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.

November 27, 2022
November 27, 2022

Regragui tells Belgian-born Morocco players to stay focused

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has warned the Belgian-born players in his squad to stay focused when they face Roberto Martinez's men in the World Cup on Sunday, saying they risk costly mistakes if they get emotional on a "special" occasion.

November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022

5 young players to watch this World Cup

These young players will be hoping to leave their mark in the international stage.

November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022

Stars react to Brazil's victory

Arguably, Brazil and Argentina are the teams which have the greatest number of supporters in the FIFA World Cup. Our celebrities also join in on the hype, when the greatest show on earth rolls around.

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

Could we see an Argentina-Brazil match this World Cup?

Here’s how we might see a Brazil vs Argentina match this World Cup.

November 23, 2022
November 23, 2022

Lewandowski misses penalty as Poland draw with Mexico

Poland skipper Robert Lewandowski failed to break his World Cup duck when he saw a second-half penalty saved in a goalless but entertaining draw with Mexico in their opening Group C game at Stadium 974 on Tuesday.

November 22, 2022
November 22, 2022

Why Argentina fans were so confident about winning this World Cup

Argentina head into the World Cup as one of the clear favourites

November 22, 2022
November 22, 2022

The last dance

For over 15 years, the footballing world has been split in two. It had become almost impossible to not compare the genius of two players christened by each’s fanbase as the greatest of all time, fondly abbreviated to ‘GOATS’: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

November 22, 2022
November 22, 2022

Jungkook sets new US, iTunes record with World Cup song ‘Dreamers’

BTS member Jungkook has set a new US record and swept iTunes charts with his FIFA World Cup song "Dreamers".

November 21, 2022
November 21, 2022

‘Superman’ Valencia adds to Ecuador cult status

Captain Enner Valencia extended his cult status in Ecuador to wider international acclaim with a first-half double that propelled the South Americans to a comfortable 2-0 win over hosts Qatar in the opening game of the World Cup on Sunday

November 20, 2022
November 20, 2022

Four ways Bangladeshi fans showed their obsession for the World Cup

Some people go the extra mile to show love for their favorite teams by doing something a little unique.