FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

Messi open to playing in 2026 World Cup

After hoisting his first World Cup trophy with Argentina in December, Lionel Messi said that tournament would be his last, but now it appears he's open to the possibility of playing in the 2026 event.

1y ago

‘Now the kids sometimes annoy me with it'

Lionel Messi was a different kind of mood during the World Cup match against Netherlands and had a war of words with Dutch striker Wout Weghorst during his post-match interview following the match.

1y ago

Most memorable moments in sports in 2022

This year, the sporting world has seen it all.

1y ago

Mbappe says will 'never' get over World Cup heartbreak

Kylian Mbappe said he will never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final after the France star scored the winner on his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.

2y ago

'French didn't mention this' - referee hits back in criticism over Argentina goal

The World Cup final ended nearly a week ago but the drama around it continued as the match referee showed a photo on his phone during a news conference to respond to claims that Lionel Messi's extra-time goal should not have stood.

2y ago

Vieira slams Martinez's 'stupid' World Cup celebrations

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira believes Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's "stupid" celebrations have tarnished Argentina's World Cup final win.

2y ago

Richarlison's scissor kick voted the best goal of the WC 2022

Richarlison’s stunning scissor kick against Serbia has been voted the best goal of the 2022 World Cup.

2y ago

Martinez gets a hero’s welcome in home town

Argentina’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was greeted by a crowd estimated at 100,000 in his home town, Mar de Plata.

2y ago

Celebrities and athletes who are supporting Messi's Argentina

Everyone is gearing up to watch the final of the 2022 Qatar World Cup between Argentina and France, and it seems that there are plenty of famous people who are choosing Lionel Messi over Kylian Mbappe.

2y ago

Maradona's son: My dad would be proud of this national team

Diego Armando Maradona Sinagra was born in September 1986, just months after his father conquered the world at the World Cup in Mexico.

2y ago

France battle to stop spread of virus on eve of World Cup final

Didier Deschamps said Saturday that France were taking "as many precautions as possible" to stop the spread of a virus that is threatening preparations for their World Cup final showdown with Argentina.

2y ago

Aguero to share room with Messi in lead-up to World Cup final

Sergio Aguero will lodge with Argentina captain Lionel Messi ahead of their World Cup final against France on Sunday.

2y ago

Mural in Barcelona immortalises Hakimi's World Cup celebration with his mum

After his heroics with Morocco at the World Cup, a mural has emerged in Barcelona honouring Achraf Hakimi.

2y ago

Croatia 2-3 Morocco: What's your prediction?

As Croatia and Morocco pick up the pieces after their World Cup semi-finals defeats, the two teams will welcome the prospect of potentially leaving Qatar on a high when they square up in the third-place playoff on Saturday.

2y ago

Mbappe’s star power looms large in home city Bondy

As French soccer star Kylian Mbappe gears up for the World Cup final on Sunday in Qatar, the striker's presence is also felt strongly in Bondy, the unassuming satellite city of Paris where he grew up.

2y ago

Argentina's 'spider' man Alvarez, the pride of his village

Julian Alvarez has been a revelation for Argentina at the World Cup but back in his tiny home village the player nicknamed "Spider" is celebrated for his humility and hailed as a "hero" and "ambassador".

2y ago

Is football too political?

The Qatar World Cup 2022 has been consumed by several political controversies. The list includes alleged human rights violation of immigrant workers who built the tournament venues, accusation of corruption in the bidding process, dispute over LGBTQ+ diversity, alcohol consumption, and so on. These off-the-field debates brought a number of questions on the table. Do we need to separate sports and politics? Or do we need to recognize that they are indivisible?

2y ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Did AI predict the right winner?

Qatar World Cup 2022 has taken us on a ride for the past month. We witnessed one shocking outcome after another and now all our eyes are on France and Argentina. As we near the grand finale of an unbelievable season of football and fans ready themselves for another round of speculation, it is time to rewind a little and see how well the psychic animals, supercomputers, and artificial intelligence had predicted the outcome initially.

2y ago