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Why Iraq’s World Cup success would be celebrated in Europe

April 02, 2026 2:11 pm

Almost half of the team is drawn from migrant community displaced by war

Spain FA, coach condemn Islamophobic chants during pre-FIFA World Cup friendly against Egypt

April 01, 2026 4:08 pm

The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) denounced the chants in a statement put out on their social media.

FIFA World Cup: Coach stuck in UAE, 20-hour road trip during war, visa trouble, cancelled training camp – Iraq’s route to football showpiece

April 01, 2026 3:00 pm

A request to postpone inter-confederation playoff against Bolivia was struck down, but Lions of Mesopotamia roared in Monterrey to seal a spot after 40 years

Italy’s stunning fall: A footballing empire reduced to ashes after failing to qualify for third consecutive FIFA World Cup

April 01, 2026 8:33 am

The triumph of Euro 2020 seems like an exception rather than resurgence for Italy

'We expect travel to go up 30%': Aviation expert Anita Mendiratta warns FIFA World Cup fans to brace for higher airfares amid Middle East conflict

March 20, 2026 4:10 pm

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Israel football association penalised by FIFA for multiple breaches of anti-discrimination rules, ordered to roll out prevention plan

March 20, 2026 10:23 am

FIFA’s Disciplinary ‌Committee said the IFA had failed to take adequate action against persistent ​racist behaviour by supporters of certain clubs.

FIFA World Cup 2026: YouTube to show first 10 minutes of matches for free

March 19, 2026 8:47 am

FIFA will also stream match previews, highlights and archive footage on YouTube to boost World Cup 2026 reach.

Iran not to participate in FIFA World Cup 2026, says sports minister

March 11, 2026 8:51 pm

Iran sports minister says 'under no circumstances can we participate'

'World Cup is too big to be postponed': FIFA official dismisses US-Israel-Iran war fears for 2026 tournament

March 10, 2026 4:12 pm

The tournament, expanded from 32 nations to 48, is scheduled for 11 US venues, three in Mexico and two in Canada.

Will Iran be at the FIFA World Cup?

March 01, 2026 5:44 pm

Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj told Marca they are unlikely to play, but no official withdrawal had taken place yet

As France and Argentina head to World Cup finals, jubilant fans throng streets in celebration

December 15, 2022 2:00 pm

Lionel Messi wins FIFA Player of the Year for record-sixth time

September 25, 2019 1:33 pm

Lionel Messi beat Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk and five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo to win the best FIFA Player of the Year award for a record-sixth time.

Photos: France's World Cup celebrations go from euphoria to unruly

July 16, 2018 11:28 am

France vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2018 Final: France kiss World Cup in Moscow rain

July 16, 2018 6:36 am

France won their second World Cup title after beating Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 edition final in Moscow on Sunday

FIFA World Cup 2018: Samuel Umtiti header against Belgium puts France in final

July 11, 2018 9:31 am

France beat Belgium 1-0 to enter FIFA World Cup 2018 final where they will play either England or Croatia.

FIFA World Cup 2018: England, Croatia end long wait for semi-final spot

July 08, 2018 5:10 am

England and Croatia set up a semi-final date by recording victories in their quarter final fixtures against Sweden and Russia respectively

FIFA World Cup 2018: Sun sets on Brazil; France and Belgium set up semi-final date

July 07, 2018 3:22 am

Brazil were beaten 2-1 by Belgium while Uruguay lost 2-0 to France, thus ending the South American challenge in Russia.

FIFA World Cup 2018: England break the penalty shootout jinx, Sweden's Russian adventure continues

July 04, 2018 6:07 am

England and Sweden prevailed in their Round of 16 matches against Colombia and Switzerland respectively.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil, Belgium earn quarterfinals berth

July 03, 2018 2:02 am

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil beat Mexico and Belgium beat Japan to book their quarterfinals spot.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Star-studded Spain fall, Croatia soldier on

July 02, 2018 5:53 am

Spain were stunned by hosts Russia while Croatia beat Denmark on penalties.

El Madrigal: Home to Spanish football club Villarreal

June 22, 2020 6:04 pm

If there is anything important than Pottery in the city of Villarreal, it has to be its football team. The 23,000 seater stadium can hold almost half of Villarreal's 50,000 population bringing the town to a standstill when there is La Liga action.

Coliseum Alfonso Perez - Where Giants Tremble

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

Coliseum Alfonso Perez has been host to many great nights in Spanish football history. Home ground of Getafe CF, the Stadium has become a ground to be feared by all other teams with each passing season in La Liga.

The picturesque Abanca Balaidos stadium

June 22, 2020 6:07 pm

Celta Vigo's scenic Abanca Balasidos stadium has been a host to some of the heated clashes in La Liga during its 90-year history. The stadium has also hosted some of the major music concerts of artists such as a Madonna and the Rolling Stones.

FIFA World Cup 2018 Preview: Brazil, Uruguay knocked out; Will England, Croatia survive tonight?

June 22, 2020 6:23 pm

The South American nations, Brazil and Uruguay, collapsed in the first two quarterfinal matches on Friday, and were knocked out from the competition. On Saturday, England will face Sweden, while hosts Russia will take on Croatia. Who will make it to

FIFA World Cup 2018 Preview: Which teams will face each other in the Quarterfinals?

June 22, 2020 6:24 pm

After England defeated Colombia in the penalty shootouts, they cemented their spot in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Which teams will face each other in the quarterfinals in Russia?

Gianni Infantino Becomes Fifa's New President: What His Appointment Means

February 27, 2016 3:26 pm