World Cup Related Content
Belgium extend coach Tedesco's contract until 2026 World Cup
AFP · 1 month ago
Domenico Tedesco has signed a two-year extension to stay on as Belgium coach until the 2026 World Cup, it was announced Thursday, as the team unveiled a new kit which pays tribute to the comic book hero Tintin.
Nigeria search for Peseiro replacement ahead of World Cup qualifiers
AFP · 1 month ago
Nigeria football bosses on Friday announced that applications were open for the job of national head coach to replace Jose Peseiro ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers.
Women's World Cup holders Spain eye Nations League title
AFP · 1 month ago
Reigning world champions Spain can claim another title on Wednesday when they face France in the final of the inaugural UEFA Women's Nations League, while the Netherlands and Germany meet to decide who will join them in qualifying for the Paris Olympics.
Germany's Andreas Brehme, 1990 World Cup winning goal scorer, dies
AFP · 2 months ago
Andreas Brehme, whose 85th-minute penalty sealed victory for West Germany over Argentina in the 1990 World Cup final, died overnight into Tuesday at the age of 63, his former club Bayern Munich said.
Drama-filled Asian Cup fuels 2026 World Cup hopes
AFP · 2 months ago
An Asian Cup that will be remembered for shocks and dramatic finishes has showcased the region's strength in depth and raised hopes its teams could reach new heights at the 2026 World Cup.
New York to host 2026 World Cup final
AFP · 2 months ago
The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, organisers FIFA announced on Sunday.
2026 World Cup final set to be held in New York on July 19
Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago
Despite initial reports, the venue currently known as MetLife Stadium will host the most important match of the quadrennial competition.
Mexico City will host the opening match of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Live Soccer TV · 2 months ago
The legendary Azteca Stadium will become the first stadium in history to host opening games for three different editions of the tournament.
FIFA to reveal World Cup final venue
AFP · 2 months ago
FIFA will announce which city will host the final of the 2026 World Cup when they unveil schedule details for the first ever 48-team tournament on Sunday.
Rubiales three-year ban for World Cup kiss confirmed by FIFA
AFP · 3 months ago
Disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales will be banned from the game for three years, world football governing body FIFA confirmed Friday after rejecting his appeal.
Costa Rica drawn with Trinidad in World Cup qualifying
AFP · 3 months ago
Costa Rica will face Trinidad and Tobago in 2026 World Cup qualifying for the CONCACAF (North American) region after FIFA announced the draw for the second round on Thursday.
Spain judge proposes Rubiales go on trial for World Cup kiss
AFP · 3 months ago
A Spanish judge on Thursday proposed that disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales be tried over the kiss he forced on Women's World Cup star Jenni Hermoso.
Germany World Cup winner Durm announces retirement
AFP · 3 months ago
Germany World Cup winner Erik Durm has announced his retirement from football, his club FC Kaiserslauten confirmed in a statement issued Wednesday.
USA's World Cup winner Mewis retires
AFP · 3 months ago
USA women's national team midfielder Sam Mewis has retired from the game at the age of 31 after a series of knee injuries.
Afif helps Qatar exorcise World Cup demons at Asian Cup
AFP · 3 months ago
Asian Cup hosts and holders Qatar have been on a mission to banish the painful memory of their 2022 World Cup flop and forward Akram Afif is leading the charge.
World Cup stars Morocco cruise to AFCON victory over Tanzania
AFP · 3 months ago
Shock 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco cruised to a 3-0 win over 10-man Tanzania in San Pedro on Wednesday as they opened their Africa Cup of Nations Group F campaign.
Qatar put World Cup heartache behind them to win Asian Cup opener
AFP · 3 months ago
Two-goal Akram Afif said Qatar had "forgotten about the World Cup" after the defending champions got their Asian Cup campaign off to a winning start in the tournament's opening game on Friday.
World Cup stars Morocco seek end to 48-year African trophy drought
AFP · 3 months ago
Morocco coach Walid Regragui was just five months and 20 days old when the country won the Africa Cup of Nations for the only time in 1976.
Brazil sack coach Fernando Diniz after World Cup struggles: source
AFP · 3 months ago
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) sacked Fernando Diniz as coach of the men's national team Friday, a source there said, after a string of lackluster results for the "Selecao"
Spanish star Hermoso testifies about Rubiales's World Cup kiss
AFP · 3 months ago
Spanish World Cup winning star Jenni Hermoso was testifying before a judge Tuesday about disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales kissing her at the Women's World Cup trophy ceremony.
