FIFA World Cup 2026
He could face former Barcelona rival Lionel Messi, who is also set to play at a sixth World Cup after leading Argentina to glory four years ago in Qatar.
Updated 20 May, 2026 09:11am
The team will be based in Arizona in the United States and play all three of their group matches there in spite of the war.
Updated 19 May, 2026 09:14am
Around five matches are taking place in conditions considered unsafe, where postponement is advised, researchers say.
Published 14 May, 2026 12:17pm
For India, FIFA initially sought $100 million for broadcast rights for the 2026 and 2030 World Cups, the sources said, declining to be named because the talks are private.
Updated 05 May, 2026 09:33am
Rajoub declined the gesture, refusing repeated attempts by Infantino to encourage him to participate in the moment.
Published 02 May, 2026 06:19am
“No-one from the US has told them they can’t come,” Rubio said of Iran’s World Cup participation.
Updated 25 Apr, 2026 10:14am
The plan seems to be an effort to repair ties between Trump and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the two fell out amid the US president’s attacks against Pope Leo XIV.
Updated 24 Apr, 2026 07:29am
“The ticket prices for match day travel have not been finalised and any reference to cost would be unconfirmed speculation,” the spokesperson says.
Updated 16 Apr, 2026 10:02am
His announcement came a day after Sport Minister Andrea Abodi called on him to resign.
Updated 03 Apr, 2026 09:42am
Italy suffered a 4-1 defeat in the shoot-out in Zenica after their play-off final finished 1-1, while Turkey, the Czech Republic and Sweden all secured their places at the finals.
Updated 02 Apr, 2026 09:38am
Iraq coach challenges his players to "shock the world" after 2-1 win over Bolivia; Turkiye beat Kosovo 1-0.
Updated 01 Apr, 2026 01:59pm
“Iran will be at the World Cup,” Infantino said at half-time as Iran beat Costa Rica 5-0 in a friendly in Turkey.
Updated 01 Apr, 2026 11:24am
Mexico is one of the three host countries for the World Cup, along with the United States and Canada.
Published 25 Feb, 2026 05:15pm
Santos did not provide a timeline for his return, though Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte reported his recovery would take up to a month.
Published 23 Dec, 2025 01:09pm
Morocco enjoyed another success despite missing several Europe-based players ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Published 19 Dec, 2025 11:43am
Discounted tickets will cover all 104 matches of the tournament, including the final.
Updated 17 Dec, 2025 03:59pm
Holders Argentina will meet Algeria in Kansas City in their opening match in Group J on June 16 before facing Austria and Jordan in Dallas.
Published 07 Dec, 2025 12:10am
Fellow hosts the United States and Canada will open their campaigns against Paraguay and a playoff winner — possibly Italy — respectively.
Published 06 Dec, 2025 12:25am
Says America was “not doing too well” before he took office but is now “the hottest country anywhere in the world”.
Published 05 Dec, 2025 11:43pm
His football diplomacy has also risked colliding with his domestic priority of a massive crackdown on immigration.
Published 05 Dec, 2025 12:16pm
The most logistically complex World Cup in history will be held across North America from June 11 to July 19.
Published 04 Dec, 2025 05:03pm
Iranian football federation denounces decision as being a political one.
Published 28 Nov, 2025 05:59pm
Italy will face Northern Ireland in the European playoffs in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup while...
Updated 20 Nov, 2025 07:29pm
Joy and heartbreak in equal measure on intriguing Tuesday night with all but six spots for the 2026 World Cup now secured.
Updated 19 Nov, 2025 01:00pm
US Secretary of State Rubio says ticket "not a visa", merely expedites process.
Published 18 Nov, 2025 11:15am
Victory gave Croatia a six point lead over the Czech Republic at the top of Group ‘L’ with just a single game left to play.
Published 16 Nov, 2025 05:47am
Nigeria are seeking a seventh appearance at the global showpiece and DR Congo a second.
Published 14 Nov, 2025 12:48pm
Victory came in emotionally-charged Parc des Princes, which observed a minute’s silence to mark 10th anniversary of the attacks in 2015.
Updated 14 Nov, 2025 12:52pm
French captain Mbappe says Les Bleus would like to remember those affected by November 13, 2015 Paris attacks when they take on Ukraine.
Updated 13 Nov, 2025 11:22am
Recording their first ever win over five-times world champions Brazil in a friendly last month has only fuelled their ambition further.
Published 11 Nov, 2025 03:19pm
