The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered another compelling day of football on Thursday, with two of the tournament's heavyweights — Portugal and England — both taking to the pitch.

Adding a deeply human touch to the day's festivities, Lionel Messi's remarkable 100-year-old superfan was on hand to witness history as Argentina's iconic captain continued his World Cup journey.

Portugal and England brought star power and global attention to the day's fixtures, with fans across the world — and across Africa — glued to their screens to follow every moment of the action.