the event.

The build-up to a pulsating showdown had been marked by steadily escalating tension.

The Italian who ran on to the World Cup pitch wearing a T-shirt in support of Ukraine and Iranian women is a football player with a history of similar stunts.

Canelo Alvarez issued a threat to Lionel Messi after seeing the Argentine touch the Mexico jersey with his foot as Argentina celebrated their victory over his homeland at the Qatar World Cup.

Kevin de Bruyne's comments before Belgium's loss to Morocco has divided the dressing room with Jan Vertonghen aiming a dig at his teammate after the game.

Brazil's campaign for a record-extending sixth World Cup comes on the heels of its divisive elections last month.

Having to take on Iran's political nemesis, the United States, has only intensified the spotlight going into Tuesday's match.

The rivalry took a dark turn as some fans turned to violence to settle their differences.

The German national team has come under fire from football fans in Qatar after their powerful protest against FIFA over One Love armbands.

Neymar has shared an encouraging injury update giving hope that the Brazilian will still be able to play a part in his nation's World Cup campaign.

The prospect of an early German exit -- four years after bowing out at the same stage at the 2018 finals in Russia -- was practically unthinkable before the tournament.

Brazil defeated Serbia 2-0 in their opening match on Thursday night.

Ronaldo scored the first of three goals for Portugal in their 3-2 victory over Ghana on Thursday.

Thiago Silva feels Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli can help Brazil push for World Cup glory in Qatar by labeling him fearless.

Brazil outclassed Serbia 2-0 in their World Cup opener on Thursday as Richarlison scored two second-half goals, including a spectacular overhead kick, though an ankle injury sustained by Neymar put a damper on their celebrations.

Cristiano Ronaldo drew a line under a tumultuous tournament build-up as he wrote his name in the record books to become the first man to score in five World Cups in a 3-2 victory for Portugal over Ghana on Thursday.