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

Can Messi keep balancing his Marciniak memories?

If it wasn’t obvious before, I think the match between Argentina and the Netherlands laid to rest all doubts about the importance of the referee in a football match.

2y ago

Argentina's probable lineup for World Cup final

Argentina look set to keep Julian Alvarez in attack for Sunday's World Cup final against France after he scored twice in a devastating combination with Lionel Messi in the semi-final.

2y ago

World Cup needs risk-takers, says Klinsmann

Former World Cup winner Jurgen Klinsmann said the tournament in Qatar has shown the need for risk-taking players such as Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.

2y ago

‘Argentina will win WC for their fans in Palestine’

Ihab Abu Alkheir was only eight years old when he, along with his family members in Gaza, Palestine, watched as Diego Maradona wept after losing the final of the 1990 World Cup final against Germany.

2y ago

A final about more than two standouts

As the four-week long football extravaganza draws to a close in the Qatari capital Doha on Sunday, expectation,

2y ago

Desert Fest: Next goal wins

Against the odds, Lionel Messi has secured a second shot at the World Cup after falling short in the final 8 years ago, but in the path to Argentina’s supremacy stand reigning world champions France,

2y ago

Modric’s Croatia seal third place

Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to leave Qatar on a high after the European side failed to reach a second consecutive final.

2y ago

Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot at World Cup

Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday to leave Qatar on a high after the European side failed to reach a second consecutive final.

2y ago

Scaloni tight-lipped on Argentina lineup ahead of World Cup final

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni kept his cards close to his chest when quizzed about his likely line-up as he prepares to face holders France in the World Cup final on Sunday.

2y ago

Croatia and Morocco make several changes for third-place playoff

Croatia and Morocco made several changes to their starting lineups for their World Cup third-place playoff at Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday, with both coaches giving opportunities to players benched during the tournament.

2y ago