World Cup

North America’s soccer body on Thursday rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors, joining European nations in opposition. The 41-member …

Spain have become world champions for the second time in their history, Luis de la Fuente’s men beating Argentina 1-0 in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New York, …

Argentina produced a comeback for the ages to edge Egypt in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko had Hossam Hassan’s Pharaohs …

American hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the U.S. defensive liabilities in …

Lionel Messi didn’t have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. Argentina’s superstar did it anyway as a second-half substitute. Messi …

Egypt staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat New Zealand 3-1 in their second Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday in Vancouver, Canada. New Zealand …

South Africa salvaged a vital 1-1 draw against Czechia thanks to Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty, keeping their FIFA World Cup hopes alive, The South African reports. The result came after …

Football’s governing body (FIFA) has confirmed a series of new regulations set to be implemented at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the changes aimed at reducing time-wasting, improving game …

Amnesty International and dozens of U.S. civil and human rights groups issued a “World Cup travel advisory” on Thursday, warning tournament visitors of “rising authoritarianism and increasing violence” in the …

Nigeria’s hopes of being handed a World Cup reprieve are still hanging in the balance, just weeks before crucial play-off games are scheduled to be played. DR Congo defeated Nigeria …