Brazil coach Ancelotti tells Neymar to prepare well for World Cup

New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti considers Neymar “a very important player” and has urged the injury-prone star “to prepare well” for the 2026 World Cup. “He must prepare well and…

Referees to wear body cameras at Club World Cup

Referees at this year’s Club World Cup will be equipped with body cameras and instructed to implement new rules to cut down on time-wasting by goalkeepers, FIFA announced on Tuesday.…

Argentina qualify for 2026 World Cup after Bolivia-Uruguay draw

Argentina became the first team from South America to book their place at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after Bolivia could only draw their crucial qualifier against Uruguay. The…

South Africa take big World Cup lead, but may lose points over Mokoena

South Africa beat Benin 2-0 on Tuesday to lead an African 2026 World Cup qualifying group by five points, but the advantage could be reduced for fielding an ineligible player…

Zimbabwe held Nigeria to draw in World Cup qualifier crunch

Zimbabwe held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, frustrating the Super Eagles’ chances of reaching the competition. Victor Osimhen scored in the 74th…

FIFA World Cup: 17 Countries That Have Faced Bans Over the Years

FIFA World Cup: 17 Countries That Have Faced Bans Over the Years

Saudi Arabia gave ‘assurances’ over LGBTQ fans at World Cup — English FA

England’s Football Association said it had received assurances from Saudi Arabia that LGBTQ fans would be “safe and welcome” at the 2034 World Cup, explaining its support for the successful…

FIFA Confirms 12 Stadiums To Host Historic FIFA Club World Cup 2025

FIFA Confirms 12 Stadiums To Host Historic FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Kobe Bryant locker, Maradona jersey up for auction in New York

Kobe Bryant’s Staples Center locker and Maradona’s 1986 World Cup jersey went on display Friday in New York, part of an auction of rare sports memorabilia at Sotheby’s. Bryant’s locker,…

‘Infinite’ Pedri is Spain’s key against Modric’s Croatia

Spain’s Euro 2024 hopes have been bolstered by Pedri Gonzalez’s return to form and the Barcelona playmaker could prove crucial in their stern opening battle against Luka Modric’s dangerous Croatia.…