World Cup predictions: Our writers make their picks

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly upon us as 48 nations look to battle it out to see who will be crowned champions of the world in New York on July 19 - and Sky Sports' football writers have predicted their winners at the MetLife Stadium...

Ronaldo to match Messi and help Portugal to first World Cup win

What a story it would be if, at 41-years-old, Cristiano Ronaldo matches his arch rival Lionel Messi by helping Portugal to a first-ever World Cup this summer. The Argentina ace's supporters have been able to play a trump card whenever the debate about the two modern-day icons has been had since Messi's heroics in Qatar. Ronaldo now has a great chance to strike back.