Reigning European champions Spain, whose World Cup campaign got off to a shaky start, face Saudi Arabia in the headline event of the tournament’s day 11, on Sunday. Iran faces Belgium in the second match of the day, as travel restrictions continue to disrupt the Middle East team’s rest andContinue Reading
Elijah Just scored both of New Zealand’s goals in either half; Rezaeian and Mohebbi leveled for Iran in Group G game. Published On 16 Jun 2026June 16, 2026 Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in an exciting World Cup clash at Los Angeles Stadium asContinue Reading
Gaza City, the Gaza Strip – In what remains of the Palestine Stadium in Gaza City, Ali Tafesh chases the ball while leaning on his crutches, exchanging passes with his teammates from Gaza Al-Irada – the will of Gaza – a football club made up of amputee players. The stadiumContinue Reading
Sweaty, shirtless football players lying on the pitch have rarely raised eyebrows as they did last week when photographs of European players struggling to train in the heat sparked concerns over sweltering US summer temperatures at the World Cup. Scientists have long warned that extreme heat could disrupt sporting events.Continue Reading
When Iran qualified for the FIFA World Cup last March, the men’s national team did not expect their participation to hinge on visas being granted by hosts, the United States, only at the last moment – if at all. Nor did Iranian fans eager to support Team Melli expect toContinue Reading
Iran is heading to the World Cup while the country is at war with a host nation, a situation that is unique in the tournament’s history. The United States-Israel war on Iran began on February 28, and there has been an uneasy ceasefire in place since April 8, but theContinue Reading
A look back at the top goal scorers in the FIFA World Cup’s history, littered with some of the greats of football. Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026 Scoring goals at the World Cup remains one of the most eagerly awaited moments in a footballer’s career, and come JuneContinue Reading
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be one like never before. Featuring 48 teams from across six confederations, the tournament will be the biggest in the competition’s 96-year history. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list What once started as a mere 13-team World Cup has now expanded byContinue Reading
Football has gained a foothold in the US, and the country seems ready to host the World Cup this summer – which was not clear in 1994. Back then, when the US last hosted the World Cup, the country had no professional league and the national team was cobbled togetherContinue Reading
Eye-watering prices reflect demand to watch the World Cup in the US, Infantino says, amid increasing criticism from fans. Published On 6 May 20266 May 2026 FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended World Cup ticket pricesinsisting that football’s global governing body was obliged to take advantage of laws in theContinue Reading
