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Tomas Ferreira edits Sports for Global Pulse, following global tournaments, leagues and athlete stories.

Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland coach after 2026 World Cup exit

Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland coach after 2026 World Cup exit

Scotland's most successful national coach has stepped down following the team's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 18:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Canada and South Africa face off in World Cup round-of-32 opener

Canada and South Africa face off in World Cup round-of-32 opener

Two tournament co-hosts face off at SoFi Stadium in a milestone match as both Canada and South Africa make their World Cup knockout debut.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 17:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
England top World Cup group as Messi scores again for Argentina

England top World Cup group as Messi scores again for Argentina

England and Argentina secure top seeds in their respective groups as Harry Kane moves ahead of Gary Lineker and Lionel Messi breaks a historic scoring record.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 15:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 bracket and schedule confirmed

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 bracket and schedule confirmed

The 2026 FIFA World Cup features an expanded knockout stage with 32 teams, beginning with a matchup between South Africa and Canada.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 13:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Lionel Messi sets World Cup record with goal in seventh straight game

Lionel Messi sets World Cup record with goal in seventh straight game

Lionel Messi made history during Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan, extending his all-time World Cup scoring record to 19 goals.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 11:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
World Cup Daily: Messi scores for Argentina; Austria and Algeria qualify

World Cup Daily: Messi scores for Argentina; Austria and Algeria qualify

Lionel Messi has surpassed Miroslav Klose to set a new World Cup scoring record as Argentina secures a spot in the knockout stages.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 10:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
World Cup Daily: Messi scores for Argentina as Austria and Algeria qualify

World Cup Daily: Messi scores for Argentina as Austria and Algeria qualify

Lionel Messi extends his scoring record in Argentina's win over Jordan, while England tops Group L and Scotland exits the tournament.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 09:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Algeria and Austria advance to World Cup knockouts after 3-3 draw

Algeria and Austria advance to World Cup knockouts after 3-3 draw

A chaotic 3-3 draw ensures both Algeria and Austria progress to the round of 32, while eliminating Iran.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 07:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit

Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit

Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland manager following the team's exit from the 2026 World Cup. The former West Brom boss leaves after a seven-year tenure.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 06:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Clarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit

Clarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit

Clarke steps down as Scotland manager after World Cup exit

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 05:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
Portugal clinches Group K lead with win over Colombia in World Cup

Portugal clinches Group K lead with win over Colombia in World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal to a victory over Colombia in Miami Gardens, leaping into first place in Group K of the 2026 World Cup.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 02:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
World Cup 2026: Who are the Panama players England need to look out for?

World Cup 2026: Who are the Panama players England need to look out for?

From the creative spark of Carrasquilla to the defensive reliability of Cordoba, we profile the stars Panama will rely on to avoid another defeat against England.

Sports ·28 Jun 2026, 00:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Shara Magomedov beats Michel Pereira at UFC Baku

Shara Magomedov beats Michel Pereira at UFC Baku

Shara Magomedov earned a unanimous decision victory over Michel Pereira at UFC Baku. The event also featured Rafael Fiziev defeating Manuel Torres with a spinning wheel kick.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 21:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna first overall in 2026 NHL Draft

Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna first overall in 2026 NHL Draft

Toronto has selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The team also remained active with the trade of Brandon Carlo to St. Louis.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 20:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Lionel Messi leads 2026 World Cup golden boot race with five goals

Lionel Messi leads 2026 World Cup golden boot race with five goals

Argentina's Lionel Messi has taken an early lead in the goalscoring charts after a dominant start to the tournament. He is currently pursued by Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 19:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read
Nets and Bulls lead NBA teams with most cap space this summer

Nets and Bulls lead NBA teams with most cap space this summer

The Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls emerge as the primary franchises with significant spending power as the NBA shifts focus to free agency.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 16:03 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Buffalo Sabres select Daxon Rudolph with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

Buffalo Sabres select Daxon Rudolph with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

The Buffalo Sabres selected defenseman Daxon Rudolph with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Rudolph joins the team after two seasons with the Prince Albert Raiders of the WHL.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 15:02 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Colombia and Portugal face off in World Cup 2026 Group K showdown

Colombia and Portugal face off in World Cup 2026 Group K showdown

Colombia and Portugal meet in Miami to decide the top seed of Group K. A win for Portugal would move them into first place, while a draw or Colombian victory ensures Colombia advances as winners.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 14:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Cape Verde become smallest country to make World Cup knockouts

Cape Verde become smallest country to make World Cup knockouts

With a population of around 525,000, Cape Verde has made history as the smallest country to advance to the World Cup round of 32. The Blue Sharks now prepare for a match against Argentina and Lionel Messi.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 11:01 ·Tomas Ferreira 3 min read
Ousmane Dembele scores record hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1

Ousmane Dembele scores record hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1

France defeated Norway 4-1 as Ousmane Dembele scored a record-breaking first-half hat-trick. The win means France finishes top of Group I with a perfect record.

Sports ·27 Jun 2026, 08:00 ·Tomas Ferreira 2 min read