FIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially withdrawn the proposal to sell a 20 per cent stake in a new commercial venture designed to manage World Cup rights. The project, known as the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), was valued at $20 billion and intended to raise up to $4.2 billion in...
Spain have been crowned 2026 World Cup champions following a tense extra-time victory over Argentina at MetLife Stadium. Ferran Torres emerged as the unlikely hero, firing the solitary goal that separated two exhausted sides after two hours of football. La Roja’s triumph secures back-to-back major honours for Luis de la...
England concluded their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a third-place finish after securing a 6-4 victory over France in the bronze final held in Miami on 18 July. The result marked England’s best performance in the tournament since 1966, following a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the semi-finals...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is projected to become the most profitable tournament in football history, driven by an ambitious expansion to 48 teams. FIFA expects total revenue for the 2023–2026 cycle to exceed $11 billion, spurred by record spectator numbers, increased...
Argentine journalist Enrique Macaya Márquez has reached a historic milestone at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking his 18th appearance as a reporter at the premier international football tournament. The 91-year-old veteran, whose career behind the microphone began in Sweden in 1958, continues to provide expert analysis for audiences across...
France secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals on 9 July after a commanding 2-0 victory against Morocco at the Boston Stadium. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 60th minute, with teammate Ousmane Dembélé doubling the lead just five minutes later to seal the result. Tournament...
Retired football icon Zlatan Ibrahimović has taken on a contentious role as a media analyst for Fox Sports during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing widespread attention for his starkly unconventional commentary. The former Swedish international, known for his combative playing style, has turned his focus to off-field tournament developments...
FIFA has rescinded a one-match suspension for United States men’s national team player Folarin Balogun following direct communication between U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The decision was announced on 5 July 2026, just days after Balogun received a red card during a match against Bosnia and...
Norway secured a historic 2-1 victory over Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 on Saturday, marking their first-ever appearance in the tournament’s quarter-finals. Star striker Erling Haaland proved instrumental, netting both goals in the 79th and 90th minutes to eliminate the five-time champions in New Jersey....
Carlos Queiroz has officially concluded his tenure as head coach of the Ghana national team following the side’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The veteran manager stepped down on 5 July 2026, just days after Ghana suffered a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the round of 32. Tenure...
Bafana Bafana were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday following a narrow 1-0 defeat to tournament co-hosts Canada in the Round of 32 at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The decisive moment came in the 92nd minute when Canadian midfielder Stephen Eustáquio scored, ending South Africa’s...
Bafana Bafana’s historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended in the Round of 32 on 28 June 2026, following a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Canada at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. A 92nd-minute strike from Stephen Eustáquio broke the deadlock and dashed South Africa’s hopes of reaching the tournament’s...
Bafana Bafana saw their World Cup journey come to a crushing end in Los Angeles on Sunday evening as Canada secured a dramatic victory in the Round of Thirty Two. Stephen Eustáquio broke South African hearts with a stoppage time winner that sent the Canadians through and eliminated Bafana Bafana...
BBC Sport has released the 19th instalment of its daily puzzle series, ‘Who am I? Guess World Cup star’, as part of its ongoing coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Published on the morning of 26 June 2026, the interactive feature invites football fans to test their knowledge of...
South Africa marched into uncharted territory at the Monterrey Stadium, turning decades of heartbreak into a single glorious night that will echo through Mzansi football folklore forever. The squad arrived in northern Mexico carrying the weight of every failed campaign before them, yet they departed as pioneers, the first Bafana...
BBC Sport has released the seventeenth instalment of its daily interactive quiz series, “Who am I? Guess World Cup star,” as part of its ongoing digital coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Published on 24 June 2026, the latest entry challenges football fans to identify a prominent player currently...
Algeria secured a vital 2-1 victory against Jordan in their Group J FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture at Levi’s Stadium on 22 June 2026, keeping their tournament hopes alive while confirming their opponent’s exit. After falling behind early in the match, the Algerian side mounted a spirited second-half recovery to...
Cape Town-based broadcaster and football journalist Nick Feinberg has offered a contrarian take on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, arguing that the tournament’s ongoing logistical and administrative hurdles have contributed to it being one of the most compelling editions in recent history. Writing in the Daily Voice on 22 June...
Bafana Bafana face a must-win scenario on 18 June 2026 when they take on Czechia in their second Group A match of the FIFA World Cup at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Both nations are under immense pressure to secure their first points of the tournament after suffering opening defeats,...
The manager of the Iran national football team stated during a press conference on 16 June 2026 that football should be kept separate from the political sphere. The comments came as the team continues its participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which officially commenced on 11 June. Focus On...
Host cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico are facing mounting criticism regarding the socio-economic impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with local activists arguing that the tournament’s promised atmosphere of unity is failing to materialise for residents suffering under modern cost-of-living pressures. Since the tournament’s opening match...
The Iranian national football team received a send-off from supporters in Tijuana, Mexico, on 14 June 2026, ahead of their departure for their World Cup opening match against New Zealand. Fans gathered outside the team’s hotel to offer support, chanting “Team Melli” – the Persian term for the national squad...
Mexico and the Republic of South Korea are set to face off on 18 June 2026 at Guadalajara Stadium in a pivotal Group A encounter during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both nations head into the fixture following successful opening matches, with Mexico having secured a 2-0 victory over South...
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup progresses, South African football fans are being urged to maintain perspective regarding the performance of the national team. Following their opening fixture against Mexico in June, calls for patience have emerged amidst the intense pressure of the global tournament. Context Of The National Team...
Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association, has been shut out of the United States and Canada. The veteran sports administrator discovered that his visa applications were rejected just as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off across North America. Rajoub had traveled to Mexico City to watch the...
Global superstar Shakira and musician Burna Boy performed the official 2026 FIFA World Cup song, “Dai Dai,” at the opening ceremony held on 11 June 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The performance, which served as the prelude to the match between Mexico and South Africa, prompted a wave...
Members of the Portugal national football team will wear custom-made commemorative wristbands throughout the 2026 World Cup to honour their late former teammate, Diogo Jota. The tribute serves as a poignant reminder of the forward, who tragically lost his life alongside his brother, André Silva, in a car accident in...
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed that veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will start in goal for the team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match against Curaçao in Houston on 14 June. The announcement settles speculation regarding the 40-year-old’s fitness following a calf injury sustained during a Bundesliga match in...
South Africa’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup ended in bitter disappointment at the Azteca Stadium, where individual lapses and questionable tactical choices combined to hand Mexico a comfortable 2-0 victory. The defeat exposed deep cracks in a squad that had spent 16 years outside football’s grandest stage, raising...
Bafana Bafana are set to make history on 11 June 2026, when they take on Mexico in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The high-profile fixture marks the beginning of the 2026 tournament, which is being co-hosted by Canada, Mexico,...
