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Is the World Cup ball making it hard for goalkeepers?

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June 25, 2026

Heroic goalkeepers have repeatedly stepped up at this World Cup. Curacao keeper Eloy Room made a record-equalling 15 saves as his side also claimed their first ever World Cup point. Iran's Alireza Beiranvand produced a string of superb stops to keep Belgium at bay in a goalless draw.

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Football | The Guardian

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· Jul 5, 2026

Lionel Messi and football’s ageless wonders can excel into their 40s | Emma Hayes

Argentina’s captain leads the way for veteran strikers at World Cup. They have different styles, but all have shown their worthI would be shocked if the record for the most goals scored by a player in a World Cup – Just Fontaine’s 13 in 1958 – is not broken this summer. That is how elite the world’s top forwards are. They are all pushing each other to keep scoring more. We are so lucky to be watching them at the same time.I also believe, because of the skill set required to be a world-class, modern-day finisher, we are going to see more and more playing into their 40s, so much so that it may be possible that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could go to another World Cup. Continue reading...

brazilnews.net

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ten-man England outlast host Mexico to reach World Cup quarterfinals

(Photo credit: Daniel Becerril-Reuters via Imagn Images)Jude Bellingham recorded a brace and Harry Kane scored his sixth goal of the World Cup and added an assist as England outlasted Mexico 3-2 in a round of 16 instant classic on Sunday night at Mexico City.England played a man down for the last 48 minutes, including 12 in stoppage time, after Jarell Quansah picked up a straight red card, handing Mexico

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ronaldo looks to get back on track

KANSAS CITY (United States) — Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have taken their expected starring roles so far in the World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo is getting some unexpected criticism. Portugal’s 41-year-old star arrived in North America hoping to to make history by scoring in his sixth straight World Cup. He ended up frustrated [] The post Ronaldo looks to get back on track appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Yahoo Sports

· Jun 29, 2026

From cheat sheets to trash talk: How goalkeepers win penalty shootouts

As this summer's World Cup enters the knockout stages this week, having a goalkeeper with a knack for stopping penalties could be particularly important.

Townhall

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· Jun 22, 2026

Of Course, Some Soccer Fans Have Taken This Absurd Position During the World Cup

Of Course, Some Soccer Fans Have Taken This Absurd Position During the World Cup

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Conceicao pertahan Ronaldo, nafi pemain Portugal tertekan

MIAMI: Pemain sayap Portugal, Francisco Conceicao menegaskan rakan sepasukannya tidak berasa tertekan untuk sentiasa menghantar bola kepada Cristiano Ronaldo meskipun kapten berpengalaman itu terus menjadi tumpuan selepas aksi hambar pasukan dalam perlawanan pembukaan Piala Dunia. Menurut Conceicao, setiap pemain akan membuat keputusan berdasarkan situasi permainan dan bukan semata-mata untuk memastikan Ronaldo menerima hantaran. “Kami tidak ... Read more The post Conceicao pertahan Ronaldo, nafi pemain Portugal tertekan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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Related coverage for "Is the World Cup ball making it hard for goalkeepers?": Football | The Guardian — Lionel Messi and football’s ageless wonders can excel into their 40s | Emma Hayes. brazilnews.net — Ten-man England outlast host Mexico to reach World Cup quarterfinals . Egyptian Gazette — Ronaldo looks to get back on track. Yahoo Sports — From cheat sheets to trash talk: How goalkeepers win penalty shootouts. Townhall — Of Course, Some Soccer Fans Have Taken This Absurd Position During the World Cup. Utusan Malaysia — Conceicao pertahan Ronaldo, nafi pemain Portugal tertekan