Veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa eyes record-breaking sixth World Cup, same as Messi and Ronaldo
Guillermo Ochoa, 40, has been in five World Cups for Mexico (although only played in three).
When will national teams announce the squads for World Cup 2026? Preliminary and final lists deadlines
Team line ups announcements for World Cup are expected between May 25 and June 1.
FIFA and Panini will end a 60-year collaboration for football stickers and trading cards, Topps takes over in 2031
Topps, mostly unknown in Europe but huge in USA with NFL, NBA, or MLB cards, wants to profit from 'soccer' too.
Infantino promises to "personally bring a hot dog and a Coke" to the fan who buys a World Cup ticket for $2m
Infantino defends the ticket resale model with no price caps for World Cup: "we operate in the country with the most developed entertainment market in the world".
Millions of football fans in China and India may not be able to watch World Cup as broadcast rights are in a deadlock
FIFA still hasn't found a partner to sell broadcast rights for the World Cup.
Iran football federation officials miss FIFA meeting, denied entrance by Canadian immigration officers
The president of the Iranian football federation is a former member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Amnesty International urges FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ask Trump to stop deportations and repression
Amnesty International considers that visitors, workers, and local communities are in constant threat from USA immigration police.
How two of football's biggest controversies this year shaped up new red card rules
It comes after the Prestianni-Vinícius and the AFCON Final with Senegal controversies.
FIFA expected to increase prize money funds for World Cup in a meeting this week
The FIFA Council in Vancouver will cover many topic related to the imminent World Cup.
Tottenham's Xavi Simons ruled out of World Cup with Netherlands due to knee injury
The 23-year-old Dutch winger may have suffered a torn ACL.
Benfica's Prestianni could miss World Cup due to sanction for homophobic conduct
UEFA sanctions Prestianni for six games after insulting Vinícius in the Champions League.
Tickets for World Cup final on FIFA's resale site range from $10,000... to $2.3 million
Some people are really asking over two million dollars for a ticket in the World Cup final.
Iranian and Italian politicians react to "shameful" and "offensive" proposal about World Cup
"The attempt to exclude Iran from the World Cup only reveals the 'moral bankruptcy' of the United States", says Iran.
Iranian and Italian politicians react to ludicrous idea that Italy should replace Iran at World Cup
"Shameful", "offenssive", "moral bankruptcy"... the idea didn't sit well.
Italian ambassador asks Trump to remove Iran from World Cup and put Italy in its place
This proposal will never come to fruition... we think.
Infantino reveals that "the biggest stars in the world" will perform in the halftime show of the World Cup final
The first half-time show in World Cup will take place, of course, in the United States.
New Jersey Governor justifies $100 train tickets from New York during World Cup: "FIFA should pay for the rides"
Train tickets between New York and New Jersey usually cost $12.90, but could rise to $100 during World Cup.
Infantino: "Iran has to come to World Cup", says FIFA believes in "building bridges"
The FIFA President insists that Iran will indeed go to World Cup in the United States this June.
Ghana appoints former Real Madrid, Manchester United manager Carlos Queiroz before World Cup
Queiroz has worked as head coach for Iran, Qatar, Portugal, South Africa, Colombia, Real Madrid, as well as assistant manager in Manchester United.
Jamal Musiala should skip World Cup due to his injury, says Oliver Kahn
Musiala is slowly working to regain fitness after his injury last summer.
Romania head coach Mircea Lucescu dies of a cardiac emergency
Mircea Lucescu won nearly 40 trophies in over 45 years acting as manager in Romania, Italy, Ukraine, Russia, and Turkey.
FIFA takes disciplinary proceedings against Spain over racist chants in friendly match with Egypt
The Islamophobic chants were heard in a friendly match against Egypt.
Top USA striker Patrick Agyemang ruled out for World Cup after injury in Derby match
Patrick Agyemang, one of the best forwards available to Pochettino, won't be able to play in World Cup.
Iran government will take final decision about World Cup participation: Chances of playing in US are "very low"
Iran is waiting for FIFA's decision to relocate their matches from USA to Mexico, but that is very unlikely.
Lewandowski, Donnarumma, Guirassy and the biggest stars who will miss World Cup 2026
Not everyone made it into World Cup 2026, the largest in history with 48 teams.
Ronaldo Nazário believes that Ancelotti will "fine-tune the small missing details" for Brazil to win World Cup
Brazil beat Croatia 3-1 in a friendly to boost the spirits before World Cup in June.
England worries about 'Kane-dependency' after friendlies disappointment
England did not win any of the two friendlies last month, and Harry Kane missed both of them.
Lamine Yamal responds to the Islamophobic chants in Spain: "Makes you look ignorant and racist"
Lamine Yamal was personally affected by the Islamophobic chants in Spain, at the RCDE stadium.
"Tutti a casa": The Italian press react to World Cup catastrophe, and know the real culprit
Most newspapers blame Gabriele Gravina, President of the Federation, over coach Gennaro Gattuso.
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso apologises for World Cup elimination: "The players didn't deserve it"
Gattuso was a player when Italy lifted the World Cup 20 years ago.
Infantino says that Iran will play World Cup in United States, "where they should be according to the law"
FIFA expects that Iran will play World Cup as normal despite the ongoing conflict.
Iraq and DR Congo are the last two countries to qualify for World Cup: The list is now complete
Iraq and DR Congo qualify for the second time in the history of FIFA World Cup.
Turkey ends 24-year wait to return to FIFA World Cup
Turkey hadn't played in World Cup since their third place in 2002.
World Cup 2026: Who qualified on the final day and which group they go into
Bosnia, Sweden, Czechia, Iraq, DR Congo and Turkey qualify for World Cup 2026.
Italy eliminated from World Cup for third edition in a row after losing on penalties
Italy played with 10 men for over half the match and failed in the penalty shootout.
Islamophobic chants in the Spain vs. Egypt friendly match, ended 0-0
Spain lost the first position in FIFA ranking after the draw with Egypt.
Romelu Lukaku could be side-lined permanently by Napoli as he failed to report for training
Lukaku withdrew from the national team and also failed to report for training in Napoli.
France will be watching tonight's Spain vs. Egypt match: They could top the FIFA rankings again
France topped the FIFA ranking for the last time in 2018, but they could mathematically reach it tonight.
Ghana sacks manager Otto Addo 72 days before World Cup after two defeats in friendlies
Otto Addo led Ghana to two consecutive World Cup qualifications, but lost his final two games last week.
All international football games on March 31, final day of the World Cup qualifiers
The final six countries at the World Cup will be decided tonight.
Trump could force fans from five World Cup countries to pay a $15,000 deposit to enter USA
The visa bonds launched late last year require a deposit to enter the country.
Brazil's defeat to France in friendly show the gap in quality between the two teams, report Brazilian journalists
Brazil was overpowered by France and couldn't come back despite their number superiority.
Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo depicted in LEGO statues: Leaked images and first details
A new batch of LEGO World Cup sets is coming May 2026 featuring Messi and Ronaldo.
Tuchel explains Trent Alexander-Arnold's omission: "Some other guys are just ahead of him"
Thomas Tuchel will consider giving the Real Madrid player a second chance.
Iran Ministry of Sport will ban clubs and national teams playing in hostile countries
The ban affects matches in the AFC Champions League and did not specifically mentioned World Cup.
Italy, Sweden, Turkey, and Poland prevail and reach World Cup qualifiers finals
The finals take place on Tuesday, March 31.
How to watch World Cup European qualifiers on March 26-31 live
Here's a list of broadcasters for the European qualifiers for World Cup this week.
Italy coach Gattuso faces "the most important match of his career" against Northern Ireland tonight
Italy can't afford to miss if they want to return to World Cup after 12 years.
World Cup qualifiers, play-offs and friendlies: The best football games you can watch today
The last stage of the World Cup qualifiers start today, Thursday, March 26.
Romelu Lukaku decides to skip friendlies in March to better prepare for World Cup
The 32-year-old striker from Napoli has struggled with injuries but aims to play in the World Cup.
