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Tears at the end, Greatness Forever: Messi’s “final” World Cup
From a teenager in Germany to a thirty-nine-year-old in New Jersey, Lionel Messi's World Cup story closed on a final defeat that could not undo everything that came before it. Lionel Messi cried on a football pitch in New Jersey on Sunday night, and this time there was no bisht robe, no golden trophy, no fairy-tale end...
Uruguay fight back to claim draw as Araujo breaks Saudi Arabia resistance
Maxi Araujo scored a late Uruguay equaliser to deny Saudi Arabia another memorable opening-game win at a World Cup. Saudi Arabia stunned the world when they beat eventual winners Argentina in their first match at the last 2022 tournament in Qatar. But they could not hold off a second-half onslaught from Uruguay – who e...
Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years – are balls and breaks behind it?
The 2026 World Cup has become the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game.
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The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the world governing body of football and the organiser of the FIFA World Cup™ Tournament.
VAR official says hand gesture was ‘involuntary, subconscious twitch’
Video assistant referee Shaun Evans says an 'OK' sign hand gesture was "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" after he was cleared by a FIFA investigation.
I’ll keep gambling with fitness for England – Saka
Bukayo Saka says he will continue gambling with his fitness and is "ready to go" for England's World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday.
Belgium come back to draw with Egypt in World Cup
A second-half own goal denied Egypt a first-ever World Cup win as Belgium rescued a point from their Group G opener in Seattle.
World Cup: Uruguay equalise late to deny Saudi Arabia in stifling Miami
Maxi Araujo scored a late Uruguay equaliser to deny Saudi Arabia another memorable opening-game win at a World Cup.
Empty seat at World Cup for imprisoned French sports journalist
A seat is being left empty in the press box at every France game at the World Cup to highlight the case of a French sports journalist who is in prison in Algeria.
From retirement to records – another immortal Messi moment
In 2016, Lionel Messi retired from international football.
2026 WC: I am ready to play – Thomas Partey declares ahead of England tie
Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey says he is ready to return to action as Ghana prepare for a pivotal Group L meeting with England after missing their opening victory over Panama. The match is scheduled for Tuesday at Gillette Stadium, where Ghana will look to build on their strong start to the group campaign. Parte...
Start him or drop Him: The Jordan Ayew dilemma Queiroz cannot avoid
Does Jordan Ayew, the captain and national icon, start against England? Or does the performance against Panama make the decision for the coach, however uncomfortable that may be?