FIFA ‘destroying football’ for the World Cup, says Spanish football chief

FIFA ‘destroying football’ for the World Cup, says Spanish football chief

In a scathing interview, La Liga President Javier Tebas says FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s time is ‘over’. Published On 21 Jul 202621 Jul 2026 The president of the Spanish football league, Javier Tebas, has accused FIFA of acting “irresponsibly” following the announcement of discussions regarding a possible 64-team World Cup in 2030, in an interview … Read more

India’s Rohit Sharma ends retirement talk as World Cup 2027 still in sight

India’s Rohit Sharma ends retirement talk as World Cup 2027 still in sight

Rohit struck 138 off 110 balls in defeat by England in their third ODI, which some speculated could be his last for India. Published On 20 Jul 202620 Jul 2026 Former India captain Rohit Sharma ⁠has dismissed ⁠speculation over his international future, saying his sole focus remains on representing the country and contributing to the … Read more

When, where, and how Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina

When, where, and how Spain won the World Cup final against Argentina

Spain are world champions for the second time after Ferran Torres scored the winner against Argentina in extra time. Published On 19 Jul 202619 Jul 2026 Spain are celebrating their second World Cup victory after defeating and dethroning Argentina 1-0 at New York New Jersey Stadium to cap off a brilliant run in international football. … Read more

Who controls football in Palestine? | World Cup 2026

Who controls football in Palestine? | World Cup 2026

NewsFeed For Palestinians fighting Israeli occupation, football has never been just a game. From FIFA’s recognition of a Zionist-run “Palestine” team to a village pitch facing demolition in the occupied West Bank, this is the story of how the sport became another battleground over land, identity, and representation, Al Jazeera’s Leila Warah explains. Published On … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 sees major increase in goals from outside the box

FIFA World Cup 2026 sees major increase in goals from outside the box

A trend of teams defending deep has enticed forwards to take shots from outside the penalty area, Jurgen Klinsmann says. Published On 19 Jul 202619 Jul 2026 The proportion of goals scored from outside the box has doubled at the World Cup in North America from the previous tournament in Qatar, FIFA says. Sixteen percent … Read more

World Cup winners to receive US-style championship rings, FIFA says

World Cup winners to receive US-style championship rings, FIFA says

Players’ rings will be limited edition of 2,026 individually numbered pieces, with the rest available for public sale. Published On 17 Jul 202617 Jul 2026 The winners of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will receive championship rings in addition to the trophy and gold medals, FIFA has confirmed. The move, announced on … Read more

World Cup semifinals delay Barcelona’s, Real Madrid’s La Liga starts

World Cup semifinals delay Barcelona’s, Real Madrid’s La Liga starts

From Lamine Yamal to Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, many Barcelona and Madrid players will be involved in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals. Published On 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026 La Liga has pushed back Barcelona’s and Real Madrid’s opening matches for the coming season due to the number of players from both clubs … Read more

Haaland’s Norway receive heroes’ welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit

Haaland’s Norway receive heroes’ welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit

A crowd of more than 100,000, an open-top bus parade and a royal reception welcomed back the Norwegian World Cup squad. Published On 13 Jul 202613 Jul 2026 More than ‌‌100,000 fans flooded the streets of the Norwegian ⁠⁠capital, Oslo, to give their football team a heroes’ welcome, turning the heartbreak of their FIFA World … Read more

Colombia’s Jaminton Campaz receives death threats after World Cup exit

Colombia’s Jaminton Campaz receives death threats after World Cup exit

Campaz was threatened after failing to score in the last-16 match against Switzerland, which Colombia lost on penalties. Published On 10 Jul 202610 Jul 2026 Colombia’s Jaminton Campaz has received death threats following his team’s exit from the World Cup, the country’s football federation said, as it condemned the threats. “No athlete, nor any member … Read more

Mbappe and Dembele net as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semifinal

Mbappe and Dembele net as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semifinal

France beat Morocco 2-0 in quarterfinals at FIFA World Cup 2026 and will meet Spain or Belgium next. Published On 9 Jul 20269 Jul 2026 Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele were on target as France surged past Morocco 2-0 to book their place in the World Cup semifinals. Mbappe curled in his eighth goal of … Read more

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