FIFA World Cup
AvoidRafa’s ‘Ami Akash Pathabo’ featured in FIFA’s Ronaldo tribute
AvoidRafa shared this exciting news on his official Facebook page.
FIFA features Chirkutt’s ‘Jadur Shohor’
The official Facebook page of FIFA World Cup has shared a video today featuring highlights from various football matches, set to the tune of "Jadur Shohor", a popular track by the Bangladeshi band Chirkutt.
Euro 2024 / The dreading calm before the hopeful storm?
The lack of goals for occasional football fans would be one reason why they seemed wearisome.
Amnesty urges FIFA to assess human rights risks before awarding World Cups
In October, soccer's world governing body awarded the 2030 World Cup to Morocco, Spain and Portugal while Saudi Arabia is the lone bidder for the 2034 edition, with Amnesty saying there are "serious human rights" risks that must be addressed.
Australia arrive for FIFA WC Qualifier against Bangladesh
In the first leg, the Socceroos crushed Bangladesh 7-0 at the Aami Park in Melbourne in November last year.
West Germany World Cup finalist Schnellinger dead at 85
Schnellinger, a defender, played in four World Cups with West Germany from 1958 to 1970 and was on the losing side when England lifted the trophy at Wembley in 1966.
Former Argentina World Cup winning coach Menotti dead at 85
Cesar Luis Menotti, who famously coached Argentina to their first World Cup triumph in 1978, has died at the age of 85, the country's football federation (AFA) announced Sunday.
2026 FIFA World Cup / New Jersey awarded final, Mexico gets opener
The 48-team World Cup, which will conclude on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
FIFA to reveal World Cup match schedule, final venue on Sunday
FIFA will announce which city will host the final of the 2026 World Cup when they unveil schedule details for the first ever 48-team tournament on Sunday.
‘Please, let's now focus on the football’
FIFA has written to World Cup teams urging them to focus on the soccer in Qatar and not let the sport be dragged into ideological or political "battles".
Poland's fortunes in Qatar hinge on support for Lewandowski
Poland will look to their talisman Robert Lewandowski to score the goals to take them into the World Cup knockout round for the first time in more than 35 years but he will need support.
Germany's Werner to miss World Cup with ankle injury
Germany forward Timo Werner has been ruled out of the World Cup in Qatar due to an ankle injury, his club RB Leipzig announced on Thursday.
Messi on World Cup mission in 'Last Dance' for Argentina
Lionel Messi has won nearly 40 trophies for club and country in an illustrious career but the Argentine forward's glittering resume has one major omission -- a World Cup winner's medal.
A teenage cast-off leads Dutch charge
One of the world’s most formidable defenders, a combination of circumstance and misfortune means only now is Virgil van Dijk set to appear at his first major international tournament.
Goal machine Taremi ready to lead Iran's World Cup push
Iran striker Mehdi Taremi's four years in Portuguese football have turned unquestioned potential into one of the most potent weapons at the disposal of national team coach Carlos Queiroz.
Senegal's Mane living the dream of millions of Africans
Sadio Mane is the embodiment of the dreams of millions of young Africans, emerging from a small village in Senegal to play at the highest level in Europe and become an international icon.
Brazil head to Qatar as favourites
The first World Cup ever to be held in the Middle East will be unlike any that has come before, but there may still be a familiar name on the trophy with Brazil heading to Qatar as the favourites to succeed France and end two decades of European dominance.
Congested calendar raises injury risk for World Cup stars
As Manchester United defender Raphael Varane left the field in last weekend's 1-1 draw with Chelsea, the Frenchman's face sank into his shirt to hide his tears from the cameras.
Guardiola 'sure' players have World Cup in mind
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said on Friday he believes the upcoming World Cup is in players' minds as they try to avoid injury amidst a congested schedule for their clubs.