Endrick has said he was "at peace" with his role as a substitute for Brazil at the World Cup and backed Carlo Ancelotti to continue making the right decisions.

Expressing gratitude, the lyricist concluded, “A boy from Chattogram once wrote a line. Today that line has reached the global stage. Because even the words of ordinary people from a small country can one day reach the world's biggest platform. You simply have to keep your goal unwavering.”

No supercomputer can account for the emotion, pressure and sheer unpredictability that unfold once the stakes reach this level. Nobody knows what tomorrow's headline will be.

Bangladesh's extraordinary passion for football has earned another heartfelt acknowledgement from a global superstar, with Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker thanking the country's fans for their unwavering support during the FIFA World Cup.

Brazil forward Neymar could not resist poking fun at German economist and football forecaster Joachim Klement after the Selecao's 2-1 victory over Japan proved another of Klement's World Cup predictions wrong.

Substitute Gabriel Martinelli pounced in the 95th minute in Houston for the five-time champions and sent dark horses Japan home.

Brazil appear to have rediscovered their rhythm just before the knockouts as the five-time champions will look to overcome their first knockout hurdle at the FIFA World Cup 2026 when they take on a spirited Japan in a Round of 32 clash in Houston on Monday night.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti is hopeful he will have Neymar available for more minutes in Monday's World Cup round of 32 fixture against Japan in Houston, and believes his Brazil side are ready for anything in what will be a tough knockout fixture.

With Argentina beating Jordan 3-1 and Algeria and Austria playing out a dramatic 3-3 draw in the final Group J matches, the group stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 came to an end on Sunday.

Following a hectic 17-day schedule featuring 72 group-stage matches, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally entering its business end, as hosts Canada take on South Africa in the opening Round of 32 match at Los Angeles Stadium tonight. 

Due to the structural tree of the expanded 48-team tournament, a dream World Cup final between the two South American heavyweights - Argentina and Brazil - is mathematically impossible.

Brazil secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland in the early hours of Thursday, but the action on the pitch was not the only attraction at the stadium. Several high-profile celebrities, including football legend David Beckham, pop star Camila Cabello, and actor Matthew Broderick, were spotted enjoying the FIFA World Cup clash in Florida.

Revisit five iconic World Cup moments that define the rich legacy of the Brazil national football team. From Pelé in 1958 to Ronaldo in 2002, celebrate the emotional highs and tragic history of the Seleção.

Carlo Ancelotti has delivered an encouraging update on Neymar ahead of Brazil's decisive World Cup group-stage clash against Scotland, declaring the veteran forward fully fit and ready to play after recovering from a calf injury.

In a detailed interview, the 20-year-old spoke about her passion and analysis of the greatest show on earth, Brazil’s performances, her football idols, and Bangladesh’s women’s football.

Hosting a FIFA World Cup is a matter of immense pride for any nation. Countries spend billions of dollars on infrastructure development, building and renovating stadiums, and upgrading facilities to stage the greatest show on earth. In return, they receive significant economic benefits through the arrival of millions of football fans from around the world.

Brazil secured a beautiful 3–0 win over Haiti, finally putting on a lively display of beautiful football. As fans celebrated Brazil’s victory, Bangladeshi celebrities also jumped on the bandwagon and showered their love for Brazil on social media.

The five-times champions needed a flash of brilliance from Vinicius Jr to rescue a point in their opener after Ismael Saibari had given Morocco an early lead.

In a wide-ranging interview, Zulfiqar Mahmud Mintu reflected on his earliest FIFA World Cup memories, his coaching philosophy, the evolution of modern football and several other aspects surrounding the greatest football spectacle on earth.

Brazil superstar Neymar could miss the remainder of the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as he continues his recovery from a calf injury, according to a report by ESPN.