Miro Muheim’s own goal earns Qatar a 1-1 draw with Switzerland.
Published 14 Jun, 2026 10:43am
Dutch fans are optimistic that their team will win the World Cup this time after losing three finals.
Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:21am
The US is now in a strong position to progress from Group ‘D’, which also contains next Friday’s opposition Australia, and Turkiye.
Updated 14 Jun, 2026 11:21am
Unexpected inclusion attributed to ongoing, behind-the-scenes discussions between PFF President Mohsen Gilani and FIFA leadership.
Updated 14 Jun, 2026 07:42am
Despite strong showings in the European Championship in recent years, Turkiye have not played at a World Cup since making the semi-finals in 2002.
Published 13 Jun, 2026 11:30am
Brazil has endured three turbulent years, four managers and a series of disappointments.
Published 13 Jun, 2026 11:26am
Folarin Balogun becomes the first US player to score twice in a World Cup game since the 1930 tournament.
Published 13 Jun, 2026 11:17am
The Koreans had their game plan and stuck to it, taking it to the Czechs throughout, with silky, intricate play and precision passes that put their opponents on the back foot.
Published 13 Jun, 2026 05:23am
Gordon and Jude Bellingham were the big winners as the latter edged ahead of Morgan Rogers in the battle to start behind Harry Kane in attack.
Published 12 Jun, 2026 09:43am
“Let me just say that our $60 entry price is the lowest entry price of any American sports in the play-off phases,” Infantino says.
Updated 12 Jun, 2026 10:46am
Three players sent off during World Cup opener; Shakira and Burna Boy perform during opening ceremony in Mexico City.
Published 12 Jun, 2026 02:43am
Flight bookings from Europe into most host cities for June and July are down 3.8pc on average year-over-year.
Published 11 Jun, 2026 11:42pm
FIFA has faced stinging criticism over the eye-watering costs of tickets.
Published 11 Jun, 2026 02:10pm
Triumph also marks the first time in Pakistan’s history that the men’s national team has won a tournament final outright.
Published 11 Jun, 2026 09:25am
Iran, who will play their three group games on American soil, were forced to switch their training base to Mexico due to the ongoing military conflict with the United States.
Updated 11 Jun, 2026 09:30am
The atmosphere is expected to be festive as more than 80,000 fans pack the renovated Azteca for the first match of the expanded 48-team tournament.
Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am
Somali referee Omar Artan says the “biggest dream of my life” had been ripped away after he was turned back at the US border.
Updated 11 Jun, 2026 09:18am
While the fans of Brazil dominate the Ali Mohammad Mohalla, they also remain worried about the performance and line-up of the team, featuring only a few star players.
Updated 11 Jun, 2026 09:26am
FIFA spokesperson says the organisation is not involved in host country immigration processes.
Published 10 Jun, 2026 12:03am
The implementation of plan is tentatively scheduled to begin in July, Pakistan Football Federation CEO says.
Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:31am
“Sport is supposed to be a symbol of peace, so when you mix politics and sports, it doesn’t work,” a football fan says.
Updated 09 Jun, 2026 11:29am
Tickets will be free and allocated via a lottery system.
Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:31am
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says that despite playing some of his younger squad members, his team showed they have a solid identity as the defence of their crown approaches.
Updated 08 Jun, 2026 10:11am
The dispute erupted just days before Thursday’s kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Updated 08 Jun, 2026 01:35pm
“All fans will be permitted to bring in one, soft, plastic 20 ounces (590ml), factory-sealed disposable water bottle," official says.
Updated 07 Jun, 2026 10:46am
Iran’s embassy to Turkiye says a “large” number of managerial and executive staff and others had been denied visas.
Updated 07 Jun, 2026 10:38am
With giant screens being installed and walls painted with flags, youngsters sport their favourite footballers’ hairstyles.
Updated 07 Jun, 2026 09:26am
New talks are scheduled for Monday, ahead of the first World Cup match on US soil on June 12 at SoFi.
Published 06 Jun, 2026 11:41pm
Goals from midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi and right back Ramin Rezaeian either side of halftime gave Iran a record of three wins and a single loss in their four friendlies.
Published 05 Jun, 2026 11:10am
Pakistan had enjoyed much of the possession and territorial advantage in the opening half but struggled to convert their superiority into clear-cut opportunities.
Published 05 Jun, 2026 08:53am
From Mexico to Canada, across 16 stadiums in wildly different climates, the continental tournament is putting turf science to its ultimate test.
Updated 05 Jun, 2026 09:14am
Other items like bottles, cups, jars and cans are also banned to prevent the risk of injury if thrown.
Published 04 Jun, 2026 10:59am
Wood all but conjured a goal early in the first half with a bicycle kick, but it was saved on the line by goalkeeper Jhony Placide.
Published 04 Jun, 2026 07:04am
The squad have played three friendlies in two training camps in Antalya since the start of the war.
Published 04 Jun, 2026 07:04am
