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.
Argentina fear no one at World Cup, says Messi
Lionel Messi says Argentina to not fear any team at the World Cup but he urged fans to stay calm with the tournament in Qatar less than a month away.
From bombs and bullets to the glare of a WC
When Hazem Attar fled the stricken Syrian city of Aleppo seven years ago, he could not have imagined his brutal journey would lead him to a World Cup football match.
'Hand of God' match-ball expected to fetch at least $2.8 mln at auction
The football that was at the feet - and hand - of Diego Maradona as he shocked the world with acts of both brazen gamesmanship and breathtaking skill in Mexico 36 years ago has been put up for auction and is expected to sell for at least 2.5 million pounds ($2.8 million).
World Cup stickers are a quadrennial craze in Latin America
Some spend crazy amounts, others line up at dawn or gather at informal swap meets -- anything to satisfy a passion that combines love of soccer, this year's World Cup in Qatar and the ever-popular pursuit of Panini soccer stickers.
Bellingham gives England hope
England will head to the World Cup on a six-game winless streak, their longest going into a major tournament, but lifted by the eye-catching performance of Jude Bellingham against Germany.
Brazil, Argentina take the field tonight
Brazil take on Tunisia in an international friendly at Parc des Princes while Argentina will play against Jamaica in New Jersey.
Iniesta hoping for TV treat from Qatar World Cup
Watching this year's World Cup on TV will be a different experience, Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta told AFP on Thursday, but he believes his compatriots can lift the trophy without him.
T Sports to broadcast FIFA World Cup in Bangladesh
T Sports, Bangladesh’s only sports channel, has successfully bought the broadcasting rights of the FIFA World Cup football in the country.
Qatar World Cup to start a day earlier
The opening match for this year's World Cup in Qatar will be brought forward by one day to November 20, senior football sources told AFP on Wednesday.
Brazilian Congress to oversee World Cup team
Brazil's Congress has established a committee to oversee the national team's preparations for the 2022 World Cup, saying the Selecao's image is at a "low point" after a series of defeats bruised the national ego.