FIFA World Cup 2026
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
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.
Updated 13 Jun, 2026 11:30am
Brazil has endured three turbulent years, four managers and a series of disappointments.
Updated 13 Jun, 2026 11:21am
Congress fails to extend Surveillance Act’s section that allows warrantless surveillance of foreign targets.
Published 13 Jun, 2026 05:22am
Cyle Larin got Canada’s goal after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead with a header in the 21st minute in Toronto.
Published 13 Jun, 2026 02:36am
“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
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.
Updated 12 Jun, 2026 09:43am
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
FIFA has faced stinging criticism over the eye-watering costs of tickets.
Published 11 Jun, 2026 02:10pm
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
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
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
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
Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Edin Dzeko will be looking to join the over-40 World Cup goalscorers' club during this tournament.
Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:14pm
“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
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
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
“In Iran, no one truly cares about football now, just as no one seems to care about the hardship and difficult living conditions of the Iranian people,” says citizen in Tehran.
Published 07 Jun, 2026 12:35pm
“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
The game will be available to all Netflix subscribers and can be played on TVs with smartphones as controllers.
Published 05 Jun, 2026 03:29pm
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
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
Iran have been drawn in Group G and will play New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles on June 15 and 21, followed by a game against Egypt in Seattle on June 26.
Updated 03 Jun, 2026 09:02am
“From a physical standpoint, things change, not only for Messi but for everyone,” says Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni.
Updated 03 Jun, 2026 08:55am
