France to complete World Cup warm-ups against Northern Ireland on June 8
- 16-Apr-2026
France will complete their World Cup preparations against Northern Ireland in Lille on June 8, days after opening their warm-up campaign against Ivory Coast, the French federation said on Thursday. Didier Deschamps’ side will host Northern Ireland at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in what will be their final fixture before heading to the June 11-July 19 […]
Nike probes kit design issue ahead of World Cup
- 11-Apr-2026
Nike is investigating a design issue affecting several national team kits ahead of this year’s soccer World Cup, British media reported on Friday, after problems with the shirts became visible during last month’s international break. Bulging around the shoulder seams was visible on shirts worn by teams including England, France and Uruguay during the international […]
Neymar has two months to show he is ready for World Cup, says Ancelotti
- 11-Apr-2026
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has left open the possibility of Neymar earning a place in his 26‑man squad for this year’s World Cup, saying the forward has two months to prove he has the required qualities. Ancelotti has consistently maintained that Neymar will be in contention if he is fully fit but the attacker was […]
Far from home, migrant children kick off own World Cup in Mexico
- 20-Mar-2026
Less than 90 days before the FIFA World Cup which will be co-hosted by Mexico, migrants are playing their own soccer tournament in the capital as thousands weigh whether to continue their journey north, return home, or settle in the Latin American country. Since late February, wearing blue jerseys and boots provided by the European […]
FIFA to kick off World Cup 2026 ticket sales under dynamic pricing shadow
- 04-Sep-2025
FIFA will kick off a multi-phase ticket sale process for the World Cup 2026 this month with initial single-seat prices as low as $60 for group-stage matches and as high as $6,710 for the final.
Kennedy Center to host FIFA World Cup 2026 draw, Trump announces
- 23-Aug-2025
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Washington’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington will host the World Cup 2026 draw on December 5. “It’s a tremendous honour to bring this global event and this incredible group of people and these unbelievable athletes – the best athletes in the […]
Bahrain names squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
- 31-Aug-2024
Bahrain has unveiled a 27-member men’s football national team for the first two matches in the third round of Asian qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Bahrain team is scheduled to go head-to-head with Australia away in their first Group C game on September 5. They will then face Asia’s top-ranked side Japan […]
Neymar to have surgery after rupturing ACL, meniscus
- 19-Oct-2023
Neymar will undergo surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay, Brazil’s FA said, an injury that is expected to sideline the forward for several months. The 31-year-old went down after tussling for the ball with Uruguay’s Nicolas de la Cruz in the […]
North American trio beats Morocco to host 2026 World Cup
- 13-Jun-2018
North America will host the 2026 World Cup after FIFA voters overwhelmingly opted for the financial and logistical certainty of a United States-led bid over a risky Moroccan proposal for the first 48-team tournament. The soccer showpiece will return to the US for the first time since 1994 after gaining 134 votes, while Morocco got […]