FIFA World Cup 2026: New Jersey to host first ever final of 48-team football world cup
The New York bid held off a strong challenge from Dallas to secure the July 19 game, the culmination of the expanded 48-team tournament being co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico. The competition will kickoff with the opening game…
Argentina lost first qualifier of 2026 world cup against Uruguay
The Lionel Messi-led Argentina lost to Uruguay 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers at the Bombonera stadium thanks to goals from Ronald Araujo and Darwin Nunez in each half. Uruguay was superior from beginning to end and, with…
Messi returns to Argentina as team to kick off 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
After a dazzling start to his career in Major League Soccer, Lionel Messi returns to international duty with Argentina this week as South America’s long qualifying road to the 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday. Nine months ago, Messi…
World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: India vs Qatar to be played in Bhubaneswar
Following the successful hosting of the FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup last year, Odisha’s Kalinga Stadium along with Guwahati will host India’s first two qualifying matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be jointly hosted by the US, Mexico…
Messi eyeing at 2026 World Cup as he is eager to maintain form
Lionel Messi, a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, hinted at the possibility of extending his international career until 2026. In a live broadcast interview on Wednesday, Messi expressed his intention to maintain his exceptional form on a daily basis, Xinhua reported….
FIFA released official logo of 2026 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday unveiled the logo for 2026 FIFA World Cup at an event in Los Angeles in California on Thursday. This is the first time in the history of the FIFA World Cup that three nations…
Didier Deschamps to coach France until FIFA 2026 World Cup
Didier Deschamps said on Saturday he will remain France coach until the 2026 World Cup after leading the team to the final of the last two editions. Deschamps’ contract expired after the World Cup in Qatar where reigning champions France…
FIFA may replace 4-team group to 3 teams in each group for 2026 World Cup
FIFA looks set to revise plans to introduce three-team groups for the 2026 World Cup, world football chief Gianni Infantino said on Friday. FIFA had previously indicated that the 2026 finals, which will expand to 48 teams from 32, would…
FIFA revealed 16 host cities for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 16 cities of the first World Cup spread across three nations were revealed, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino made a bold statement summing up the goal of the 2026 tournament, to be played largely in the United States. “By…
Challenges mount for FIFA 2026 World Cup co-hosts Mexico
Fan violence, homophobic chanting and signs of criminal gangs infiltrating the stands — challenges are stacking up for Mexican football authorities four years before they co-host the World Cup. The football-mad nation was shocked by a mass brawl between rival…
