World Cup Related Content

Italy's 1990 World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59

AFP · 6 months ago

Former Italy striker Salvatore "Toto" Schillaci, most famous for being top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, died on Wednesday at the age of 59.

Pochettino sets USA target of winning the World Cup

AFP · 6 months ago

New United States national team coach Mauricio Pochettino says his squad need to set themselves the highest goal possible -- to win the World Cup.

World Cup star Son Jun-ho leaves Korean club after match-fixing ban

AFP · 6 months ago

South Korean World Cup midfielder Son Jun-ho had his contract with top-tier Suwon FC terminated Friday by mutual consent, three days after Chinese football banned him for life for alleged match-fixing.

'No hope': China coach under pressure with World Cup hopes in peril

AFP · 6 months ago

China coach Branko Ivankovic was under pressure Wednesday to quit after less than seven months in the job with their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup in danger.

Son savours win as S. Korea kickstart World Cup qualifying campaign

AFP · 6 months ago

Son Heung-min said "winning never gets old" after South Korea got their troubled World Cup qualifying campaign up and running with a 3-1 away victory over Oman.

Japan coach slams Bahrain fans after World Cup qualifying rout

AFP · 6 months ago

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu hit out at Bahrain fans for trying to distract his players with laser pointers and booing his country's national anthem during their World Cup qualifying clash.

Australia 'extremely disappointed' with Indonesia draw in World Cup qualifier

AFP · 6 months ago

Australia football head coach Graham Arnold said his side were "extremely disappointed" after their goal-drought continued into a second World Cup qualifier, this time leading to a 0-0 draw with Indonesia in Jakarta.

Australia struggle in World Cup qualifying as Son lifts South Korea

AFP · 6 months ago

Australia failed to score for the second successive match, China slumped to another defeat but Son Heung-min scored a stunning goal as South Korea got off the mark in Asian World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.

Indonesia hold goal-shy Australia in World Cup qualifying

AFP · 6 months ago

Toothless Australia failed to score for the second World Cup qualifying match in succession as they were held 0-0 by a gutsy Indonesia in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Australia brace for red-hot welcome in Indonesia World Cup qualifier

AFP · 6 months ago

Defender Alessandro Circati is relishing silencing the home fans when Australia face Indonesia away on Tuesday in a World Cup qualifier in front of an anticipated 78,000 crowd.

Germany boss Nagelsmann wants to lay 'foundation' with World Cup in sight

AFP · 6 months ago

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said Saturday's Nations League clash with Hungary in Duesseldorf is crucial in building momentum on the road to the 2026 World Cup.

Portugal vs Scotland, Switzerland vs Spain headline top live games to watch on Sept. 6-12, 2024

Live Soccer TV · 6 months ago

The 2024-25 UEFA Nations League kicks off on Friday while South American powerhouses Brazil and Argentina resume their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Argentina cruise past Chile, Bolivia thrash Venezuela in World Cup qualifiers

AFP · 6 months ago

Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez and Paulo Dybala were on target as Argentina tightened their grip on South America's 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament with a 3-0 win over Chile on Thursday.

Bolivia hit heights to down Venezuela in World Cup qualifying win

AFP · 6 months ago

Bolivia reignited their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign with a 4-0 drubbing over Venezuela on Thursday in a game played more than 4,000m (13,100 feet) above sea level.

Japan hammer China, Australia stunned in World Cup qualifiers

AFP · 6 months ago

Japan made a rampant start to the decisive third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup by hammering China 7-0 but Australia suffered a shock home defeat to Bahrain.

Palestine give South Korea scare in World Cup qualifying stalemate

AFP · 6 months ago

Palestine gave South Korea a major scare in an entertaining 0-0 away draw on Thursday as they attempt to reach the World Cup for the first time.

Bahrain stun 10-man Australia in World Cup qualifier

AFP · 6 months ago

Bahrain stunned Australia 1-0 away on Thursday thanks to an 89th-minute Harry Souttar own goal in a major upset to start the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Mitoma, Endo score as Japan thrash China 7-0 in World Cup qualifying

AFP · 6 months ago

Premier League stars Kaoru Mitoma and Wataru Endo both scored as Japan thrashed China 7-0 on Thursday to start the third round of Asian World Cup qualifiers with a statement win.

Vinicius says Spain should lose 2030 World Cup unless racism declines

AFP · 6 months ago

Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior has called for Spain to be stripped of its 2030 World Cup hosting duties unless it makes progress on the issue of racism in stadiums.