Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron has become the first player to receive a red card under football’s new rule against covering your mouth while talking to an opponent during FIFA World Cup group stage match against Turkey in San Francisco.The incident happened just before halftime with Paraguay leading 1-0. Almiron, 32, was seen covering his mouth with…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Algeria’s Rayan Ait-Nouri battle for the ball during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo) Algeria has lodged a complaint with FIFA over what it described as “refereeing injustice” during its defeat to Argentina at the first…
Morocco’s Ismael Saibari, left, is congratulated after scoring his team’s first goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) Moroccan midfielder Ismael Saibari etched his name into the history books after scoring the fastest goal at the 2026…
Alex Freeman (16) of the United States celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) The United States continued their impressive campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a controlled 2-0 victory…
The second round of Group D matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings one of the most intriguing matches of the group stage as co-hosts the United States take on Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle on Friday 19 June. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 BST, which corresponds to 12:30 am IST on June…
For nearly two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo lived with a burden that very few athletes in any sport have had to carry.He spent most of his career measuring himself not against his contemporaries, but against his own past. Against a winger who broke through at Manchester United. Against an athlete who jumped higher than defenders and…
NEW DELHI: Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been cleared to travel to Canada for his country’s World Cup match against Germany despite being investigated in France for alleged betting-related offences.Ivory Coast’s football federation (FIF) previously said the 23-year-old would not be able to travel to Canada, but confirmed on Thursday that the necessary permits…
Neymar plans return to FIFA World Cup (Image: ANI) Brazil will look to get their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign back on track when they face Haiti in their second Group C match on Friday (local time), with head coach Carlo Ancelotti confident his side can overcome the shortcomings revealed in the tournament opener. The…
Manuel Neuer in training. (AP photo) Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has confirmed he will retire from international football after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending one of the most legendary careers in modern football.The 40-year-old, a key figure in Germany’s 2014 World Cup triumph, made the announcement during a press conference, stating that the tournament…
Players celebrate after Mexico’s Luis Romo, bottom center, scores a goal. (AP photo) Mexico booked their place in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over South Korea, becoming the first team to secure qualification for the knockout stages after capitalizing on a costly defensive error at…
Canada and Qatar players and staff fight after the World Cup Group B match (AP Photo/Kaleb Tatum) Canada’s historic 2026 FIFA World Cup victory over Qatar ended in controversy as tempers boiled between the two sides after the final whistle at BC Place.The hosts produced one of the most dominant performances of the tournament, thrashing…
Canada’s trip to the Men’s World Cup began with a historic 6-0 rout of Qatar, fueled by a sensational hat-trick from Jonathan David. (Photo/AP) After 40 years of waiting, the Canadian men finally have their World Cup moment and they delivered it in the most emphatic way. Jonathan David’s stunning hat-trick led to a comprehensive…
LR: Vozinha and Team India NEW DELHI: The first round of group stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered theater of the highest order. From Morocco schooling Brazil with their silky, eye-pleasing football, to Lionel Messi’s hat-trick against Algeria and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal failing to find a winner against Congo, the first matchweek…
In a thrilling encounter, Switzerland triumphed with a decisive 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, marked by an electrifying finish. (AP Photo) A masterclass in late acceleration saw Switzerland take absolute control of their group with a clinical 4-1 demolition of resilient Bosnia and Herzegovina at a packed SoFi Stadium on Thursday night.In front of…
Welcome to our FIFA World Cup 2026 live coverage. The carnival has truly arrived at Estadio Guadalajara as co-hosts Mexico take on Asian giants South Korea in a blockbuster Group A match. The stakes couldn’t be higher tonight—with both teams having won their first meetings, a win for either side guarantees a place in the…
NEW DELHI: One of the most recognizable faces of DR Congo football was missing from the stands as African national hero Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, better known as Lumumba Vea, was unable to attend the game in Houston as he is…
Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinho, left, reacts after the World Cup match against Spain. (AP photo) Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar ‘Vozinha’ Dias is set for an emotional reunion with his mother after United States authorities expedited arrangements to ensure she can attend the next FIFA World Cup match in 2026, turning one of the tournament’s most…
Colombia’s Luis Diaz (7) celebrates after scoring the second goal for his team. (AP photo) Luis Diaz marked his FIFA World Cup debut in style with a goal and an assist as Colombia opened their 2026 campaign with a convincing 3-1 win over debutants Uzbekistan to move top of Group K ahead of Portugal.At the…
Cristiano Ronaldo faced criticism after Portugal’s draw against DR Congo, with Thierry Henry highlighting his move as damaging. Henry spoke of Ronaldo’s desire to score with obstructed teammates such as Bruno Fernandes, disrupting team opportunities. Despite a stellar international career, Ronaldo’s performance lacked impact, with minimal shots and no chances created in the match. Portuguese…
Messi and Ronaldo (Image: X) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has introduced a unique way of honoring some of the game’s greatest servants. The fans are watching Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo During the tournament you may have noticed a special “FIFA World Cup Legacy” badge on your sleeves, an exclusive distinction reserved for a…
England’s Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring the third goal for his team. (AP photo) England midfielder Jude Bellingham continued his remarkable rise on the international stage by becoming the youngest European player to appear in four major tournaments, capping the milestone with a goal in the Three Lions’ thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia in the 2026…
Lionel Messi with a young fan. (video recording) Lionel Messi has already set FIFA World Cup 2026 ended with a historic hat-trick against Algeria, but it’s a touching moment off the pitch involving a young fan that has captured the imagination of football fans around the world.A viral video circulating on social media shows the…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Image via: Getty Images New Delhi: By the time India was absent in 2026 FIFA World Cup dominating social media timelines once again, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. — the tournament’s broadcaster in India — has pledged to contribute 15 percent of the revenue it earns from subscriptions to uplifting soccer in…