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.
Ukraine will host their World Cup play-off games in Spain as their home stadium
Ukraine chose to play in Levante's stadium in Valencia, on March 26 against Sweden, and if they win on March 31.
Kylian Mbappé reassures that he is "100% recovered": "Some false things have been said"
Mbappé also dismissed conflicts between the French National Team and Real Madrid
Zidane back on L'Équipe's cover as new rumours about his next managerial role are revealed
New rumours about Zidane's upcoming role as head coach of the French National Team.
March 2026 international break: List of friendlies for Spain, Germany, England, France...
All the friendly games between March 26 and March 31, during the final World Cup play-offs.
Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa forced to leave Italy national team due to injury
The Liverpool winger had been called up for the first time since 2024.
Gattuso's squad for Italy: They need to win both matches in March to qualify for World Cup
Italy has to earn their place in World Cup 2026, and they play against Northern Ireland on March 26.
Spain coach responds to CONMEBOL president who said that Argentina won Finalissima because Spain didn't show up
"We are two-time champions, Spain didn't even show up", said CONMEBOL president.
Luis de la Fuente reveals 27 players for upcoming friendlies: Joan García joins Spanish national team
The Barcelona goalkeeper is the big surprise in Luis de la Fuente's penultimate list before World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel reveals squad list for England friendlies, without Trent and with Maguire
Thomas Tuchel picked 35 players to increase competition before the upcoming squad call for World Cup.
France coach Didier Deschamps reveals team list for upcoming friendlies
Here are the players picked by Didier Deschamps for the friendlies in March 2026.
Iran confirms they won't boycott World Cup, but will boycott United States
Iran's men's national team is continuing to train for World Cup in June, but is unlikely they will go to the US.
World Cup qualifiers and play-off games: All matches that matter between March 26-31
The Inter-confederation play-offs and final European qualifiers will decide the last six countries at the World Cup on March 31.