Mexico see off Ecuador to break 40-year World Cup curse Published 01 Jul, 2026 11:33am Mexico has not won a World Cup knockout game since 1986, when it last hosts the tournament
Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World Cup Published 01 Jul, 2026 11:19am Ronaldo and Modric, who won four Champions Leagues in six seasons together at Real Madrid, have long defied Father Time
Iran coach criticizes US travel restrictions after Egypt match Published 27 Jun, 2026 12:43pm 'The host country treated us very unfairly,' Ghalenoei tells
Messi to start dead-rubber World Cup group match on bench Published 27 Jun, 2026 11:24am 'Leo will come on later and I’ve already confirmed the team, but we’re going to announce it tomorrow,' Scaloni tells
Belgium into World Cup last 32 with New Zealand rout Published 27 Jun, 2026 11:07am Belgium do not have long to wait before the breakthrough, and once again it is Trossard who proves to be in the right place at the right time
Iran have certain World Cup last-32 place snatched away Published 27 Jun, 2026 10:56am With three points, Iran retain hope of qualifying as one of the eight best third-placed teams
Germany loss is timely warning ahead of World Cup knockout stage Published 26 Jun, 2026 07:46pm 'We have to learn from this defeat and prepare ourselves for the important phase of this tournament,' Musiala says
Senegal keeper Mendy out of World Cup clash with Iraq due to knee injury Published 24 Jun, 2026 06:24pm 'Further medical examinations are underway to precisely assess the nature of his injury'
Germany go for three out of three against Ecuador to keep up winning momentum Published 23 Jun, 2026 07:09pm Antonio Ruediger, who replaced Schlotterbeck in that game, is likely to earn his first start of the tournament
One dead, eight injured in stampede in Jordan as fans watched World Cup match, says News Agency Updated 23 Jun, 2026 07:10pm The incident occurs at Hashemite Square, where large numbers of fans gather in the capital to watch Jordan’s 2–1 defeat to Algeria
Germany defender Schlotterbeck out of World Cup with ankle injury Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:51pm Schlotterbeck, a starting centre-back, is injured early in the game and is replaced at halftime by Ruediger
Paraguay hold on for 1-0 win over Turkiye despite Almiron red card Published 20 Jun, 2026 12:23pm SANTA CLARA: Ten-man Paraguay scored the fastest goal of the World Cup so far to beat Turkiye 1-0 in a dramatic...
Curacao fans take heavy defeat in their stride as World Cup delight undimmed Published 15 Jun, 2026 08:41pm Curacao are the smallest country by population and area to qualify for the World Cup
Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full FIFA fee Published 14 Jun, 2026 07:15pm The Trump administration says that the US has denied Artan entry for the World Cup because of his links to 'suspected members of terror organizations'
US victory over Paraguay was built on team togetherness, not individual effort: Pochettino Published 13 Jun, 2026 10:41am It is the first time the U.S. has scored four goals in a World Cup match
England hit by training kit theft ahead of Kansas City arrival Updated 13 Jun, 2026 05:30pm 'We are investigating a possible theft of equipment from a team vehicle that arrived in Kansas City with items missing this evening,' police says
Mexico opens World Cup with passion, parties and protests Published 12 Jun, 2026 06:08am MEXICO CITY: Mexico City opened the World Cup on Thursday at the famous Azteca stadium with a ceremony celebrating...
Iran threatens to stop World Cup games if faced with unauthorised flags or slogans Published 10 Jun, 2026 08:34pm Iran opening their Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15
Iran says US revoked World Cup ticket allocation for supporters Published 10 Jun, 2026 05:53am TEHRAN: Iran’s football federation on Tuesday said the United States has revoked its allocation of tickets for its...
Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut Published 09 Jun, 2026 02:48pm Somalia’s government says it has unsuccessfully tried to negotiate with the US and FIFA
Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament Published 09 Jun, 2026 02:35pm The Iranian federation says it has already begun the ticket sales process for the matches but can no longer provide tickets to fans
Saudi Arabia beat Puerto Rico 3-0 after weather delay in first win under Donis Published 06 Jun, 2026 01:51pm Captain Salem Al-Dawsari wraps up the scoring in the 88th minute with a fine solo run
Germany's Karl ruled out of World Cup with muscle tear Published 06 Jun, 2026 11:24am Karl enjoys a meteoric rise this season as he helps Bayern clinch the domestic double and reach the Champions League semi-finals
Neymar aims for final World Cup bow as Brazil put faith in stricken talisman Published 01 Jun, 2026 05:57pm More injuries and fresh controversies have accompanied a struggle for rhythm and sharpness
Iraq name experienced World Cup squad with Hussein spearheading attack Published 01 Jun, 2026 04:42pm Iraq are returning to the global showpiece event for the first time in 40 years
Canada's squad announced, with recovering Davies and high-scoring David included as expected Published 30 May, 2026 01:03pm 'We really think this is our strongest group,' says coach Jesse Marsch
Salah heads Egypt World Cup squad, teen talent Abdel Karim earns call-Up Published 30 May, 2026 12:04pm Egypt begin their World Cup campaign against Belgium on June 15 in Seattle as part of Group G
Neymar out of Brazil friendlies and set to miss World Cup opener Published 28 May, 2026 06:59pm 'MRI scan revealing a grade-two calf injury, not just swelling,' Lasmar says
Salah, Belgian golden generation eye last shot at World Cup glory Updated 28 May, 2026 11:45pm Their respective countries have been drawn together into the same pool, alongside New Zealand and Iran
Scotland extend Clarke's deal through 2030 World Cup Published 28 May, 2026 04:57pm 'I am truly honoured to lead my squad into our first men’s World Cup in 28 years and I’m proud to continue as head coach,' Clarke says