Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms
- 16-Apr-2026
WASHINGTON: FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will “for sure” participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the Middle East war. “Iran is coming for sure. We hope that by then the situation will be a peaceful situation, that would definitely help,” Infantino told an economic conference organized by broadcaster CNBC. “But Iran […]
Italy federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure
- 03-Apr-2026
ROME – Italian soccer federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina resigned on Thursday, in the wake of the national team’s failure to qualify for a third straight World Cup. Gravina, in charge of the FIGC since 2018, had been urged by the government to step down after Italy’s defeat on penalties in the playoff against Bosnia […]
Haaland: the relentless force behind Norway’s World Cup dream
- 17-Nov-2025
When Erling Haaland walked off the pitch at the San Siro stadium after helping seal Norway’s first World Cup berth since 1998, it was the culmination of a mission the 25-year-old has carried on his shoulders for years.
Julian Nagelsmann: Only automatic World Cup qualification will do for Germany
- 17-Nov-2025
LEIPZIG, Germany: Germany are not even considering the possibility of going into next year’s 2026 World Cup qualification playoff when they host Slovakia in their final qualifier on Monday, with only victory on their minds, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Sunday. The Germans will qualify automatically for next year’s World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, the […]
Portugal hammer Armenia to qualify for World Cup
- 16-Nov-2025
Portugal crushed Armenia 9-1 without suspended talisman Cristiano Ronaldo to clinch qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals on Sunday.
Norway confidence sky-high as end of World Cup drought looms
- 14-Nov-2025
Norway’s 4-1 win over Estonia that all but guarantees a 2026 World Cup spot after a long absence from the finals has prompted wild celebrations and an avalanche of confidence in the country, with a former coach saying they could even make the final.
Portugal’s Ronaldo expects Ireland fans’ boos ahead of World Cup Qualifier
- 13-Nov-2025
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said he wants Ireland fans to boo him in Thursday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier in Dublin.
Harmanpreet imitates Messi after Women’s World Cup triumph
- 03-Nov-2025
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur imitated Argentine football star Lionel Messi in a heartfelt social media post after her team won the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
Messi eyes 2026 World Cup despite age and fitness concerns
- 28-Oct-2025
Lionel Messi wants to play for Argentina in next year’s World Cup, but he says he will listen to his body before deciding whether he can make that dream come true. The 38-year-old striker for Inter Miami of MLS led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title and yearns to be on the field when […]
Gardner shines as Australia beats Kiwis in World Cup opener
- 02-Oct-2025
Defending champions Australia beat New Zealand by 89 runs in the opening match of the Women’s World Cup. The Kiwi team was bowled out for 237 runs in 43.2 overs while chasing a target of 327 set by Australia in a match played in Indore. Ashleigh Gardner was named Player of the Match for her […]